The Lindquist Family Bien Nacido Chardonnay 2020 is sourced from a single block (Block L) of the famed Bien Nacido Vineyard located inside the Santa Maria AVA which is part of the Santa Barbara AVA in California's Central Coast AVA. Bien Nacido Vineyard has been called one of the best 5 vineyards in California, the vineyard was planted in 1973, and Block L is part of the … [Read more...]
Monsigny Brut Champagne Aldi 2022
The Monsigny Brut Champagne Aldi 2022 is a $24.99 Aldi exclusive produced for them by Champagne Philzot et Fils. The price in past years has been $19.99, but Champagne prices are up this year. They have been making this Bubbly for Aldi in the UK since 2012 and in the US since 2019. The grapes in the blend are 60% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier, and 10% Chardonnay sourced … [Read more...]
Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Estate Single Vineyard Uco Valley Malbec 2019
The Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Estate Single Vineyard Uco Valley Malbec 2019 is a $12.99 Trader Joe's exclusive produced for them by Belhara Estates, a small independent winery located in the Uco Valley region of the Mendoza Valley in Argentina. They own three vineyards and specialize in single-vineyard wines. Belhara Estates does not seem to have a history of selling wine … [Read more...]
Sea Sun California Chardonnay 2021
The Sea Sun California Chardonnay 2021 is sourced from three AVAs, 52% Monterey, 3% San Benito County (inside the Central Coast AVA), and 45% Soldano County, (southeast of Napa inside the North Coast AVA). Sea Sun is one of the brands from the Wagner Family (Caymus) with a history in California dating back to the 1850s. The winemaker is Charlie Wagner who created the … [Read more...]
Trader Joe’s Diamond Reserve Oakville Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
The Trader Joe's Diamond Reserve Oakville Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 is a $19.99 Trader Joe's exclusive. This is the third-ever Diamond Reserve wine last year saw the $19.99 Trader Joe’s Diamond Reserve Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 and the $14.99 Trader Joe’s Platinum Reserve Diamond Mountain District Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2017. Trader Joe'sgives very … [Read more...]