The Big Churn Chardonnay 2021 is $6.99 at Trader Joe's. I do not think it is a Trader Joe's exclusive it looks like it is available at internet wine sellers for between $8 and $12. This Chardonnay is produced by Fior di Sole, a family-owned winery headquartered in Napa. They are the 10th largest winery and California and make 3 and 1/2 million cases of wine. The Big Churn … [Read more...]
Chateau Ste Michelle Sauvignon Blanc 2021
The Chateau Ste Michelle Sauvignon Blanc 2021 is sourced from multiple vineyards throughout the Columbia Valley AVA, using both estate and contracted vineyards. Chateau Ste Michelle (founded in 1954) is the largest winery in Washington. Eight of the top ten best-selling labels of Washington wine are owned by them and almost 2/3rds of the grapes grown in the Columbia Valley go … [Read more...]
Trader Joe’s Platinum Reserve Sonoma County Brut Rosé
The Trader Joe's Platinum Reserve Sonoma County Brut Rosé is a $14.99 Trader Joe's exclusive produced for them by Rack and Riddle from Sonoma, California. Rack and Riddle is a custom Sparkling wine producer making Bubbly in the Traditional Method (Champagne-style). The Trader Joe's Platinum Reserve Sonoma County Brut Rosé is mostly Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, with a … [Read more...]
Intermingle Red Blend 2020
The Intermingle Red Blend 2020 is a $6.99 Aldi wine, a blend of Zinfandel, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from multiple vineyards in California. Aldi trademarks the Intermingle name, but the wine seems to be produced by Sutter Home wines which is part of Trinchero Family Estates and this is an award-winning wine. I don't pay too much attention to wine award shows, … [Read more...]
Trader Joe’s Reserve North Coast Brut
The Trader Joe's Reserve North Coast Brut is a $9.99 Trader Joe's exclusive non-vintage Sparkling wine produced for them by Rack and Riddle out of Healdsburg, California. Rack and Riddle is a large operation specializing in Traditional Method (Champagne-style) Sparkling wines. They make plenty of Bubbly that shows other wineries' labels, you may not be aware of it but if you … [Read more...]
