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Everyday Wines

Don't let high-end obsession blind you to good, inexpensive wine!

One of the biggest misconceptions about wine lovers is that they prefer complex, so-called serious wines at the expense of all others. That those who have the most well-stocked cellars or access to the rarest old wines will open up those bottles whenever they have the chance. That they will turn their noses up at simpler, less expensive bottles...read more
 

The Chianti Chronicles: Part Due

An inside peek at affordable and high quality Chianti.

When someone mentions the wine Chianti what is the first image and flavor that comes to your mind? Some of you may cringe and recall the taste of a thin, bitter and acidic red wine that you had at one of those Italian restaurants with red and white checkered table cloths. Some may automatically refer to it as an inexpensive fruity Italian red...read more
 

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All Hail Trader Joe's

You've probably heard of two buck chuck...but Trader Joes is good for much more than that. The savvy shopper can find all kinds of deals in these bargain isles.

Trader Joe's is more than "Two Buck Chuck." Not that I'm knocking it, it gets the job done, however every wine they sell is a great value. I have been shopping at Trader Joe's for years. Back when I lived in San Diego there was one right across the street from my house, of course in true California style I still took my car. Man, I didn't...read more