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    Loudenotte Cuvée Réservée Pinot Noir From Trader Joe's

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 30, 2022 Last Updated: September 30, 2022

    Loudenotte Cuvee Reservee Pinot Noir From Trader Joe's

    Drinkable $6.99 French Pinot Noir from Trader Joe's? We review the Loudenotte Cuvée Réservée Pays d'Oc Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir from Languedoc-Roussillon, France. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir For The 99, Trader Joe's

    Laurent Dublanc Tradition et Terroir Cotes du Rhone from Trader Joe's

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 8, 2022 Last Updated: September 22, 2022

    Laurent Dublanc Tradition et Terroir Cotes du Rhone from Trader Joe's

    A solid little GSM blend, we review the Laurent Dublanc Tradition et Terroir Cotes du Rhone from Trader Joe's. While the label doesn't specify, the wine is a blend of predominantly Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre (aka GSM) from the Rhone Valley of France. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, France - Rhone, GSM, Red Blends, Trader Joe's

    Hampton Water Rosé - Good Medicine

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 6, 2022 Last Updated: October 3, 2022

    Hampton Water Rosé - Good Medicine

    Bon Jovi plus Gerard Bertrand equals a delicious dry rosé? We review the Hampton Water Rosé, available widely including at many Costco locations. A rosé blend of 60% Grenache, 15% Cinsault, 15% Mourvedre and 10% Syrah from Languedoc, France. A portion of the wine is aged … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, France, Languedoc, Rosé, Thanksgiving

    Le Fat Bastard Chardonnay - Just Right

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

    Le Fat Bastard Chardonnay - Just Right

    Surprisingly balanced and light on its feet, we review Le Fat Bastard Chardonnay. 100% Chardonnay from Languedoc, France. The wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation and just a portion is aged in oak. It has just 0.39 g/L residual sugar and is vegan friendly. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, France, Languedoc, Thanksgiving, Vegan, Wedding Wine

    INSIDER DEAL! SAVE $25 A BOTTLE on Real Deal Burgundy Pinot Noir

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 25, 2022 Last Updated: August 30, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! SAVE $25 A BOTTLE on Real Deal Burgundy Pinot Noir

    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. A discount of 56% on 91–93-point Burgundy Pinot Noir aged to perfection. It's the 2016 Maison Roche De Bellene Rully Pinot Noir. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Deals, France, Insider Deals, Pinot Noir, Saturday Splurge

    Chateau des Rochers Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux Review

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 22, 2022 Last Updated: September 1, 2022

    Chateau des Rochers Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux Review

    Quite the find at Costco for just $6.99, we review the Chateau des Rochers Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux. Merlot from organically grown grapes in the Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux region of France. The wine has 3.2 g/L residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, France, Merlot, Organic

    North Forty-Five.2 Pauillac – Pauillac In A Pinch

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 20, 2022 Last Updated: August 26, 2022

    North Forty-Five.2 Pauillac – Pauillac In A Pinch

    A wine from an exclusive region in Bordeaux at an unheard-of price, we review the latest vintage of the North Forty-Five.2 Pauillac from Costco. Here's another interesting one that appears to be a Costco exclusive. It retails for just $19.99 and comes from Flying Blue … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, France, Red Blends

    Edouard Delaunay Septembre Pinot Noir - A Bounty of Good Taste

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 17, 2022 Last Updated: June 24, 2023

    Edouard Delaunay Septembre Pinot Noir - A Bounty of Good Taste

    A fresh, balanced and tasty wine, the Edouard Delaunay Septembre Pinot Noir. 100% Pinot Noir from several areas in Burgundy, France. About 80% of the grapes come from Cote de Beaune and Cote de Nuits and about half the wine was aged in oak barrels with the rest in … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, Pinot Noir, Thanksgiving, Wedding Wine

    Art of Earth Rosé - Quaffable

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 3, 2022 Last Updated: August 3, 2022

    Art of Earth Rosé - Quaffable

    A tasty blend of organically grown Grenache and Syrah from France, we review the Art of Earth Rosé. A dry rosé blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah, organically grown, from France. The wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks and has 3.9 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, Organic, Rosé

    Tenebres GSM - Bring On The Jam

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 8, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    Tenebres GSM - Bring On The Jam

    A sweeter and jammier version of another popular GSM blend from Trader Joe's, we review the Ténèbres GSM. 34% Grenache, 33% Syrah and 33% Mourvedre from France. The wine has 9.5 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, GSM, Red Blends, Trader Joe's

    INSIDER DEAL! Save 44% on 93-Point Moulin a Vent

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 7, 2022 Last Updated: July 11, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Save 47% on 93-Point Moulin a Vent

    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. Beaujolais cru at its best and it's back! Don't miss our Insider Deal on the 93-point, Highly Recommended Domaine Fond Moiroux Moulin … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Beaujolais, Deals, France, Gamay, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals

    Ile de Conas Le Rosé - Super Satisfying

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 5, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    Ile de Conas Le Rosé - Super Satisfying

    A delightful Trader Joe's Bulk Buy that is perfect for summer, we review that latest vintage of the Ile de Conas Le Rosé. A blend of 25% Grenache Gris, 25% Grenache Noir, 20% Caladoc, 15% Pinot Gris and 15% Cinsault from the south of France. Each varietal was vinified … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, France, Rosé, Trader Joe's

    Vignobles de la Vallee du Rhone Collection Rhone - Uncomplicated

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 9, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    Vignobles de la Vallee du Rhone Collection Rhone - Uncomplicated

    A nice, inexpensive Cotes du Rhone from Trader Joe's, we review the Vignobles de la Vallee du Rhone Collection Rhone. A red blend of 55% Grenache, 30% Carignan and 15% Syrah from Cotes du Rhone, France. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, France - Rhone, Red Blends, Trader Joe's

    Exquisite Collection Cotes de Provence Rosé - For Real

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 22, 2022 Last Updated: June 24, 2023

    Exquisite Collection Cotes de Provence Rosé - For Real

    But does it live up to the exquisite name? The Exquisite Collection Cotes de Provence Rosé from Aldi. A dry rosé blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah from Cotes de Provence in the South of France. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, France, Rosé, Thanksgiving, Wedding Wine

    Revelation Cabernet-Merlot – An Eye-Opener 

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 15, 2022 Last Updated: November 23, 2022

    Revelation Cabernet-Merlot – An Eye-Opener

    Your daily drinking options just got better, the $6.99 Trader Joe's Badet Clement Revelation Cabernet-Merlot Pays d'Oc red blend. Bulk Buy! A red blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot from France. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, France, Red Blends, Trader Joe's

    Chateau Haut Claribes Bordeaux Superieur Review

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 27, 2022 Last Updated: January 15, 2023

    Chateau Haut Claribes Bordeaux Superieur Review

    A smooth Merlot from Trader Joe's, the Chateau Haut Claribes Bordeaux Superieur. Primarily Merlot from Bordeaux, France. The wine has 2 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, Merlot, Trader Joe's

    INSIDER DEAL! Grand Vin de Reignac - The Best Value in Bordeaux?

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 25, 2022 Last Updated: February 26, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Grand Vin de Reignac - The Best Value in Bordeaux?

    SOLD OUT! Sign up below to make sure you don't miss the next deal. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. 94-point, perfect 10 Bordeaux that costs hundreds less than the big names -- and it's even less expensive than normal in our 1-day Insider Deal! It's the … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Deals, France, Insider Deals, Red Blends, Saturday Splurge

    INSIDER DEAL! Bellenos Rosé of Gamay - A Burgundy Bargain

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 21, 2022 Last Updated: February 23, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Bellenos Rosé of Gamay - A Burgundy Bargain

    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. A highly recommended wine that uses the Gamay grape in the most delicious way, save 43% on the Bellenos Rosé of Gamay for the next … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Beaujolais, Deals, France, Gamay, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Rosé

    Stephane Aviron Cote de Brouilly - Great Gamay

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 15, 2022 Last Updated: January 17, 2023

    Stephane Aviron Cote de Brouilly - Great Gamay

    A smooth, balanced and very drinkable cru Beaujolais, the Stephane Aviron Cote de Brouilly. 100% Gamay from Cote de Brouilly, one of the ten cru appellations in the Beaujolais region of France. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Beaujolais, France, Gamay, Thanksgiving

    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

    Delas Saint-Espirit Cotes du Rhone - The Complete Package

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 9, 2022 Last Updated: January 17, 2023

    Delas Saint-Espirit Cotes du Rhone - The Complete Package

    Everything you want in an inexpensive (thanks to the Costco price) Rhone blend, the Delas Saint-Espirit Cotes du Rhone. 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache from the Ardeche region in the Rhone Valley of France. The wine is aged 8 months in stainless steel. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, France, France - Rhone, Grenache, GSM, Highly Recommended, Red Blends, Syrah

    INSIDER DEAL! Sanssouci Le Rouge Red Blend - A No Brainer

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 4, 2022 Last Updated: February 7, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Sanssouci Le Rouge Red Blend - A No Brainer

    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. It's a Bulk Buy rated French red blend priced low enough (just $10.83 a bottle) to be a daily drinker! The Sanssouci Le Rouge Red … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Deals, France, Insider Deals, Languedoc, Red Blends, Syrah

    Chateau du Perry Cahors Malbec Review

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 5, 2022 Last Updated: January 21, 2023

    Chateau du Perry Cahors Malbec Review

    A young and tannic Costco find from the original home of Malbec in France, the Chateau du Perry Cahors Malbec. Malbec from Cahors, France. Unfortunately neither the producer nor the the importer give any info on how the wine is made. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, France, Malbec

    Member's Mark Charles Montaine Champagne Brut – Bargain Bubbly

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 27, 2021 Last Updated: June 24, 2023

    Member's Mark Charles Montaine Champagne Brut – Bargain Bubbly

    Real Champagne under $20. Starting off our reviews of Sam's Club wines with a bang, the Member's Mark Charles Montaine Champagne Brut. A sparkling blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay from Champagne, France. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, Sam's Club, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving, Wedding Wine

    Kirkland Signature Premier Cru Chablis - Inexpensive Elegance

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 1, 2021 Last Updated: June 24, 2023

    Kirkland Signature Premier Cru Chablis - Inexpensive Elegance

    We check out the new vintage of this big time Burgundy at a bargain price, the Kirkland Signature Premier Cru Chablis. 100% Chardonnay from Burgundy, France. The wine sees no oak and is aged in stainless steel for 12 months. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, Costco, France, Kirkland Signature, Thanksgiving, Wedding Wine

    La Vieille Ferme Reserve Brut - Budget Bubbly

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 9, 2021 Last Updated: June 24, 2023

    La Vieille Ferme Reserve Brut - Budget Bubbly

    The crisp, bright and tasty La Vieille Ferme Reserve Brut sparkling wine. 90% Chardonnay and 10% Ugni Blanc sparkling wine from France. The secondary fermentation that creates the bubbles happens in the bottle, like Champagne. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, France, Highly Recommended, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving, Wedding Wine

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