Send us Fan Mail Wine bargain alert! I’ve just discovered what might be the steal of the year hiding in plain sight at Trader Joe’s. The evaluna Mendocino Chardonnay 2023 is quietly sitting on shelves for a mere $9.99, while the same bottle commands $30-50 at other retailers nationwide. This isn’t just any budget wine—it’s…
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The evoluna Mendocino Chardonnay 2023 is available at Trader Joe’s for $9.99. This is an organic wine brand from the Boisset Collection. The Story The Boisset Collection is Jean-Charles Boisset’s wine company, which features wine and spirits from both France and California. The evoluna brand seems to be a discontinued line of wines. The brand…
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Send us Fan Mail Step into the world of affordable French wine excellence with our latest tasting adventure! We’re exploring a genuine Burgundian Pinot Noir that defies expectations at just $11.99 from Trader Joe’s. The Divergué Taboureau Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2023 represents an incredible opportunity to experience authentic French winemaking from the spiritual homeland of…
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The Duvergey Taboureau Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2023 is a Trader Joe’s $11.99 exclusive, sourced from grapes farmed in the Burgundy region of France. The Story Maison Duvergey Taboureau was a wine estate founded in 1868 in Burgundy. When the founders passed away, Jaques Prieur acquired the estate in 1925. This estate continues to this day….
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Send us Fan Mail Have you ever stumbled upon a wine that makes you do a double-take at the price tag? That’s exactly what happened when I discovered the Trader Joe’s Reserve Huichica Hills Vineyard Carneros Napa Chardonnay 2023 – a $9.99 bottle sourced from the same prestigious vineyard where Duckhorn produces their $65 Chardonnays….
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The Trader Joe’s Reserve Huichica Hills Vineyard Carneros Napa Chardonnay 2023 Is a $9.99 Trader Joe’s exclusive. The Huichica Hills Vineyard in the title is Duckhorn’s Carneros property. The Story Carneros is an AVA located in both Sonoma and Napa, near San Pablo Bay’s northern edge. This is the Bay east of Oakland, California. The…
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Send us Fan Mail Looking for the perfect summer wine that won’t break the bank? We’ve uncovered a hidden gem that might just become your new warm-weather staple. At just $6.99, La Ferme Julienne Rosé 2023 from Trader Joe’s delivers surprising complexity and refreshment that punches well above its modest price tag. This French rosé…
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The La Ferme Julien Rosé 2023 is a $6.99 trader Joe’s wine produced for them by Famille Perrin. The Trader Joe’s Fearless Flyer suggests that this bottling is a special edition, slightly different from the Rosé Perrin sells at retail wine shops. Syrah, Grenache, and Cinsault blend with the Trader Joe’s. The Retail version is…
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The Motif Monterey Pinot Noir 2023 is a $4.99 Trader Joe’s exclusive. The Motif line of wines has been at TJ’s for the last 4 or 5 years, in the past they have offered a Red Hills AVA Cabernet Sauvignon, also selling for $4.99. The Story I checked with the California Wine Cola Registry, which…
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Send us Fan Mail Wine lovers, prepare for a revelation that might have you sprinting to Trader Joe’s! We’ve uncovered an astonishing value hidden on their shelves – a $14.99 bottle that rivals wines selling for more than twice that price. This Trader Joe’s Platinum Reserve from Italy’s prestigious Nizza DOCG region isn’t your typical…
Read MoreSend 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…
Read MoreSend 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…
Read MoreSend 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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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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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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Send us Fan Mail Discover the hidden gems of Chenin Blanc as we explore Field Recordings’ 2024 release from talented winemaker Andrew Jones. This episode delves into the craftsmanship behind the wine, its distinctive flavor profile, and the journey of making exceptional wines on a budget. • Overview of Field Recordings and winemaker Andrew Jones •…
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Call me Domaine Dave. The Folly Of The Beast Pinot Noir 2022 is a Herman Melville/Moby Dick inspired wine sourced from fruit grown in California’s Central Coast AVA. I found it at a local wine store selling for $14.99. The Story Ryan Zotovich is the head winemaker for ABG Wines. He has worked for Palmina,…
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Send us Fan Mail Check us out at http://www.cheapwinefinder.com or email us at [email protected] Speaker 1 0:02 Hey , tomei and Dave , CheapWineFindercom again with another podcast . We write up three wine reviews for affordable wines every week and then we plug in the microphone and here we are right now . Right…
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