Monthly Archives: March 2012

Safeway Wine Department – The Good and the Bad

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Joe

In the photo the Ferrari-Carano wine shows the normal price is $16.98. It is not even that much at the winery. I have not seen this wine priced in any store higher than $13.99. In this case, 30% off is misleading the consumer. Your are not really saving that much. Know your wine prices! Continue reading →

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Tres Picos Garnacha 2009 Tops our “Bargain Wines of the Week”

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Joe

If you see this wine on the shelf of your local Costco or wine shop, do not hesitate to buy it. So delicious at this price! I rate this wine at 89 Points, Robert Parker 92 Points, Steve Tanzer 91 Points. Continue reading →

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Spanish Wines – Seven things you need to know

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Joe

This is without a doubt the most versatile white wine from Spain. It is crisp, refreshing, dry, and a perfect match with a variety of light dishes, especially seafood. It is produced in the cool climate region of northwestern Spain in the wine region of Rias Baixas Continue reading →

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Dinastia Vivanco 2008 Crianza – Tempranillo at its best for bargain wines of the week

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Joe

Whenever I am in Berkeley I make sure to stop in at the Spanish Table. I like to stock up on Spanish olive oil, Paella goodies, and Spanish wines under $20. I have been wanting to try this wine ever since it was include in the Wine Spectator’s Top 100 for 2011 and rated 90 Points. Continue reading →

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Grocery Outlet Wine Department – Incredible Wine Bargains

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Joe

Recently the Grocery Outlet purchased the entire inventory of MyWinesDirect.com, a flash-wine sale website that went belly up. In November the well-respected Michel-Schlumberger Winery in the Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County was sold. Continue reading →

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Kunde Sonoma Chardonnay at 89 Points tops our picks of the week

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Joe

This little wonderful organically-farmed winery in the Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma was sold in November 2011 to a large wine company. Apparently the Grocery Outlet purchased the entire inventory Continue reading →

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Costco Wine Department – Eight things you need to know about buying wine at Costco

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Joe

Think outside your local Costco store to search for wine bargains. I discovered that in Northern California, three Costco stores have the biggest and best wine departments. Continue reading →

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Chateau Maris – Big winner in this week’s bargain picks – Mar. 5

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Joe

This is a very enjoyable table wine. This wine is fun, great light fruit flavors and very comfortable drinking. This non-vintage wine is a blend of 50% Sangiovese and 50% Barbera. Continue reading →

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Beaujolais Cru Blind Wine Tasting – Vintage Wine Club

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Joe

Last Tuesday we met at our favorite watering hole, Rocca’s Restaurant in Burlingame, to blind taste eleven Beaujolais wines. Having a wine tasting club has many advantages and one important one is to try a type of wine you normally would not try as individuals. Continue reading →

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