Trader Joe’s Sez: “Let’s Be Franc”

Trader Joe's store display of the 2022 Cabernet Franc, Petit Reserve, Paso Robles, California   - a great deal at $7.99

Fast Facts: 2022 Cabernet Franc, Trader Joe’s Petit Reserve, Paso Robles, California   ($7.99 @Trader Joe’s in California)   …and let’s be frank: you just don’t see many bottlings of straight up Cabernet Franc – unless you are standing in a Winery Tasting Room.  Cab Sauv?  Sure.  Cab Franc. Not so much… So that is what … Read moreTrader Joe’s Sez: “Let’s Be Franc”

A Red Wine full of Pleasant Surprises – and just $7.99 at Trader Joe’s

Front label of 2020 Trader Joe's Petit Reserve Single Vineyard Syrah, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Fast facts: 2020 Trader Joe’s Petit Reserve Single Vineyard Syrah, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina  ($7.99 @Trader Joe’s; California)   Argentina is regarded as one of the most dynamic wine-producing nations in the world, and the most important wine-producing region in South America. Only four countries in the world produce more wine than Argentina, but this … Read moreA Red Wine full of Pleasant Surprises – and just $7.99 at Trader Joe’s

A Trio of Tasty Trader Joe’s Wines for Your Labor Day Soiree

A trio of tastiness from Trader Joe's, just in time for your Labor Day celebrations.

Fast facts: 2020 Trader Joe’s Petit Reserve  Rosé ($6.99 @Trader Joe’s,  California) 2020 Trader Joe’s Reserve Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California ($9.99 @Trader Joe’s, California) 2018  Trader Joe’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Washington ($9.99 @Trader Joe’s,  California)   There’s a scene in the movie The Jerk, starring Steve Martin as..well, … Read moreA Trio of Tasty Trader Joe’s Wines for Your Labor Day Soiree

Since You Probably Won’t Be Going to Italy, Let Trader Joe’s Bring Italy to You

Bottle and glass of Trader Joe's Petit Reserve Barbera 2018

Fast facts: 2018 Trader Joe’s Petit Reserve Barbera, Paso Robles, California ($7.99 @ Trader Joe’s, California) I was supposed to be going to Italy this month on a wine business trip. Needless to say, that plan has been scrubbed.  So maybe I had an intense sub-conscious desire to make a connection to Europe.  Last week it … Read moreSince You Probably Won’t Be Going to Italy, Let Trader Joe’s Bring Italy to You