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@Matt_Bykowski
@Matt_Bykowski 5 күн бұрын
I always like hearing about Kirkland wines, thanks for the reviews. Well done.
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 5 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! The Kirkland stuff is always interesting.
@uziel5000
@uziel5000 6 күн бұрын
I'm a Kirkland Signature nut!. LOL Now that I have started to get into wine, I wonder if the same level of quality crosses over to their wines like the other products they sell. I recently bought their Malbec which a lady at the store was raving about and at 8 dollars it was too cheap to not give it a try. I'll let you know how that one went but I wanted to ask you about their Sauvignon Blanc. I heard that it has a bit of a cult following but that it can be polarizing people either love it or hate it. Have you tried it? Any thoughts?
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 6 күн бұрын
Hey, thanks for watching! I tried their 2023 Kirkland Signature Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand and wasn't too impressed. I feel like their reds often outshine their whites. The price is always hard to beat, but sometimes a few dollars more can get you something a lot more tasty. Cheers! :)
@Matt_Bykowski
@Matt_Bykowski 25 күн бұрын
Great video, I was seeing these at Costco and wondering about them. I'll be staying away from the Vacqueyras, but the other two interest me. Thanks for the video, welcome back.
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 25 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! Good to be back! :)
@uziel5000
@uziel5000 2 ай бұрын
Here is an interesting note: The NY Jets are the reason I got into wine. Not gonna bore with the whole story but here I am looking looking at my KZbin feed and there you are holding a wine bottle and wearing a Jets shirt. The internet is an interesting place for sure. FYI Im a big fan of Kirkland Signature products as well.
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 2 ай бұрын
Ha! That's amazing. I didn't watch football until college, when there was nothing better to do on a Sunday than watch sporty ball. My roommate was a Steelers fan (Bloomsburg U in PA), I didn't want to root for the Giants because it seemed like a bandwagon thing to do at the time, and I always liked an underdog... lol! Didn't know what I was getting myself into at the time. :D
@MrBryGuy69
@MrBryGuy69 2 ай бұрын
"You're not looking to impress anybody, you're just trying to have a glass of wine and enjoy yourself." -EXACTLY my thoughts whenever I buy a bottle of wine. I just want a good, cheap bottle of wine that's nice and enjoyable, and doesn't cost me my life savings. I'll have to try that Cult Blanc. Although, I'm not sure what to think of Sauvignon Blanc's. I've only had 1 so far recently, and it didn't impress me that much. 😒 I won't give up on them, though! I do like a good Chardonnay. You made that French Beaujolais Blanc sound pretty good! What other (white) summer sippers do you like, or recommend? I like a good Riesling. A little sweet, but not too sweet. Whatever else you recommend or like, would be my suggestion for a video. Or, fall is coming. What are some good fall wines (red or white)? Another suggestion. Thanks!
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 2 ай бұрын
Some of the best Sauv Blancs are Sancerre wines. Usually above that sweet spot of $10-$15, but also worth it. But, I'll be honest... Sauv Blanc is one of those wines I can go pretty cheap on and not really care. I really enjoyed that Beaujolais Blanc! Quite a surprise. I've really enjoyed discovering Albarino over the last year. Another crisp white wine with the added element of salinity on the palate. And, Spanish and Portugese wines tend to be really good values whether its a white or a red. Cheers and thanks for the comment!
@DAVID-io9nj
@DAVID-io9nj 2 ай бұрын
There are many non-oaked chards in CA now. Plus most lower priced French chards are low to no oaked, and much better balanced than New World chards. Another good alternative are Pinot Gris from Oregon.
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 2 ай бұрын
I think I'll always be gun-shy about California Chardonnay... and yellow labels... and any description that uses the word butter. lol... but I do love a good Pinot Gris. And, I'm finding that most old world chardonnay is really quite enjoyable. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@v71123
@v71123 4 ай бұрын
All wines from TJ are either sweet or have some flaw, usually a disgusting aftertaste.
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 4 ай бұрын
Well, I respectfully disagree. I've tried over a dozen of their labeled wines in the last year and have found some of them to be pretty good, if not great for the price. But, taste is subjective.
@MrBryGuy69
@MrBryGuy69 4 ай бұрын
My mouth is now watering right now for one of these! I'm adding these to my list of wines from Trader Joe's to try. I recently tried a Tempranillo wine from Rioja, and it was delicious. I also am in love with a good French GSM (from the Rhone valley). The last one I had was "The Tenebres" from Trader Joe's, also a very nice GSM blend. Thanks for the suggestions on these, I will be sure to try them!
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 4 ай бұрын
The Rasteau was easily the most drinkable of the 3, but all good deals! Enjoy!
@Matt_Bykowski
@Matt_Bykowski 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the reviews. Seems like I've got a few wines to keep an eye out for next time I'm at TJ.
@MrBryGuy69
@MrBryGuy69 4 ай бұрын
Trader Joes: "Good quality wine, at a great price." Absolutely it is! I've found several wines at Trader Joe's that are pretty darn good, even ones less than $10. In fact, most of them are less than $10. (So if you want some under $10 suggestions, I can send them your way.) Are they to die for? No, probably not. They are just a good, or very good, wine to have to wind down and end your day with (for me at least). Thanks for this video! I'm always hesitant trying out the store branded wines. But after watching your videos, and some other videos, I will try them all one day. I will have to try out this Trader Joe's Pinot Noir. I'm always looking for a good red to enjoy during the summer. I typically switch to whites to drink on a hot summer day/evening, but red wines just have that nice fruity-ness to them that I really enjoy. I will definitely give this Trader Joe's a try someday! Thanks!
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 4 ай бұрын
Yes! When all is said and done, we're going to drink the things we like and it's always easier when those things are less expensive! So many wines, so little time! :D Thanks for the comment and for watching! Glad it was helpful. :)
@Matt_Bykowski
@Matt_Bykowski 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. I like sauvignon blanc, I think the Trader Joe's Grower's Reserve Sauvignon Blanc is what I'll reach for. Too much value there for me to pass up.
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 4 ай бұрын
I mean, I think I've spent more on some bottles of water. XD
@Matt_Bykowski
@Matt_Bykowski 4 ай бұрын
@@TheWineFool123 For real!
@TheDesertWineGuy
@TheDesertWineGuy 4 ай бұрын
So-called "professionals" you mean :) As a wine reviewer with social media myself, I have always placed Josh as "pleasant".
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 4 ай бұрын
Yeah, I mean, at the end of the day, people are going to drink what they like. And, taste is so subjective. Thanks for the comment and the view! Will look you up on my socials. :)
@buondymilazzo2945
@buondymilazzo2945 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for the review. It is helping me to know about wine in our section
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and happy to help! :)
@Ivbazejamm1
@Ivbazejamm1 5 ай бұрын
Your green walls lmaaaaoooo
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 5 ай бұрын
It really does NOT help when trying to assess the color of white wine. XD
@MrBryGuy69
@MrBryGuy69 5 ай бұрын
"Sometimes we're just looking for something that drinks well." This is what I'm almost always looking for, and Trader Joe's has delivered. I'm always looking for that good, or very good, cheap (under $10) bottle of wine, no matter what type of grape it is. I want a bottle that tastes good and is well balanced that I can just open up and enjoy at any time. Trader Joe's delivers on this. I can't believe the selection ours has with so many wines under $10. Anyway, I enjoyed this video of you comparing a big name to 2 TJ's wines. I wondered if something for $5 could stand up to something three times more. Thanks for your input on this! Very well done! Great insights on all of them. Keep it up!👍👍 P.S. May I ask what your Vivino name? Or can you include a link to follow you on your website or KZbin about section? I use the app as well to keep track of the wine I buy and drink and to see what other people's ratings are. Thanks!
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words! So, I actually stopped rating on Vivino a few years ago. I still use it to keep track of some wines I buy because it's easy to snap a picture, but I'm not actively rating on there. I also use it and the wine-searcher app or wine-searcher.com for research, as Vivino doesn't always have in-depth info.
@yogeshlalwani1599
@yogeshlalwani1599 5 ай бұрын
Nice video, test the Target California Roots Sauv Blac with the other TJs. I like the Cal Roots better. Sauv Blanc is also my white fav
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 5 ай бұрын
I'll have to keep an eye out for it!
@Matt_Bykowski
@Matt_Bykowski 5 ай бұрын
Dry, no oak, no butter, no body is what I like in a Chard. Nice video. Thanks.
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@MrBryGuy69
@MrBryGuy69 5 ай бұрын
I'm starting to get back into the wine drinking again, and I like a good Chardonnay. My oldest son, who just turned 21 in January, is in the phase of trying EVERYTHING alcohol related. I don't blame him, we were all 21 once and wanted to try things. My point: I bought a Chardonnay (Chateau Ste. Michelle CHardonnay 2021) and his first sip: "This tastes like butter!" I laughed. I thought he would like it, becuase it had that buttery flavor to it, but he did not. I liked it! Chateau Ste. Michelle is one of my favorite wine producers from the Columbia Valley Washington area. I love their Riesling! Side note: Since I'm getting back into wine again, I'm looking for suggestions from wine experts on the "best bang for your buck" type of wines. I came across your Trader Joe's videos at first and enjoyed them! I like when wine experts go to a store and pick some random wines, red or white ($10 or less in one video, $15 or less in another video, etc.), and then do taste tests on them. I've found a LOT of really good wine for less than $10 that way. Trader Joe's is a good place to go for it all too. Examples: Mbali (white), Floriana (white), and Oxte (red) I've all had and loved! So if you are in the mood for doing a cheap wine video, try those out! Costo also has some really good wine under $10 as well. That's all, sorry this message got quite long! Cheers!
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 5 ай бұрын
I used to love Chateau Ste. Michelle! I honestly haven't had one in years, as I'm always trying something new. Yep, that buttery-ness is usually what throws me off of Chard. Glad you liked the Trader Joe's videos! I like stopping in there from time to time to see what new labels they're offering. I've also visited Costco, though my white wine video from them wasn't quite as fruitful as the red. But, I am partial to reds. Cheers!
@geoffpm
@geoffpm 6 ай бұрын
Next time, try an American Chardonnay from a cooler climate. For example, Oregon and even Washington state.
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 6 ай бұрын
I will!
@yogeshlalwani1599
@yogeshlalwani1599 6 ай бұрын
The Wente is nice, just like you I have the same issue with Chardonnay and YES its absolutely polarizing for me. Cheers
@Matt_Bykowski
@Matt_Bykowski 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the reviews. I'm team red all year. I'm a fan of Kirkland Malbec. I think I need to check these out. Cheers 🥂
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 6 ай бұрын
Nice. I do love reds, but they get a little "hot" for me in the summer. I think I've found some light bodied Pinot Noirs that might be a nice warmer weather red option, though. Thanks for watching!
@Matt_Bykowski
@Matt_Bykowski 6 ай бұрын
@@TheWineFool123 Truth be told many warmer days, just end up being cold beer days for me. 🍺
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 6 ай бұрын
See, I wish I liked beer! Life would be so much simpler! XD But I never developed a taste for it.
@Matt_Bykowski
@Matt_Bykowski 6 ай бұрын
@@TheWineFool123 LOL
@estradioloa151
@estradioloa151 4 ай бұрын
Does Costco have ORGANIC dry red wine?
@Matt_Bykowski
@Matt_Bykowski 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, I really appreciate the Kirkland/Costco wine reviews. I'm a bigger fan of the Sauvignon Blanc than you. I think it's a good wine and for the price a great wine. I haven't tried the other 2, but I've heard they are "cheap" wine, meaning not great. Seems to be more or less in-line with your thoughts. I'm looking forward to your reviews of the rest of the haul. I've had a lot of good luck with Kirkland reds. I just had the Malbec Sunday and thought it was very good.
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 6 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! I reviewed the 2021 KS Malbec back in October. It was nice!
@yogeshlalwani1599
@yogeshlalwani1599 7 ай бұрын
The exact reaction I have to this kind of a Cali Chardonnay
@chrismirs5588
@chrismirs5588 7 ай бұрын
I drank cases of that Costco PG last year
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 7 ай бұрын
At $60 a case, I don't blame you! XD
@geoffpm
@geoffpm 7 ай бұрын
I have enjoyed a few of your videos but something is either wrong with your palette recently or you overestimated these wines. None of them are memorable but all of them are “glou”, easy drinking options. If people you are with love Kendall Jackson Chard, the Kirkland Sonoma is an acceptable substitute. The Pinot Grigio is watered down but for a 90 degree event, it’s perfect. The Sauv blanc is meh. Compared to the low end choices at Trader Joe’s, these are far better wines.
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. In the end, taste is subjective. My expectations for these wines weren't particularly high, but as I said, my tastes have changed over the years. I think I could find something, exponentially in some cases, better than all 3 of those for just a little more money. I did caveat my comments on the chardonnay in that I am not a fan... especially of American oaky Chards. Apologies to all my Kendell Jackson fans out there. :) As for the comparison to Trader Joe's, admittedly, I haven't had any of their white options. Perhaps for an episode down the road. Appreciate the feedback.
@GMOSteakCheeks
@GMOSteakCheeks 7 ай бұрын
Cheers mate love the video
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Matt_Bykowski
@Matt_Bykowski 7 ай бұрын
Interesting to see age wasn't necessarily making for better wine. Thanks for sharing.
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 7 ай бұрын
I think it was the perfect example of how SOME age can be good! But, for that other bottle, 15 years felt like too much.
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 7 ай бұрын
Have to apologize for some of the video quality this week (eg, the choppiness in parts and missing words). Was crunched for time and decided to use a program to "help" trim down the video. Yikes... a little too trim! What are you drinking this weekend? Are you drinking whites in the hopes of better weather ahead, or clinging to your reds? :D
@Matt_Bykowski
@Matt_Bykowski 7 ай бұрын
And extra love for this one since you used the word penultimate and weren't talking about an Olimic event.😂😂😂😂😂. 🥂.
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 7 ай бұрын
Ha!
@Matt_Bykowski
@Matt_Bykowski 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting, I love the TJ wine reviews. I'm always looking for budget Cabs, I'll skip this one. Thanks.
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 7 ай бұрын
Glad you like them! Yeah, a little disappointed in this one, just given the great selection they have. Plenty of <$20 options that can beat this new label.
@freddieslaughter1107
@freddieslaughter1107 8 ай бұрын
Have you tried Familia Zuccardi Concreto Malbec?
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 8 ай бұрын
I have not, but now I'll have to check it out!
@jklanzer
@jklanzer 8 ай бұрын
Subscribed. Well done!
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 8 ай бұрын
Thanks John!
@Matt_Bykowski
@Matt_Bykowski 9 ай бұрын
I'm usually at a lower price point, but I love cab Sauvignon. Interesting to see these reviews. Thanks.
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 9 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! I love nothing better than finding a great wine in that $15-$20 range. But, I've started picking up "special" bottles from time to time and I stash them away. It still gives me anxiety... what if they're bad! The horror! :D
@maryverzella9841
@maryverzella9841 9 ай бұрын
Very Nice Video / Review! Love these wines 🍷👍
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 9 ай бұрын
Thank you! They really are some of my favorites. Shame they tend to run a little on the pricey side. Totally worth it in my opinion, though. :)
@Matt_Bykowski
@Matt_Bykowski 9 ай бұрын
Fun video, thanks for sharing. I love TJ value wine reviews. I think I might check out the cab. Thanks.
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 9 ай бұрын
Really hard to beat the prices!
@Matt_Bykowski
@Matt_Bykowski 9 ай бұрын
Agreed. They aren't all great, but for the price, I've never had a bad one.@@TheWineFool123
@imjason75
@imjason75 9 ай бұрын
Just a note to tell you that I really enjoy your videos. You've taught me so much! I appreciate it, and I hope you'll keep creating wonderful content.
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so very much. That means a lot.
@DK-ts3bd
@DK-ts3bd 10 ай бұрын
That was useful and informative. Thank you! I'm going to pick up a couple of these this week
@carolynnicholas2950
@carolynnicholas2950 10 ай бұрын
So which one are you bringing to your sister's house?
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 10 ай бұрын
Only the best! ;)
@Matt_Bykowski
@Matt_Bykowski 10 ай бұрын
TJ has some great offerings at very reasonable prices. Great video, thanks for sharing.
@Eveningbreeze721
@Eveningbreeze721 10 ай бұрын
I did one of those fancy tastings with all the wines and still spitting them out I got tipsy! lol So looks like we have some in a different order. Your #4 is my #3. interesting.
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 10 ай бұрын
lol! Thanks for watching! :)
@DK-ts3bd
@DK-ts3bd 10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 10 ай бұрын
You are very welcome! Hope you found it useful! :)
@Matt_Bykowski
@Matt_Bykowski 11 ай бұрын
Love the shirt.
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 11 ай бұрын
lol
@Matt_Bykowski
@Matt_Bykowski 11 ай бұрын
Interesting, thanks for keeping the price down.
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 11 ай бұрын
Lot's of great wine to be had for less than $20!
@Matt_Bykowski
@Matt_Bykowski 11 ай бұрын
Fun idea, I just hope you like them.
@TheWineFool123
@TheWineFool123 11 ай бұрын
Yeah, didn't know what to expect. So far, I've tried 2 out of the 4 and they're very good!
@Matt_Bykowski
@Matt_Bykowski 11 ай бұрын
@@TheWineFool123 cool, glad to hear it.