Trader Joe’s French Blanc de Blanc and Brut Rosé both Trader Joe’s exclusive $6.99 import Sparkling wines. The Fearless Flyer indicates that these are proprietary blends from the South of France near the Mediterranean Sea. These French Sparkling wines probably do not include Chardonnay or Pinot Noir the mainstays of Champagne Sparkling wines. It is…
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Trader Joe's Reserve Santa Barbara Syrah 2021-Yet Another Trader Joe's Reserve Bargain Syrah is the third most planted grape in Santa Barbara County AVA. Syrah is a grape associated with the Rhone Valley in France. And Santa Barbara is the home of some of the original Rhone Rangers, winemakers who took inspiration from the Rhone…
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The Trader Joe’s Reserve Santa Barbara Syrah 2021 is a Trader Joe’s $9.99 exclusive. This Syrah is produced by the Miller Family Wine Company they are a fifth-generation wine company that owns 1,500 acres of vineyards in Paso Robles. They are also part of Thornhill Companies which own the acclaimed Bien Nacido and French Camp…
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Lindquist Family Bien Nacido Chardonnay 2020-Affordable Luxury There is a lot to like about this Chardonnay. If you do not know who Bob Lindquist is or why Bien Nacido Vineyard is so well-regarded then check out https://www.cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the best wine podcast for all the details!!! Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.com or email us at…
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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…
Read MoreMonsigny Brut Champagne-Aldi 2022-Happiness Is Excellent Bargain Champagne This is Aldi's $24.99 Real deal Champagne, it used to sell for $19.99. but all Champagne is more expensive this year. Is it any good? I am glad you asked, It is amazing, the BEST BARGAIN in Champagne!!!!! For more info check out https://www.cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the PODCAST!…
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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…
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Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Estate Single Vineyard Uco Valley Malbec 2019-Another Bargain? This is the third of three Trader Joe's Reserve Holiday wines. A single vineyard wine from a small producer from the Uco Valley in Argentina. Is it worth $12.99? Check out https://www.cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the PODCAST to find out!!! Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.com…
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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…
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Dancing Flame Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2021-$8 Aldi Wine From The Leyda Valley, Chile If you like your Sauvignon Blanc with a little Green and Bell Pepper this Sauv Blanc is for you. It is well made with excellent acidity. And it is eight bucks, there is not much reason not to take a chance….
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The Dancing Flame Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2021 is a $7.99 Aldi wine made for them by Vina Luis Felipe Edwards the largest family-owned winery in Chile. The grapes are sourced from vineyards in the Leyda Valley, situated between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The Leyda Valley vineyards are located between 3,300 ft…
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Mionetto Treviso Prosecco Brut I like Bubbly. The best wine I ever tasted was Champagne. But I will drink all the Sparkling wines from every country, there are good Sparkling wines everywhere. For the 2022 Holiday season, the Mionetto Treviso Prosecco Brut is classy and affordable! Check out https://www.cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the PODCAST for all…
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The Mionetto Prosecco Treviso Brut is a Sparkling wine from a winery founded in 1887 in the Valdobbiadene region of Veneto which is now located inside the Prosecco DOC region of northern Italy. The winery changed to the Charmat Method in 1982. The Charmat Method is by far the main production technique used in Prosecco….
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Sun California Chardonnay 2021-From The Folks Who Brought You Caymus And Meiomi!! A delicious California Chardonnay by the Folks who know what wine drinkers what. Check out https://www.cheapwinefinder.com/ for all the details and listen to this excellent PODCAST! Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.com or email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com
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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…
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Trader Joe's Diamond Reserve Oakville Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2020- A $60 Cab Sauv Selling For $20? Well is that true? I don't know, what I do know is that this is an excellent $19.99 Oakville Napa Valley Cab Sauv. Everything else is speculation! Check out https://www.cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the PODCAST for all the info !!! Check…
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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…
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Big Churn Chardonnay 2021-TJ's $7 Old School California Chardonnay Old School California Chardonnay, especially from Napa were Butter Bombs. Tastes change and Chardonnay becomes balanced with loads of fruit and citrus flavors. The Big Churn is a throwback wine, not all the way back, but with enough butter to be a change of pace from…
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The Big Churn Chardonnay 2021 is $6.99 at Trader Joe’s. I do not think it is a Trader Joe’s exclusive it looks like it is available at internet wine sellers for between $8 and $12. This Chardonnay is produced by Fior di Sole, a family-owned winery headquartered in Napa. They are the 10th largest winery…
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Read MoreChateau Ste Michelle Sauvignon Blanc 2021-Always A Good Value This is a ten-dollar Sauv Blanc from the Columbia Valley. Chateau Ste Michelle is the largest (by far) winery in Washington. This affordable Sauvignon Blanc is more Bordeaux than New Zealand. Which if you want a change of pace Sauv Blanc is a very good thing….
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The Chateau Ste Michelle Sauvignon Blanc 2021 is sourced from multiple vineyards throughout the Columbia Valley AVA, using both estate and contracted vineyards. Chateau Ste Michelle (founded in 1954) is the largest winery in Washington. Eight of the top ten best-selling labels of Washington wine are owned by them and almost 2/3rds of the grapes…
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Trader Joe's Platinum Reserve Sonoma County Brut Rosé This is a $14.99 TJ's Sparkling wine. The Trader Joe's Reserve North Coast Brut is $9.99. Is this worth the extra five bucks? Read the review at https://www.cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the PODCAST for all the details!! Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.com or email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com
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The Trader Joe’s Platinum Reserve Sonoma County Brut Rosé is a $14.99 Trader Joe’s exclusive produced for them by Rack and Riddle from Sonoma, California. Rack and Riddle is a custom Sparkling wine producer making Bubbly in the Traditional Method (Champagne-style). The Trader Joe’s Platinum Reserve Sonoma County Brut Rosé is mostly Pinot Noir and…
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Intermingle Red Blend 2020- A $6.99 Aldi Inflation Beater An inexpensive Red blend (Zinfandel, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon) at a good price. It is soft and smooth and drinks well. Read all about it at https://www.cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the PODCAST for all the details!!! Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.com or email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com
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