http://www.justagrape.com Simple Wine Reviews By Regular Guys Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:00:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.justagrape.com/charles-shaw-cabernet-sauvignon-california-2005/ http://www.justagrape.com/charles-shaw-cabernet-sauvignon-california-2005/#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:59:01 +0000 Mike http://www.justagrape.com/charles-shaw-cabernet-sauvignon-california-2005/ This wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma California. This is the legendary “2 Buck Chuck” that is sold exclusively by Trader Joe’s. There has been speculation and stories about why this wine is being sold for $2. According to Trader Joes however, the value priced Charles Shaw wines began as a result of an excessive supply, not because of other urban legends you may have heard. For the price, this is a great wine well worth giving a try. We have compared this wine to others in the same price point and above ($6.00 – $10.00 a bottle) and Charles Shaw comes out on top!
$3 Purchased from Trader Joes ($2 in California)

• Strong cherries in the bouquet.
• Notes of green apple.
• Hints of oak and plum.
• Medium tannins – decanting is recommended.
• An easy to drink wine, that can be enjoyed with a variety of foods.
• Makes a great Sangria.
• This wine is not the girl that wears Gucci, Fendi, or Prada. She wears baggy sweats and a baseball cap with her hair pulled through the back and she is proud of it. If you can get past the department store store clothes she wears, you will find she is definitely worth taking the time to get to know. Unlike the Cheap Red Wine we strongly suggest trying this bargain wine out.
  

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