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Doña Paula Estate Blue Edition Velvet Red Blend 2021

August 18, 2023 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Doña Paula Estate Blue Edition Velvet Red Blend 2021 is $10.99 at Costco and $14 to $29 elsewhere. This wine is a blend of 60% Malbec, 30% Pinot Noir, and 10% Bonarda sourced from the Doña Paula Estate El Alto Vineyard (3,445 feet up in the Andes foothills of the Ugarteche sub-region of the Luján…

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Kirkland Signature Sonoma Couty Chardonnay 2022

Kirkland Signature Sonoma County Chardonnay 2022

August 15, 2023 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Kirkland Signature Sonoma County Chardonnay 2022 is a $7.99 Costco exclusive. Kirkland Signature wines typically name the winery or the winemaker involved in the production, but not here. The back label mentions Grape and Grain Imports as having vinted and bottled this Chardonnay. Grape and Grain Imports is the custom wine brand branch of…

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Trader Joe’s Petit Reserve Aix Provence Rosé 2022

August 12, 2023 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Trader Joe’s Petit Reserve Aix Provence Rosé 2022 is a $7.99 Trader Joe’s import exclusive. The Coteaux d’ Aix-en-Provence is the second-largest AOC in Provence, the largest is Côtes de Provence, producing 75% of the wine in the region. Aix is located to the far west in Provence and if you have ever seen…

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Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2021

August 10, 2023 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2021 is a $12.99 Trader Joe’s exclusive. The Dry Creek Valley first planted Zinfandel vines in the 1870s, phylloxera hit the California vineyards in the 1890s and destroyed most of the vines. The vineyards were replanted and several of those ancient (by grapevine standards) are still…

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How Low Can You Go #2 Two Buck Chuck Vs Lindeman’s Bin 65 Chardonnay

August 8, 2023 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

Champion Nick and Domaine Dave taste tested two very inexpensive Chardonnay for the How Low Can You Go #2 Two Buck Chuck Vs Lindeman’s Bin 65 Chardonnay challenge. Both wines were purchased for $3.99, the Charles Shaw is from California and the Lindeman’s is from Southeastern Australia. The Two Buck Chuck Chardonnay (actually $4) bested…

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Mumm Napa Brut Prestige

August 6, 2023 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Mumm Napa Brut Prestige is a blend of 45% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, and the other 10% is a mix of Pinot Gris (White) and Pinot Meunier (Red). This Bubbly is produced in the Traditional Method or Champagne style. The second fermentation or triage lasted for a minimum of 18 months. GH Mumm started…

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How Low Can You Go… Two Buck Chuck ($3.99) Vs Aldi Hwy 5 Chardonnay

August 4, 2023 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

How Low Can You Go… Two Buck Chuck ($3.99) Vs Aldi Hwy 5 Chardonnay with a name like Cheap Wine Finder people expect us to write about cheap wine, but we don’t. We write about good affordable wine…. bargains. Value-priced wines have never been available with the quality and drinkability of modern wines. We have…

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Trader Joe’s Reserve Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2021

August 1, 2023 Domaine Dave 2 Comments

The Trader Joe’s Reserve Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2021 is a $9.99 TJ’s exclusive. This wine was “produced and bottled by” Bozzano and Company. That indicates that they actually made the wine and used grapes from their vineyards or contracted grapes they control. They produce several brands seen on Trader Joe’s shelves. It is rare…

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19 Crimes Snoop Dogg Cali Red 2021

July 30, 2023 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The 19 Crimes Snoop Dogg Cali Red 2021 is a wine I found at a local big box wine shop selling for $11.99. Most 19 Crimes wines feature wine from Australia, but the Snoop Dogg line and the Martha Stewart Chardonnay are sourced from California and this Red is from the Lodi AVA. The blend…

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Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay 2021

July 28, 2023 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay 2021 is a wine I found for $7.99 at a local wine shop. Columbia Crest is the second label from Chateau Ste. Michelle is by far the largest wine produced in the Columbia Valley of Washington State. Though Columbia Crest is a 2nd label it has an excellent history….

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Amuse Bouche Pet-Nat 2022

July 24, 2023 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Amuse Bouche Pet-Nat 2022 is a $11.99 Trader Joe’s wine made for them by Pierre and Antonin who produce natural wines in the Languedoc region of France. Pet-Nat is short for Pétillant Naturel which is a very old method of producing Sparkling wine. It is also called the Ancestral Method. A simple explanation of…

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Revelation Pays D’Oc Chardonnay 2021

July 22, 2023 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Revelation Pays D’Oc Chardonnay 2021 is $7.99 at Trader Joe’s in the US and is widely available in other countries. Badet Clement is the producing winery. That is a project by two winemakers who make affordable wines with grapes from the Rhone Valley, Burgundy, and the Languedoc, and about 2/3rds of their wines are…

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Noble Vines 181 Merlot 2020

July 19, 2023 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Noble Vines 181 Merlot 2020 is $7.99 at Costco, anywhere from $8 to $14 online. Nobles Vines is a Delicato Family Vineyards brand that started in Lodi and expanded to Napa Valley and recently purchased Coppola wines in Sonoma. The 181 in the title refers to the number of the Merlot Clone they planted…

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Kirkland Signature Series Columbia Valley Red Wine 2021

July 15, 2023 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Kirkland Signature Series Columbia Valley Red Wine 2021 is a $16.99 Costco exclusive. The grapes are sourced from high-end vineyards in the Walla Walla AVA, the Waluke Slope AVA, and the Horse Heaven Hills AVA. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah. The Kirkland Signature Series wines are unique. The concept is simple,…

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McClean Vineyards Love Red Blend

July 12, 2023 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The McClean Vineyards Love Red Blend is a non-vintage Red Blend that sells for $13.89 at Costco. The price on the internet varies from $15 to $27. McClean Vineyards no longer has a webpage and they have not updated their social media in 6 months to over a year. This wine seems like a close-out…

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Paso Dragon Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

July 10, 2023 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Paso Dragon Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a $7.99 exclusive produced by a family-owned winery in Paso Robles that has been in business since 1983 and has 1,400 acres of vines. Paso Robles is situated about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The region specializes in Cabernet Sauvignon. The Paso Dragon’s name comes from…

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Intermingle California Chardonnay 2020-Aldi

July 7, 2023 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Intermingle California Chardonnay 2020-Aldi is a $6.99 wine made by Sutter Home Winery. Sutter Home is a brand owned by Trinchero Family Estates and produces over 40 wine brands including Menage a Trois, Joel Gott, and Charles and Charles. The front label indicates that this is a California Buttery Chardonnay. There are three main…

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Trader Joe’s Roseta Rosé 2022

July 4, 2023 Domaine Dave 5 Comments

The Trader Joe’s Roseta Rosé 2022 is a $5.99 Rosé wine from Portugal. The back label lists a bottler, Goavni Bottling, a Portuguese custom wine producer. The flask-style bottle is very reminiscent of the bottle used for Matuse Rosé, a brand of Rosé wine that has been around for 70 years. Matuse Rosé was probably…

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Picton Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022-TJ’s $8 Banger Sauv Blanc

July 3, 2023 Domaine Dave 00:06:23 0 Comments

Send us Fan Mail Ready for a sensory journey that takes your palate on a tropical vacation without the hefty price tag? Join me, Domain Dave, as we uncork the delightfully affordable Picton Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022 from Trader Joe’s, a bright and lively wine that’s as refreshing as a summer breeze. We’ll explore…

Picton Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022

July 2, 2023 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Picton Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022 is $7.99 at Trader Joe’s and sells for about $12.99 in places that Trader Joe’s does not serve. There is an actual Picton Bay winery. Usually, these wines are a brand made especially for TJ’s by a custom wine producer. The Picton Bay is a brand by Mount…

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The Federalist Ben Franklin Cabernet Sauvignon 2021-A Firecracker Of A 4th Of July Red

July 1, 2023 Domaine Dave 00:07:11 0 Comments

Send us Fan Mail Ready to toast to the red, white and blue with a wine that’s as patriotic as it gets? Then join me, Domain Dave from ChiefWineFighter.com, as we uncork the Federalist Ben Franklin Lodi, a Cabernet Sauvignon 2021. This episode is all about an American classic, from the label that sports an…

The Federalist Ben Franklin Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

June 30, 2023 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Federalist Ben Franklin Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a wine I found for $10.99 and the prices on the internet range from $10 to $20. This wine is over 90% Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Sirah, and Sangiovese added. This is a brand from Terlato WInes which is the company…

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Oyster Bay Rosé 2022- A Tasty New Zealand Rosé of Pinot Noir

June 28, 2023 Domaine Dave 00:07:30 0 Comments

Send us Fan Mail What if you discovered the secret behind why New Zealand’s under $25 Pinot Noir from years ago was such an excellent bargain? Join me, Domain Dave, as I uncork the mystery behind this and more from the world of wine. Today, we’re sipping on the Oyster Bay Rose 2022, a rosé…

Oyster Bay Rosé 2022

June 27, 2023 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Oyster Bay Rosé 2022 is made from Pinot Noir grapes from grapes farmed in the Wairau Valley of the Marlborough region on the South Island of New Zealand. This is a wine found on sale in Chicago for $10.99 while the average price on the internet is $14. When New Zealand wine first broke…

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Discovering a Hidden Gem: Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva 2018 with Domain Dave

June 26, 2023 Domaine Dave 00:06:53 0 Comments

Send us Fan Mail Ready to discover a tasty and affordable wine that rivals more expensive options? Join Domain Dave from Cheap Wine Finder as we explore the Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva 2018, available at Costco for just $7.89! We’ll discuss how this gem is produced by Vina Eugea, a veteran in the Rioja wine…

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