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TJs has a Perfect Pair of White Wines to Pair with Traditional Thanksgiving Fare

2019 Chateau Ste. Michelle Gewurtztraminer, Columbia Valley, Washington ($7.99 @Trader Joe's, California) 2020 Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc + Viognier,  Napa, California ($11.99 @Trader Joe's, California)

Fast facts: 2019 Chateau Ste. Michelle Gewurtztraminer, Columbia Valley, Washington ($7.99 @Trader Joe’s, California) 2020 Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc + Viognier,  Napa, California ($11.99 @Trader Joe’s, California)   Trader Joe’s has a pair of perfect Thanksgiving white wines. Neither will break the bank and both are delicious. For starters, let’s address the qualifier in the … Read moreTJs has a Perfect Pair of White Wines to Pair with Traditional Thanksgiving Fare

A Screaming Good Merlot Deal from Costco, Dissected

Bottle and glass of 2017 Chateau Ste. Michelle, Merlot, Columbia Valley, WA - $8.69 at Costco

Fast facts: 2017 Chateau Ste. Michelle, Merlot, Columbia Valley, WA ($8.69* @ Costco, California – Item #160933) *net price after $4.00 in store discount   Here is the news that those of us in the wine business woke to on July 12 of this year:  “Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, the largest winery in the Pacific … Read moreA Screaming Good Merlot Deal from Costco, Dissected

A Delicious 94 point Syrah – $9.99 at Costco!

Photo of the Costco display for the 2017 Syrah called The Pundit from Tenet Wines

Fast Facts: 2017 Tenet Wines The Pundit Syrah, Columbia Valley, Washington ($9.99* @Costco in California – Item #1209292) *net price after $6 in store discount   Like so many of our wine finds, this one really jumped out as a wine with good prospects.  It was case stacked on the end aisle at my local … Read moreA Delicious 94 point Syrah – $9.99 at Costco!

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!

Perfect Turkey Day White Wines at a Low Trader Joe’s Price

2016 Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling, Columbia Valley, Washington & 2015 Chateau Ste. Michelle Gewurtztraminer, Columbia Valley, Washington

Fast facts: 2016 Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling, Columbia Valley, Washington ($6.99 @Trader Joe’s,  California) 2015 Chateau Ste. Michelle Gewurtztraminer, Columbia Valley, Washington ($6.99 @Trader Joe’s,  California) This is the second of several posts that will feature wines to pair with the upcoming holidays here in the Northern Hemisphere.  These two white wines would be a … Read morePerfect Turkey Day White Wines at a Low Trader Joe’s Price