A wine to pair with an epidemic? Trader Joe’s has that too!

Front label of Chateau Ste. Michelle 2018 Gewurtztraminer

Fast facts: 2018 Chateau Ste. Michelle Gewürztraminer, Columbia Valley, Washington ($7.99 @ Trader Joe’s, California)   I often get asked: “how do you decide which wines get reviewed in your weekly post?”  In the midst of all the chaos of the past several weeks, the answer has, shall we say, mutated some. Here are the … Read moreA wine to pair with an epidemic? Trader Joe’s has that too!

A Pair Packing 90+ Scores from Trader Joe’s and Costco

Glasses and bottles of this week's two featured wines

Fast Facts on this Week’s Featured Wines: 2018 Charles & Charles Rosé, Columbia Valley, Washington State($6.99* @Costco in California – Item #579806) *net price after $2 .00 discount 2017 Trapiche Broquel Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina ($10.99 @Trader Joe’s in California)   As one of my favorite radio hosts said recently: “last week was quite a year!”  … Read moreA Pair Packing 90+ Scores from Trader Joe’s and Costco

A Wine Excursion to the Pacific NW

Bottles and glasses of Washington state Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon

Fast Facts on this Week’s Featured Wines: 2016 Trader Joe’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Lot #189, Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Washington  ($9.99 @Trader Joe’s, California) 2017 Kirkland Signature Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, Oregon ($14.99 @Costco, California – Item #975274)   You’d be forgiven for thinking that virtually all of the wine produced in the United States … Read moreA Wine Excursion to the Pacific NW