Extraordinary value meets organic winemaking in this surprising $5.99 find from Trader Joe’s. The Granite Coast Organic Monterey Rosé 2024 defies expectations with its subtle complexity and refined flavor profile—all delivered at a price point that seems almost impossible.
When most budget wines sacrifice quality for affordability, this light-bodied rosé from Scheid Family Vineyards proves that decades of expertise can transform modest ingredients into something special. Established in Monterey County since the early 1970s—before the region even gained official AVA status—Scheid has pioneered sustainable and organic farming practices throughout their extensive vineyard holdings. This history of innovation and commitment to quality shines through even in their value-priced offerings.
Upon tasting, the wine reveals delicate notes of cherry, pink lemonade, orange zest, and stone fruit, with hints of exotic spice adding unexpected dimension. The golden-yellow hued rosé absolutely demands proper chilling to showcase its best qualities. At just 12.5% alcohol, it’s perfect for casual summer gatherings—four bottles cost less than $25, making it an ideal choice for entertaining without compromising on taste. The convenient screw cap closure adds practicality for outdoor occasions, allowing you to place it alongside your beer bucket without worry.
Whether you’re a budget-conscious wine lover or simply appreciate finding hidden gems, this organic rosé demonstrates that quality wine experiences don’t require emptying your wallet. Try it this summer while it’s fresh and vibrant—your guests will never guess the price tag behind their enjoyable glass.
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Introducing Granite Coast Organic Rosé
Speaker 1
0:03
hey
,
welcome
it's
domain
,
dave
.
Again
for
cheapwinefindercom
.
As
always
,
we've
got
another
value
price
wine
today
.
This
is
really
a
value
price
wines
.
This
is
a
$5.99
wine
from
trader
Granite
Coast
Organic
Monterey
Rosé
2024
.
We
back
in
like
2014,
.
We
did
the
2013
Granite
Coast
Red
Blend
.
That
one
was
$4.99
.
So
these
Granite
Coast
wines
have
been
very
inexpensive
.
Speaker 1
0:42
They
are
made
by
Sheed
Family
Vineyards
out
of
Monterey
.
They're
a
large
,
very
good
Monterey
.
They've
been
in
Monterey
since
like
71
,
72
.
Monterey
didn't
even
become
an
AVA
until
the
80s
.
So
these
are
pioneers
in
Monterey
wine
.
They
make
a
lot
Tasting Notes and Flavor Profile
Speaker 1
1:00
of
wine
.
They
make
the
William
Wright
wines
for
Aldi
and
they've
made
a
bunch
of
Trader
Joe's
wines
that
I
wouldn't
be
surprised
to
see
their
wines
at
Costco
.
So
they
know
what
they're
doing
.
They
are
a
they're
big
in
pioneers
into
sustainable
farming
and
production
practices
in
the
vineyard
and
both
in
the
winery
.
And
they've
been
transitioning
their
vineyards
over
to
organic
.
Speaker 1
1:30
So
this
is
the
Granite
Coast
Organic
Monterey
Rosé
.
Is
it
from
their
vineyards
?
I
don't
know
.
You
know
it
could
be
.
I
mean
,
it
could
possibly
be
.
I
don't
have
any
information
saying
that
.
Or
they
could
have
bought
it
.
Since
they've
been
there
since
the
70s
,
they
have
friends
who
might
have
had
.
Hey
,
I
got
some
organic
grapes
that
I
got
a
contract
canceled
.
Can
you
do
anything
with
them
?
That
could
be
the
possibility
too
.
Speaker 1
1:59
So
how's
the
wine
?
And
it's
,
you
know
it
is
a
light-bodied
rosé
.
It's
got
light
color
.
It
almost
has
more
golden
yellow
than
pink
and
it's
slightly
complex
,
which
I
didn't
expect
for
$5.99
.
It's
got
good
flavor
.
Note
to
myself
is
make
sure
you
keep
this
wine
on
ice
.
It
tastes
much
better
chilled
than
room
temperature
.
Not
that
it's
bad
room
temperature
,
but
chilled
is
where
you
want
to
be
.
It's
got
some
nice
cherry
.
Got
some
pink
lemonade
,
that
little
tart
thing
going
on
.
I
got
some
orange
zest
.
I
got
some
stone
fruit
.
I
got
maybe
some
ripe
plum
.
None
of
the
flavors
are
ripe
and
juicy
,
you
know
,
uh
,
but
they're
there
.
Got
some
exotic
spice
for
a
$6
organic
rosé
.
It
actually
tastes
really
,
really
good
.
Take
another
sip
.
Speaker 1
3:15
I
don't
know
anything
about
it
.
I
don't
even
know
the
grapes
they
used
.
I
mean
,
I
don't
Value Recommendation and Serving Tips
Speaker 1
3:20
know
what's
.
You
know
there's
different
ways
you
can
make
rosé
.
There's
all
sorts
of
things
.
It's
a
2024
,
which
means
that
you
know
they
didn't
age
it
too
long
.
It
is
a
young
wine
.
It's
probably
meant
to
be
aged
this
to
be
drunk
this
summer
.
You
probably
can
get
away
with
it
over
the
winter
and
maybe
in
the
next
spring
.
I
mean
it'll
still
be
good
next
year
,
but
right
now
is
the
time
you
want
to
get
it
.
Spring
it'll
mean
it'll
still
be
good
next
year
,
but
right
now
is
the
time
you
want
to
get
it
.
Speaker 1
3:47
Don't
know
exactly
where
the
vineyards
are
.
Um
Sheet
Family
Vineyards
.
They
they
own
the
copyright
on
them
.
That's
how
I
found
it
that
they
own
this
granite
coast
,
so
that's
how
I
know
it's
their
wine
and
they
have
vineyards
all
over
Monterey
.
And
Monterey
is
one
of
those
,
one
of
those
ABAs
where
they
run
the
gamut
with
climate
places
.
You
know
Pinot
Noir
is
here
,
but
you
can
actually
do
Cabernet
Sauvignon
over
here
and
Merlot
over
there
and
maybe
Chardonnay
here
and
Sauvignon
Blanc
over
here
.
It's
just
one
of
those
places
that
is
a
jack
of
all
trades
and
they
have
vineyards
everywhere
.
Like
I
said
,
they've
been
doing
it
for
since
the
70s
.
So
this
is
a
.
They
got
50
years
of
experience
.
If
you
want
anybody
making
your
599
wines
,
it's
a
winery
with
50
years
of
experience
.
That's
all
I
got
to
say
.
Speaker 1
4:51
It's
a
good
rosé
.
Keep
it
chilled
,
you'll
be
happy
.
$5.99
.
Next
time
you
have
friends
over
.
Buy
a
few
bottles
,
put
it
in
the
same
bucket
of
ice
where
you
got
the
beer
.
It's
got
a
screw
cap
on
it
so
it's
safe
.
It
won't
tip
over
and
spill
out
and
shoot
.
It's
four
bottles
of
wine
for
under
25
bucks
.
Have
some
people
over
?
It's
12
,
5
in
the
alcohol
.
You're
not
going
to
get
your
.
Upcoming Wine Preview
Speaker 1
5:20
Uh
well
,
you
,
you
probably
won't
get
your
guests
drunk
,
and
so
that's
it
.
So
that's
domain
dave
chief
winefindercom
.
I've
got
a
?
Um
,
I've
got
a
Grenache
from
Fossil
Robles
coming
up
next
from
a
really
good
vineyard
or
a
really
good
wine
family
.
We'll
talk
about
that
in
a
few
days
.
Adios
,
keep
it
cheap
.
Like
us
where
you
like
your
podcasts
,
if
you
will
,
I'll
be
talking
to
you
.
Bye
,
bye
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