The JaM Cellars Butter Chardonnay 2021 is 100% Chardonnay and is a wine I found at Costco selling for $9.99 and is found on the web for 13 to $17. The JaM in the name stands for John and Michele Truchard. John is a second-generation California winemaker his father owns Truchard Vineyards in Napa. In…
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I recently stumbled upon a French Bubbly for just $9.99 at a local wine shop, and I couldn’t wait to share my thoughts with you all! Join me as I discuss the Lealais Blanc de Blanc Brute sparkling wine from Burgundy, made from Chardonnay grapes, offering a unique combination of flavors and techniques. Made using…
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The Les Allies Blanc de Blanc Brut is a French Sparkling wine I found at a local Chicago wine shop selling for $9.99. This is a Cote d’Or wine from Burgundy, France, and is a Vin Mousseux wine meaning it was produced in a method different than the Traditional or Champagne Method. That usually means…
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Discover the secret to finding exceptional and affordable wines from Lodi, California, as we dive into the world of Sand Point Sauvignon Blanc 2021. Join Domaine Dave, your trusty wine connoisseur, as he uncovers the rich history of Lodi’s long-standing winemaking tradition and the importance of sustainable farming practices in producing delicious yet budget-friendly wines. …
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The Sand Point Sauvignon Blanc 2021 is a wine I found selling for $9.99. The Sand Point brand of wine is part of the Lange Twins Family Winery and Vineyards located in Acampo, California inside the Lodi AVA. The Lange Twins are 5th generation farmers whose families started working the land in the 1870s. The…
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Ever wondered if you could find a delicious, vintage Prosecco without breaking the bank? Well, I’ve got just the thing for you! I’m Domain Dave from Cheap Wine Finder, and I’m excited to share my thoughts on a Trader Joe’s wine that I’ve rediscovered: the Cecilia Beretta Prosecco 2021. This delightful find is priced at…
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The Cecilia Beretta Millesimato Valdobbiadene Prosecco 2021 is an $11.99 Trader Joe’s wine though it is available at a higher price elsewhere. Cecilia Beretta is a brand and winery owned by the Pasqua family since the early 1980s and they have a history in wine starting in the 1940s. Millesimato means that this is a…
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Do you ever wonder how a $10 wine can be considered one of the best in the world? Join us on Domain Dave as we unravel the fascinating story behind Aldi’s Exquisite Collection Coates d’Provence Rosé 2021. We’ll share how the 2016 version of this rosé gained international acclaim and whether the hype is justified….
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The Exquisite Collection Cotes de Provence Rosé 2021-Aldi is a $9.99 Aldi exclusive. This is a wine that in Aldi Europe and for a couple of years in the US sold out in a matter of hours. The 2016 vintage of this wine won an award for one of the best Provence Rosé wines in…
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Looking for an introduction to Oregon Pinot Noir that won’t break the bank? Join me as I unravel the flavors and aromas of Firesteed Oregon Pinot Noir 2020, a silky and smooth entry-level wine with funky spices and wild, light-bodied characteristics. I’ll dive into its unique production techniques, like open-top fermenters and yeast propagated from…
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The Firesteed Oregon Pinot Noir 2020 is produced from grapes from several growing Oregon regions. Willamette Valley is the most well-known, but there are 23 AVAs, including Rogue Valley and Umpqua Valley. The Firesteed Winery (founded in 1992) is located in Dundee, Oregon. This is their entry-level offering with their wines focusing on different areas…
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Imagine enjoying a delicious glass of Cabernet Sauvignon while also helping shelter dogs find their forever homes. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, that’s exactly what you’ll get with the Bar Dog Cabernet Sauvignon 2020. Join me as I discuss this unique and reasonably-priced wine, along with the vintage wine estates behind it…
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The Bar Dog Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot, 2% Petite Sirah, and 1% Merlot sourced from vineyards in California. Bar Dog is one of the family of wine brands from Vintage Wine Estates that has an excellent assortment of brands, they have high-end wines, affordable, and specialty wines. I like…
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Rough And Ready Cabernet Franc Vs Cabernet Sauvignon 2021-TJs 9 Buck Lodi Bordeaux Wine Luke, I am your father. Yes, the Cabernet Franc grape was crossed with the Sauvignon Blanc grape centuries ago and the result was Cabernet Sauvignon. So how does this 9-dollar Lodi Bordeaux blend taste? It drinks great, you should give it…
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The Rough And Ready Cabernet Franc Vs Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is an $8.99 Trader Joe’s wine, but in places that don’t have a Trader Joe’s this wine sells for $15 to $18. It is a wine made for Trader Joe’s by Bozzano & Co., they have produced other quality wine for TJ’s in the past….
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Trader Joe's Reserve Paso Robles Meritage 2021-A Quality 10 Buck Red Blend A Meritage Blend uses the grapes approved for Bordeaux Red Wines. Meritage is a California Organization that promotes Bordeaux grapes, funds studies for vineyard advances, and educates wine drinkers. Wineries must pay a fee to use Meritage on the label. So this $9.99…
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The Trader Joe’s Reserve Paso Robles Meritage 2021 is a $9.99 TJ’s exclusive. The back label says this Red was “vinted and bottled by Healdsburg Wine Cellars.” That is a division of Delicato Family Wines, they make Gnarlyhead wines, along with many other brands. They recently purchased Coppola WInes and also have holdings in Napa….
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Woop Woop Shiraz 2020-Shiraz Reconsidered This wine was one of the best bang-for-the-buck Australian Shiraz wines of the 2000s. The 2008 worldwide economic meltdown hit Australia worse than most places. Ben Riggs was the winemaker bake in 2013 and he has returned in 2023. The Woop Woop Shiraz was a bargain in 2008 and is…
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The Woop Woop Shiraz 2020 is an Australian Red wine you should be able to find in the $12 range. In the early 2000s value-priced Aussie Shiraz wines were the rage and Woop Woop was always a bang-for-the-buck bargain. Here is a link to a write-up on the 2013 vintage, the last time we featured…
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Angeline California Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2021-On The List Of Best Value Sauv Blanc Of 2023 This is a Sauvignon Blanc that I found in Chicago for $7.99, but received 92 points from James Suckling the Worlds leading Wine Reviewer. Typically I don't get why cheap wine got big scores, but I do on this one!…
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The Angeline California Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2021 is a wine I found on sale for $7.99 (Binny’s Chicago area), this vintage received 92 points from James Suckling, the leading wine reviewer. Angeline is an affordable line of wines from Martin Ray Winery (family owned since 1990) a high-end winery located in the Russian River AVA…
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Kirkland Signature Extra Dry Prosecco Rosé 2021-Costco 8 Buck Summer Bubbly Most Prosecco is non-vintage. Regular Prosecco features the Glera Grape. Extra Dry means is a little bit sweet but not with Prosecco. Want to have all that explained then check out the PODCAST! Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.com or email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com
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The Kirkland Signature Extra Dry Prosecco Rosé 2021 is a 7.99 Costco exclusive. The traditional Prosecco grape, Glera, and Pinot Noir are used for additional flavor and color. This is an Extra Dry or slightly sweet wine, which is the way the Italians prefer it. The natural acidity balances the extra sugar, so this is…
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Cloudline Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2021- Legit Under $20 Pinot Noir After 15 years of writing CheapWineFinder.com, I have figured out that my favorite wines are Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. Hey, your CWF why are you promoting expensive Boutique Pinot? Because years of drinking Trader Joe's, Aldi's, and Costco wines have allowed us to drink…
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The Cloudline Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2021 is 100% Pinot Noir sourced from several vineyards in the Willamette Valley AVA of Oregon, about an hour south of Portland. Cloudline is a brand (this is its 20th year) from Domaine Drouhin in collaboration with their importer Dreyfus, Ashby, and Co. The Drouhin Family has one of…
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