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What an interesting find this turned out to be. We were going to buy it anyway just because the two varietal blend included Caladoc, which is something you don’t see that often. Caladoc is a crossing of Grenache and Malbec primarily found in Southern France. But the real kicker was when we turned the bottle …

Read More about 2019 Domaine du Grapillon d’Or 1806 Merlot – Caladoc

This was one of the biggest no brainer wine picks of all time. A Sauvignon Blanc from France’s Touraine appellation for $12.99. Touraine is in the Loire Valley of France, which fans of Loire will instantly think Sancerre when they think Sauvignon Blanc from the region. And as they should; we adore Sancerre. But Sancerre, …

Read More about 2022 J de Villebois Touraine Sauvignon Blanc

Finding this bottle is always a highlight at the beginning of the year. We’ve been big fans, particularly of the last couple vintages. A little bit of a surprise though. We are getting a price increase, up to $18.99 from a previous $17.49. Still, for Premier Cru Chablis coming in under $20 is a good …

Read More about 2021 Kirkland Signature Series Premier Cru Chablis

Long time readers know that we love finding and tasting these “forgotten wines” that end up in the cheap seats (the rows of stacked wine boxes vs the wooden boxes). We call them the forgotten wines because you can often find wines from lesser known, or talked about regions, stuffed in between the usual suspects. …

Read More about 2019 Chateau du Lac Cotes de Bourg Bordeaux

We were curious how this one would show. It’s a new offering in the Pinot Noir aisle, which desperately needs some new additions, at least around us. The price was certainly right at only $11.99. It’s hard to find good Pinot in that price range, and this one held up pretty well. The label carries …

Read More about 2020 Bouchard Aine & Fils Grand Conseiller Pinot Noir