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Seek to Find Central Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2023

September 13, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

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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Saldo Australia Shiraz 2021

September 11, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

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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Emile Cheysson Cremant De Bourgogne Brut

September 5, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Emile Cheysson Cremant De Bourgogne Brut is a Sparkling wine I found for $9.99 at a local wine shop. The average price on he internet is $17 and up. Wine sales have been down for the last years, and shops have been having sales to get folks in the door, so keep an eye…

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Seaglass Central Coast Pinot Grigio 2024

August 30, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Seaglass Central Coast Pinot Grigio 2024 is a wine that should be found for around $10. It was one of the 50+ brands of wines and spirits from Trinchero Family Vineyards. The Story Trinchero Family Vineyards is the 4th family-owned winery. They were founded in Napa Valley in 1948 and are still going strong….

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The Delicious Monster White 2024

August 16, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Delicious Monster White 2024 is a wine available at Trader Joe’s, selling for $5.99. CWF reviewed the 2023 vintage of this wine and was impressed. How do they create a worthwhile wine at the southern tip of Africa and ship it all over the US for less than six bucks? The Story The Delicious…

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Giardino Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie Vivace 2024

August 12, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Giardino Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie Vivace 2024 is a $5.99 exclusive import available at Trader Joe’s. The Vivace in the name translates to lively and refers to this wine as having light bubbles. The Story Giardino is a brand produced especially for Trader Joe’s by 8 Vini Wine merchants. They produce multiple wines from…

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The Velvet Devil Merlot 2022

August 7, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Velvet Devil Merlot 2022 is a wine I found selling for $9.99 at a local wine shop. This wine was vinted and bottled by Charles Smith Wines, but Charles Smith has not owned this brand for years. The Story Charles Smith Wines were massive hits in the 2010s. He made 100-point $100 wines and…

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Maison Barboulot Chardonnay Viognier 2024

August 5, 2025 Domaine Dave 1 Comment

The Maison Barboulot Chardonnay Viognier 2024 is a $5.99 Trader Joe’s import exclusive. This is an IGP or Vin de Pays designated wine from the Languedoc growing region of southwest France. The Story The Languedoc-Roussillon wine region is a place where French wine drinkers can find value-priced wines. IGP (also known as Vin de Pays)…

Compass Bridge Sonoma Pinot Noir 2023

August 2, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Compass Bridge Sonoma Pinot Noir 2023 is a limited-edition wine available at Trader Joe’s for $9.99. The Compass Bridge brand is from a entity of Delicato Family Vineyards. The Story Delicato Family Vineyards, from the Lodi AVA, purchased Coppola Wines (Sonoma) a few years ago and formed a large wine company that produces wine…

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Compass Bridge Sonoma Chardonnay 2023

July 30, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Compass Bridge Sonoma Chardonnay 2023 is a Trader Joe’s exclusive, selling for $8.99. The back label indicates it was vinted and bottled by Compass Bridge of Manteca & Geyserville, California. The Story Manteca is the corporate home of Delicato Family Vineyards (100 years old this year), and Geyserville was the home of Coppola Wines,…

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Granite Coast Organic Monterey Rosé 2024

July 22, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Granite Coast Organic Monterey Rosé 2024 is available exclusively at Trader Joe’s for $5.99. A check of CWF archives shows we reviewed the 2013 Granite Coast Red blend; that wine was $4.99. The Story The Granite Coast Vineyards label is owned by Scheid Family Vineyards. They are a large family-owned wine business that was…

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Aldi Specially Selected Côte de Provence Rosé 2024

July 16, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Aldi Specially Selected Côte de Provence Rosé 2024 is an exclusive offering from Aldi, priced at $9.99. The Côte de Provence is the largest growing region or AOP in Provence. The Story The Côte de Provence covers 195,000 acres and produces 107 million bottles per year. There are 337 wineries and 35 Co-Ops. Aldi…

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J L Quinson Le Rosé French Fizz

July 8, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The J L Quinson Le Rosé French Fizz sells for $7.99 at Trader Joe’s. The brand is J.L. Quinson, a wine company located in the south of France since 1904. The Story J L Quinson produces a wide range of wines, from Chablis to Provence Rosé and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, but it appears they no longer have…

Kirkland Signature Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

July 6, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Kirkland Signature Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is a $6.99 Costco exclusive wine. It is produced by a division of Precept Wine & Spirits, the largest privately owned wine company in the Northwest. The Story Precept has its line of wine brands, and they have also produced wine for Trader Joe’s, Aldi, and Costco. They…

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Trader Joe’s Reserve Walla Walla Syrah 2023

July 1, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Trader Joe’s Reserve Walla Walla Syrah 2023 is an exclusive Trader Joe’s offering at $9.99. It is produced for Trader Joe’s by DNA Vineyards, which has provided Trader Joe’s with quality wines for years. The Story DNA Vineyards is Dennis Patton and Andrea Silverstein, who together have over 65 years of experience in the…

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Bear Bros. California Sauvignon Blanc 2023

June 26, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Bear Bros. The California Sauvignon Blanc 2023 is an Aldi exclusive, priced at $7.99. I checked the California Wine Club Registry and found that an entity of Sutter Home was involved in the production. The Story Sutter Home wines are part of the Trinchero Family of Wine and Spirits. Sutter Home typically sells non-vintage…

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Trader Joe’s Grower’s Reserve Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2024

June 10, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Trader Joe’s Grower’s Reserve Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is a $5.99 exclusive to Trader Joe’s. This certified organic wine is produced by ASV Vines on the Central Coast of California. The Story There is a wine truism: nobody goes through the time, effort, and expense to certify a less-than-top vineyard to organic specification. Young…

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Le Monde Sparkling Pinot Nero Rosé

June 5, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Le Monde Sparkling Pinot Nero Rosé is a Bubbly I found selling for under $10 on sale, though it typically sells for around $15. The Le Monde is an estate wine located in the Friuli region of northeast Italy. Slovenia is to the east, and Austria is to the north. The Story Le Monde…

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Super Happy Sauvignon Blanc 2023

June 2, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Super Happy Sauvignon Blanc 2023 appears to be a Trader Joe’s exclusive, priced at $9.99. This wine is made from grapes grown in the Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara. The Story The Super Happy Sauvignon Blanc 2023 is produced by Field Recordings, a well-regarded winery from Paso Robles. Field Recordings is Andrew Jones, who…

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Bouchard Ainé & Fils Chardonnay 2024

May 30, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Bouchard Ainé & Fils Chardonnay 2024 is a wine I discovered at Costco, priced at $9.99. It is available elsewhere in the $12 range. The Story Bouchard Ainé & Fils is a renowned winery with roots dating back to the early 1800s. They specialize in the wines of Burgundy, France, which are mainly Chardonnay…

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Raorao Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

May 28, 2025 Domaine Dave 2 Comments

The Raorao Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023 is available exclusively at Trader Joe’s for $5.99. It is sourced from vineyards in the Marlborough district in the northern part of New Zealand’s South Island, which accounts for 2/3rds of New Zealand’s wine output. The Story The story is that there isn’t much of a story. The Raorao…

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Copilot Carneros Napa Pinot Noir 2023

May 17, 2025 Domaine Dave 1 Comment

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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Copilot Carneros Chardonnay 2023

May 12, 2025 Domaine Dave 3 Comments

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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Kirkland Signature Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

May 10, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

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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Kirkland Signature Chianti Classico Riserva 2022

May 4, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The 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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