Shows
CheapWineFinder PodcastTJ's Fun, Cheap, French Bubbly-Opaline Brut Sparkling WineSend us a textOpaline Brut Sparkling WineThere is an Opaline Pinot Noir Rosé Brut from Trader Joe's that, 6 months ago, sold for $7.99.This Chardonnay-based Bubbly from France is now $9.99.It has that cut-glass, prism bottle that is almost for the price of the wine.But, no worries, the Bubbly inside is actually fun to drink.Read the www.cheapwinefinder.com review and listen to the podcast for info on the inexpensive, but tasty Bubbly!Check us out a...
2026-02-0206 minCheapWineFinder PodcastCostco's Holiday Gift-Kirkland Signature Brut Champagne (2025)Send us a textKirkland Signature Brut Champagne (2025)Legit Champagne for $22.99, yes, it's going up in price, but so is everything!Made by a 5th-generation Champagne winemaker, check out www.cheapwinefinder.com and listen to the Podcast to get the story.Real Champagne with Pinot Meunier as the lead grape, the Pinot Noir, followed by Chardonnay.Not the same old same old.But good.Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us...
2025-12-1707 minCheapWineFinder PodcastWho Produced This Wine?-Momentum Legacy Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2023Send us a textMomentum Legacy Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2023When the subprime meltdown of 2008 occurred, there were wine bargains galore.In 2025, the wine downturn is slow to produce crazy bargains.This may well be a Cabernet Sauvignon from a ridiculously famous winery that never hits Trader Joe's wine level.Not sure, because everything is hidden, but maybe.Check out www.cheapwinefinder.com to see who we speculate is the source.In the meantime, enjoy a bargain Cabernet Sauvignon!Check us out at www...
2025-12-1207 minCheapWineFinder PodcastA Very Good $10.99 Sauv Blanc- Lapis Luna Sauvignon Blanc 2024Send us a textDoamine Dave was first drawn to ths wine by the label.It's a copper engraving from 1624 that has been colorized, Lapis Luna translates in Latin to the Stone and Moon.The label is an angel tether to a rock reaching for the moon.Not you typical wine label.As for the wine it is not as bold as New Zealand, but every bit as tasty.This is an easy to sip wine.For more info check out the review o...
2025-10-2105 minCheapWineFinder PodcastSaldo Australia Shiraz: The $30 Wine Secret You Can Score for $9Send a textEver stumbled upon a $30 wine selling for just $9? That's exactly what happened with the Saldo Australia Shiraz 2021, and I couldn't wait to share this remarkable find with you.This isn't just any discount bottle. The Saldo Australia Shiraz comes from The Prisoner Wine Company, once the passion project of Dave Phinney – the same winemaking genius behind Orin Swift. When Phinney sold The Prisoner brand to Constellation Brands for a staggering $233 million, it spoke volumes about the quality and reputation he had built. While Phinney has moved on, the exceptional standards remain, evidenced by...
2025-09-1206 minCheapWineFinder PodcastUncorking Aldi's Hidden Gem: Cote de Provence Rosé 2024Send us a textDiscover a true hidden gem from the Aldi wine aisle – their Specially Selected Cote de Provence Rosé 2024 that delivers authentic French quality at a remarkable $10 price point. This isn't just another budget wine; it carries the prestigious AOP certification, confirming it meets the highest French standards for vineyard practices and production methods.Diving into what makes this rosé special, we explore the significance of Cote de Provence – the largest appellation within the renowned Provence region. While specific grape varieties aren't disclosed, this bottle likely features the classic Provençal blend of Grenach...
2025-07-1706 minCheapWineFinder PodcastKirkland's Hidden Gem: The $7 Sonoma Cabernet That Punches Above Its WeightSend a textBargain wine lovers, rejoice! We've unearthed an incredible find that proves exceptional wine doesn't require emptying your wallet. The Kirkland Signature Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 from Costco breaks all the rules of wine pricing, offering genuine Sonoma County quality at a jaw-dropping $6.99.What makes this bottle truly special is its refusal to compromise on classic Cabernet character despite its budget price. Unlike many value-priced wines that strip away tannins fearing consumer rejection, this Kirkland gem embraces a gentle tannic structure that provides authentic Cabernet backbone. The flavor profile dazzles with blackberry, raspberry, plum...
2025-07-0706 minCheapWineFinder PodcastRediscovering Walla Walla Syrah: Trader Joe's Hidden GemSend a textSometimes the most remarkable wines are hiding in plain sight on grocery store shelves. The Trader Joe's Reserve Walla Walla Syrah 2023 represents everything worth celebrating about today's value wine landscape – exceptional quality from a prestigious growing region at a surprisingly accessible $10 price point.This blue-labeled bottle comes from Washington State's elite Walla Walla region, an area that wine connoisseurs know produces wines that rival Napa's finest. What makes this particularly interesting is the story behind Syrah itself – once the darling of critics in the early 2000s before falling into relative obscurity after the...
2025-07-0205 minCheapWineFinder PodcastBear Bros. Sauvignon Blanc: A $7.99 Aldi Gem Worth DiscoveringSend us a textDiscover the Bear Bros California Sauvignon Blanc 2023, a surprisingly balanced and flavorful white wine available at Aldi for just $7.99. This family-owned Trinchero production delivers impressive quality with balanced acidity, abundant fruit notes, and a slightly fuller body than typical Sauvignon Blancs.• Bear Brors Sauvignon Blanc is produced by Sutter Home, owned by Trinchero Family Estates• Unique California style with 12.5% alcohol content and balanced acidity• Features generous fruit and citrus notes with slightly more body than expected• Perfect for casual drinking, entertaining, or pairing with hearty salads• Demonstrates that affor...
2025-06-2705 minCheapWineFinder PodcastSuper Happy Sauvignon Blanc: Trader Joe's $10 Gem RevealedSend us a textWe taste and review Trader Joe's Super Happy Sauvignon Blanc 2023, a $9.99 exclusive made by acclaimed Paso Robles winemaker Field Recordings from Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara grapes.• Field Recordings proprietor Andrew Jones specializes in finding forgotten vineyards and transforming them into unique wines• Happy Canyon is the easternmost and warmest AVA in Santa Barbara, with maritime influences from three sides• Unlike New Zealand styles, this Sauvignon Blanc has a Bordeaux-inspired profile with tropical fruit notes• The wine features a surprising hint of jalapeño-like spice along with apple, pear, and...
2025-06-0307 minCheapWineFinder PodcastWhy American Cheese Singles Pair Perfectly with Premium Italian WineSend us a textDomain Dave explores Costco's Kirkland Signature Chianti Classico Reserva 2022, an exceptional value at just $8.99 that delivers authentic Tuscan character despite its budget price. The wine appears to have a new producer this year (no longer Caffaggio), making it worth trying regardless of previous experiences with this label.• DOCG classification guarantees quality through strict regulations for vineyard management and wine production• Made primarily from Sangiovese (minimum 90%) and aged for two years with three months in bottle• Italian wines like Chianti are specifically designed to pair with food, not for standalone sippin...
2025-05-0506 minCheapWineFinder PodcastExploring Ravini: Aldi's $9.99 French-Style California Sparkling WineSend us a textDive into the world of affordable luxury with our exploration of Aldi's hidden gem – the $9.99 Ravini California Sparkling Wine. This budget-friendly bubbly defies expectations with its elegant profile and quality craftsmanship, proving that champagne-style sophistication doesn't require champagne-style pricing.We uncover the fascinating details behind this wallet-friendly sparkler, from its Hindu-inspired name connected to passion and the god Shiva, to its production by Rack and Riddle – the custom sparkling wine house responsible for creating bubblies for numerous major California wine brands. What you're getting is essentially expert winemaking at a fraction of t...
2025-04-0106 minCheapWineFinder PodcastBudget Sips: Exploring the $4.99 Motif Monterey Pinot NoirSend us a textWine lovers know that finding a decent Pinot Noir under $10 is challenging enough, so when Domain Dave discovered the $4.99 Motif Monterey Pinot Noir 2023 at Trader Joe's, skepticism was natural. Yet this bargain bottle delivers surprising quality that defies its humble price tag.Pinot Noir demands specific growing conditions—cool nights, moderate days, ideally morning fog, and a long growing season—making budget versions rare. The Motif brand, previously known for its $5 Red Hills Cabernet Sauvignon, has expanded to this Monterey County offering with an attractive brown-designed label. While it won't compete with...
2025-03-3006 minCheapWineFinder PodcastAldi's Quarter Cut Red Blend: A $9.99 Bourbon Barrel ExperimentSend us a textDomain Dave explores Aldi's Quarter Cut Bourbon Barrel Red Blend from California, examining both the wine itself and the broader bourbon barrel aging trend at the $9.99 price point. The wine offers chocolate notes, soft tannins, and balanced acidity but raises questions about whether bourbon barrel finishing truly enhances more delicate wine flavors.• Aldi's $9.99 Quarter Cut Bourbon Barrel Red Blend is produced by Concha y Toro through one of their California properties• Bourbon barrels are charred rather than toasted, creating intense flavors designed for high-alcohol spirits (80%) versus wine's lower content (14.8%)• The wi...
2025-03-2205 minCheapWineFinder PodcastAffordable Elegance: The Pinot Project 2022Send us a textThe Pinot Project 2022 delivers classic California Pinot Noir character for under $12, proving that quality wine doesn't require a premium price tag. Michael Skelnick's ambitious project creates accessible, authentic Pinot Noir by sourcing from quality vineyards across California's diverse growing regions.• Available for approximately $11.89 at retailers• Part of a Pinot-focused collection including Pinot Grigio from Italy and Washington, plus a Rosé of Pinot Noir• Sources grapes from Mendocino, Susan Valley, San Benito, and other California coastal regions• Minimal oak influence with just enough French and American oak for subtle vanilla n...
2025-03-0905 minCheapWineFinder PodcastDiscover the Bold Elegance of McKinley Springs Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 - The $15.69 Horse Heaven Hills Gem!Send us a textThe episode dives into the affordability and quality of the McKinley Springs Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Octavian Cellars, available at Costco for $15.69. We explore its rich flavor profile, the vineyard's history, and perfect food pairings for an incredible drinking experience.• Introduction to CheapWineFinder and the featured wine • Overview of the McKinley Springs Vineyard and its historical significance • Description of the wine's complex flavor profile • Discussion on the winemaking process and custom wine production • Insight into pricing and its relation to quality • Recommendations for food pairings • Summary of the bottl...
2025-01-2406 minCheapWineFinder PodcastJ Lohr Riverstone Arroyo Seco Chardonnay 2023 - Discover the Artistry and Flavor of this Family-Owned Estate Wine!Send us a textUnlock the secrets behind why certain wines captivate our senses and discover the artistry behind the J Lohr Riverstone Arroyo Seco Chardonnay 2023. Join Domain Dave from CheapWineFinder.com as we unravel the fascinating combination of history, geography, and winemaking techniques that set this Chardonnay apart. Learn how the unique climate of the Arroyo Seco region and its stony soil contribute to the exquisite minerality and vine protection that define this estate wine. We promise a journey through the rich legacy of the J Lohr family winery, family-owned and thriving since 1974, where you’ll ga...
2024-12-1607 minCheapWineFinder PodcastKorbel California Brut Rosé Champagne- The Value Bubbly of 2024!Send us a textEver wondered how a California wine can call itself "champagne"? Unravel the fascinating tale of the Korbel California Brut Rosé Champagne with Domain Dave from CheapWineFinder.com. Listen as we embark on a sparkling adventure, exploring why this $11.99 bottle is not only easy on the wallet but also has a place in Wine Enthusiast's top 100 wines under $20. Dave shares the intriguing history of Korbel, explaining how it earned the right to use the prestigious "champagne" label, all while highlighting its balanced and zestful flavor profile.Join us for an episode brimming w...
2024-12-1206 minCheapWineFinder PodcastRock Station Napa Chardonnay 2022 - Trader Joe's $9.99 Napa Valley EleganceSend us a textWhat makes a Napa Chardonnay truly special, and how does an extra year of aging transform its profile? Discover the magic behind Trader Joe's exclusive Rock Station Napa Chardonnay 2022, as Domain Dave from CheapWineFinder.com shares his tasting journey. With a tantalizing price drop from $15 to just $9.99, this bottle promises an experience filled with layers of coconut, vanilla, melon, apple, peach, and pear, all wrapped in subtle oak undertones. Dave dives into the intriguing story of its family-owned Napa Valley roots, the art of crafting custom labels, and how these elements elevate this...
2024-12-0205 minCheapWineFinder PodcastKirkland Signature Russian River Pinot Noir 2023-New Vintage Of Costco $12 PinotSend us a textKirkland Signature Russian River Pinot Noir 2023-New Vintage Of Costco $12 PinotCostco hires a new winemaker each year to make this wine.So each vintage has a new vision of what value-priced Russian River Valley Pinot Noir can be. If you follow this Costco wine each year you will gain valuable knowledge on Russian River Pinot Noir.At the $11.99 price tag, that makes this a total bargain wine!For more information check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and of course, listen to the BEST v...
2024-11-2307 minCheapWineFinder PodcastSlice Skin Contact White Wine 2023-What Is Orange Wine?Send us a textSlice Skin Contact White Wine 2023-What Is Orange Wine?Orange wine is made from White wine grapes, not oranges.It is called Orange wine because White wine has no grape skin contact with the pressed juice and Orange wine has weeks of skin contact with the juice.I just explained all that on the CWF website and PODCAST and there is no need to repeat all that.For all the information check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the BEST VALUE PRICED WINE PODCAST!
2024-11-2108 minCheapWineFinder PodcastWilliam Walker Monterey Chardonnay 2023-Aldi's New $8 ChardonnaySend us a textWilliam Walker Monterey Chardonnay 2023-Aldi's New $8 ChardonnayThe $7 Chardonnay from Aldi was branded William Wright Chardonnay.This bottling is so close it looks like this may be its replacement.Is it any good?Yes, drinks well and is very useful at eight bucks.This is a wine worth drinking.For more information check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the amazingly good PODCAST! Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com
2024-11-1806 minCheapWineFinder PodcastUpper Eden Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2022-$12.99 & Ready For ThanksgivingSend us a textUpper Eden Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2022-$12.99 & Ready For ThanksgivingThis is a Trader Joe's exclusive wine from an AVA in the heights above the Salinas Valley near the Monterey Bay.It is a prime location for Pinot Noir grapes and this is a well-made, well-priced Pinot Noir wine.A good choice for the Thanksgiving meal, this is a versatile Pinot Noir and is easy to sip and will pair well with the meal.For more information check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to...
2024-11-1606 minCheapWineFinder PodcastTrader Joe's Reserve Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 2023Send us a textTrader Joe's Reserve Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 2023This is a $9.99 Trader Joe's exclusive.Horse Heaven Hills in south central Columbia Valley, Washington.This is an AVA that can produce 100-point wines and value-priced wines.For more information check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and of course, listen to the best value-priced wine podcast. Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com
2024-11-1306 minCheapWineFinder PodcastTrader Joe's Reserve North Coast Brut (2024)-Bang For The Holiday BuckSend us a textTrader Joe's Reserve North Coast Brut (2024)-Bang For The Holiday BuckThis is a North Coast AVA which is Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, Lake County, Marin County, And Solano County.The grapes are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Pinoy Blanc which are grapes approved in Champagne France.Trader Joe's has Rack Nad Riddle produce this Bubbly and they produce many brands.They have been in business since 2007 and they know how to make Sparkling Wine/Bubbly.This $9.99 drinks as well or better than...
2024-11-1006 minCheapWineFinder PodcastScarlet Path Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2022-$8 @ AldiSend us a textScarlet Path Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2022-$8 @ AldiThis is a quality Value-priced wine.It won't blow your mind and it won't have you telling your friends, but it is very sippable.It will pair well with comfort foods.And it is a nice Zinfandel.For more of the story check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the best cheap wine PODCAST!Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com
2024-11-0706 minCheapWineFinder PodcastTrader Joe's Platinum Reserve Napa Meritage 2022- $17.99 But Real GoodSend us a textTrader Joe's Platinum Reserve Napa Meritage 2022- $17.99 But Real GoodWho made this wine?Where in Napa were the grapes grown?We don't know.Is it worth $17.99?Well, Yes. It drinks very well!For all of the information you need check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the PODCAST!!!Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com
2024-11-0506 minCheapWineFinder PodcastSuper Happy Happy Canyon AVA Red 2023-TJ's +Field Recording=Buy It!Send us a textSuper Happy Happy Canyon AVA Red 2023-TJ's +Field Recording=Buy It!Field Recordings is a winery from San Luis Obispo from the winemaker Andrew Jones.He searches the Central Coast looking for abandoned or little-used vineyards.He has the know-how to revitalize this vineyard and have them produce amazing wine again.Happy Canyon AVA is in eastern San Ynes Valley in the Santa Barbara AVA.From here on in things get complicated so check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and then listen to the BE...
2024-11-0206 minCheapWineFinder PodcastTrader Joe's Grand Reserve Carneros Chardonnay 2023- Think Thanksgiving Meal!Send us a textTrader Joe's Grand Reserve Carneros Chardonnay 2023- Think Thanksgiving Meal!This is a large and in charge, yet balanced Carneros Chardonnay.As a Grand Reserve wine, it sells for $12.99, yet I think it may be closer to a $25 Chardonnay.The wine market is contracting in 2024 and wine that should sell for more is selling for less.We will help you find the bargains.For more information check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the excellent PODCAST!Check us out at ww...
2024-10-3006 minCheapWineFinder PodcastTrader Joe's Reserve Carneros Rosé of Pinot Noir 2023-A Whole Lotta RoséSend us a textTrader Joe's Reserve Carneros Rosé of Pinot Noir 2023-A Whole Lotta RoséThis is a Trader Joe's $9.99 exclusive Pinot Noir Rosé sourced from the Napa side of the Carneros AVA, it is referred to as Los Carneros.It is a quality Rosé wine.For all the information you should listen to the PODCAST which discusses some of the recent trends in the wine industry.Check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the best value-priced PODCAST!Check us out at www.c...
2024-10-2806 minCheapWineFinder Podcast19 Crimes Frankenstein Cabernet Sauvignon-The Freaks Come Out At NightSend us a text19 Crimes Frankenstein Cabernet Sauvignon-The Freaks Come Out At NightThis wine has a cool drawing of Frankenstein on the Label, it is licensed from Universal MONSTERS.There is a Bride Of Frankenstein Red blend and I thought saw a Dracula wine.This is a non-vintage Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from vineyards in SouthEast Australia.The label is glow in the dark and if you scan the back label the wines have some amusing tricks.For more information check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen t...
2024-10-2606 minCheapWineFinder PodcastTrader Joe's Reserve Willamette Pinot Gris 2023-Real Good..Try It!Send us a textTrader Joe's Reserve Willamette Pinot Gris 2023-Real Good...Try It!Pinoy Grigio and Pinot Gris are the same grape, Grigio is Italian and Gris is French.The Willamette Valley in Oregon has always produced PInot Griis wines.They are different styles from Pinot Grigio wines. For more information look to https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the best value-priced PODCAST!!!Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com
2024-10-2306 minCheapWineFinder PodcastOyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023-New Zealand RevisitedSend us a textOyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023-New Zealand RevisitedI have been sampling Sauvignon Blanc from every country but New Zealand.I returned to one of the prime examples of value-priced NZ Sav Blanc and I was surprised.This is a lower alcohol (12%), subtle wine, with a softer body and less peaky flavors.It was as tasty as ever, just more refined and controlledFor more info check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the best value-priced wine podcast!Ch...
2024-10-1706 minCheapWineFinder PodcastInscription Willamette Pinot Noir 2022-Wine Enthusiast #1 Wine Under $20Send us a textInscription Willamette Pinot Noir 2022-Wine Enthusiast #1 Wine Under $20The listed 100 value-priced wines that the Inscription was Numero Uno!Do I care what Wine Enthusiast Thinks?Not until I tasted the wines.Were they Right?If drinking this wrong, I don't want to be right! The Inscription, from King Estate, bridges the distance between value-priced and expensive Pinot Noir.For more information check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the best value-priced PODCAST!Check us out at www...
2024-10-1306 minCheapWineFinder PodcastGruet Brut Sparkling Wine NV-New Mexico's Finest!Send us a textGruet Brut Sparkling Wine NV-New Mexico's Finest!In 1989 Gilbert Gruet, who owned a Champagne House in France, made Traditional Method Bubbly in New Mexico.By 1999, Gruet sold 1,000,000 bottles of New Mexico Sparkling wine.25 years down the road, Gilbert has passed on, but his family still runs the show.This is the Brut wine or the House Style.Check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the podcast for everything you need to know!Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.com
2024-10-1107 minCheapWineFinder PodcastCasillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon 2022-Spooky Name-Not Spooky TastingSend us a textCasillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon 2022-Spooky Name-Not Spooky TastingYeah, It's October 2024, and time for Halloween Party wines.The Casillero del Diablo (Cellar of the Devil) will work as a party wine, but it isn't.This is a wine from Chile's Central Valley which is a great place for value-priced Bordeaux grapes!The name comes from folks stealing wine not Halloween.For more information check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the best value-price wine PODCAST! Check us ou...
2024-10-0807 minCheapWineFinder PodcastMalene By Chamisal Vineyards Rosé 2023-Costco $12.99 BargainSend us a textMalene By Chamisal Vineyards Rosé 2023-Costco $12.99 BargainChamisal Vineyards has been in the Central Coast AVA for 51 years.Malene is their label for Rosé wines.This is a wine that sells for $15 to $21 elsewhere.This is a classy Rosé, it has depth and style.For more information check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and of course, listen to the best value-priced wine podcast!Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com
2024-10-0606 minCheapWineFinder PodcastGnarly Head Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2022-Grateful Dead EditionSend us a textGnarly Head Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2022-Grateful Dead EditionThe only thing special edition about this wine is the label, the juice is the same.The Grateful Dead Dancing Skeletons and the cool Grateful Dead Skull Logo make this a wine for Deadheads or folks looking for a Halloween wine! Delicato Family Vineyards, who make Gnarly Head wines have been in Lodi for 100 years.This is arguably the best place in America for value-priced wine.For all the information you need check out ht...
2024-10-0106 minCheapWineFinder PodcastSalty Blonde Sauvignon Blanc-Lo-Cal-Lo-Alcohol- Certified VeganSend us a textSalty Blonde Sauvignon Blanc-Lo-Cal-Lo-Alcohol- Certified VeganThis is a Sauv Blanc from the Western Cape of South Africa.It has 75 to 80 calories per glass, 9% alcohol, and is certified Vegan.The Salty Blonde name comes from the yellow color of the wine and the vineyard's proximity to the Ocean.For more information check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the best value-priced (CHEAP) podcast!Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com
2024-09-2906 minCheapWineFinder PodcastRosa Dell'Olmo Langhe Nebbiolo 2021-Trader Joe's $9 Piedmont BargainSend us a textRosa Dell'Olmo Langhe Nebbiolo 2021-Trader Joe's $9 Piedmont BargainThis is a Trader Joe's $8.99 from an import Producer who makes excellent Barolo and Barbaresco wines.This Langhe Nebbiolo wine (Nebbiolo is the grape used in Barolo Wines) is more of a value-priced daily drinker than those high-end sensational wines.But is this value-priced Piedmont Italian wine worth drinking?Yes, it delivers for $8.99.For more information check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the best value-priced wine PODCAST!Check us out at ww...
2024-09-2707 minCheapWineFinder PodcastTenebres GSM 2022-Trader Joe's Best $7 Wine?Send us a textTenebres GSM 2022-Trader Joe's Best $7 Wine?This is a Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre blend from the Languedoc that sells for $6.99.The 2019 vintage was $5.99.A GSM blend is from the Southern Rhone Valley with Chateauneuf-Du-Pape being the best-known and the most expensive version.This seven-buck wine from the Languedoc ain't bad at all!For all the details check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and of course, listen to the best value-priced podcast on the planet!Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor...
2024-09-2406 minCheapWineFinder PodcastAldi Specially Selected Cremant d'Alsace Brut-If u Can Find It-Buy It!Send us a textAldi Specially Selected Cremant d'Alsace Brut-If u Can Find It-Buy It!I just spent a review on Cheapwinefinder.com and a PODCAST telling everyone about how good this wine is.Here is the link to Cheapwinefinder https://cheapwinefinder.com/You have the PODCAST here.This an underpriced wine.Do not wait, buy a couple, the HOLIDAYS are coming and there may not be a better bargain.Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us a...
2024-09-2206 minCheapWineFinder PodcastDashwood Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023- $10 GoodnessSend us a textDashwood Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023- $10 GoodnessThis is one of those "taste of Marlborough" New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wines.Sourced from multiple vineyards in the Marlborough region of Northeast Southe Island in New Zealand.These value-priced wines are popular and very drinkable.The Dashwood hits all the notes that are good about NZ Sav Blanc in a $10 package.It tastes great and is a terrific value! For more information check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and of course, listen to the best valu...
2024-09-2006 minCheapWineFinder PodcastJawbreaker California Chardonnay-Unoaked Central Valley Chardonnay Plus SkeletonsSend us a textJawbreaker California Chardonnay-Unoaked Central Valley Chardonnay Plus SkeletonsIs a wine from Chateau Diana a winery founded in Sonoma in 1981 that is family-owned and operated.This is a non-vintage wine, but most of their labels are non-vintage, listen to the PODCAST for possible explanation. This is a very tasty un-oaked Chardonnay.Check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the PODCAST for all the details!!Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com
2024-09-1807 minCheapWineFinder PodcastCaretaker Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2022-Trader Joe's Excellent Pinot Noir!Send us a textCaretaker Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2022- Trader Joe's Excellent Pinot Noir!This is a $9.99 Pinot Noir from a sub-AVA of Santa Barbara County on the Central Coast of California.It is comprised of 3 Pinot Noir clones, Pommard, 2A, and 23.To find out why that is unique and noteworthy check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the best value=priced PODCAST!Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com
2024-09-1507 minCheapWineFinder PodcastKirkland Signature Sonoma County Chardonnay 2023-$7.99@Costco-New VintageSend us a textKirkland Signature Sonoma County Chardonnay 2023-$7.99@Costco-New VintageThis is a $8 Sonoma Chardonnay from Costco.The details are unknown, but the taste is a crowd-pleaser.Value-priced wines often taste different from more expensive wines, but that does not mean they are bad, just different.Value-priced wines sell way more than expensive wines and value-priced wine drinkers are happy with their wine.So an 8-buck wine can deliver everything you want from an everyday wine! For more information check out https://cheapwinefinder.co...
2024-09-1205 minCheapWineFinder PodcastSeven Hills Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2023- A Costco Bargain!Send us a textSeven Hills Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2023- A Costco Bargain!This Sau Blanc is from a winery that was one of the first wineries established in eastern Columbia Valley (Walla Walla).This isn't a wine from an Estate vineyard but is sourced from top-quality vineyards. A portion of this wine was fermented and aged in French Oak small barrels.That is something that you do not see in value-price Sauv Blanc!If you buy from Costco this wine sells for $3 to $8 cheaper than o...
2024-09-1006 minCheapWineFinder PodcastAldi Specially Selected Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2022-Good For U Good To USend us a textAldi Specially Selected Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2022-Good For U Good To UWillamette Valley is one of America's premier Pinot Noir growing regions, one that can compete with France.Can a store brand Willamette Vallet wine bring the goods?For $12.99, it more than brings the goods!Check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the best value-priced wine PODCAST!Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com
2024-09-0807 minCheapWineFinder PodcastMoon X Black Pinot Noir 2023-Trader Joe's $6.99 DupeSend us a textMoon X Black Pinot Noir 2023-Trader Joe's $6.99 DupeThis wine came out back in 2014, it was intended to be in the style of Meiomi Pinot Noir,Meomi caused a landslide, it turned the wine world upside down.Joe Wagner from the Caymus Family eventually sold it for $333,000,00.It was huge, so duplicate wines came to the market and Trader Joe's was the Moon X Black.In 2024 the Moon X Black is still around, but it is no longer an over-the-top wine....
2024-09-0506 minCheapWineFinder PodcastBelletti DOC Prosecco-Aldi $10 Bargain BubblySend us a textBelletti DOC Prosecco-Aldi $10 Bargain BubblyThis is a non-vintage extra-dry Bubbly that rocks.The little extra sweetness adds to the flavor in a very positive way.This bargain bubbly drinks well, why pay more?For more information check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the excellent PODCAST.Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com
2024-09-0306 minCheapWineFinder PodcastPas de Probleme Sauvignon Blanc 2022-Try It You'll Like It!Send us a textPas de Probleme Sauvignon Blanc 2022- Try It You'll Like It!This is a Sauvignon Blanc from a small village in the center of the Languedoc.Maybe it is organic and sustainable farmed maybe it isn't.This is a unique Sauvignon Blanc, not so different that you do not recognize it.Maybe it tastes more expensive than value-priced.For more information check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the PODCAST!Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.com
2024-08-3106 minCheapWineFinder PodcastKenwood Sonoma Monterey Chardonnay 2019-Better Than It should Be!Send us a textKenwood Sonoma Monterey Chardonnay 2019-Better Than It Should Be!This is a bottling from Kenwood Vineyards a 160-year-old winery that is currently owned by Pernod Ricard.Pernod Ricard sold off their value-priced wines while keeping Kenwood.Kenwood seems to be transitioning toward high-end wines and this is a value-priced wine. Still, this is an excellent 50% Sonoma, and 50% Monterey Chardonnay.For all the info check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the best value-price wine PODCAST for all the details!Check us...
2024-08-2906 minCheapWineFinder PodcastTrader Joe's Reserve Knights Valley Cabernet Franc 2021-Have U Had A Knights Valley Wine?Send us a textTrader Joe's Reserve Knights Valley Cabernet Franc 2021- Have U Had A Knights Valley Wine?TJ's is great for sub-AVA wines at very low prices.I learned I love Santa Barbara wine from Trader Joe's Reserve program.Knights Valley AVA is a smaller AVA featuring more boutique wineries so a value-priced wine from here is a revelation.Cabernet Franc is an interesting wine do you prefer Bordeaux or Chinon style?For more information check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the PODCAST!
2024-08-2605 minCheapWineFinder PodcastOctopoda Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2021-Costco Bargain Alert!Send us a textOctopoda Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2021-Costco Bargain Alert!This is a wine that sells at Costco for $7.99.Its list price is $25 and most internet sellers have it for between $18 and $25.This is a Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir selling for about half or a third of its asking price. That doesn't matter if it does not deliver.But this is a solid, quality Modern California Pinot Noir!For more info check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and of course, listen to the BE...
2024-08-2406 minCheapWineFinder PodcastRichebois AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages 2023-TJ's $8 Southern Rhône Valley RedSend us a textRichebois AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages 2023-TJ's $8 Southern Rhône Valley RedIf you shop at Trader Joe's you come to expect that a $8 wine is good.That is not reality.The stores that feature very good Brand wines are changing the game!A good Cotes du Rhone Villages should sell for $12 to $15.But smart shoppers know better, there are bargains to be had.Check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the PODCAST for all the details!!Chec...
2024-08-2206 min