Here are five affordable wines that Chicago-based Trader Joe's employees swear by: 1. Oregon Acrobat Pinot Gris: year after year we rate this wine 88 points because it just delivers for only $10.99. It keeps fresh seemingly forever in the fridge (Trader Joe's says 45. Trader Joe's supermarkets can be a bargain wine -lovers paradise. While this isn't Vergara's favorite for sipping on its own, it is a great option for morning-after mimosas or Bellinis or to add to punches and other cocktails. California or French Sauvignon Blanc is best for cooking with flavors of citrus, apples, and pears. Sterling Knight, sommelier at Cindy's in Chicago, practically gushes about this $8 wine, which pairs perfectly with shellfish, saying, "J'adore this pale, pink-hued beauty!" Hollis Johnson/Business Insider Trader Joe's famous "two-buck Chuck" collection was the cheapest of all the wines we tasted, but it didn't quite cut the mustard when it came to taste. When "Two-Buck Chuck" hit the market in 2002, it was an overnight sensation. Poured out of a long-necked bottle, Espiral Vinho Verde will fizz a bit. She worked for Vintage Wine Estates & Viansa Sonoma Winery through the end of 2020. Trader Joe's Blanc de Blancs Vin Mousseux, $5.99. Corvelia Cabernet Sauvignon (California), $9.99. Many people have never heard of this red wine or varietal, but for $9.99 at Trader Joe's, it is one of the best wines under $10. Appearance is honey yellow and the wine is 14.5% in alcohol. A summer crowd pleaser to stock up on while you can. ABV: 14.5% Average Price: $15 The Wine: Made from 100 percent Pinot Noir grapes grown in the Russian River Valley region of California's Sonoma County, this is a light-bodied wine. Pine ridge Chenin Blanc/viognier is a really excellent white that can satisfy a lot of people. It's a very good dupe of the popular Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc Viognier according to Reverse Wine Snob, and one that will save you a few bucks a bottle at that. It offers a silky texture and delicate strawberry and floral aromatics. Fleurs de Prairie Côtes de Provence ($13.99) Schloss Biebrich Rosé Sekt on Vivino. An award winning wine at Grocery Outlet? Many even went so far as to say this was their favorite wine from Trader Joe's. Although official regulations stipulate that at least 70% of the blend has to include Müller-Thurgau, Bacchus, Silvaner, or Riesling, most producers opt for Müller-Thurgau. See also : Costco Indian Simmer Sauce, Costco Thai Sauce. For those of you looking for more of a dessert wine, you can’t go wrong with this one.Ĭheers to you and a happy and healthy 2014.Miraval Rosé, $20.99. This Moscato is the sweetest and heaviest wine on this list, but I love that it has a bit of effervescence. Helena because it has something for everyone - reds, whites, dessert wines, and a couple wines unique to the winery. Sattui Moscato (formerly Moscato Frizzante, winery only, $27) I visit V. It’s not as light of a wine as the previous three I’ve listed, but it’s sweet like fresh apples. It’s 63 percent chardonnay, 19 percent pinot noir and 18 percent pinot gris. Michelle, Michelle Extra Dry ($13) Though I’m not really a fan of Chardonnay, this extra dry sparkling wine is a nice, fruity, effervescent wine. It’s a drinkable wine with a finish that isn’t harsh, like some sparkling wines tend to be.ĭomaine Ste. It’s a lighter wine with consistent flavor from beginning to end. Mumm Napa Blanc de Blancs (BevMo, $18.99) My aunt and uncle brought this wine to our Christmas Eve celebration this year, and I really enjoyed it. Not to be confused with the Sofia Riesling, this wine is downright delicious. I tend to enjoy Coppola’s wines, so I wanted to try this one. I took this one home because it was crisp and clean.įrancis Coppola Sofia Blanc de Blancs (BevMo, $13.99) I first found this in Costco’s wine section, wrapped in pink cellophane. I like Proseccos because they’re clean, unlike Cavas, a Spanish wine which tends to carry a more mineral-flavored taste.
I tried it as part of a flight of Proseccos, which are Italian sparkling wines - my favorite. Macaron Prosecco (BevMo, $10) I first tried this wine at a great little bubbly shop called SIGH in downtown Sonoma. Instead of coming up with a recipe for New Year’s Eve, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite bubblies. I go wine tasting at least twice each year and have come across a fair amount of sparkling wines, but only a few land on my list of repeats.
Sparkling wines are synonymous with New Year’s Eve celebrations.
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