Send us Fan Mail A skull on the label and real structure in the glass—this $7.99 Trader Joe’s classic surprised us in the best way. We uncork Dearly Beloved I The Red 2023 and follow the clues: who makes it now, why the blend works, and how Lodi’s delta breezes turn a hot inland zone…
Read MoreThe Dearly Beloved I Thee Red 2023 is a $7.99 exclusive at Trader Joe’s. This wine has been produced since at least the 2009 vintage, with several different producers involved. It was a Central Coast AVA for most of its existence, but the last few vintages have been from the Lodi AVA. The Story Over…
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Send us Fan Mail Check us out at http://www.cheapwinefinder.com or email us at [email protected] Kicking Off Halloween Wines SPEAKER_00 0:04 Hey welcome. It's still mine Dave again, uh cheapwinefinder.com. This is the first of our uh Halloween wines. A little early, but eh. Not too early enough to start planning. This is for Halloween parties,…
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The 19 Crimes The Mummy Hard Chard is a limited edition wine I found at Target, priced at $11.99. 19 Crimes is a brand owned by Treasury Wine Estates, an Australian company. In 2021, they reached sales of 5,000,000 cases globally, equivalent to 60,000,000 bottles sold annually. The Story The 19 Crimes The Mummy Hard…
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Send us Fan Mail A single sip of Wente Morning Fog Central Coast Chardonnay 2023 tells a bigger story—one about a 140-year family legacy, a game-changing clone, and the craft behind a clean, vanilla-tinged style that wins without the heavy butter. We open the bottle and trace Wente’s roots in Livermore, where the family helped…
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The Wente Morning Fog Central Coast Chardonnay 2023 is a wine I found at a local grocery store, selling for $11.99. This is the entry Chardonnay for Wente Family Vineyards, who have a unique history with the Chardonnay grape. The Story Wente was founded in 1883 and is the oldest continuously operated family-owned vineyard and…
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Send us Fan Mail A ten-dollar Pinot shouldn’t be this intriguing—and that’s exactly why we opened it. We dive into Trader Joe’s Reserve Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2023 and unpack how a sideways coastline, cold Pacific winds, and transverse valleys conspire to make Santa Barbara a cool-climate haven for Pinot Noir. From thin skins…
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The Trader Joe’s Reserve Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2023 is a $9.99 Trader Joe’s exclusive. This is a repeat wine for Trader Joe’s. We reviewed the 2021 vintage here. The Story This wine is produced and bottled by Bozzano & Company, who also made the 2021 vintage. They are a bulk and custom wine…
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Send us Fan Mail Discover a hidden gem that defies wine pricing expectations with our deep dive into Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Oak Knoll District Chardonnay 2024. At just $12.99, this exclusive offering delivers authentic Napa Valley quality that would typically command three times the price elsewhere. What makes this wine special begins with its…
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The Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Oak Knoll Chardonnay 2024 is available for $12.99. The back label tells that it was “Cellared and Bottled by” DNA Vineyards. The Story DNA stands for Dennis Patton and Andrea Silverstein, who together have more than 40 years of experience in the wine industry. They have made multiple wines for…
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Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered if a $12.99 bottle could deliver the experience of a premium regional wine? Our latest deep dive proves that exceptional wine doesn’t always come with an exceptional price tag. The Willamette Valley has earned its reputation as one of the world’s finest Pinot Noir regions, with bottles typically starting…
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The Aldi Specially Selected Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2024 is an exclusive Aldi offering at $12.99. The Willamette Valley is one of the premier Pinot Noir regions in the world. The Story Aldi’s Specially Selected series of wines is a collection of affordable wines from some of the best wine-growing regions—quality at a value price….
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Send us Fan Mail Curious about kosher wines but don’t know where to begin? Join Domain Dave as he uncorks the Twin Suns Lodi Mevushal Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, a $10 Trader Joe’s find that offers fascinating insights into the intersection of wine and religious tradition. This episode goes beyond typical tasting notes to explore how…
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The Twin Suns Lodi Mevushal Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is a wine I discovered at Trader Joe’s, although it is not an exclusive wine to Trader Joe’s. I paid around $10 for it, but prices on the web are all over the place. The Story This is a Kosher wine from Gabriel and Shimon Weiss, who…
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Send us Fan Mail Uncorking an unexpected treasure from Aldi’s wine shelves, we’re diving into the Bonflor California Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2023—a remarkable find at just $7.99 that punches well above its weight class. This isn’t just another budget bottle; it’s a gateway to understanding how sustainable winemaking can deliver exceptional value. Behind this wine…
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The Bonflor California Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is a $7.99 wine found at Aldi stores. The name Bonflor translates to “Good Flower, which is “likely a reference to the type of plants grown in the organic vineyard to attract the kinds of insects and birds that feed on the insects detrimental to the vines. The…
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Send us Fan Mail Castellore Gavi DOCG 2024 from Piedmont, Italy, offers exceptional value at $9.99, featuring subtle yet complex flavors of apple, lemon curd, pear, nectarine, and dry pineapple with perfect acidity. • A DOCG wine representing Italy’s highest quality classification with strict production standards• Gavi was one of Italy’s first popular white wine…
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The Aldi Castellore Gavi DOCG 2024 is an Aldi wine, priced at $9.99. We previously reviewed the 2022 vintage and were impressed, so we sampled a newer vintage to see if the quality is maintained. The Story Castellore is the brand name Aldi uses for value Italian wines. The brand is used for Chianti, Pinot…
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Send us Fan Mail The hunt for affordable luxury often leads to unexpected places. Such is the case with Aldi’s Specially Selected Napa Valley Brut, which at $17.99 might raise eyebrows among budget-conscious shoppers—until they taste it. This sparkling wine comes from respected producer Rack and Riddle, the behind-the-scenes maestros responsible for many quality bubblies…
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The Aldi Specially Selected Napa Valley Brut is $17.99 in-store, but the Aldi website lists it at $19.99. The Story The back label shows that this Bubbly was produced and bottled by Rack and Riddle. Rack and Riddle is a custom Sparkling wine producer. They have many Sparkling wines in the value-price category, including Peaks…
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Send us Fan Mail Ever had a wine that stops you mid-sip and makes you think, “Wait, what’s happening here?” That’s exactly what Seek to Find Central Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2023 did to me. Found at Trader Joe’s for just $7.99, this isn’t your typical budget Sauvignon Blanc – it’s a thoughtful departure from the…
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The Seek to Find Central Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2023 is sold at Trader Joe’s for $7.99. It was made for Trader Joe’s by a branch of Treana wines, which is a brand owned by Hope Family Wines from Paso Robles in California’s Central Coast. The Story Hope Family Wines is an excellent family-owned winery that…
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Send us Fan Mail Ever stumbled upon a $30 wine selling for just $9? That’s exactly what happened with the Saldo Australia Shiraz 2021, and I couldn’t wait to share this remarkable find with you. This isn’t just any discount bottle. The Saldo Australia Shiraz comes from The Prisoner Wine Company, once the passion project…
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The Saldo Australia Shiraz 2021 is a wine I found on sale for $8.99; its list price is $30. The sale may still be on. Follow this link for more information. The Story Saldo is a brand from the Prisoner Wine Company, founded by renowned winemaker Dave Phinney. Dave was the winemaker for The Prisoner…
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Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder if you’re overpaying for sparkling wine? That’s exactly what crossed my mind while sipping the surprisingly sophisticated Peaks and Tides Sonoma Brut from Aldi. At just $13.99, this California sparkler challenges everything you think you know about budget bubbles. I stumbled upon this gem during a routine Aldi visit,…
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