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Burlwood Extra-Dry Sparkling Wine (ALDI)

May 11, 2019 Domaine Dave 9:06 6 Comments

The Story The Burlwood Extra-Dry Sparkling Wine (ALDI) is a $4.99 non-vintage ALDI exclusive made for them by a winery located in Modesto, California. ALDI does not tell us what grapes are used, at $4.99 there is no money left over for niceties like technical sheets. But an under 5 buck Sparkling wine is probably judged…

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Sierra de Viento Garnacha 2016

May 9, 2019 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

Send us Fan Mail The Story The Sierra de Viento Garnacha 2016 is sourced from vineyards in the Cariñena region of the Aragon DO in Northeast Spain. Cariñena is an old wine producing region, it was founded by the Romans. Its funny that virtually every wine producing ar… Check us out at http://www.cheapwinefinder.com or email us at [email protected]

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Sierra de Viento Garnacha 2016

May 9, 2019 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Story The Sierra de Viento Garnacha 2016 is sourced from vineyards in the Cariñena region of the Aragon DO in Northeast Spain. Cariñena is an old wine producing region, it was founded by the Romans. Its funny that virtually every wine producing area in Europe has a heritage that is connected to Rome and some along the…

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Prayers of Sinners Red

May 7, 2019 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

Send us Fan Mail The Podcast The Prayers of Sinners Red is a blend of 90% Syrah and 10% Merlot sourced from vineyards in the Columbia Valley of Washington. This Red Blend is a companion wine to Prayers of Saints Chardonnay. They share a label concept. Check us out at http://www.cheapwinefinder.com or email us at [email protected]

Prayers of Sinners Red

May 7, 2019 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Podcast The Prayers of Sinners Red is a blend of 90% Syrah and 10% Merlot sourced from vineyards in the Columbia Valley of Washington. This Red Blend is a companion wine to Prayers of Saints Chardonnay. They share a label concept. Chardonnay equals Saints, Red blend equals Sinners. But in the end everyone ends up the…

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Trader Joe’s Provence Rosé

May 5, 2019 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

Send us Fan Mail The Story The Moonlight & Roses Coteau d’Aix en Provence Rosé 2018 is a $9.99 Trader Joe's import exclusive sourced from the Aix region of Provence in the south of France. The Coteau d'Aix AOC is located in the northwest side of Provence and is 2nd in… Check us out at http://www.cheapwinefinder.com or…

Trader Joe’s Provence Rosé

May 5, 2019 Domaine Dave 5:45 2 Comments

The Story The Moonlight & Roses Coteau d’Aix en Provence Rosé 2018 is a $9.99 Trader Joe’s import exclusive sourced from the Aix region of Provence in the south of France. The Coteau d’Aix AOC is located in the northwest side of Provence and is 2nd in wine production to Côtes de Provence. Not only is this region…

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Jezebel Oregon Pinot Noir 2017

May 3, 2019 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

Send us Fan Mail The Story The Jezebel Oregon Pinot Noir 2017 is a blend of 52% Willamette Valley and 48% Southern Oregon grapes. There are 5 AVAs due south of Willamette Valley. While most of these areas tend to be warmer and dry, Check us out at http://www.cheapwinefinder.com or email us at [email protected]

Jezebel Oregon Pinot Noir 2017

May 2, 2019 Domaine Dave 1 Comment

The Story The Jezebel Oregon Pinot Noir 2017 is a blend of 52% Willamette Valley and 48% Southern Oregon grapes. There are 5 AVAs due south of Willamette Valley. While most of these areas tend to be warmer and dry, there are still plenty of cool locations to grow Pinot Noir. Jezebel is the 2nd label…

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Matanzas Creek Alexander Valley Chardonnay

April 30, 2019 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

Send us Fan Mail The Podcast The Matanzas Creek Alexander Valley Chardonnay 2018 is one of the Jackson Family Wines stable of labels. Matanzas Creek Winery has produced wine for over 4 decades. The grapes are sourced from Estate vines using Clone 4, Clone 76, 72, Check us out at http://www.cheapwinefinder.com or email us at [email protected]

Matanzas Creek Alexander Valley Chardonnay

April 30, 2019 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Podcast The Matanzas Creek Alexander Valley Chardonnay 2018 is one of the Jackson Family Wines stable of labels. Matanzas Creek Winery has produced wine for over 4 decades. The grapes are sourced from Estate vines using Clone 4, Clone 76, 72, Wente, and Upper Barn. With most Chardonnay in the value price range, the winemaker…

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Giretto Pinot Grigio 2018

April 29, 2019 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

Send us Fan Mail The Story The Giretto Pinot Grigio 2018 is a $5.49 ALDI exclusive sourced from the Dell Venezie region of Northeast Italy. The 2018 version of the Giretto seems to be something of an upgrade. Past vintages of this Pinot Grigio were designated IGP wine… Check us out at http://www.cheapwinefinder.com or email…

Giretto Pinot Grigio 2018

April 28, 2019 Domaine Dave 6:40 2 Comments

The Story The Giretto Pinot Grigio 2018 is a $5.49 ALDI exclusive sourced from the Dell Venezie region of Northeast Italy. The 2018 version of the Giretto seems to be something of an upgrade. Past vintages of this Pinot Grigio were designated IGP wines, while the 2018 is a DOC wine. An IGP wine in…

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Grifone 1967 Toscana 2014

April 24, 2019 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

Send us Fan Mail The Story The Grifone 1967 Toscana 2014 is a $5.99 Trader Joe's wine, sourced from grapes from the Tuscany region of Italy. This wine is also known as a “Super Tuscan”, which is Sangiovese blended with French varietal grapes, Check us out at http://www.cheapwinefinder.com or email us at [email protected]

Grifone 1967 Toscana 2014

April 23, 2019 Domaine Dave 1 Comment

The Story The Grifone 1967 Toscana 2014 is a $5.99 Trader Joe’s wine, sourced from grapes from the Tuscany region of Italy. This wine is also known as a “Super Tuscan“, which is Sangiovese blended with French varietal grapes, in this case 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Syrah. There is a story about how these IGP…

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M.Chevallier Brut Cava (Trader Joe’s)

April 20, 2019 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

Send us Fan Mail The Story The M.Chevallier Brut Cava is a Trader Joe's $5.99 exclusive sourced from vineyards near Barcelona in northeast Spain. The trademark for this Cava is owned by the oldest and 2nd largest Cava producer in Spain. It is also imported by their own wine importation company, so they are not hiding…

M.Chevallier Brut Cava (Trader Joe’s)

April 19, 2019 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Story The M.Chevallier Brut Cava is a Trader Joe’s $5.99 exclusive sourced from vineyards near Barcelona in northeast Spain. The trademark for this Cava is owned by the oldest and 2nd largest Cava producer in Spain. It is also imported by their own wine importation company, so they are not hiding anything. Trader Joe’s does…

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Franciscan Napa & Monterey Chardonnay 2017

April 18, 2019 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

Send us Fan Mail The Story The Franciscan Napa & Monterey Chardonnay 2017 is sourced from vineyards in 63% Napa County (mostly Carneros and Southern Napa) and 37% Monterey County (including Arroyo Secco and San Bernabe). These are excellent Chardonnay growing regions where the average Chardonnay is far more expensive than the Franciscan's $14.99 list price….

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Franciscan Napa & Monterey Chardonnay 2017

April 17, 2019 Domaine Dave 7:44 0 Comments

The Story The Franciscan Napa & Monterey Chardonnay 2017 is sourced from vineyards in 63% Napa County (mostly Carneros and Southern Napa) and 37% Monterey County (including Arroyo Secco and San Bernabe). These are excellent Chardonnay growing regions where the average Chardonnay is far more expensive than the Franciscan’s $14.99 list price. The list price for…

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Domaine de la Prébende Beaujolais 2017

April 13, 2019 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

Send us Fan Mail The Story The Domaine de la Prébende Beaujolais 2017 is a AOP Beaujolais Villages designated Gamay Red wine. The actual name of this bottling is the Anna Asmaquer Beaujolais Villages 2017, but you will only find this in small print on the back label. Anna is the Great Grandmother of the winemaker, Ghislaine…

Domaine de la Prébende Beaujolais 2017

April 12, 2019 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Story The Domaine de la Prébende Beaujolais 2017 is a AOP Beaujolais Villages designated Gamay Red wine. The actual name of this bottling is the Anna Asmaquer Beaujolais Villages 2017, but you will only find this in small print on the back label. Anna is the Great Grandmother of the winemaker, Ghislaine Dupeuble, of Domaine Dupeuble…

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King Rabbit Rosé 2018 (Whole Foods)

April 10, 2019 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

Send us Fan Mail The Story The King Rabbit Rose' 2018 seems to be a Whole Foods $9.99 exclusive sourced from the Languedoc in southwestern France. The King Rabbit Rose' is made with the Cinsault grape, which is one of the main blending grapes of the region. Cinsault is also one of the grapes featured…

King Rabbit Rose’ 2018 (Whole Foods)

April 9, 2019 Domaine Dave 6:57 2 Comments

The Story The King Rabbit Rose’ 2018 seems to be a Whole Foods $9.99 exclusive sourced from the Languedoc in southwestern France. The King Rabbit Rose’ is made with the Cinsault grape, which is one of the main blending grapes of the region. Cinsault is also one of the grapes featured in the Rose’ wines…

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Fidelity Alexander Valley Zinfandel 2017

April 6, 2019 Domaine Dave 2 Comments

The Story The Nick Goldschmidt Fidelity Alexander Valley Railroad Estate Zinfandel 2017 is 88% Zinfandel and 12% Petite Sirah sourced from the Railroad Estate vineyard in Alexander Valley, Sonoma, California. Nick Goldschmidt is the head of a vineyard and winemaking family, everyone get involved, including the children. They have vineyards and wineries in New Zealand,…

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Rain Cloud Red Blend 2016 (Trader Joe’s)

April 3, 2019 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

Send us Fan Mail The Story The Rain Cloud Red Blend 2016 is a $5.99 wine from Trader Joe's. This is a bit of a mystery wine, there is no official information for it on the web. The Rain Cloud Red won a Silver Medal in the Cabernet Sauvignon based Red blend category at the…