Send us Fan Mail Ready to toast to the red, white and blue with a wine that’s as patriotic as it gets? Then join me, Domain Dave from ChiefWineFighter.com, as we uncork the Federalist Ben Franklin Lodi, a Cabernet Sauvignon 2021. This episode is all about an American classic, from the label that sports an…
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The Federalist Ben Franklin Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a wine I found for $10.99 and the prices on the internet range from $10 to $20. This wine is over 90% Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Sirah, and Sangiovese added. This is a brand from Terlato WInes which is the company…
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Send us Fan Mail What if you discovered the secret behind why New Zealand’s under $25 Pinot Noir from years ago was such an excellent bargain? Join me, Domain Dave, as I uncork the mystery behind this and more from the world of wine. Today, we’re sipping on the Oyster Bay Rose 2022, a rosé…
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The Oyster Bay Rosé 2022 is made from Pinot Noir grapes from grapes farmed in the Wairau Valley of the Marlborough region on the South Island of New Zealand. This is a wine found on sale in Chicago for $10.99 while the average price on the internet is $14. When New Zealand wine first broke…
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Send us Fan Mail Ready to discover a tasty and affordable wine that rivals more expensive options? Join Domain Dave from Cheap Wine Finder as we explore the Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva 2018, available at Costco for just $7.89! We’ll discuss how this gem is produced by Vina Eugea, a veteran in the Rioja wine…
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The Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva 2018 is a $7.89 Costco exclusive. This Tempranillo is produced for Costco by Vina Egula a Rioja winery with over forty years of experience. The Vina Egula Reserva sells under its own label for $13 to $19. The Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva 2018 is 100% Tempranillo and was aged for…
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Send us Fan Mail Ready to indulge in a Chardonnay that might change your mind about this popular varietal? Join us as we sip and savor the Jam Sellers Butter Chardonnay 2021, a fun and unique find at Costco for just $9.99. We’ll dive into the background of Jam and its founders, John and Michelle,…
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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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Send us Fan Mail 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…
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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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Send us Fan Mail 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…
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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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Send us Fan Mail 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…
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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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Send us Fan Mail 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…
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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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Send us Fan Mail 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…
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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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Send us Fan Mail 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…
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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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Send us Fan Mail 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,…
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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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Send us Fan Mail 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…
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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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Send us Fan Mail 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…
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