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Send us Fan Mail Liberte San Luis Obispo Pinot Noir 2020-Life, Liberty, Pinot This is a $9.99 Trader Joe's exclusive, we first reviewed this wine for the 2009 vintage. It was $9.99 then and it is $9.99 now. This is a quality, reliable Pinot Noir. Not a wow wine, but a wine you can count on to deliver. Check our  https://cheapwinefinder.com/  for all the info and listen to the Podcast. Check u...

Send us Fan Mail Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2021- Better than a $12.99 Chard Should Be Trader Joe's has been hitting their Grand Reserve and better wines out of the park for the last few falls and winters. This Santa Rita Hills AVA is part of the Santa Ynes Valley AVA and the greater Santa Barbara AVA. This Chardonnay delivers for way above its $12.99 price poi...

Send us Fan Mail Kirkland Signature Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021- A Costco 16 Months In Oak Bargain Ok, The whole why a wine that is 16 months in oak is different from a wine that is under 6 months in oak is kind of boring. Listen to the Podcast for all that is explained. This is an $8.99 wine and 16 months in oak barrels kind of never happens for these wines! Again, I explain the whole...

Send us Fan Mail Vinha Da Fonte Reserva 2021-Trader Joe's Excellent $9 Portuguese Red This is a $8.99 Red Blend from a 102-year-old Portuguese winery. The blend has Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, but the other two grapes are very Portuguese grapes, and this is an extremely tasty wine! Fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged for 9 months in French oak barrels. This is a well-made, delicious...

Send us Fan Mail ranga.ranga. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022-My Favorite NZ Sauv Blanc Of 2023 Is This a wine made by e. e. cummings? )A poetry joke) No, ranga.ranga in Maori means "gentle breeze", or so they say. What it is, is single vineyard  Estate wine that rocks! Check out  https://cheapwinefinder.com/  and listen to the PODCAST  for all the important details!  Check us out at ww...

Send us Fan Mail Angels and Cowboys Sonoma Rosé 2022-You decide Which Team Your On This is a Provence Style Sonoma Sourced Rosé. The Grenache (this is mostly Grenache) comes from the Russin River and Dry Creek. The Syrah is sourced from Carneros, Sonoma Coast, and Sonoma Valley. The Carignan comes from Alexander Valley. And all this builds up to a very tasty summer Rosé. For more information check...

Send us Fan Mail Doña Paula Estate Blue Edition Velvet Red Blend 2021-$11@Costco-A Malbec, Pinot Noir, Bonarda Blend- Delicious! This is a single vineyard estate-grown Red blend. It has a unique blend of Malbec-Pinot Noir-Bonarda grapes. This is custom-made for cool weather wine drinking. For more info check out  https://cheapwinefinder.com/  and listen to the best Wine Podcast!!! Check us out at...

Send us Fan Mail Kirkland Signature Sonoma County Chardonnay 2022- Costco $8 Bargain Quality Wine There are 19 AVAs in Sonoma. This Chardonnay is sourced from more than one of them. Costco has major price advantages over retail wines. This is a delicious Costco Chardonnay. For all the details check out  https://cheapwinefinder.com/  and listen to one of the best wine podcasts on the planet for mor...

Send us Fan Mail Trader Joe's Petit Reserve Aix Provence Rosé 2022- Aix You Shall Receive When is the last time you had an Estate produced Provence Rosé for $7.99? Well, that is what you get if you buy Trader Joe's Petit Reserve Aix Provence Rosé. Aix is one of the most beautiful places on earth and their wines are amazing. So check out  https://cheapwinefinder.com/  and listen to one of...

Send us Fan Mail Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2021-My Kind of $12.99 Zinfandel TJ's wine selection has been stagnant since March, nothing has been added or subtracted. On my most recent visit, there were maybe 1o, maybe more new wines! CWF talks about Dry Creek vs Lodi and what gets our taste buds going with quality Zinfandel wines. Check out https://cheapwinefin...

Send us Fan Mail How Low Can You Go #2 Two Buck Chuck Vs Lindeman's Bin 65 Chardonnay Champion Nick and Domaine Dave put Charles Shaw Chardonnay and Lindeman's Bin 65 Chardonnay thru their paces to see which wines win the taste test challenge. Two Buck Chuck is the plucky hero of How Low Can You Go #1. Can it defeat the long-time Australian powerhouse Chardonnay Lindeman's Bin 65? l...

Send us Fan Mail Mumm Napa Brut Prestige-Do You Really Want French Champagne? This is the Mumm Napa's House style. All their other bottling are informed by this wine I found for $15.99. The French Champagne version of the House-style sells for $45. Should you like the Napa Bubbly better than the Champagne Bubbly? That is a question only you can answer, but if you want top quality on a budget...

Send us Fan Mail How Low Can You Go... Two Buck Chuck ($3.99) Vs Aldi Hwy 5 Chardonnay Champion Nick and Domaine Dave decided to see just how good are the least expensive wine. We pitted Two Buck Chuck Chardonnay ($3.99) against the Aldi exclusive Hwt 5 Chardonnay $4.99. We were surprised by the results, so listen along and see which wine was the clear winner. Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.c...

Send us Fan Mail Trader Joe's Reserve Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2021-$10 Quality Wine Santa Barbar is my 2nd best place for Pinot Noir wine,  my favorite is Willamette Valley. The top Pinot Noir wines from Burgundy are so over-priced That I don't figure them into the equation. This Trader Joe's Pinot Noir is a little heavy on alcohol 14.7% but otherwise drinks well. It is spicey, but...

Send us Fan Mail 19 Crimes Snoop Dogg Cali Red 2021-A CWF Favorite The 19 Crimes Snoop Dogg wines (Along with Martha Stewart Chardonnay) are the Australian 19 Crimes California wines. They are affordably priced and delicious, The Snoop Dogg line of wines includes a Rosé. a Sauvignon Blanc, and a Sparkling wine. They are all interesting to drink, there is not a dud in the whole line. For more writt...

Send us Fan Mail Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay 2021-$8 Tasty & Interesting Columbia Crest is the second label from Chateau Ste. Michelle, the largest winery in Washington State. Columbia crest is a second label, but a 2nd label with history! Check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/  for all the details and, of course, listen to the top wine PODCAST for all the details. Check us out at...

Send us Fan Mail Amuse Bouche Pet-Nat 2022-Trader Joe's $11.99-What Is Pet-Nat? Pet-Nat is the trendy name for Ancestral-style Bubbly. That is a method for Bubbly where the wine is fermented once and before the fermentation is complete the wine is bottled. For more information on the whole process check out  https://cheapwinefinder.com/  and listen to the podcast for all the details!!!! Check...

Send us Fan Mail Revelation Pays D'Oc Chardonnay 2021 Pays D'Oc indicates the grapes were grown in the Languedoc region. The Languedoc is the largest growing region in France and the place where value-priced wine drinkers get their wines. If it is good enough for French wine drinkers, who love their wine, maybe, it is good enough for us!! Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.com or email...

Send us Fan Mail Noble Vines 181 Merlot 2020-Attack of the 181 Clones The importance of Clones in Grape Varietals cannot be overestimated. Except for value-priced wines, where quality grapes regardless of the clone are King. High-priced Pinot Noir is all based on the proper clone being used. There are vineyards in Bordeaux that have exclusive clones. The 181 Merlot clone is from vineyards in Pomer...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to raise your wine glasses as I, Domain Dave, introduce you to a hidden gem from the shelves of Costco: the Kirkland Signature Series Columbia Valley Red Wine 2021. Crafted by esteemed French winemaker Nicole from Long Shadow, this wine is a testament to how affordable wines can rival their pricier counterparts, without compromising on quality and taste. I'll take y...

Send us Fan Mail Strap in and prepare for a wine mystery that rivals any detective novel! It's your affable guide, Domain Dave, and today, I'm taking you on a journey through Costco's wine aisle to uncover the story behind a puzzling blend - the McLean Vineyard's Love, a red blend. We're talking questions without answers, a winery that appears to have vanished, and a wine...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could have the experience of a high-quality, well-respected wine region in your glass, but without the usual steep price tag? Welcome to a journey through the Paso Robles region with your guide, Dave. We're tasting the Paso Dragon Cabernet 2021, a Trader Joe's gem that, priced at just $7.99, is set to shatter your preconceptions about 'cheap' wine....

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how a buttery Chardonnay gets its creamy, smooth character? This episode promises to transport you into the world of Aldi's Intermingled California Chardonnay 2020, a fantastic budget-friendly find at just $6.99. We dive deep into the story behind the label, highlighting the winery of record - Sutter Home - a brand under the Trinchiro family of estates, known fo...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could find a fun, flavorful, and affordable Rosé that stands out from the rest? Want to hear about a Portuguese wine that delivers on taste, even though it doesn't exist on the internet? It's Domain Dave, from cheapwinefinder.com, sharing my insights on a unique Trader Joe's exclusive, Rosetta Rosé 2022. This wine, with its unusual flask-style bottle, se...

Send us Fan Mail Ready for a sensory journey that takes your palate on a tropical vacation without the hefty price tag? Join me, Domain Dave, as we uncork the delightfully affordable Picton Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022 from Trader Joe's, a bright and lively wine that's as refreshing as a summer breeze. We'll explore its origins in the picturesque Mount Riley, a family-owned...