Wine Tip: 2015 Cru Beaujolais
For genuinely great wine at a reasonable price, look for Cru Beaujolais — a step above basic Beaujolais Village, with recognizable names like Fleurie, Brouilly, and Morgon…
Wine Tip: Retsina (Cheap Greek Wine)
Consider this an “experience it once” recommendation rather than a real endorsement. Retsina is a Greek wine tradition dating back to when wine jugs were sealed with…
Tip of the Day: Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay From Costco
John has got a Chardonnay Costco Wine Tip for the ABC crowd (Anything But Chardonnay). He considers it a very well made ‘unobtrusive‘ Chardonnay. Ferrari-Carano makes very…
Tip of the Day: Kirkland Signature Moscati d’Asti
It’s Summertime and John Dvorak has a great wine tip with Kirkland Signature Moscati d’Asti. Priced around $7.90 at Costco. John describes it as a spritzy (light…
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Tip of the Day: Kirkland Signature Pinot Grigio Friuli, Italy
John Dvorak thinks that Pinot Grigio produced in the United States about ten years ago, was junk wine, but now–it’s pretty good! Recently he’s discovered Kirkland Signature…
Tip of the Day: Kirkland 2024 Bordeaux Blanc from Costco – only $6.99!
John Dvorak, says this is a great wine pick, especially if you’re an ABC person (anything but Chardonnay). Dvorak describes this wine as refreshing, juicy, with great…
Tip of the Day: Kirkland Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
Everyone loves a good Costco wine recommendation (Costco wine tips are the genesis of John Dvorak’s tip giving segments). This is a good one for only $6.99…
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Tip of the Day: Actually Good Grappa
John Dvorak thinks most grappa is pretty bad, but he reports he’s found a couple of good brands that are actually good and will make a grappa…
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Tip of the Day: Free Exploding Moscato d’Asti
John’s got another Costco (well, sort of) Wine Tip! Apparently, Costco has put out a recall of its Moscato d’Asti sparkling wine because of the potential for…
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Tip of the Day: Ginjo Sake in Blue Bottles
Dvorak started with a little lecture on Sake. Ginjo Sake is your baseline; it means it’s at least 100% rice wine and not distilled from other stuff.…
Tip of the Day: Kirkland Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley
John Dvorak has found another winning Costco wine buy. This time it’s the Kirkland Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley (a terrific wine growing region to visit by…
Tip of the Day: Wine-Searcher.com
John Dvorak has another winning wine tip, this time it’s the outstanding WineSearcher.com wine portal. It’s an easy-to-use database on wines, wineries, reviews and places to find…
Tip of the Day: Muscat de Beaumes de Venise an Outstanding Sweet Wine
Before naming this week’s Tip, gave a little tour of the sweet wines of the world; Rhones, Saturernes, Trockenbeerenauslese etc. But for this week’s tip, he landed…
Tip of the Day: French Wine Rating Stickers
John Dvorak is a proponent of French wine rating stickers. These are particular to French Bordeaux. Another popular wine rating system for buyers to consider are Parker…
Tip of the Day: Costco Bordeaux Wine Box
John C. Dvorak was ecstatic about this great deal at Costco. He’s been chasing great wine buys at Costco for years and this is one of the…
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Costco Wine Tips
Costco is now offering four sub-$10 Bordeaux’s in a wooden box with the labels displayed clearly for only $29.95! Terrific products for the price exclaims John C.…
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Châteauneuf-du-Pape was mentioned very briefly while John Dvorak was discussing the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. He pointed out there used to be a feud between Rome…
Thanksgiving Wine Tips
During the donation announcements, a producer asked John for thanksgiving dinner wine tips. John recommended a Beaujolais Villages from Jadot - a 2010-11 vintage is currently being…
Juan Gil Monastrell
John Dvorak passed sent out this wine tip to @neoEdward who asked about a good red wine.
Costco Wine Picks
Dvorak likes finding great deals at his local Richmond Costco. Here are two that he mentioned on TWiT #238 [March 7, 2010].
