Trader Joe’s Reserve, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County 2023
Type: Pinot Noir | Grapes: Pinot Noir | Where to Buy: Trader Joe’s ($9.99 as of November 2025)
 • Jillian Bejtlich
Acidity? Tannins? Body? Huh?
Learning about the characteristics of wine to better help you find a glass (or bottle) that you'll love.
 • Jillian Bejtlich
Why Does Wine Smell and Taste Like That?!
We swear it's *just* grapes, but it smells and tastes like a whole lot more. Why is that?
 • Jillian Bejtlich
Tenuta Chevalier, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2019
Type: Amarone della Valpolicella | Grapes: Corvina, Rondinella | Where to Buy + How Much: Specialty Wine Shop + Well Stocked Groceries ($55 as of…
 • Jillian Bejtlich
Taaibosch, Crescendo 2019
Type: Red | Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot | Where to Buy + How Much: Specialty wine shops and online retailers. Usually around $45…
 • Jillian Bejtlich
Compagnie Beaujolaise, Beaujolais Villages 2023
Type: Beaujolais | Grapes: Gamay | Where to Buy + How Much: Trader Joe’s ($8.99 as of October 2025)
 • Jillian Bejtlich
Ca'Viola, Sirena Arneis 2023
Type: White | Grapes: Arneis | Where to Buy + How Much: Well-stocked wine shops and online retailers. Usually around $18 to $25.
 • Jillian Bejtlich
Tertre du Moulin, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2021
Type: Red Bordeaux | Grapes: Mostly Merlot with a good helping of Cabernet Franc | Where to Buy: Trader Joe’s ($15.99 as of October 2025)
 • Jillian Bejtlich
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