Phil's Favorite Wines (for $10 or Less)

Feb 08

Fuerza Malbec ‘09. $5 at Trader Joe’s.

Fuerza Malbec ‘09. $5 at Trader Joe’s.

Dec 28

Zolo Torrontes ‘09. Another awesome white varietal new to me. $9 at Cost Plus World Market. $10 at BevMo for the Gaucho Select ‘08 version.

Zolo Torrontes ‘09. Another awesome white varietal new to me. $9 at Cost Plus World Market. $10 at BevMo for the Gaucho Select ‘08 version.

Dec 18

MandraRossa Fiano ‘07. One of the best and most interesting whites I’ve had in a while. Never even heard of this varietal before. $7 at BevMo.

MandraRossa Fiano ‘07. One of the best and most interesting whites I’ve had in a while. Never even heard of this varietal before. $7 at BevMo.

Nov 19

Trader Joe’s “Grower’s Reserve” Zinfandel ‘08. $5

Trader Joe’s “Grower’s Reserve” Zinfandel ‘08. $5

Nov 12

Trader Joe’s “Grower’s Reserve” Petite Sirah ‘08. $5

Trader Joe’s “Grower’s Reserve” Petite Sirah ‘08. $5

Oct 31

Zig Zag Zin Zinfandel ‘07. $15 for 2 at BevMo (5-cent sale).

Zig Zag Zin Zinfandel ‘07. $15 for 2 at BevMo (5-cent sale).

Blue Fin Petite Sirah ‘07. $4 at Trader Joe’s.

Blue Fin Petite Sirah ‘07. $4 at Trader Joe’s.

Oct 15

Dr. Jebediah Drinkwell’s Meritage ‘07. 60% cabernet franc, 27% merlot, etc. $9 at Trader Joe’s.

Dr. Jebediah Drinkwell’s Meritage ‘07. 60% cabernet franc, 27% merlot, etc. $9 at Trader Joe’s.

Fresno State Syrah ‘06. One of my favorite wines from my hometown university. $6 at Save Mart.

Fresno State Syrah ‘06. One of my favorite wines from my hometown university. $6 at Save Mart.

Oct 07

Novella Zinfandel. No year given, but I’m buying this in Fall 2009. $7 at Trader Joe’s.

Novella Zinfandel. No year given, but I’m buying this in Fall 2009. $7 at Trader Joe’s.