Trader Joe's Costal Chardonnay (2008)
| Winery: | Trader Joe's |
| Region: | USA » California |
| Varietal: | Chardonnay |
| Type: | Table Wines |
Trader Joe's
Trader Joe is a privately held chain of specialty grocery stores that began in Pasadena, California and are now peppered across the United States. The first store, then called Pronto Markets, opened in 1958. In 1967 as the business expanded, founder Joe Coulombe changed the name to Trader Joe’s and began the trademark Hawaiian themed decor, complete with staff all wearing Hawaiian shirts. The stores specialize in private label food and grocery items, many of them certified organic and sustainable. Foods are labeled in whimsical accordance to the ethnicity of the products, i.e. “Trader Giotto’s” for Italian, “Trader José’s” for Mexican, “Trader Ming’s” for Chinese, etc. This direct supply method allows them to pass savings onto customers by keeping costs low. If an item doesn’t sell well, it is (often to the consternation of some customers) discontinued. A maritime bell is used as a means of communication (one bell = assistance Read more »
Muted floral, peach, bosc pear nose, hint of vanilla. Creamy, a little heat, smooth lingering finish. Typical California Chardonnay, but good example of the value genre. This wine is a steal at $4.00!
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Syrah
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Chardonnay
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Merlot
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May 2016
Hello All,I am hosting a baby shower for my sister. It will be all women. I am not much of a drinker myself and would like some input. I will be giving out 7 prizes throughout Brunch, and each prize will come with a bottle of wine or champaign. What would be a good prize? Also, since Im purchasing 7 of them, I'd like to keep it under $200.00. Th... Read More
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May 2016
Tonight's a tonight, right, I've got the correct thread?As long as you drink it, you're OK. If you do not drink it before sunrise tomorrow, you can withdraw it. Rckr has inspired me, but I can't compete with his (Is Rckr a "he?") $3.99 wine. This one was $6.99 at Trader Joe's, and I am drinking it as I am composing here at the keyboard. So, I ... Read More
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February 2016
Castro Cellars has an additional outlet, if you don't want to beat it down to Paso. They provide much of the "Trader Joe's" label product. It may or may not be their best product, but who knows. It may be even more enjoyable than the house label EMARK tasted! I'm not sure if he's still the winemaker, but it was Tom Myers, a very respected vintne... Read More
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February 2016
Here's what I'm drinking tonight with a Porterhouse (could easily afford because the wine here is only $4.99.Sometimes I accompany the wife to Trader Joe's and I've had phenomenal success with some of their wines. I use the Vivino app to scan the face of what's on super sale, get the reviews (sorry Snooth usually doesn't show up in their archive... Read More
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January 2016
Well. GregT, let's try a few of those on President's day weekend and find out.I should probably have included a '68 BV GdlT that I drank in 1975, and that Yverdon Cab we bought at the Santa Ana Trader Joe's in '77 but the memories are a little too dim....Can I include whisk(e)y? My first bottle of Weller Centennial in '98 or so. Few experience... Read More
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January 2016
Hi everybody I'm a small store owner at the edge of the rust belt, my customers rarely spend over $20 for a bottle, and I am looking to improve my selection a bit beyond what is here now. If you have a minute to help a guy out let me know what you think are the best wines that usually sell for $20 or less. Thanks ! Read More
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January 2016
Hard to say what it exactly is, but we've all had moments when wines were really open and "singing" maybe after a quick decant, or hours of air, they just started to open and catch fire. I can think of quite a few wines that stick out in this way, though it seems like a very unpredictable phenomenon. Also, what the heck is going on with wines th... Read More
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January 2016
@ DVOGLER…Apparently you didn't read what I said previously...@DEVOLGER Reply Jan 19.…"Yes, I do buy wines of the shelve of a few wine stores somewhat blindly. I’m a certified wine educator and competition wine judge. I sometimes have another person purchase wines for me and do blind tastings of certain varietals"I hope that answerers the majori... Read More
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January 2016
Here's the funny thing: For just a minute, Napa Ridge Cab was made from grapes from Napa Valley. So that added to the confusion. Franzia sometimes bought up labels that had some history or a reputation. (His company is called Bronco, because the Franzia name was bought by Coca Cola and sold to The Wine Group. So there's lots of history and ... Read More
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January 2016
Ok, new year and time for a new topic of discussion. Just yesterday I opened this Pinot Noir from California that initially sounded promising. First - it was given to Sandra as a retirement gift so it was free. Second - a Pinot Noir bottled in St. Helena CA, so it has to be decent, right? and Third - a nice looking label. Well, this 2014 Me... Read More
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