Send us Fan Mail Opaline Brut Sparkling Wine There is an Opaline Pinot Noir Rosé Brut from Trader Joe's that, 6 months ago, sold for $7.99. This Chardonnay-based Bubbly from France is now $9.99. It has that cut-glass, prism bottle that is almost for the price of the wine. But, no worries, the Bubbly inside…
Read MoreThe Opaline Brut Sparkling Wine is a $9.99 Trader Joe’s import wine, though I did see it selling for $14.99 in a place that Trader Joe’s doesn’t cover. The Opaline Rosé Brut, made from Pinot Noir grapes, was $7.99 before tariffs. The Story The back label indicates that CFG Group bottled this Bubbly. CGF is…
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Send us Fan Mail Rural Mendocino Pinot Noir 2023 This is a wine from the Fetzer brothers, the Fetzer winery in Mendocino, sold to a South American winery years ago; their name is on the label, but they do not own it. This is a wine from the current Fetzer winery that produces organic top-quality…
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The Rural Mendocino Pinot Noir 2023 is a wine available at Costco for $13.99. It is an excellent price, as most internet retailers charge between $29 and $25. The Story Rural Mendocino Pinot Noir is a label from Masüt Vineyard and Winery, which is operated by the Fetzer Brothers in the Eagle Pass AVA near…
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Send us Fan Mail Flora and Stone Cabernet Sauvignon A bargain Aldi wine. For my tastes, a $6.99 Cabernet Sauvignon is a bit too cheap. A few bucks more gets me a wine more to my liking. But this is a perfectly drinkable, bargain wine. Try it you might like it! Check us out at…
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The Flora and Stone Cabernet Sauvignon is a $6.99 Aldi wine. It is a non-vintage wine made by some division of Fetzer Wines, Mendocino California. The Story Fetzer makes affordable wines and is a certified B Corporation. Here is a quote from the Fetzer website, As a Certified B Corp, we are committed to caring…
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Send us Fan Mail Cocobon Espresso Roasted Oak Red Blend This is the newest wine in the Cocobon Red Blend series. They take a blend of Merlot, Zinfandel, and Petite Sirah and age it in some sort of oak. I don't know what kind of oak aging, since oak barrels can cost over a $1000,…
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The Cocobon Espresso Roasted Oak Red Blend is $6.99 at Trader Joe’s. The Cocobon line of wines is a little different; they have a Red blend, a dark Red Blend, a roasted oak Red blend, and a roasted oak Chardonnay. The three Red blends use the same three grapes: Merlot, Zinfandel, and Petite Sirah, with…
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Send us Fan Mail Angeline Vineyards California Pinot Noir 2024 This is a value-priced Pinot Noir, a brand from Martin Ray Winery, a family-owned wine business since 1990. Angeline Vineyards has also been around since 1990. This is a wine I found at Trader Joe's for $9.99; it should be available everywhere. It is a…
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The Angeline Vineyards California Pinot Noir 2024 is a wine I discovered at Trader Joe’s, priced at $9.99. It is widely available in wine shops across the US and can be found on the wine list for $15 on the company’s website. The Story Angeline Vineyards is a brand from Martin Ray Winery. The original…
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Send us Fan Mail Tattoo Girl Riesling 2024 This is a wine from a Washington State producer. They have a whole line of Washington State wines, and if they are as good as this one, I will seek them out. The best Riesling is from the Mosel in Germany, but for value, I like Washington….
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The Tattoo Girl Riesling 2024 is a wine that should be found for under $15. Tatto Girl wines are part of William Weaver Wines, and they offer a full array of the typical Washington/Columbia Valley wines. The Story The Tattoo Girl Riesling 2024 is 98% Riesling, with 1% Chardonnay, and 1% Pinot Gris. Pinot Gris…
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Send us Fan Mail Roseta Lisboa Vinho Tinto 2024 This is a $5.99 Portuguese wine from Trader Joe's. It has a flask bottle and is made from unnamed grapes. It actually drinks well, if not particularly complicated. This is an easy-to-drink wine made for fun events. Check us out at http://www.cheapwinefinder.com or email us at…
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The Roseta Lisboa Vinho Tinto 2024 is a $5.99 Trader Joe’s import wine. It is a table wine from the Lisboa region of northern Portugal. The Story This is a table wine from vineyards in the Lisboa region (near Lisbon) of northern Portugal. Portugal has DOC, IGP, and table wine classifications for their wines. The…
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Send us Fan Mail Aldi Scarlet Path Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2023 This year it sells for $6.79, usually $7.99 to $8.99. This is a bargain Lodi Zin from old vines of undetermined age. Typically, old vines are 40 years+, and those vines are not hard to find in Lodi. This isn't a 90+ point…
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The Aldi Scarlet Path Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2023 sells for $6.79, which is the cheapest it has been, and we have reviewed every vintage since 2020. It is produced for Aldi by a large sustainably farmed family-owned winery from Monterey, California. The Story There is no legal definition of “Old Vines.” It is generally…
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Send us Fan Mail Villa Borghetti OTTO Pinot Grigio 2024 This is a Pinot Grigio selling for $7.99 at Trader Joe's. It isn't a fancy Veneto, Italy wine. But it is well made and very sippable. It is subtle and tasty and well worth the price! Check us out at http://www.cheapwinefinder.com or email us at…
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The Villa Borghetti OTTO Pinot Grigio 2024 is a wine from Trader Joe’s that sells for $7.99. It has been cheaper in past vintages. This wine is produced by Pasqua Wines. The Story Pasqua Wines is a family-owned winery operating in the Veneto region of Northeast Italy. They have been in business since 1925. Villa…
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Send us Fan Mail Imagery California Pinot Noir 2023 This is a Pinot Noir that comes in a round-about way from Benzinger Family Wines and The Wine Group! The Wine Group has 125+ brands. This is a Pinot Noir that is fuller-bodied than the typical California Pinot Noir. Not in Meoimi Territory, but full of…
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The Imagery California Pinot Noir 2023 is a wine I found selling for $12.99; the Imagery website lists its price as $25. This is a brand from The Wine Group and Benziger Family Winery. The Story Benziger Family Vineyards has been producing biodynamic and organic wines since 1995. Today, they are part of The Wine…
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Send us Fan Mail Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 I paid $14.99 for this wine, a bit more than the $10 taste of Marlborough wines, but the extra money is for the winemaker's selection of the grapes. The extra five bucks make a difference. The taste of Marlborough wines is great value, but these are…
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The Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is a wine I found for $13, the grapes are sourced from Wairau and Awatere river valleys on the upper east side of New Zealand’s South Island. The Story Whitehaven is a small family-owned winery founded in 1994. They own about 250 acres of vineyards in several sections of…
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Send us Fan Mail Harken Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2024 This is one of the rare barrel-fermented value-priced Chardonnays. Most are fermented in stainless steel vats, which can be used over and over again. A barrel has a limited number of uses. Harken uses very unique barrels, so check out the PODCAST for the interesting details….
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The Harken Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2024 is a wine I found at Trader Joe’s for $12.99, which may be slightly higher than other wine sellers. Harken is a brand from O’Neill Wines. The Story The main point of interest for the Harken Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2024 is the barrel fermentation. Both the initial fermentation and…
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Send us Fan Mail Korbel California Champagne Brut This is a Bubbly from a California winery in business since the 1880s and a family-owned winery since 1954. They are legally allowed to call their Bubbly Champagne. This Brut lists for $14 and is often on sale. Want a good Bubbly, but money is tight, Korbel…
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