Any Idiot can buy a Petrus...

…but it takes a genuine oenophile to find a case and a half of very good, inexpensive wine.
This was our task upon arriving home from our honeymoon, since we had an empty wine rack and nearly empty wallets. We took advantage of the 2 for 1 sale at Beverages and More, and then went to Trader Joes because they usually have good, bargain wines. As you can see from the list below, we chose a wide variety of wines from all over the world. IMO the best QPR wine on the list is the Charamba – it has an explosive, tangy flavor that I absolutely love.

We spent a total of $144.78 (including our 8.25% state sales tax) for an average price per bottle of $8.04. In no other era have consumers been able to enjoy such a plethora of good quality wine for such a modest price.

BevMo
*$13.05 - 2004 - Red Bicyclette Syrah, France (2 bottles)
*$7.05 - 2005 Concha y Toro Xplorador Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile (2 bottles)
*$7.05 - 2005 Concha y Toro Xplorador Chardonnay, Chile (2 bottles)
$13.00 – 2005 Babich Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
*$5.00 – 2002 Charamba, Portugal
*$10.00 - Peachy Canyon, Zin Incredible Red, Bin 119, America
$11.00 - Caves du Papes Heritage Rose, France
$11.00 - Paradiso Vernaccia, San Gmigiano, Italy
*$13.60 - Clos du Bois Pinot Noir, America

Trader Joe’s
$11.00 – 2004 Casa Lapostolle Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile
$4.00 – 2004 Abrazo del Toro Tinto, Spain
*$12.00 – 2004 Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon, America
*$5.00 – 2004 La Ferme Julien Rouge, Cotes du Ventoux, France
$6.00 – 2004 Barbera D. Alba La Loggia, Italy
$5.00 – 2005 Tonal Douro, Portugal

*A wine we have previously enjoyed