The Vin De Bordeaux B by Fonbadet Bordeaux 2019 sells for $7.99 at Trader Joe's though it is widely available elsewhere, we will get to that later. It is a blend of 40% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 30% Merlot. It is sourced from a Chateau Fonbadet vineyard that was surrounded by First Growth Mouton Rothschild vineyards (according to the Fearless Flyer, the … [Read more...]
Durante Toscana Rosso 2020 Aldi
The Durante Toscana Rosso 2020 Aldi is an $11.99 Red Blend from the Tuscany region of Italy. Tuscany is the home of Chianti and the Sangiovese grape. The best Chianti wines are DOCG-designated wines. The DOC and DOCG (G stands for guaranteed) are Italian government commissions that set the rules and standards for each Italian wine district. Toscana Rosso is an … [Read more...]
Kirkland Bordeaux Superieur 2020
The Kirkland Bordeaux Superieur 2020 is a $6.99 Costco exclusive, a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. The Superieur designation is a step up from plain Bordeaux wines, the best Bordeaux wines are from specific locations such as Medoc or Pomerol. Over half of the wines from Bordeaux sell for under $25. The wines from specific high-end regions cost more while … [Read more...]
Intermingle Red Blend 2020
The Intermingle Red Blend 2020 is a $6.99 Aldi wine, a blend of Zinfandel, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from multiple vineyards in California. Aldi trademarks the Intermingle name, but the wine seems to be produced by Sutter Home wines which is part of Trinchero Family Estates and this is an award-winning wine. I don't pay too much attention to wine award shows, … [Read more...]
Dearly Beloved I Thee Red 2020
The Dearly Beloved I The Red 2020 is a $7.99 Trader Joe's wine sourced from vineyards in California's Central Coast AVA. There are 3 wines in the Dearly Beloved line, another Red with a different blend of grapes from California and a North Coast Chardonnay. These wines are made by Precept Wine, the largest privately owned wine company in the Northwest. The Dearly Beloved I … [Read more...]
