Ever wanted to venture into the unknown??? As a frequent wine drinker, I get tired of the usual Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. I like to peruse the aisles of Trader Joe's in order to appease my wondering eyes and needy palate. Trader Joe's offers a wide variety of wines, both domestic and imported, which are sure to please the taste buds and the wallet. Each week they showcase new feature wines, which are usually on sale for under $9. If you're a health nut, this is also a good place to find organic wines. I must admit, sometimes I get overwhelmed in there with such a diverse selection of wine. I feel like a kid in a candy store, and I often end up asking a random person to pick between two wines for me!
Trader Joe's sells a brand of wine called Charles Shaw, popularly known as "Two Buck Chucks." The wine earned this name because it was at first exclusively sold in Trader Joe's stores in California, for only $1.99. Now it is sold in stores nationwide for about $2.79. I know what you're thinking: wine that cheap can't be that good, you get what you pay for. Rest assure, I wouldn't steer you wrong! It's good, I promise! This particular stock of wine comes in Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, White Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, and Merlot. Try some!
One of the wines I selected on my last visit was Green Fin 2009 California white table wine, made from organic grapes. I haven't dabbled much in the organics, but it was a pleasant treat. Green Fin has a honey and orange aroma, while delivering a slight pear-like taste. It was a little on the plain side for my taste, but worth a try at only $3.99!
I also sipped on some Blue Fin Petit Sirah from Trader Joe's. This one was definitely a winner! It's a flavorful 2009 vintage, with lots of pizaz! The black cherry aromas enticed me before I even took a sip. This is definitely a "kick back" type of wine; perfect for a cool rainy night in the house.
A word of advice: don't get lost in the aisles, and DON'T stick to your usual!
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