Tag: new zealand
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Beyond “The Usual Suspects” in New Zealand
Fast facts: 2021 Elephant Hill Le Phant Rouge (Red Blend), Hawkes Bay, New Zealand ($13.97 @Costco, California, Item# 1888961) Well this was a nice surprise…92 points and 1/3 off of retail prices elsewhere? When wine consumers think of New Zealand wines, their minds usually go first to Sauvignon Blanc (the country’s most…
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What a Find at TJs! Pink sparkling wine for $3.99!
NV McBride Sisters Collection, Sparkling Rosé, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand ($3.99@Trader Joe’s, California) Remember a while back when we predicted that we would see lots of incredible wine deals in the near future? Well, here is proof that our crystal ball may be accurate. I have to confess that I have been tempted by…
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A NZ SB from TJs that Checks all the Boxes – at $5.99 no less!
Fast facts: 2020 Nikau Point Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand ($5.99 @Trader Joe’s, California) Tasting Notes: The wine pours a nice straw-yellow color. It is wonderfully crisp and balanced. The flavors set a tropical tone with notes of gooseberry and passion fruit, alongside citrus flavors of grapefruit. It is ready for almost any kind of seafood…
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Trader Joe’s Delivers a Knock Out $3.99 Wine
Fast facts: 2018 Hay Maker Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand $3.99 (@Trader Joe’s; California) Yes, that’s not a typo. This classic – and delicious – Sauvignon Blanc is a ridiculously good value for $3.99. You know how much we like wines with high QPR, well this one has an OTCQPR. You know: Off the Charts Quality…
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Fast Friday Costco Pick – a Kiwi Sauv Blanc @ $6.99. (Call it half priced.)
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…
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Two Great NZ Sauvignon Blancs from Trader Joe’s!
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, …