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    Ferraris Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato - A Pleasure From Piedmont

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 7, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    Ferraris Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato - A Pleasure From Piedmont

    A taste of an exclusive grape from Piedmont, three excellent Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato wines from Luca Ferraris. Ruchè (pronounced "Roo-kay") is a little know grape outside of Piedmont. That likely has a lot to do with its scarcity. In 1988 there were only 10 hectares … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Highly Recommended, Italy, Pizza Wine, Ruche, Saturday Splurge

    INSIDER DEAL! Scott Harvey Mountain Selection Barbera - AUTOBUY!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 1, 2022 Last Updated: August 15, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Scott Harvey Mountain Selection Barbera - AUTOBUY!

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. The Scott Harvey Barbera is back! Don't miss the 45% savings on this Bulk Buy rated beauty of a Barbera with a perfect 10 Taste … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, Bulk Buy, California, Deals, Insider Deals, Pizza Wine

    Tres Ojos Garnacha - Extreme Value

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 31, 2022 Last Updated: January 17, 2023

    Tres Ojos Garnacha - Extreme Value

    A whole lot of flavor for just $8, the Bodega San Gregorio Tres Ojos Old Vines Garnacha. Unoaked Garnacha goodness from the Calatayud. 85% dry farmed Garnacha from 40-50+ year old vines plus 15% Tempranillo from Calatayud, Spain. The wine is whole berry fermented and aged … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Garnacha, Pizza Wine, Spain, Spain - Calatayud

    Chariot Gypsy - The Decline of The Roman Empire?

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 12, 2022 Last Updated: January 15, 2023

    Chariot Gypsy - The Decline of The Roman Empire?

    Revisiting a Trader Joe's classic after many years leaves us unimpressed, but can the low cost make up for it? The Chariot Gypsy red blend. A blend of Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and other red varieties (including some Mega Purple I'm sure) from California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Pizza Wine, Red Blends, Trader Joe's

    Nino Negri Quadrio Valtellina Superiore - A Beauty of a Wine

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 25, 2022 Last Updated: January 21, 2023

    Nino Negri Quadrio Valtellina Superiore - A Beauty of a Wine

    Bulk Buy on a value-priced Nebbiolo, the Nino Negri Quadrio Valtellina Superiore DOCG. 90% Nebbiolo and 10% Merlot from estate vineyards in Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy. The wine spends 18 months in large French and Slavonian oak vats and at least another 4 months in bottle … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Italy, Nebbiolo, Pizza Wine

    Kirkland Signature Sonoma County Old Vine Zinfandel - Classic Zin At A Great Costco Price

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 19, 2022 Last Updated: January 15, 2023

    Kirkland Signature Sonoma County Old Vine Zinfandel - Classic Zin At A Great Costco Price

    Quite a flavorful wine for just $10, the Kirkland Signature Sonoma County Old Vine Zinfandel from Costco. Zinfandel from Sonoma County, California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Costco, Highly Recommended, Kirkland Signature, Pizza Wine, Thanksgiving, Zinfandel

    Sauvignon de Seguin Bordeaux White - Pretty Nice

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 15, 2022 Last Updated: January 15, 2023

    Sauvignon de Seguin Bordeaux White - Pretty Nice

    A pleasing Sauvignon Blanc from Trader Joe's, the Sauvignon de Seguin Bordeaux White. 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux, France. The wine is fermented in stainless steel vats and has just 0.3 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, Pizza Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, Trader Joe's

    Vilarnau Brut Reserva Cava - Pleasant All Around

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 3, 2022 Last Updated: June 24, 2023

    Vilarnau Brut Reserva Cava - Pleasant All Around

    A crisp and tasty Cava, the Vilarnau Brut Reserva Cava. Sparkling wine made from 50% Macabeo, 35% Parellada and 15% Chardonnay from Sant Sadurni d'Anoia in the Cava DO of Spain. The wine is aged over 15 months in the bottle where the secondary fermentation that creates the … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Pizza Wine, Spain, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving, Vegan, Wedding Wine

    Bruce Patch Harris Kratka Vineyard Zinfandel - A Work of Art

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 3, 2022 Last Updated: January 17, 2023

    Bruce Patch Harris Kratka Vineyard Zinfandel - A Work of Art

    The absolutely delicious Bruce Patch Harris Kratka Vineyard Zinfandel, a wine that is definitely worthy of a Saturday Splurge. 80% Zinfandel, 10% Carignane and 10% Petite Sirah from the 17-acre Harris Kratka Vineyard at the southern end of the Alexander Valley, bordering … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Pizza Wine, Saturday Splurge, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! Scott Harvey Mountain Selection Zinfandel - AutoBuy!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 29, 2021 Last Updated: August 15, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Scott Harvey Mountain Selection Zinfandel - AutoBuy!

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. One of our most popular deals returns! Save over $11 a bottle on the 93-point, perfect 10, Bulk Buy rated Scott Harvey Mountain … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Deals, Insider Deals, Pizza Wine, Zinfandel

    Nero Grande Appassimento - Simple, Sweet and Tasty

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 29, 2021 Last Updated: January 15, 2023

    Nero Grande Appassimento - Simple, Sweet and Tasty

    Appassimento on the cheap! The Trader Joe's Nero Grande Appassimento from Femar Vini. Primarily Primitivo (Zinfandel) blended with Negroamaro from Apulia, Italy. The wine is made from grapes allowed to dry on the vine (a technique called appassimento) and was aged for 6 … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Pizza Wine, Primitivo, Red Blends, Trader Joe's

    Tornatore Etna Rosso - An Elegant Sicilian

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 5, 2021 Last Updated: January 21, 2023

    Tornatore Etna Rosso - An Elegant Sicilian

    Nerello Mascalese from Sicily at a fabulous Costco price, the Tornatore Etna Rosso. 95% Nerello Mascalese and 5% Nerello Cappuccio from Castiglione di Sicilia on the northern slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy. The wine is aged 6 months in large wooden barrels and … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Highly Recommended, Italy, Nerello Mascalese, Pizza Wine, Thanksgiving

    Grifone 1967 Toscana - Cheap and Tasty

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 5, 2021 Last Updated: January 21, 2023

    Grifone 1967 Toscana - Cheap and Tasty

    A perfect partner for pizza, the cheap and tasty Grifone 1967 Toscana from Trader Joe's. 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Syrah from Tuscany, Italy. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: $8 Italian Reds, Italy, Pizza Wine, Red Blends, Sangiovese, Trader Joe's

    Stormchaser Wild Ride Red – A Smooth Filly

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 28, 2021 Last Updated: January 22, 2023

    Stormchaser Wild Ride Red – A Smooth Filly

    Despite the name this one is actually quite a smooth ride, the Stormchaser Wild Ride Red from Aldi. A red blend of undisclosed varieties from Washington State. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Pizza Wine, Red Blends, Washington

    Cultusboni Colmaia Organic Sangiovese - Very Enjoyable

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 25, 2021 Last Updated: January 23, 2023

    Cultusboni Colmaia Organic Sangiovese - Very Enjoyable

    Fresh and distinctive, the Cultusboni Colmaia Organic Sangiovese. 100% Sangiovese from organically certified vineyards in the villages of Monti and Vitignano in Tuscany, Italy. The wine is aged in stainless steel tanks for 5 months. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Highly Recommended, Italy, Organic, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese

    Elementalist Pinot Grigio – Super Tasty For $7

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 12, 2021 Last Updated: January 23, 2023

    Elementalist Pinot Grigio – Super Tasty For $7

    Today we check out the latest vintage of this highly quaffable Pinot Grigio from Aldi, the Elementalist Pinot Grigio. Is it still a Bulk Buy? Pinot Grigio from California. The wine does not see any time in oak. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Bulk Buy, California, Pinot Grigio, Pizza Wine

    Cantina Tollo Mo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva - Smooth and Harmonious

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 10, 2021 Last Updated: January 23, 2023

    Cantina Tollo Mo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva - Smooth and Harmonious

    An excellent example of Montepulciano, the Cantina Tollo Mo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva. 100% Montepulciano from the province of Chieti in Pescara, Teramo, Italy. The wine is aged for 24 months in oak casks and another 6 months in bottle before release. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Montepulciano, Pizza Wine

    Casone Toscana - Two of My Favorite Things

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 19, 2021 Last Updated: January 24, 2023

    Casone Toscana - Two of My Favorite Things

    The Casone Toscana, a tasty blend of Sangiovese and Syrah from Trader Joe's. 80% Sangiovese and 20% Syrah from Tuscany, Italy. The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barriques and another 12 months in bottle before release. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Pizza Wine, Red Blends, Sangiovese, Trader Joe's

    Donnafugata Sul Volcano Etna Bianco - Lovely

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 9, 2021 Last Updated: January 25, 2023

    Donnafugata Sul Volcano Etna Bianco - Lovely

    An elegant, complex and delicious splurge from the volcanic soils of Mount Etna in Sicily, the Donnafugata Sul Volcano Etna Bianco. Made with the indigenous Carricante grape from the volcanic soils of Eastern Sicily on the north side of Mount Etna between Randazzo and … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Pizza Wine, Saturday Splurge

    Cultusboni RS Chianti Classico – Downright Delicious

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 9, 2021 Last Updated: January 25, 2023

    Cultusboni RS Chianti Classico – Downright Delicious

    Extremely tasty and priced right, the Cultusboni RS Chianti Classico. 100% organically grown Sangiovese from the Chianti Classico subzone in Tuscany, Italy. The wine is aged in oak barrels and casks for a short period of time. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Chianti, Italy, Organic, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese, Thanksgiving

    DAOU Sauvignon Blanc - Do It

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 6, 2021 Last Updated: January 25, 2023

    DAOU Sauvignon Blanc - Do It

    A solid Sauvignon Blanc at a great Costco price, the DAOU Sauvignon Blanc. 81% Sauvignon Blanc and 19% Semillon from the Adelaida District in Paso Robles, Central Coast, California. The wine was aged 7 months in 50% new French oak. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Costco, Pizza Wine, Sauvignon Blanc

    Umani Ronchi Podere Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Satisfying

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 4, 2021 Last Updated: January 25, 2023

    Umani Ronchi Podere Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Satisfying

    A fine Italian find for just $9 at Costco, the Umani Ronchi Podere Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. 100% Montepulciano from vineyards in the provinces of Chieti and Teramo in Abruzzo, Italy. The wine is aged in stainless steel for 4 months and has 6.9 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Highly Recommended, Italy, Montepulciano, Pizza Wine

    Cecchi Chianti Classico Storia di Famiglia - Quite Impressive

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 2, 2021 Last Updated: January 25, 2023

    Cecchi Chianti Classico Storia di Famiglia - Quite Impressive

    Pairs well with good food and good company, the Cecchi Chianti Classico Storia di Famiglia. 90% Sangiovese and 10% other red varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Colorino from the Chianti Classico appellation in Tuscany, Italy. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chianti, Italy, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese, Thanksgiving

    Fontanavecchia Aglianico del Taburno Riserva Vigna Cataratte - Love

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 26, 2021 Last Updated: July 28, 2023

    Fontanavecchia Aglianico del Taburno Riserva Vigna Cataratte - Love

    Splurging on an absolutely lovely wine, the Fontanavecchia Aglianico del Taburno Riserva Vigna Cataratte. 100% Aglianico from Taburno, Campania, Italy. The wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barriques. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aglianico, Italy, Pizza Wine, Saturday Splurge

    Rabble Zinfandel – One Good Zin

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 24, 2021 Last Updated: January 26, 2023

    Rabble Zinfandel – One Good Zin

    Balanced and extremely flavorful, the Rabble Zinfandel from Paso Robles. Zinfandel from the Mossfire vineyard in Paso Robles, California. The wine was aged 10 months in 10% new French oak and 90% neutral barrels. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Highly Recommended, Pizza Wine, Zinfandel

    Poderi dal Nespoli Nespolino Rosso – An Easy-Drinking Italian

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 24, 2021 Last Updated: January 26, 2023

    Poderi dal Nespoli Nespolino Rosso – An Easy-Drinking Italian

    A simple and tasty blend of Sangiovese and Merlot, the Poderi dal Nespoli Nespolino Rosso. A blend of 84% Sangiovese and 16% Merlot from Emilio-Romagna, Italy. The Merlot is aged in barriques for an unspecified amount of time. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Highly Recommended, Italy, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese

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