Author: Chief Winehound
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Au Revoir, 2023
NV Ernest Rapeneau Champagne Brut Rosé, Epernay, France ($24.99@Trader Joe’s, California) We are in the home stretch of 2023 people, and this bottle would be good to have in your fridge if you are preparing for some New Years’ eve merriment. If you are a long time reader of these posts, you know that…
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A Solstice Gift from Trader Joe’s
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in 2022, best trader joes wine deals, best trader joes wines, best wines at Trader Joes, best wines under $20, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon, California Wines, costco wine blog, Costco Wines, food and wine, Napa Valley, Red Wine, reverse wine snob, Trader Joe’s wine, Trading Post, Trading Post by Trader Joe’s, Wine, wine reviews, Wines Under $20, wines under $25Fast facts: 2022 Trading Post by Trader Joe’s Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California ($19.99 @Trader Joe’s, California) There is something brand, spanking new in the Trader Joe’s wine set. This is the inaugural bottling under the Trading Post label, and here is how TJ’s introduced it in a recent Fearless Flyer. “Ever since we…
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A Good Shoulder Season Wine for the Final Weeks of Autumn
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in 2021, best costco wine deals, best costco wines, best wines at Costco, best wines under $20, Costco, costco wine blog, Costco Wines, French Wine, French Wines, Gigondas, grenache, GSM, Kirkland Signature, Kirkland Signature Series, morvedre, Red Wine, reverse wine snob, syrah, wine blog, wine reviews, Wines of France, Wines Under $15, Wines Under $20, wines under $25Fast Facts: 2021 Kirkland Signature Gigondas, France ($13.99 @Costco in California – Item #1134102) Time and again, we keep reminding you how much we enjoy a good GSM. The melange of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre (GSM) consistently delivers high QPR. Or should we say G+S+M = QPR squared? We have reviewed this particular bottling…
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Red Alert – Exciting New Platinum Reserve Wine at TJs
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in 2021, best trader joes wine deals, best trader joes wines, best wines at Trader Joes, best wines under $20, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blend, Bordeaux Blends, Bordeaux Red Blend, Chateau Tour Baladoz, costco wine blog, food and wine, French Wine, French Wines, merlot, red blend, Red Wine, reverse wine snob, Saint Emilion, Trader Joe’s Platinum Reserve, Wine, wine blog, wine reviews, Wines of France, Wines Under $20, wines under $25Fast facts: 2021 Trader Joe’s Platinum Reserve Saint-Emillion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France ($16.99 @Trader Joe’s, California) When I meet new people and they learn that I spent three decades – and counting! – in the wine business, they often ask me what my favorite wine is. I quickly qualify the question with: “white wine…
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A Big Brooding 95 Point Red to Satisfy Cab Lovers
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in 2018, best costco wine deals, best costco wines, best wines at Costco, best wines under $20, Bordeaux Blends, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Boucasse, Costco, costco wine blog, Costco Wines, food and wine, French Wine, Madiran, Madiran, reverse wine snob, Tannat, Wine, wine blog, wine reviews, Wines of France, Wines Under $15, Wines Under $20, wines under $25Fast Facts: 2018 Château Bouscassé, Madiran, France ($14.99 @ Costco, California – Item #1053420) With the exception of their ubiquitous Kirkland Signature Wines, the “wine sets” at Costco stores throughout the U.S. tend to differ based upon the region they are in. One of the more noticeable differences is that here on the west…
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One Last TJs Wine Pick for your Thanksgiving Table
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in 2021, best trader joes wine deals, best trader joes wines, best wines at Trader Joes, best wines under $20, California Wines, Central Coast, costco wine blog, food and wine, Monterey County, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, reverse wine snob, santa lucia highlands, Thanksgiving wines, Thanksgiving wines at Trader Joe’s, Trader Joe’s Wine, Trader Joe’s wine, Uncategorized, Upper Eden, Wine, wine blog, wine reviews, Wines Under $15, Wines Under $20, wines under $25Fast facts: 2021 Upper Eden Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, California ($12.99 @ Trader Joe’s, California) It’s hard to believe it’s been four years since we recommended the 2018 vintage of this wine for your Thanksgiving table. When we spied it again this year at Trader Joe’s in the run-up to Turkey Day, we…
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T Minus 14 Days to T Day – We Have Some Wine for That!
Fast facts: 2022 Valle de Inez Pinot Noir, San Luis Obispo, CA ($9.99* @ Costco, California – Item #1374624) *Net price after $10 in store discount It’s hard to believe, but we will be celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday here in the United States in two short weeks. Then we’re on the slippery slope to…
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Our WoW! A Trader Joe’s Triple Threat Delivers the Goods
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in 2022, best trader joes wine deals, best trader joes wines, best wines at Trader Joes, best wines under $20, California Wines, central coast, costco wine blog, food and wine, Lot #123, merlot, Merlot, Red Wine, reverse wine snob, Santa Barbara County, Santa Ynez Valley, Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve, Trader Joe’s wine, Trader Joe’s Wine, Uncategorized, Wine, wine blog, wine reviews, Wines Under $15, wines under $25Fast Facts: 2021 Merlot, Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Lot #123, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County, California ($12.99 @Trader Joe’s in California) I was really excited to get this wine home and try it. The reason was it had three things going against it. Conversely, this meant this was a wine that had promise…
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Think You Don’t Like Pinot Grigio? Think Again!
Fast Facts: 2022 Italo Cescon, Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italy ($12.99 @Costco in California – Item #717775) Since 1957, Italo Cescon has been producing wines in the beautiful region of Veneto, Italy. Today, the family continues to cultivate in the same region to bring that same joy and great taste to the table. The Cescon…
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A Whole Lotta Pinot for $12.99 – Introducing TJ’s Lotta #124
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in 2022, best trader joes wine deals, best trader joes wines, best wines at Trader Joes, best wines under $20, costco wine blog, food and wine, Lot #124, oregon wine, Pinot Noir, reverse wine snob, Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve, Trader Joe’s wine, Trader Joe’s Wine, Uncategorized, Willamette Valley, Wine, wine blog, wine reviews, Wines Under $15, wines under $25Fast Facts: 2022 Pinot Noir, Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Lot #124, Willamette Valley, Oregon ($12.99 @Trader Joe’s in California) Thirsty Thursday has rolled around again, and it is time for another Wine of the Week (WoW!). Let’s get started… In a post a few weeks ago, we were railing about how mediocre most Pinot…