Send us Fan Mail Uncorking exceptional value has never been more satisfying than with Trader Joe’s Mbali Chenin Blanc V&A 2024—potentially the $5.99 wine of the year. This South African gem delivers a drinking experience that defies its humble price tag, offering complexity and pleasure normally reserved for bottles costing twice as much. Freshly bottled…
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The Mbali Chenin Blanc Viognier 2024 is a $5.99 Trader Joe’s exclusive sourced from grapes sustainably grown in the Western Cape region of South Africa. This is a wine made for Trader Joe’s by Zidela Worldwide wines. The Story Zindela Worldwide Wine is a custom wine producer that produces a bottle of wine according to…
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Send us Fan Mail Domain Dave explores Aldi’s Quarter Cut Bourbon Barrel Red Blend from California, examining both the wine itself and the broader bourbon barrel aging trend at the $9.99 price point. The wine offers chocolate notes, soft tannins, and balanced acidity but raises questions about whether bourbon barrel finishing truly enhances more delicate…
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The Quarter Cut Bourbon Barrel Red Blend 2022 is a $9.99 Aldi exclusive. A check of the California Wine Cola Registry, the organization that approves wine labels, shows that this wine was produced by Vinå Concha y Toro, which makes wine in Chile and Argentina, and their California subsidiary Bontera Organic Estates/Fetzer. The Story The…
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Send us Fan Mail Dive into the world of premium yet affordable Chardonnay with our exploration of La Crema’s 2023 Sonoma Coast offering. At just $15 from Costco, this wine delivers remarkable quality that punches well above its price point, making it a must-try for wine enthusiasts seeking value without compromise. What sets La Crema…
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The La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2023 is a wine I found selling for 14.99 at Costco, a quick check of the web saw prices ranging from a low of $11 to $23. La Crema’s original name was La Crema Viñera, which translates to “best of the vine.” The Story La Crema’s estate vineyard is…
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Send us Fan Mail Finding exceptional wine values under $10 feels like discovering buried treasure, and the Lazy Bones Paso Robles Cabernet Franc 2023 is exactly that kind of remarkable find. Available exclusively at Trader Joe’s for $7.99, this bottle consistently delivers quality that belies its modest price tag. What makes this wine special starts…
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The Lazy Bones Paso Robles Cabernet Franc 2023 is a $7.99 Trader Joe’s exclusive. It is made for Trader Joe’s by the Miller Family Wine Company, who have been producing wine for Trader Joe’s for years. The Story The Miller family has been making wine sold at Trader Joe’s for at least 15 years, in…
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Send us Fan Mail Few things bring more satisfaction than discovering a wine that dramatically overdelivers for its price point. Enter Trader Joe’s Lustrous Russian River Chardonnay 2023—an $8.99 bottle that has me reaching for a third sip and taking notice. This newcomer from Precision Wine Company (creators of 22 different wine brands found at…
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I found the Lustrous Russian River Chardonnay 2023 at Trader Joe’s, selling for $8.99. Precision Wine Company, which makes private-label and retail wine shop wines, appears to have produced it for Trader Joe’s. Their wines can be found at Costco and Trader Joe’s. The Story Precision Wine Company produces 22 separate labels along with Trader…
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Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder if there’s a wine for St. Patrick’s Day? We’ve uncovered a rare gem that bridges the gap between wine enthusiasts and Ireland’s beer-centric holiday traditions. The 19 Crimes Revolutionary Red Limited Edition sports a festive green label and features an Irish revolutionary who reportedly broke out of prison and…
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The 19 Crimes Revolutionary Red Limited Edition is a wine released near St. Pat’s Day, which I found selling for under $10. It looks like this wine was first released in March 2024, but this version has a different label, so it seems to be new and not a 2024 leftover. 19 Crimes is a…
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Send us Fan Mail The Pinot Project 2022 delivers classic California Pinot Noir character for under $12, proving that quality wine doesn’t require a premium price tag. Michael Skelnick’s ambitious project creates accessible, authentic Pinot Noir by sourcing from quality vineyards across California’s diverse growing regions. • Available for approximately $11.89 at retailers• Part of…
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The Pinot Project 2022 is a wine I found at a local wine shop selling for $11.89. This is a project from famed wine importer Michael Skurnik. They focus exclusively on Pinot wine, Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio (one from Italy and one from Washington, and a Rosé of Pinot Noir). The Story The Pinot Project…
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Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our latest episode, where we embark on an entertaining deep dive into Trader Joe’s Platinum Reserve Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon 2023. As curiosity swirls around budget wines, we aim to answer the pressing question: is spending less than $20 worth the risk? Our conversation opens with a thorough exploration of…
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The Trader Joe’s Platinum Reserve Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is a $17.99 Trader Joe’s exclusive. Like the title says the vineyards for this wine are located in the Yountville AVA of Napa Valley. The Story In 1835, George Yount planted grapes here, making Yountville the first wine region in Napa. Yountville is part of the…
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Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode dives into the delightful world of budget-friendly wines, focusing on the Aldi Specially Selected Single Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023. We explore how affordable wines can offer exceptional quality, sparked by our tasting experiences and insights from the Marlborough region. • Introduction to Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc • Discussion of…
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The Specially Selected Single Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023 is a $9.99 Aldi exclusive. Their Specially Selected brand showcases wine from the greatest growing regions in the world. The Story The single estate in the wine name is from Lismore Wines, which specializes in wine from Marlborough and Hawkes Bay in New Zealand. Lismore Wines…
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Send us Fan Mail Uncover the charm of the Rosé All Day 2023 as we delve into its unexpected bold flavors and why it’s a standout in the realm of affordable wines. Priced at only $9.99, this Grenache Rosé hails from the beautiful Languedoc region of France, where the sun and rich soil create a…
Read MoreSend us Fan Mail Explore the innovative world of wine, focusing on Dave Phinney’s Locations NZ Sauvignon Blanc. This episode delves into winemaking without borders, affordability, and the unique flavor profile that makes this wine a must-try. • Introduction to the podcast and the featured wine • Background story of winemaker Dave Phinney • Discussion on the…
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I found the Locations NZ Sauvignon Blanc Release #12 selling for $16.99. Dave Phinney created the Locations line of wines; if anyone is a “Rock Star” winemaker, it’s Dave. The Story Dave Phinney is the man behind the massively successful The Prisoner line of wines. The Prisoner sold for about $50, and those wines flew…
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Send us Fan Mail Check us out at http://www.cheapwinefinder.com or email us at [email protected] Speaker 1 0:00 Hey , welcome . It's Domain Day . Cheapwinefindercom With another wine review . We've got this one from Costco . It's $8.99 . We do three right up on the CheapWineFindercom website . We write up three…
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The Gambler’s Ghost North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a wine I found at Costco selling for $8.99, a check on the web found it sells for between $15 and $25 elsewhere. This wine was made by Fioe di Sole winery of Napa. The Story Fior di Sole is a family-owned and operated winery. They…
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Send us Fan Mail What makes a humble bottle of Pinot Noir stand out from the crowd? Unlock the secrets behind Trader Joe’s Cotillion Pinot Noir, a $9.99 treasure, as we take you on a journey through its 2022 vintage story. This episode revisits a cherished selection from our past reviews, tracing its origins across…
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The Cotillion Pinot Noir 2022 is a $9.99 Trader Joe’s exclusive wine that has been available since at least the 2013 vintage. Plata Wine Partners produces this Pinot Noir for Trader Joe’s under its Ashford Court winery label. The Story Plata Partners (founded in 2005) has 60 vineyards with over 18,000 acres of vines. Grapes…
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