The Ten Spot at Trader Joe's: Channeling Indy Jones, not Charles Shaw

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1. Posted by Dawn on Mon, Jan 22, 2007, 4:23 pm PST

Awesome! Just what I needed. :)
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2. Posted by Bonnie B on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 11:20 am PST

We just remodeled and included a 600 bottle wine closet for resale value (we're not big wine drinkers, mostly due to ignorance). This will certainly help us decide which wines to use as "filler" while we learn how to build a real snooty collection. ;o)
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3. Posted by Christopher on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 12:26 pm PST

I have printed out your article and will be taking it to TJ for my next shopping excursion. As always, you are a wealth of knowledge. Many Thanks!
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4. Posted by ar73180 on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:19 pm PST

I also like the santa ema cab sav for $3.99 and the barefoot zin for $4.99
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5. Posted by Valerie T on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:20 pm PST

First of all, I love your articles. But, I was wondering, is there anything like TJ's in Georgia? I am a true wine collector. Please help.
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6. Posted by Lauren Brody on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:44 pm PST

I am a HUGE fan of trolling the bottom shelves at TJ's for good cheap drinks, and always come out with a winner. The Viogniers are great, any of them.
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7. Posted by Mike on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:46 pm PST

For $3.99 I like the Bears Lair cabernet. Far more consistent than 2 buck chuck. The 2002 vintage is still available which also helps the quality. It is bottled in Napa (so says the label) but it is not clear that the grapes are from napa, but if so... where else can you get a bottle of napa cabernet for this price???
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8. Posted by honeybunny on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:48 pm PST

thank for the input on the wine....
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9. Posted by cyleb on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:51 pm PST

Where are the other 4. I only see 6. Oh well. I would add Blackstone Merlot. It to me is the BEST everyday wine under $10.
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10. Posted by nikkinik2383 on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 2:26 pm PST

Where are the other 4???
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11. Posted by kittee09 on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 2:38 pm PST

For champagne, I highly recommend Barefoot Bubbly! This is the best for mimosa's, or just drinking on it's own! And, it's also under $10! Drink up, buttercup!
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12. Posted by healy_kelly on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 2:58 pm PST

thanks for some new ideas! 1st i agree w/ Miley that bear's lair cab is AWESOME!!! but lately i've really been into whites, here are my favs: bonny doon dry riesling ~$7.99 geyser peak sauvignon blanc ~$6.99 there's also an italian one w/ bubbles that makes a great mimosa, can't think of the name, but it's a taller bottle & has bubbles/circles on it. the prices @ TJs are WAY better than any other store....& i could go on forever...but those are just a few good ones!
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13. Posted by la vie boheme on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 3:14 pm PST

I worked for Trader Joes for years and gotta love the prices on wine. I won't buy wine anywhere else. Trader Joes rocks!
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14. Posted by RITA M on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 3:29 pm PST

Thank you,Chef-- par excellence--. You answered promptly and I can't wait to taste this recipe! Again, thank you. Reet
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15. Posted by iflyswifts on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 3:34 pm PST

I don't see a thing wrong with the "2 buck Chucks", myself. For an everyday wine I don't think you can beat them at twice the price.
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16. Posted by dominiquetrix@sbcglobal.net on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 10:21 pm PST

I loved your article! I love TJ's!! The bubbly Italian wine id Frizante Pinot Grigio which was a steal at 3.99 and a huge hit over the summer. I think that the Limoux champagne is one of the best kept secrets in the champagne section as well as this other french champagne that has a yellow and green label and sells for 7.99. It also comes in a respectable rose. As for reds, there is a great Merlot that drinks way better than the 3.99 price. It is Trellis Merlot. WOW! It has become quite the hit at home. There is also this Spanish wine at 4.99 that was fabulous but TJ's has been out of it for a while, now. It is something like Monastrel.
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17. Posted by Obalid M on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 11:09 pm PST

You forgot to mention Chilean wines at TJ's. My favorite Concha y Toro Casillero Del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon
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18. Posted by Dolores A on Wed, Jan 24, 2007, 4:51 pm PST

As a former Liquor & Wine Store owner, I can honestly say that the Red Diamond Merlot (and cabernet) Are great wines at this price. Full bodied, nice finish, great with a steak dinner
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19. Posted by s2_rob on Thu, Jan 25, 2007, 1:41 pm PST

Thanks Bonnie for the great suggestions. I printed out the article and put in my car, so the next time we visit TJs we'll have it!
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20. Posted by Bonnie Graves on Fri, Jan 26, 2007, 4:15 pm PST

To dominiquetrix: Good pics in your TJ's suggestions! Trust one's own taste buds, no matter what the price. FYI, "monastrell" is the Spanish word for the same grape that is called "mourvèdre" in France and "mataro" in other locations. Deep, dark moody wines from this grape - BG
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21. Posted by Bonnie Graves on Fri, Jan 26, 2007, 4:17 pm PST

To healy_kelly: most inexpensive Italian bubblies are either proseccos (name of wine and the grape) from the Veneto region, birthplace of the bellini, or are moscatos from Asti in the Piemonte area; the former can be a bit sweeter, whereas prosecco is usually made dry. --BG
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22. Posted by Bonnie Graves on Fri, Jan 26, 2007, 4:18 pm PST

To cyleb: The "Ten Spot" refers to the average bottle price, as I don't always review a full ten different wines - I will come back to TJs again, though, as it's an increasingly big player in wine retail. See Costco next! --BG
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23. Posted by Bonnie Graves on Fri, Jan 26, 2007, 4:31 pm PST

To valtucker 2004: Hmmm, there are some great wine shops in Atlanta but Georgia is still kind of a tough state. The good news is that more online retailers can now ship direct to the Peachtree State - check out my friend Gary's huge retail operation and website at: http://www.winelibrary.com/ They're doing a "six mix" of great value wines right now, and I think are still doing free shipping for first time customers. (FYI, Gary is a Jets fan but I don't hold it against him nor does it impact his excellent wine taste.)
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24. Posted by laknows on Sun, Jan 28, 2007, 12:35 pm PST

To Valtucker and BonnieGraces...see Trader Joe's website..they have or are opening up stores in and around Atlanta! Have been going to the stores since its original one in So Pasadena Ca!!
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25. Posted by carmelita1951 on Sun, Jan 28, 2007, 12:38 pm PST

I love TJ;S best market ever, prices are exelent and wines cheaper than bevmo ( beverage and more) charle shaw is good but a litle acid (heartburn) i give trade;s joes 5 stars * * * * *. im chilean so i get chilean wines . CASILLERO DEL DIABLO,merlot
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26. Posted by carmelita1951 on Sun, Jan 28, 2007, 12:42 pm PST

casillero del diablo
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27. Posted by chantalbmcmahon on Sun, Jan 28, 2007, 12:43 pm PST

yeah.....right this wine either tastes to sweet or to sour....never very good....i would stick to the normal EXPENSIVE wine.
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28. Posted by carmelita1951 on Sun, Jan 28, 2007, 12:46 pm PST

charle shaw is exelent for cooking i use semillon blanc for ciccioppino and marinara sauce
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29. Posted by therapydude on Sun, Jan 28, 2007, 12:51 pm PST

Barefoot merlot is well named. don't care for the taste. Dancing Bull and Yellowtail are good merlots. I like Chilean Pinot for a little more money.
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30. Posted by bleagan6673@sbcglobal.net on Sun, Jan 28, 2007, 1:18 pm PST

You should have tried a few more reds @ TJ's -- such As Bogle Cabernet & Merloty or Beringer 2004 Cab - all are 7.99, fo ran interesting twist try ECO-BRIDGE Cab from Booneville, CA @ 4.99. more than 2X better than 2 buck chuck.
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