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At $6.99 Costco Makes it Easy to Get to Know Rioja

Bottle of 2014 Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva, Spain

“Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva is an elegant wine made from 100% Tempranillo grapes grown in the region of Rioja.  Aged 36 months in oak barrels prior to release, this ruby-colored wine has intense, spicy aromas with a hint of licorice.  Vanilla flavors on the palate leave a pleasant lingering, well-balanced finish.” 

A $10 Real Deal Chardonnay from the High Rent District of Napa – and TJs!

2014 St. Clement Chardonnay, Napa Valley

Fast facts: 2014 St. Clement Chardonnay, Napa Valley $9.99 (@Trader Joe’s; California) For a brief, but wonderful, several years in my wine career I was fortunate to spend a fair amount of time working in and around the Napa Valley.  Wine (and food for that matter) don’t get much better than they do in Napa, … Read moreA $10 Real Deal Chardonnay from the High Rent District of Napa – and TJs!