Tag: GSM
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For Poolside Sipping: Two Bargain Trader Joe’s Rosés
These two rosés from Trader Joe’s couldn’t be more different. But at well under $10 each, that doesn’t mean you won’t love them both! Fast facts: 2018 Trader Joe’s Petit Reserve Rosé, Napa Valley ($5.99 @Trader Joe’s, California) 2018 St. Sagnol Rosé, Provence, France ($6.99 @Trader Joe’s, California) A wise person once quipped: “all wine…
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A CDR for your holiday table. Cheers from Costco!
See that price point that doesn’t end in the usual $.99? That means this bottle of wine (which retails else where for upwards of $15) has been discounted by your friends at Costco! In last week’s wine review and post, I discouraged you from purchasing a particular Cote du Rhone (CDR) bottling from Trader Joe’s:…
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A Trader Joe’s Sumo Wine Muscle Tussle
Fast facts: 2016 Ruggero de Bardo, Susumaniello Puglia, Italy ($9.99 @Trader Joe’s, California) 2016 Caves du Fournalet, Cotes du Rhone ($6.99 @Trader Joe’s, California) It’s Thirsty Thursday – and time for this week’s Vinopointer post! As you can see from the photo above, we have begun decorating the Penthouse Suite here at the Vinopointer Tower…
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A Food-Friendly Summer Weight Red Wine from TJs
Fast facts: 2016 Trader Joe’s Reserve GSM Lot 171 $9.99 (@Trader Joe’s; California) As a general rule, American wine consumers are very focused on wines crafted from single varieties. Hence, most of the wines sold in the USA are labeled as varietal wines. Although, a wine labelled as Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon may only be…