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Author Archives: Joe
Talbott Kali Hart Chardonnay tops our bargain picks of the week for April 9
It is not too often that I describe a Chardonnay as refreshing but this one truly is. Talbott Winery is in the Carmel Valley and this Chardonnay is estate grown in the Monterey area. Continue reading
Wine Glasses – Bargain style and where to buy
In short, you want a wine glass to be clear with a medium to tall tulip-style bowl. This is your “go to” wine glass for red or white wines. Yes, you can purchase the expensive Riedel wine glasses for Bordeaux wines, Burgundy wines and Chardonnay wines. Continue reading
Hedges 2009 CMS tops our bargain wine picks of the week
This wine is a crowd pleaser because it will be a good fit for a variety of red wine drinkers. It is a great wine for an afternoon outdoor event. This wine will go with sandwiches, hotdogs, hamburgers and the like. Continue reading
Safeway Wine Department – The Good and the Bad
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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Tagged Bargain wines, Goodcheapvino.com, Safeway, Safeway wine sale, wines at Safeway
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Tres Picos Garnacha 2009 Tops our “Bargain Wines of the Week”
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
Spanish Wines – Seven things you need to know
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
Dinastia Vivanco 2008 Crianza – Tempranillo at its best for bargain wines of the week
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
Grocery Outlet Wine Department – Incredible Wine Bargains
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
Kunde Sonoma Chardonnay at 89 Points tops our picks of the week
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
Costco Wine Department – Eight things you need to know about buying wine at Costco
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
Posted in Costco, Wine Bargains, Wine News
Tagged Costco, Costco wine department, How to buy wine at Costco, wines at Costco
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