Thank you for the value and recommendations . I’m trying some Villa Molino at this thine specially with the high temperatures at the Bay Area

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

17 күн бұрын

It’s been hot, 106F in the East Bay. The Soave is good, ideal for summertime.

Thank you for the video, Bob. This particular Montepulciano D'Abruzoo is my favorite under-10 red wine by far. It has clear old-world style characteristics, and it's one of few wines in this price category that has a hint of back palate. As for Chianti Classico Reserva, my experience also matches your (profesional) opinion. Several month ago, I compared it in a blind tasting with two Kirkland Chianti Classico Reservas (they are no longer available). The Kirkland ones had noticeably better structure, but they were also twice the price. Did you have a chance to try them? The new Kirkland one you mentioned in one of the recent videos was not available at my local Costco. Finally, thank you for "red flagging" the Primitivo for "green" flavor. This is an automatic no-go for me for red wines. Oh, one more question: what do you think of a Nebbiolo around $6, if I remember correctly? We can't expect anything like Barolo or Barbaresco at this price point, but still it felt somewhat disappointing to me.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

21 күн бұрын

I'm glad we're aligned. The MdA is quite good, later that night and the even the next day it was drinking well. I've tried both the TJ's and Costco Chianti Classico Riserva. I preferred the Costco option, but I did enjoy both. As for the green, underripe notes, always a turnoff. Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

I appreciate videos focused on finding value. Lord knows drinking a classified growth Bordeaux or a Barolo can be absolutely stunning experiences. But I’ve found that the more one gets into the wine world, it almost brings more joy to find the hidden treasure that’s undervalued. Great video as always, Bob!

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

19 күн бұрын

Hi Steve, I agree, a satisfaction is found in spotting good wine values. Also, drinking value wine from time to time helps one to appreciate truly great wines. Thanks for commenting. 🍷

Took your advice on the Montepulciano D'Abruuzzo from Concord store. After decanting, the first sip had an almost soapy character to me. My wife didn't notice anything off. We're certain the our classes and decanter were completely rinsed clean. Have you ever experienced anything along this line (soapy?] Thanks for your reviews on value wines,, we don't have the budget (or educated palate) to really appreciate the wines that a MW enjoy. When Costco sells a private label Brunello d Montalcino or Chapeau Nueuf de Papa for 20 bucks, how are they able to don this?

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

17 күн бұрын

Thank you for commenting. I’ve never experienced a wine being soapy, other than it coming from the glass itself. As for the Brunello or CdP for the low cost, it can be for a number of reasons. With the CdP it’s not an estate bottled wine, rather it’s being bought on the broad market in the Rhône Valley. Quantities are limited. Also, keep in mind the usual distribution methods are not used, middlemen are cut out and the wines involve no marketing money. Same for the Brunello. Some can be great values, others not so much. The wines tend to vary and sourcing may change from year to year as well.

I wonder if you would consider scoring wines when you discuss them (say on the 100 point scale). The reason I mention this is that sometimes it is helpful to quantify where (approximately) you think the quality of a certain wine stands. And especially in a lineup---it can help quantify how much more (or less) quality is in one bottle versus another. Thanks for sharing your immense expertise with us!

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

17 күн бұрын

Thank you for the comment. I’ve thought about this, a lot. Scores are a snapshot in time. As the wine evolves, the score will move. The score along with the comment tells the full story. I’m thinking about a two score method, one for the quality of the wine and the second for the value for the money.

@Reese-sq1cj

17 күн бұрын

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine Yeah, I think that makes a lot of sense, especially trying to keep QPR vs quality relatively separate (because e.g. wines could be high quality, high value for money, neither or both) . Thanks for your thoughtful approach on this. I agree that there are many flaws to quantitative scores, but they do serve some purpose as well. Do you do a lot of numerical evaluation of wines in your day-to-day practice?

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

17 күн бұрын

@@Reese-sq1cj I routinely go through a numerical process for wineries, but it’s not a 100 point system. It’s usually a five point system on different markers in the wine, things like aromatic intensity, balance, length, finish, etc. Also, I occasionally review wines for a magazine, there I use a 100 point system.

Cheers Bob! I have a question for you. If you have visited Paso Robles, what are your favorite wineries, tasting rooms, and/or restaurants? I always appreciate your videos and recommendations :)

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

13 күн бұрын

Hi, it’s good hearing from you. Here’s a few suggestions for your Paso Robles visit. Tasting experiences are very good at Austin Hope (great tasting room), and Robert Hall. If you want serious wow factor, that would be Daou. Peachy Canyon if you enjoy Zin. Castoro Cellars is one of the older wineries making nice wines from alternative varieties. Allegretto is a wonderful place to stay, very good restaurant in the hotel as well. Also, Templeton has many options for good food. I hope that helps. 🍷

@maries1381

13 күн бұрын

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine Oh my the choices are endless in Paso. We are a group of 8 and found a beautiful estate that we are renting in Templeton. Would love to hear of your food recommendations there!!! So far, we have reservations for dinner one night at In Bloom. We have 2 other nights to book. I believe for our first day there, after our drive and settling in we will head to Tin City - not sure yet. I truly appreciate your expertise and recommendations!!! :) Cheers!!!

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

13 күн бұрын

@@maries1381 A few places that I like in Templeton, but note they are not high end, Pig Iron, Joe’s (breakfast/brunch) and Chulo’s for Mexican food.

@maries1381

13 күн бұрын

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine Thank you! We love everything from hole in the walls to diners to 5 star places! Thank you thank you thank you thank you!!!!!

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

13 күн бұрын

@@maries1381 I hope you have a wonderful time. And thanks for supporting my channel. 🍷

Bob I would love to hear your thoughts on this Trader Joe’s wine: 2022 Vignobles Laccheteau Loire Valley Vouvray My wife and I really enjoy it , and it’s 10.99!! Would love a review on this wine Thanks. Love your channel!

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

5 күн бұрын

Hi Corey, thanks for commenting, I’m glad my channel is being enjoyed. I’ve not tried the TJs Vouvray. I’ll add to the list for upcoming videos. It’ll be some weeks before it’s posted. Cheers!

Thanks for more interesting reviews. I always like getting your insights and it's great that they're all about bottles in my budget that I can usually find. Now I've got a couple more to consider and one to avoid. Always well done videos that you certainly put some time into. Nice bottle/wine camera angles and some fun elements. Thanks again, please keep it up.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

19 күн бұрын

Hello Matthew. I’m glad you found the video worthwhile. The bottle/wine camera angles have gone over well. It really does show the wine appearance in a better manner. As always, thanks for commenting. 🍷

Great video Bob! Always appreciate it when you seek out "hidden treasure's". They sound like great everyday wines that won't break the bank. All of them sound good, the Soave Classico sounds great for the summer. Oh, and thank you for splurging on the last wine😂

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

21 күн бұрын

Hi James, thanks for commenting. Some good wines in the mix, others less so. As for the splurge, the change in the sofa came in handy! 😂

Really appreciate the content, Bob! Will be heading up to Willamette Valley in a few weeks. Any favorites there?

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

20 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Favorites in Willamette Valley, Domaine Serene, Domaine Drouhin and Cristom. Cheers!

@AlejandroPDX

20 күн бұрын

Those are great suggestions!! Def recommend those too

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

20 күн бұрын

@@AlejandroPDX Aside from Pinot Noir, Cristom makes fine Chardonnay as well.

@jonmajm

19 күн бұрын

Very excited, thank you! Domaine Drouhin and Cristom are now on the itinerary. Also just watched your recent blind tasting - your best video yet. 👏

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

19 күн бұрын

@@jonmajm You’ll enjoy the stops in OR. The blind tasting was fun, another is coming soon.

You should try the very rare grape from Italy. Susumaniello from Puglia . Decant for 1.5 hrs. $9.99 Trader’s! Delicious and more than worth the $$$! 😋

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

21 күн бұрын

I’ve had it, it’s good. A wine that’s not easy to find when visiting Puglia! I thought about including it, but I chose to stay with the opening price point Italian wines for this video.

thanks for the video, bob. i always like your takes on both trader joe's and costco wines. finding deals/steals for under $10. is a great way to bargain hunt decent wines for everyday drinking. i loved the costco chianti classico that you reviewed recently for $9. it was very good. i'll give the soave and this chianti a go over the month of july. keep up the great work.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

20 күн бұрын

Thanks for the good word, much appreciated. I’m glad the Costco Chianti worked out. I prefer it over the TJs option, but it’s still good. I had the Soave tonight, fresh, simple, light, but very nice. Cheers!

Nice job. My experience at Trader Joe's is lots of well-priced mediocre wines, like most of those that you are reviewing here. Overall, we think that the quality of the value wines at Costco is higher. For example, we tried that TJ Chianti Classico, but did not like it. The Kirkland Chianti Classico Riserva is so much better. Will try that Soave, though. Thanks.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

20 күн бұрын

I like the Costco range as well. Tonight. I had some of the Soave. It has character that links back to the place. Simple, fresh, bright, but enjoyable. I don’t know where you’re based, but in CA it’s been very hot. A cool, fresh, light white hits the mark.

@jacksonfl

20 күн бұрын

Jacksonville, FL. Hot here, too!​@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Great video! Super helpful cuz I go to Trader Joe’s when I’m buying 4+ bottles for a group that just casually drink wine here and there

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

20 күн бұрын

I appreciate the good word on the video. For both value and an interesting range of wines, TJ's can't be beat. Cheers!

Thanks Bob I appreciate the fact I could spend the rest of my life learning about wine, so much information. The recommendation of Vinha de Fonte red wine from Portugal was delectable and I can’t wait to taste the Oxte next.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

21 күн бұрын

Tried the Oxte again a few weeks ago, the ‘22 is very good. I know the importer, he sources nice wines from mostly out of the way places. It’s very different than the VdF, less aging, less oak.

So glad you reviewed the Soave. Bought for my wife because it has a cute dachshund on it, and we needed some cheap white wine for a dish and to consume immediately. glad my taste buds were in sync as I thought “this is actually pretty good. “

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

20 күн бұрын

That worked out well. I tasted the Soave a second time. It's very good for the cheap price. It's a region that's out of fashion, which makes it a target for very good value. Cheers!

Thanks Bob. Is there a “French” version of this tasting you could do sometime. Thanks!

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

21 күн бұрын

This video was a toss up, between Italy and France. Next time, it’ll be France.

Nice array of Italian value; at those price points, solid results are always praiseworthy. Italian whites are often great value. Some of them are neutral grapes, but they tend to deliver really well. IGT and bigger volumes in the peninsula vary a lot; sad to see the Primitivo go down. To be fair, it's a tough region (and variety) to make balanced wines from. Cheers!

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

20 күн бұрын

This was a decent line up for very cheap. IGT can be a mixed bag. As for the Soave Classico, the bar is set low based on the price, but it was good. I drank a bit this evening!

Love “kiss a toothpick”.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

21 күн бұрын

It just came out that way! It’s an expression I’ve used for years. 😂

I've been impressed with the value of TJ's Italian wines. Another one at $5.99 that I had recently and was impressed with was the Rosa dell' Olmo Barbera D'Asti. And I've seen another wine under the Epicuro label that I'd like to try, which is an Aglianico IGP from Puglia, which is also being sold for $5.99. I remember tasting that Soave and liking it, although it had a tiny amount of unintentional fizz to it, which wasn't a big deal. I laughed at 2:46 when you said "this did not even kiss a toothpick" 😂

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

20 күн бұрын

Thanks for the note. I didn't see the Barbera d'Asti at $5.99. I would've picked that up in a heartbeat. As for the Epicuro, it was a toss up between the Primitivo and the Aglianico IGP, maybe the latter would show better. I didn't notice any CO2 with the Soave. Sometimes it is intentional to help retain a higher level of freshness in the wine. A few others mentioned the toothpick comment. I've used that expression for years, sometimes it just comes out that way. Cheers!

Kiss a toothpick! Great description

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

21 күн бұрын

hahaha!

Screw caps suck. Most wines come out dumb and need to be aired out.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

11 күн бұрын

Thanks for commenting. Do you find that true of both reds and whites?

🙂

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

20 күн бұрын

🍷👍

Bob - a good review focused mainly on value wines. I wonder how you would compare/contrast the 2019 Fior di Vino Chianti Classico Riserva with the 2021 Kirkland Signature Chianti Classico Riserva for the same price. OOPS!-- I see you've already done so, below. Thanks.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

21 күн бұрын

Thanks for commenting. Slight nod to the Kirkland Signature, but both show sound value for the money. 🍷

Bob, I just learned that 2024 will be the final IPNC gathering next month. I hope you are still planning to attend this year.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

21 күн бұрын

That's a shame. It's in late July, right?

@johnlyngdal8601

21 күн бұрын

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine It looks like there are tickets available for the Full Weekend Fri July 26 - Sun July 28 and Passport to Pinot on Sunday July 28, 2024. I'm attending the Passport to Pinot tasting, which is not included in the Full Weekend package. Making time is your schedule to attend will not be something you would regret. Hope to see you there. John

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

21 күн бұрын

@@johnlyngdal8601 I’m scheduled to be in SoCal. I’ll check to see if I can rearrange my plans.

Looks like Santa Rosa TJs!

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

21 күн бұрын

Haven't been there.

@BlindTom61

21 күн бұрын

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine I was only there once. I live in Ione and go to TJs in Sacramento on Folsom Blvd.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

21 күн бұрын

@@BlindTom61 I bet that’s a decent store.

@BlindTom61

21 күн бұрын

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine It is. I lived in East Sac nearby when I worked for the State...