Fast Friday Costco Pick – a Kiwi Sauv Blanc @ $6.99. (Call it half priced.)

Bottle and glass of Mud House New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

This classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is on special at Costco.  It would be a super good value at its usual price of $8.99, but after the store discount the price nets to $6.99 – a steal.  If you like Sauv Blancs from Marlborough (for example, Kim Crawford, Oyster Bay, Villa Maria, etc.) don’t think … Read moreFast Friday Costco Pick – a Kiwi Sauv Blanc @ $6.99. (Call it half priced.)

Two Great NZ Sauvignon Blancs from Trader Joe’s!

Bottle and glass of Babich Sauvignon Blanc (left) and Kono Sauvignon Blanc (right).

These two wines may look like twins in many respects.  But if so, they are not identical twins.  And even though these fraternal twins have much in common,  it would be difficult to assert that one is “better” than the other. Fast facts: 2018 Babich Family Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand ($8.99 @Trader Joe’s,  … Read moreTwo Great NZ Sauvignon Blancs from Trader Joe’s!

Napa vs. Sonoma Sauv Blanc – A TJ’s Match Up

2017 VINTJS Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc & 2017 Trader Joe's Petit Reserve Russian River Valley Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc

Fast facts: 2017 VINTJS Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc ($6.99 @Trader Joe’s,  California) 2017 Trader Joe’s Petit Reserve Russian River Valley Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc ($7.99 @Trader Joe’s,  California) So maybe a few days ago you resolved to drink “less alcohol”? Well, we’ve got you covered, since compared to the wines we have been featuring leading … Read moreNapa vs. Sonoma Sauv Blanc – A TJ’s Match Up

A Pair of Organic Wines from Bonterra, and Trader Joes

2016 Bonterra Mendocino County Chardonnay & 2016 Bonterra Tri County Sauvignon Blanc

Fast facts: 2016 Bonterra Mendocino County Chardonnay $9.99 (@Trader Joe’s; California) 2016 Bonterra Tri County Sauvignon Blanc $9.99 (@Trader Joe’s; California) It’s not news that it’s hot just about everywhere in North America now. So heavy wines, as a general rule, are out. Lighter, brighter wines (especially white wines served well chilled) are in…at least … Read moreA Pair of Organic Wines from Bonterra, and Trader Joes