Wines to Buy at Trader Joe's
I was first introduced to Trader Joe’s wine when I was in college. Every time I would go home to visit my parents in Fort Worth, I would be sure to stop in and stock up on a nice supply of $2 Buck Chuck (balling on a budget, always).
As I got older and started getting a real paycheck, I decided it was time for me to venture out of my happy, cheap comfort zone and try out some more *exquisite* flavors. Of course, my bank account still didn’t exactly scream of wealth, so most of my exploration was in the “under $15” range.
An Honest Review of the Wine Shelf
TJ’s carries a nice selection of hard to find wines that are absolutely delicious. That said, they also carry a fair share of wines that are not so great. I have – a time or three – poured a bottle down the drain because it was so bad I didn’t even want my cooking to marinate in it.
The Best Options at Trader Joe's
All that said, I am experienced in the field of Trader Joe’s sips. I am excited to share with you 7 of my favorite finds!
Zonin Prosecco
I first talked about Zonin in my article Three Proseccos under $20, but for real this bottle is a steal. It is light and crisp. Truly it feels like you are drinking the season spring right out of the bottle. It is my new go-to celebratory gift to give.
Kings of Prohibition Red Bend
Though I’m typically not a Shiraz girl, this shiraz/red blend had me feeling some type of way. It has deep scents of plum and sips with bold, dry flavor. Especially my cabernet loving friends – give this bottle a shot.
A little FYI on this: the bottle does not fit on your standard wine rack.
Bay Moon Sauvignon Blanc
I’ve talked about this before, but if I am going to be sipping a white, it typically will be sparkling or a sauv blanc. That is just the way my pallet rolls I guess.
This particular wine has an amazing aroma which will draw you in. There is a great blend of melon and apple flavors that will remind you of summer. To read my more in detail article on this particular wine click here.
Green Fin Red Wine
Green Fin is that wine you probably picked up, looked at, and then placed back down to walk over and grab a bottle of $2 buck chuck. I think this is a natural mental response for some reason. Your brain sees the bottle, notice its size, and then subconsciously think to yourself “this isn’t what I typically buy!” and put it down. Next time, the place you need to put it down is in your cart.
This red table wine is made with organic grapes and is rich and flavorful. It really fills the mouth with blackberry and black cherry. One of the most impressive parts about this wine is the fact that, though it is only $4, it has no harsh bite going down. I am highly impressed with this extremely affordable find.
Corvelia Cabernet
Corvelia has become a frequent member on my blog recently. She not only has her own article, but a cameo in my Best Cabernets for New Wine Drinker’s post. I love the flavor of this wine more than most. Any time I can actually find it in stock I buy multiple bottles because I know it probably won’t be there during my next store visit.
Treviso Prosecco
Treviso is a highly affordable prosecco that comes from one of the most famous Prosecco producing cities in the world. It’s flavor is lucious and full of pear and hints of honeysuckle. Not that this is a deciding factor in any way, but it is the prettiest color of any of my favorite affordable proseccos. If you’re wanting to sip during a photoshoot, this is the right choice.
Read more about Treviso here.
Cantina Zaccagnini Red
Last but not least, Cantina Zaccagnini is a dry Italian red. The flavor is one that grows as you let it air, so if you do buy a bottle, give it a few minutes of air time before taking your first sip. The flavor is a mix of dark berries with a peppery spice (different than smoky) that is highly alluring.
Best Trader Joe’s Wines Under $15
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