My objective is to find the best wine values at Trader Joe's, three bottles of wine for under $20. Value means a lot more than simply cheap, the search is for well made wines with character, depth, balance and a sense of place. The shopping trip occurred on the 11th of December, 2022 in Walnut Creek, CA. Aside from price, I considered the country of origin, region of origin within each country, wine style, grape variety or varieties and vintage. I'll taste through each of the wines, along with providing my overall assessment. Did I achieve my objective?

2022 Mbali Chenin Blanc/Viognier - Western Cape, South Africa $5.99 (CA pricing)

2021 Oxte Red Blend (primarily Garnacha) - Carinena, Spain $5.99 (CA pricing)

2020 Vinha da Fonte Reserva from Casa Ermelinda - Peninsula de Setubal, Portugal ($7.99 CA pricing)

#wine #winetasting #traderjoes #traderjoesfinds #winelover #spanishwine #southafricanwine #portugal #masterofwine #winetime #bargain #winelover #goodwine #bobpaulinski #redwine #whitewine #garnacha