The Best French Wine - The 2021 Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

Department 66 D66 Others - Dark, Inky, Delicious Grenache Goodness

By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 20, 2019 Last Updated: May 20, 2019

Splurging on a beautiful blend from the Cotes Catalanes appellation in Southern France near Spain, the Department 66 Wines "D66" Others from … [Read more...]

Benjamin Darnault Picpoul de Pinet - An Easy Quaffer from NakedWines.com

By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 8, 2019 Last Updated: June 4, 2019

Another little known variety that brings big value, the Benjamin Darnault Picpoul de Pinet Dry. Picpoul (pronounced "Peek-pool") from … [Read more...]

Reserve des Chastelles Tavel Rosé - Serious Rhone Rosé from Trader Joe's

By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 4, 2019 Last Updated: October 11, 2019

Much more than your typical sub-$10, lazy day, easy-drinking rosé, the Reserve des Chastelles Tavel Rosé from Vignobles & … [Read more...]

Ferraton Pere et Fils Plan de Dieu - A Little Piece of Heaven

By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 29, 2019 Last Updated: October 11, 2019

Smooth, savory and delicious, the Ferraton Pere et Fils Cotes-du-Rhone Villages Plan de Dieu. 65% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 10% … [Read more...]

La Ferme Julien Rosé - Everyday Rosé

By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 18, 2019 Last Updated: October 11, 2019

At only $6 this Trader Joe's exclusive is the real deal, the La Ferme Julien Rosé. A rosé blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah from … [Read more...]

Domaines Barons de Rothschild Legende Bordeaux Rouge – Lovely

By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 22, 2019 Last Updated: February 22, 2019

It may have a big, expensive name but the Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Legende Bordeaux Rouge delivers the goods well under … [Read more...]