A list of my favorites wines for (usually) $10 or less. Good wine doesn’t always have to be expensive. Tags Tumblr (3.0; @10dollarwines)http://wine.philderksen.com/<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kxjis87zve1qzdb4qo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Fuerza Malbec ‘09. $5 at Trader Joe’s.</p>http://wine.philderksen.com/post/378581389http://wine.philderksen.com/post/378581389Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:40:55 -0800malbecredTJs<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvdwsuST8g1qzdb4qo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Zolo Torrontes ‘09. Another awesome white varietal new to me. $9 at Cost Plus World Market. $10 at <a href="http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=31300" target="_blank">BevMo</a> for the Gaucho Select ‘08 version.</p>http://wine.philderksen.com/post/305057318http://wine.philderksen.com/post/305057318Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:50:54 -0800whitetorrontesBevMoWorldMarket<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuvr35WXTe1qzdb4qo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>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 <a href="http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=29856" target="_blank">BevMo</a>.</p>http://wine.philderksen.com/post/289744447http://wine.philderksen.com/post/289744447Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0800BevMowhitefiano<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kteadqDJ8G1qzdb4qo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Trader Joe’s “Grower’s Reserve” Zinfandel ‘08. $5</p>http://wine.philderksen.com/post/250545818http://wine.philderksen.com/post/250545818Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:37:01 -0800TJsredzinfandel<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kt0e50S9fN1qzdb4qo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Trader Joe’s “Grower’s Reserve” Petite Sirah ‘08. $5</p>http://wine.philderksen.com/post/241680379http://wine.philderksen.com/post/241680379Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:31:00 -0800petite sirahredTJs<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kseyvrV1zh1qzdb4qo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Zig Zag Zin Zinfandel ‘07. $15 for 2 at <a href="http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=21539" target="_blank">BevMo</a> (5-cent sale).</p>http://wine.philderksen.com/post/229464189http://wine.philderksen.com/post/229464189Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:52:00 -0700redbevmozinfandel<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kseyt4hWpP1qzdb4qo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Blue Fin Petite Sirah ‘07. $4 at Trader Joe’s.</p>http://wine.philderksen.com/post/229463064http://wine.philderksen.com/post/229463064Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:51:04 -0700TJspetite sirahred<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_krkm1ctwP71qzdb4qo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dr. Jebediah Drinkwell’s Meritage ‘07. 60% cabernet franc, 27% merlot, etc. $9 at Trader Joe’s.</p>http://wine.philderksen.com/post/213974465http://wine.philderksen.com/post/213974465Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:27:00 -0700cab francredTJs<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_krklvttfzB1qzdb4qo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Fresno State Syrah ‘06. One of my favorite wines from my hometown university. $6 at Save Mart.</p>http://wine.philderksen.com/post/213972033http://wine.philderksen.com/post/213972033Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:23:00 -0700redsupermarketsyrahFresno<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kr4w9d9eXC1qzdb4qo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Novella Zinfandel. No year given, but I’m buying this in Fall 2009. $7 at Trader Joe’s.</p>http://wine.philderksen.com/post/206543604http://wine.philderksen.com/post/206543604Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:46:24 -0700redTJszinfandel<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kr4w6hqq1x1qzdb4qo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Trader Joe’s Vinas Chilenas Cab Sauv ‘08. The best $3 wine I think I’ve ever had.</p>http://wine.philderksen.com/post/206542873http://wine.philderksen.com/post/206542873Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:44:41 -0700redTJscab sauv<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kr4vwwkgFi1qzdb4qo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Trader Joe’s Reserve Petit Verdot ‘06. First Petit Verdot I think I’ve had and loved it! $10</p>http://wine.philderksen.com/post/206540370http://wine.philderksen.com/post/206540370Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:38:00 -0700redTJspetit verdot<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kr4uf2BEXK1qzdb4qo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Hahn Estates Syrah ‘07. $15 for 2 at <a href="http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=17710" target="_blank">BevMo</a> with the 5-cent sale.</p>http://wine.philderksen.com/post/206525193http://wine.philderksen.com/post/206525193Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:06:00 -0700redsyrahBevMo<p><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3481/3952747306_a7eb2056b9_m.jpg" height="240" width="180"/></p> <p>Good Rhone-style rich-tasting red from the French for $5 at Trader Joe’s.</p>http://wine.philderksen.com/post/196863420http://wine.philderksen.com/post/196863420Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:00:00 -0700redrhoneTJs<p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2595/3846845298_decdb0fae3_m.jpg" height="240" width="180"/></p> <p>Another great inexpensive red ($6) found at the big grocery stores (this one at my local Save Mart).</p>http://wine.philderksen.com/post/170555229http://wine.philderksen.com/post/170555229Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:15:00 -0700redsyrahsupermarket<p><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3486/3800544537_e283547524_m.jpg" height="240" width="180"/></p> <p>Enjoyed this with an excellent meal at <a href="http://maxsbistro.com/" target="_blank">Max’s Bistro</a> in Fresno, CA. As with many popular Malbecs the grapes are grown in Mendoza, Argentina, then fermented in the US. This one by the <a href="http://www.laurelglen.com/laurelglen/catalog/view_product.jsp?product_id=1038&cat_id=1008" target="_blank">Laurel Glen Winery</a>.</p> <p>Haven’t seen it in my usual stores, but on <a href="http://www.wine.com/V6/Terra-Rosa-Malbec-2006/wine/99295/detail.aspx" target="_blank">wine.com</a> you can get the ‘06 version for $11.</p>http://wine.philderksen.com/post/158614096http://wine.philderksen.com/post/158614096Sat, 08 Aug 2009 09:16:00 -0700redmalbec<p><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3564/3778420081_ceea3279c5_m.jpg" height="240" width="180"/></p> <p>Deep and rich Zinfandel that should be found in most big grocery stores. I found it at a local Vons (Safeway) for $6. Smoking Loon’s Chardonnay and Syrah aren’t bad either.</p>http://wine.philderksen.com/post/154692823http://wine.philderksen.com/post/154692823Sun, 02 Aug 2009 22:21:00 -0700redsupermarketzinfandel<p><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3444/3760106817_6b79388510_m.jpg" height="240" width="180"/><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2573/3760107425_b9cde0d7e1_m.jpg" height="240" width="180"/></p> <p>Just visited one of my local wineries <a href="http://www.engelmanncellars.com" target="_blank">Engelmann Cellars</a> (in Fresno, CA). Tasted about 12 wines, but the ones we took home were the Copa de Cira Syrah ‘05 ($10) & <a href="http://www.engelmanncellars.com/engelmann/catalog/view_product.jsp?product_id=1001&cat_id=1001" target="_blank">Sangiovese ‘06</a> ($16). Not under $10 but pretty close.</p>http://wine.philderksen.com/post/151040595http://wine.philderksen.com/post/151040595Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:42:00 -0700redFresnosyrahsangiovese<p><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/3709533931_4028ca8a2e_m.jpg" height="240" width="180"/></p> <p>Mystery blend of reds from Trader Joe’s for $6. New inexpensive blend option with Allure de Robles and Chariot Gypsy now gone.</p>http://wine.philderksen.com/post/139834166http://wine.philderksen.com/post/139834166Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:43:00 -0700redTJsred blend<p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2509/3674670674_2c4dd6a671_m.jpg" height="240" width="180"/></p> <p>Another great Malbec from Argentina. $16 for 2 at <a href="http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=31037" target="_blank">BevMo</a> (5-cent sale).</p>http://wine.philderksen.com/post/133131587http://wine.philderksen.com/post/133131587Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:24:00 -0700redBevMomalbec