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How Low Can You Go… Two Buck Chuck ($3.99) Vs Aldi Hwy 5 Chardonnay

How Low Can You Go… Two Buck Chuck ($3.99) Vs Aldi Hwy 5 Chardonnay with a name like Cheap Wine Finder people expect us to write about cheap wine, but we don’t. We write about good affordable wine…. bargains. Value-priced wines have never been available with the quality and drinkability of modern wines. We have…

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How Low Can You Go... Two Buck Chuck ($3.99) Vs Aldi Hwy 5 Chardonnay
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Trader Joe’s Reserve Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2021-$10 Quality Wine

Trader Joe's Reserve Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2021-$10 Quality Wine Santa Barbar is my 2nd best place for Pinot Noir wine,  my favorite is Willamette Valley. The top Pinot Noir wines from Burgundy are so over-priced That I don't figure them into the equation. This Trader Joe's Pinot Noir is a little heavy on alcohol…

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Trader Joe’s Reserve Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2021

The Trader Joe’s Reserve Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2021 is a $9.99 TJ’s exclusive. This wine was “produced and bottled by” Bozzano and Company. That indicates that they actually made the wine and used grapes from their vineyards or contracted grapes they control. They produce several brands seen on Trader Joe’s shelves. It is rare…

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19 Crimes Snoop Dogg Cali Red 2021-A CWF Favorite

19 Crimes Snoop Dogg Cali Red 2021-A CWF Favorite The 19 Crimes Snoop Dogg wines (Along with Martha Stewart Chardonnay) are the Australian 19 Crimes California wines. They are affordably priced and delicious, The Snoop Dogg line of wines includes a Rosé. a Sauvignon Blanc, and a Sparkling wine. They are all interesting to drink,…

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19 Crimes Snoop Dogg Cali Red 2021

The 19 Crimes Snoop Dogg Cali Red 2021 is a wine I found at a local big box wine shop selling for $11.99. Most 19 Crimes wines feature wine from Australia, but the Snoop Dogg line and the Martha Stewart Chardonnay are sourced from California and this Red is from the Lodi AVA. The blend…

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Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay 2021-$8 Tasty & Interesting

Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay 2021-$8 Tasty & Interesting Columbia Crest is the second label from Chateau Ste. Michelle, the largest winery in Washington State. Columbia crest is a second label, but a 2nd label with history! Check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ for all the details and, of course, listen to the top wine PODCAST for all the…

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Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay 2021

The Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay 2021 is a wine I found for $7.99 at a local wine shop. Columbia Crest is the second label from Chateau Ste. Michelle is by far the largest wine produced in the Columbia Valley of Washington State. Though Columbia Crest is a 2nd label it has an excellent history….

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Amuse Bouche Pet-Nat 2022-Trader Joe’s $11.99-What Is Pet-Nat?

Amuse Bouche Pet-Nat 2022-Trader Joe's $11.99-What Is Pet-Nat? Pet-Nat is the trendy name for Ancestral-style Bubbly. That is a method for Bubbly where the wine is fermented once and before the fermentation is complete the wine is bottled. For more information on the whole process check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the podcast for all the details!!!!…

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Amuse Bouche Pet-Nat 2022

The Amuse Bouche Pet-Nat 2022 is a $11.99 Trader Joe’s wine made for them by Pierre and Antonin who produce natural wines in the Languedoc region of France. Pet-Nat is short for Pétillant Naturel which is a very old method of producing Sparkling wine. It is also called the Ancestral Method. A simple explanation of…

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Revelation Pays D’Oc Chardonnay 2021-Trader Joe’s Excellent $8 French Chardonnay

Revelation Pays D'Oc Chardonnay 2021 Pays D'Oc indicates the grapes were grown in the Languedoc region. The Languedoc is the largest growing region in France and the place where value-priced wine drinkers get their wines. If it is good enough for French wine drinkers, who love their wine, maybe, it is good enough for us!!…

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Revelation Pays D’Oc Chardonnay 2021

The Revelation Pays D’Oc Chardonnay 2021 is $7.99 at Trader Joe’s in the US and is widely available in other countries. Badet Clement is the producing winery. That is a project by two winemakers who make affordable wines with grapes from the Rhone Valley, Burgundy, and the Languedoc, and about 2/3rds of their wines are…

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Noble Vines 181 Merlot 2020-Attack of the 181 Clones

Noble Vines 181 Merlot 2020-Attack of the 181 Clones The importance of Clones in Grape Varietals cannot be overestimated. Except for value-priced wines, where quality grapes regardless of the clone are King. High-priced Pinot Noir is all based on the proper clone being used. There are vineyards in Bordeaux that have exclusive clones. The 181…

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Noble Vines 181 Merlot 2020

The Noble Vines 181 Merlot 2020 is $7.99 at Costco, anywhere from $8 to $14 online. Nobles Vines is a Delicato Family Vineyards brand that started in Lodi and expanded to Napa Valley and recently purchased Coppola wines in Sonoma. The 181 in the title refers to the number of the Merlot Clone they planted…

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Kirkland Signature Series Columbia Valley Red Wine 2021-You Want To Know About This Wine!

Get ready to raise your wine glasses as I, Domain Dave, introduce you to a hidden gem from the shelves of Costco: the Kirkland Signature Series Columbia Valley Red Wine 2021. Crafted by esteemed French winemaker Nicole from Long Shadow, this wine is a testament to how affordable wines can rival their pricier counterparts, without…

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Kirkland Signature Series Columbia Valley Red Wine 2021

The Kirkland Signature Series Columbia Valley Red Wine 2021 is a $16.99 Costco exclusive. The grapes are sourced from high-end vineyards in the Walla Walla AVA, the Waluke Slope AVA, and the Horse Heaven Hills AVA. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah. The Kirkland Signature Series wines are unique. The concept is simple,…

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McClean Vineyards Love Red Blend- Costco’s Tasty Mystery Blend

Strap in and prepare for a wine mystery that rivals any detective novel! It’s your affable guide, Domain Dave, and today, I’m taking you on a journey through Costco’s wine aisle to uncover the story behind a puzzling blend – the McLean Vineyard’s Love, a red blend. We’re talking questions without answers, a winery that…

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McClean Vineyards Love Red Blend

The McClean Vineyards Love Red Blend is a non-vintage Red Blend that sells for $13.89 at Costco. The price on the internet varies from $15 to $27. McClean Vineyards no longer has a webpage and they have not updated their social media in 6 months to over a year. This wine seems like a close-out…

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Paso Dragon Cabernet Sauvignon 2021-Another Good Vintage For A Trader Joe’s Favorite

What if you could have the experience of a high-quality, well-respected wine region in your glass, but without the usual steep price tag? Welcome to a journey through the Paso Robles region with your guide, Dave. We’re tasting the Paso Dragon Cabernet 2021, a Trader Joe’s gem that, priced at just $7.99, is set to…

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Paso Dragon Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

The Paso Dragon Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a $7.99 exclusive produced by a family-owned winery in Paso Robles that has been in business since 1983 and has 1,400 acres of vines. Paso Robles is situated about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The region specializes in Cabernet Sauvignon. The Paso Dragon’s name comes from…

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Intermingle California Chardonnay 2020-Aldi $7 Buttery Chardonnay

Ever wondered how a buttery Chardonnay gets its creamy, smooth character? This episode promises to transport you into the world of Aldi’s Intermingled California Chardonnay 2020, a fantastic budget-friendly find at just $6.99. We dive deep into the story behind the label, highlighting the winery of record – Sutter Home – a brand under the…

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Intermingle California Chardonnay 2020-Aldi

The Intermingle California Chardonnay 2020-Aldi is a $6.99 wine made by Sutter Home Winery. Sutter Home is a brand owned by Trinchero Family Estates and produces over 40 wine brands including Menage a Trois, Joel Gott, and Charles and Charles. The front label indicates that this is a California Buttery Chardonnay. There are three main…

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Trader Joe’s Roseta Rosé 2022-A $6 Rose For Your Inner Hippie Gypsy

What if you could find a fun, flavorful, and affordable Rosé that stands out from the rest? Want to hear about a Portuguese wine that delivers on taste, even though it doesn’t exist on the internet? It’s Domain Dave, from cheapwinefinder.com, sharing my insights on a unique Trader Joe’s exclusive, Rosetta Rosé 2022. This wine,…

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Trader Joe’s Roseta Rosé 2022

The Trader Joe’s Roseta Rosé 2022 is a $5.99 Rosé wine from Portugal. The back label lists a bottler, Goavni Bottling, a Portuguese custom wine producer. The flask-style bottle is very reminiscent of the bottle used for Matuse Rosé, a brand of Rosé wine that has been around for 70 years. Matuse Rosé was probably…

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Picton Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022-TJ’s $8 Banger Sauv Blanc

Ready for a sensory journey that takes your palate on a tropical vacation without the hefty price tag? Join me, Domain Dave, as we uncork the delightfully affordable Picton Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022 from Trader Joe's, a bright and lively wine that's as refreshing as a summer breeze. We'll explore its origins in the…

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Picton Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022

The Picton Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022 is $7.99 at Trader Joe’s and sells for about $12.99 in places that Trader Joe’s does not serve. There is an actual Picton Bay winery. Usually, these wines are a brand made especially for TJ’s by a custom wine producer. The Picton Bay is a brand by Mount…

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