The Copilot Carneros Napa Pinot Noir 2023 is available exclusively at Trader Joe’s for $7.99. Trader Joe’s also offers a $7.99 Copilot Carneros Chardonnay with the same origin story. For information on the folks who are involved with that wine, check out that review. The Story The Carneros AVA is located in both Sonoma and…
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Send us a text Ever stumbled upon a wine that makes you wonder why you hadn’t discovered it sooner? That’s exactly what happened when I uncorked the Tarongino Frizzante with Valencia Oranges from Trader Joe’s. This Spanish treasure proves that wine innovation doesn’t need to abandon tradition. Built on a foundation of Muscat de Alexandria—one…
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The Tarongino Frizzante with Valencia Oranges is priced at $12.99 at Trader Joe’s. This is a wine produced in Spain, and a quick internet search reveals that Trader Joe’s may hold the US distribution rights. The Story The Tarongino Frizzante with Valencia Oranges is a Bubbly infused with 100% Valencia orange juice from an orchard…
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Send us a text Extraordinary wine bargains emerge during challenging economic times, and the Co-Pilots Carneros Chardonnay 2023 from Trader Joe’s exemplifies this rare opportunity. Priced at just $7.99, this single-vineyard Chardonnay from the prestigious Napa side of Carneros delivers quality that defies its humble price tag. The wine industry’s current struggles – with sales…
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The Copilot Carneros Chardonnay 2023 is available exclusively at Trader Joe’s for $7.99. A little internet sleuthing found that this wine was produced by some component of Fior di Sole, a family-owned and operated wine company headquartered in Napa. The Story Trader Joe’s has recently offered bargain wines from Carneros vineyards. Last month, they featured…
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Send us a text Ever wondered if a $10 bottle of wine could truly impress your palate? The Kirkland Signature Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 might just change everything you thought you knew about budget wines. After returning from a brief hiatus, I couldn’t wait to share this remarkable Costco find with you. This isn’t…
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The Kirkland Signature Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a $9.99 Costco wine exclusive. The Alexander Valley AVA is in the northern section of the Russian River Valley. The Story The Alexander Valley is in northern Sonoma County, one of the warmer locations in Sonoma, but it has cool nights. That temperature difference allows grapes’…
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Send us a text Domain Dave explores Costco’s Kirkland Signature Chianti Classico Reserva 2022, an exceptional value at just $8.99 that delivers authentic Tuscan character despite its budget price. The wine appears to have a new producer this year (no longer Caffaggio), making it worth trying regardless of previous experiences with this label. • DOCG…
Read MoreThe Kirkland Signature Chianti Classico Riserva 2022 is a $8.99 Costco exclusive. This wine recurs each vintage. In the past, the back label mentioned the Cafaggio estate as the producer. The 2022 vintage makes no mention of Cafaggio and seems to have a different producer who does not wish to be identified. If this is…
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Send us a text Discovered at Trader Joe’s for $10.99, the Lapis Luna Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 delivers impressive quality at a value price point with its beautiful 400-year-old engraving label. The wine comes from War Room Cellars with connections to Randall Graham’s Bonnie Dune, made by his longtime assistant winemaker Nicole Walsh. • Jammy…
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The Lapis Luna Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a wine I found selling at Trader Joe’s for $10.99. It isn’t a Trader Joe’s exclusive; it is available elsewhere for $10 to $16. Lapis Luna is a brand from a joint venture of WarrRoom Ventures and Total Beverages Solutions. The Story Other brands under WarRoom Ventures…
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Send us a text Dive into the world of Austrian wines as we explore the hidden gem that is Doris and Leopold’s Gruner Veltliner 2023. At just $5.99 from Trader Joe’s, this white wine delivers a surprisingly complex experience that punches well above its price point. This episode takes you on a journey through Austria’s…
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I found the Doris & Leopold Grüner Veltliner 2023 wine at Trader Joe’s for $5.99. This wine is produced by Sutter Winery in Austria. The Story The Sutter Winery has been around for 100s of years, and wine has been grown and produced here (Hohenwarth, Austria) since 1150. Doris and Leopold are the proprietors of…
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Send us a text Have you ever discovered a $10 wine that drinks like it should cost twice as much? The Federalist Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is exactly that kind of delightful surprise – a summer-ready red that delivers serious bang for your buck without compromising on flavor or character. This affordable gem comes from…
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The Federalist Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a wine I found on sale, selling for $9.99. The Federalist is a brand of wine from Terlato, a family-owned wine group with over 50 years of experience. The Story Terlato has a huge portfolio of wines and spirits from all over the world. They are the company…
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Send us a text Dive into the world of Oregon Pinot Noir with our exploration of Elouane, the exciting new project from winemaking prodigy Joe Wagner. Following his massive success with Meiomi (which he sold for hundreds of millions), Wagner brings his considerable talents to coastal Oregon vineyards with remarkable results. The name “Elouane” combines…
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The Story The Elouan Oregon Pinot Noir 2022 Tasting Notes The Summary Look for the link to the entertaining companion podcast! The Elouan Oregon Pinot Noir 2022 is a wine I found on sale at a local wine shop, selling for $12.99. This brand is from Joe Wagner, the family behind the Caymus brand of…
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Send us a text Wine bargain alert! I’ve just discovered what might be the steal of the year hiding in plain sight at Trader Joe’s. The evaluna Mendocino Chardonnay 2023 is quietly sitting on shelves for a mere $9.99, while the same bottle commands $30-50 at other retailers nationwide. This isn’t just any budget wine—it’s…
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The evoluna Mendocino Chardonnay 2023 is available at Trader Joe’s for $9.99. This is an organic wine brand from the Boisset Collection. The Story The Boisset Collection is Jean-Charles Boisset’s wine company, which features wine and spirits from both France and California. The evoluna brand seems to be a discontinued line of wines. The brand…
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Send us a text Searching for exceptional wines that won’t break the bank has become increasingly important in today’s uncertain economy. During my latest exploration, I uncovered a hidden gem at Aldi that deserves serious attention from budget-conscious wine enthusiasts. The Specially Selected Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024, priced at just $11.99, represents what makes…
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The Story The Specially Selected Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Tasting Notes The Summary Look For The Link To The Companion Podcast The Specially Selected Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is a $11.99 Aldi exclusive. The Story The Specially Selected line of wines is an Aldi brand that offers affordable wines from the best wine…
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The Casone Toscana Vermentino 2023 is a $7.99 Trader Joe’s import exclusive to the coastal regions of Tuscany in north-central Italy. Vermentino is the white wine grape of Tuscany, while Sangiovese is the main Red Grape. The Story The Casone Toscana Vermentino 2023 is bottled by Castellani S.p.A., Famiglia Castellani, a Tuscan winery started in…
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Send us a text Ever wonder if a $5.99 wine could actually be worth drinking? The Cambalala South African Sauvignon Blanc 2024 from Aldi not only answers that question with a resounding yes but might actually change how you think about budget wines altogether. This surprisingly sophisticated sipper from South Africa’s Western Cape brings a…
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The Cambalala South African Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is a $5.99 Aldi exclusive sourced from grapes grown in South Africa’s Western Cape growing region. The Story The story is that there is almost no story to tell. Aldi owns the Cambalala name, which completely masks the producer of this wine. Most of the vineyards and sub-regions…
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Send us a text Step into the world of affordable French wine excellence with our latest tasting adventure! We’re exploring a genuine Burgundian Pinot Noir that defies expectations at just $11.99 from Trader Joe’s. The Divergué Taboureau Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2023 represents an incredible opportunity to experience authentic French winemaking from the spiritual homeland of…
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