Inexpensive red wine for cooking and drinking at TJ's or Target
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Anonymous
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I don't normally drink red wine. I really, really dislike tannin-heavy stuff but I'm OK with brighter, fruitier reds.
I'm looking for a bottle 10 and under that I can use for a beef dish and drink the rest - one that's easy to find at my most commonly visited stores. Thanks! |
Anonymous
| Honestly, the TJ's three buck Chuck is great for cooking. |
Anonymous
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TJ has several kinds of Epicuro wines from Italy that should meet your specifications.
It also has the benefit of responsive staff that can help you find what you need. Generally I have found that inexpensive imported wines provide greater value and quality relative to price, i.e. they are better than American wines at the same price point. Once you go over $20/bottle, it becomes trickier. |
Anonymous
| The one with the rooster on it is awesome and only about $4. I forget what it's called. I'm not usually a TJ's wine fan but this wine is worth it for the price. There's another one, same brand, that is a Syrah with a different animal on it. Also good. |
Anonymous
| The Pinot in a box at target is pretty good. I swear! And stas fresh. |
Anonymous
| OP here - thank you for your replies. I wanted to like the 3 buck chuck, but don't. The rooster rings a bell - I think it's something my brother recommended and I liked it - I will look for it. |
Anonymous
| Rex Goliath has the rooster. |
Anonymous
Not that one. It's Spanish I think. |
Anonymous
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Trader Joe's has two excellent options.
Vola Sangiovese is $2.99. LaGranja tempranillo is $3.99. (Bonus: Screw top.) |
Anonymous
| Apothic Red - its a blend that's great to cook and easy to drink (and I'm into white wines 90% of the time). |