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Justin Central Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2023

July 28, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Justin Central Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2023 is a wine I found selling for $12.99; the list price is $18. This is a wine that is widely available from supermarkets to wine shops. The Story There was a Justin (Justin Baldwin), but he sold the winery to The Wonderful Company in 2010. The Wonderful Company…

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Ferrari Carano’s Fumé Blanc: The Oak-Aged Sauvignon You’ve Been Missing

July 15, 2025 Domaine Dave Comments Off

Send us Fan Mail What happens when traditional French winemaking techniques meet California innovation at a price point we can all afford? Pure magic in a glass. Ferrari Carano's North Coast Fumé Blanc 2023 represents the pinnacle of value white wine, scoring 92 points from top critics while remaining accessible at just $10.99. Most casual…

Ferrari-Carano North Coast Fume Blanc 2023

July 14, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Ferrari-Carano North Coast Fume Blanc 2023 is a wine I found for $10.99, and it received 92 points from a major wine critic. The Story Ferrari-Carano was founded in 1981 by Don and Rhonda Carano. It is a beautiful estate in Northern Sonoma, and they produced consistently excellent wines. After Don Carano passed away…

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Bear Bros. California Sauvignon Blanc 2023

June 26, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Bear Bros. The California Sauvignon Blanc 2023 is an Aldi exclusive, priced at $7.99. I checked the California Wine Club Registry and found that an entity of Sutter Home was involved in the production. The Story Sutter Home wines are part of the Trinchero Family of Wine and Spirits. Sutter Home typically sells non-vintage…

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Uncorking Oregon: Stoller Estate’s Willamette Valley Chardonnay

June 23, 2025 Domaine Dave 2 Comments

Send us Fan Mail Wine lovers, take note! While the alcohol industry faces declining sales across all categories, we've discovered a stunning bright spot in Oregon's Willamette Valley. The Stoller Estate Chardonnay 2023 represents everything we look for in a quality wine that won't break the bank. Officially priced at $25 but occasionally available for…

Stoller Estate Willamette Valley Chardonnay 2023

June 22, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Stoller Estate Willamette Valley Chardonnay 2023 is a wine I found at a local shop selling for $14.99; the list price is $25. The Stoller Family Estate started as a turkey farm and transitioned to wine production in the late 1980s—the current winery and vineyards were established in 2001. The Story The Stoller Winery…

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Markham Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2022

June 17, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Markham Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2022 is a wine I found on sale, priced at $13.99; it is typically priced above $20. Markham Vineyards is a historic wine property dating back to the 1800s. The Story Bruce Markham founded the current winery in 1977, and it quickly became known as a premier producer of…

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Trader Joe’s Grower’s Reserve Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2024

June 10, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Trader Joe’s Grower’s Reserve Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is a $5.99 exclusive to Trader Joe’s. This certified organic wine is produced by ASV Vines on the Central Coast of California. The Story There is a wine truism: nobody goes through the time, effort, and expense to certify a less-than-top vineyard to organic specification. Young…

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Bacchus Ginger’s Cuvée Pinot Noir-There is more to the story!

June 8, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

Send us Fan Mail The fascinating world of wine often hides gems in plain sight. Meet the Bacchus Ginger's Cuvée Pinot Noir 2023, a $12.99 bottle that breaks the assumption that quality must come with a hefty price tag. What makes this wine remarkable isn't just its approachable price point, but the pedigree behind it….

Bacchus Ginger’s Cuvee Pinot Noir 2023

June 7, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Bacchus Ginger’s Cuvee Pinot Noir 2023 is a wine I found at a local wine retailer selling for $12.99. It is a wine label from David Gordon, the Sommelier at Tribeca Grill (owned by Robert De Niro) since 1990. The Story David Gordon has had an outstanding career, he is one of 3 Americans…

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Super Happy Sauvignon Blanc: Trader Joe’s $10 Gem Revealed

June 3, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

Send us Fan Mail We taste and review Trader Joe's Super Happy Sauvignon Blanc 2023, a $9.99 exclusive made by acclaimed Paso Robles winemaker Field Recordings from Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara grapes. • Field Recordings proprietor Andrew Jones specializes in finding forgotten vineyards and transforming them into unique wines• Happy Canyon is the easternmost…

Super Happy Sauvignon Blanc 2023

June 2, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Super Happy Sauvignon Blanc 2023 appears to be a Trader Joe’s exclusive, priced at $9.99. This wine is made from grapes grown in the Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara. The Story The Super Happy Sauvignon Blanc 2023 is produced by Field Recordings, a well-regarded winery from Paso Robles. Field Recordings is Andrew Jones, who…

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French Elegance on a Budget: The 2024 Bouchard Chardonnay Review

May 31, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

Send us Fan Mail Dive into the wonderful world of affordable French wine with our latest discovery: the Bouchard Aîné & Fils Chardonnay 2024, a remarkable $9.99 Costco find that proves exceptional quality doesn't require a hefty price tag. When I first spotted this bottle, I thought I'd stumbled upon an impossibly cheap Burgundian wine….

Bouchard Ainé & Fils Chardonnay 2024

May 30, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Bouchard Ainé & Fils Chardonnay 2024 is a wine I discovered at Costco, priced at $9.99. It is available elsewhere in the $12 range. The Story Bouchard Ainé & Fils is a renowned winery with roots dating back to the early 1800s. They specialize in the wines of Burgundy, France, which are mainly Chardonnay…

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Raorao Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

May 28, 2025 Domaine Dave 2 Comments

The Raorao Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023 is available exclusively at Trader Joe’s for $5.99. It is sourced from vineyards in the Marlborough district in the northern part of New Zealand’s South Island, which accounts for 2/3rds of New Zealand’s wine output. The Story The story is that there isn’t much of a story. The Raorao…

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Devil’s Corner Tasmania Chardonnay 2023

May 20, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Devil’s Corner Tasmania Chardonnay 2023 is a wine I found selling for $16.99 at a local wine shop. The grapes were farmed in vineyards in the Tamar Valley of Tasmania. The Story Tasmania is an Australian state located south of Melbourne, an island in its own right. The Tamar Valley is a river valley…

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Lapis Luna Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

May 1, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Lapis Luna Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a wine I found selling at Trader Joe’s for $10.99. It isn’t a Trader Joe’s exclusive; it is available elsewhere for $10 to $16. Lapis Luna is a brand from a joint venture of WarrRoom Ventures and Total Beverages Solutions. The Story Other brands under WarRoom Ventures…

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Raimund Prüm Essence Mosel Riesling 2023

April 5, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Raimund Prüm Essence Mosel Riesling 2023, which costs around $15 at Costco, is widely available elsewhere for a few dollars in either direction. The Story The Prüm family has owned vineyards in the Mosel region (Germany) since the 100s. Sebastian Alois Prüm founded a winery in the 1800s. Raimund Prüm became director in 1971,…

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Locations NZ Sauvignon Blanc Release #12

February 23, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

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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Folly Of The Beast Pinot Noir 2022

February 13, 2025 Domaine Dave 1 Comment

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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Joel Gott California Sauvignon Blanc 2023

January 15, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

I found the Joel Gott California Sauvignon Blanc 2023, selling for $12.99. Joel and Sarah Gott founded the company in 1996, and it produces wine from grapes grown in California, Washington, Oregon, and New Zealand. The Joel Gott California Sauvignon Blanc 2023 is a wine I found at a local grocery store selling for $12.99….

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Domaine de la Croix Irresistible Rosé 2023

January 10, 2025 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Domaine de la Croix 2021 Irresistible Rosé 2023 is a wine selling for $9.99 at Costco and for as much as $20 elsewhere. The Domaine de la Croix winery and vineyards are located in Provence near San Trope. The Story There are 18 wineries in Provence designated as Cru Classé, a title given to…

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Cambria Katherine’s Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay 2022

December 19, 2024 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Cambria Katherine’s Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay 2022 is a wine I found selling at Costco for $15.99. A check of the web saw average internet prices of around $20. Cambria Vineyards is part of the Jackson Family Wines portfolio (think Kendall-Jackson), and this is Katherine (Katie) Jackson’s winery. This is a single vineyard…

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Cambria Katherine's Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay 2022

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Fess Parker Santa Barbara Chardonnay 2023

November 24, 2024 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Fess Parker Santa Barbara Chardonnay 2023 sells for $14.49 at Costco which is about two bucks cheaper than most internet wine shops. Santa Barbara is at the southern end of the Central Coast AVA, about 100 miles north of Los Angeles. The Fess Parker winery was founded in 1988. In the late 1950s and…

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Trader Joe’s Reserve Willamette Pinot Gris 2023

October 22, 2024 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Trader Joe’s Reserve Willamette Pinot Gris 2022 is a $9.99 Trader Joe’s exclusive. This wine was “produced and bottled by” D W Hinman Cellars. Produced and bottled by means they made the wine, vinted and bottled by (often seen on Trader Joe’s Reserve wine) does not mean much. D W Hinman Cellars is Doyle…

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