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Business Insider
6 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Business Insider
7 of the best wines to buy at Trader Joe's right now, according to a sommelier
I'm a sommelier, and Trader Joe's is one of my favorite places to purchase great, affordable wines. I think Copilot's chardonnay pairs well with creamy seafood dishes. For a refreshing mimosa, I recommend using Trader Joe's Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine. I love Trader Joe's sourdough bread and new items as much as the next person, but as a sommelier, what really keeps me coming back is the store's wine selection. With affordable varieties from around the world, Trader Joe's bottles make having a delicious glass of wine — or two — an everyday luxury. Here are seven of my favorites to buy for the summer season. For a Champagne dupe on a beer budget, try Trader Joe's Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine. To officially be called Champagne, the product must be a sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France. However, that doesn't mean other types of wine can't offer a similar taste. Trader Joe's Blanc de Blanc is a French sparkling wine made with white grapes. It's dry, crisp, and I think it perfectly complements sweet orange juice for a lively mimosa. For $8, it's luxury on the cheap. I love Copilot's chardonnay. Copilot's chardonnay hails from the Los Carneros of Napa Valley. Apple and citrus notes with a touch of buttery oak make this $8 white wine a no-brainer for creamy seafood dishes. Plus, its smooth finish means it's the perfect drink to cool down with on a summer evening. And, who wouldn't love the adorable dog logo? If you're going to grill meat, I recommend grabbing this Argentine blend. From Argentina's Uco Valley region, the Alma de Uco Grand Assemblage malbec cabernet franc is the perfect red blend for just $10. Earthy but with strong fruit flavors, its leather and peppercorn notes are both smooth and bold. It pairs nicely with any kind of grilled meat, including lamb. This Pine Ridge white blend is perfect for nights when it's too hot to cook. When the temperature hovers above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and pasta salad is the only acceptable choice for dinner, this $12 Pine Ridge blend of chenin blanc and viognier is exactly what you need. I think the floral, melon, and pear aromas entice, while the pineapple, chamomile and slight honey flavors keep people sipping. For an easy-to-drink red, grab this Duvergey-Taboureau Bourgogne pinot noir. Château Le Grand Faurie is a Bordeaux red blend that's good now, and even better later. If you love a red blend, I have great news for you: Bordeaux, France, just might make the best. This bottle includes merlot, cabernet franc, malbec, and cabernet sauvignon, meaning there's hints of blackcurrant, plum, leather, oak, and cloves. I love this one decanted because Bordeaux wines are known to age exceptionally well. At just $20, I bought another six bottles to hold onto and enjoy later. For a rosé, I suggest a bottle of Trader Joe's Bandol.
Associated Press
05-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
BOLLE: A Fresh Perspective on No-Alcohol Sparkling Blanc De Blancs and Rose Wine
NAPA, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / February 5, 2025 / BOLLE Drinks is thrilled to launch its innovative, award winning non-alcoholic (<0.5% ABV) sparkling wines in the United States. With bottles first arriving in the late fall 2024, BOLLE is poised to redefine the no-alcohol wine category with a fresh technique, the world's first and only non-alcoholic wine to introduce secondary fermentation. Departing from conventional norms, BOLLE has multiple patents filed and pending for its winemaking techniques as it aspires to challenge perceptions and offer a delicious real wine taste experience for enthusiasts wanting a non-alcoholic wine that doesn't compromise on taste or Sparkling Rose Bolle Sparkling Rose BOLLE Drinks is located in London, England, the grapes are harvested in La Mancha, Spain, and the wine is crafted in the Rheinhessen region in Germany. BOLLE released two cuvées to the UK and the US last year: a Sparkling Rosé and a Blanc de Blancs. The team consists of Founder, Roberto Vanin who developed the winemaking process, Gary Read as CEO and Steve Burch as Head of US Operations. This collaboration brings together a group of seasoned professionals in winemaking, business and innovation. Roberto Vanin's expertise in oenology, chemistry and R&D, complemented by CEO Gary Read's go-to-market and company building acumen, and Head of US Operations Steve Burch's extensive background as a California winemaker. 'We believe that BOLLE can play a significant role in reshaping the wine industry by attracting new drinkers, retaining existing ones, and encouraging responsible wine consumption,' said Gary Read, CEO of BOLLE. 'Our mission is to educate the world that wine can be alcohol-optional.' He continues, 'Nearly half of all Americans are looking to cut down on alcohol and providing high-quality options like BOLLE can attract this significant market segment. Studies show that restaurants and bars increase revenue and margins by offering good quality low and no alcohol options - switching customers from water, juice or soda to wine by the glass.' The wine making process includes a meticulous alcohol removal process using the world's most advanced de-alcoholization technology. Generally speaking, this process causes loss of character, aroma and flavor, so BOLLE distinguishes itself as the only producer to incorporate a second fermentation step. This unique method ensures that all the wine's characteristics stem exclusively from high quality wine grapes and the fermentation process itself, rather than from any additional flavors or ingredients. 'Our shared passion for excellence and innovation drives us to create excellent non-alcoholic wines,' explained Roberto Vanin, Founder of BOLLE. 'As the first and only non-alcoholic brand to fully embrace secondary fermentation, BOLLE captures the essence of traditional wine, offering a non-alcoholic option that maintains the same depth, complexity, and flavor as its alcoholic equivalent. This distinctive approach sets BOLLE apart as a trailblazer in the realm of alcohol-free wines. With an SRP of $29.99, BOLLE seeks to establish itself as the go-to choice for both restaurant establishments and important wine retailers looking to offer their clientele an exceptional non-alc wine. Any interested trade customers can register their interest or email [email protected]. For more information or to purchase BOLLE non-alc sparkling wines, please visit and follow on Instagram/Facebook @bolledrinksNA and explore the future of wine without limits. BOLLE sparkling wines are represented in the United States by following distributors. California: Springboard Wine Company Springboard is a California wholesaler of wine and spirits, focusing on family owned, quality driven producers from around the world. Founded in 2006, and Co-owned by sisters, Sybil Ajay Sanford and Elizabeth Corsini, we firmly believe that good people make better wine, better spirits, and a better impact on the world. North Carolina: Charlotte Beverage Distribution Charlotte Beverage Distribution is the premier destination for personalized, hands-on non-alcoholic beverage distribution in the area. Led by CEO and Founder, Casey Dolan, our dedicated team ensures that every account receives individualized attention, offering unparalleled support and assistance to elevate your beverage offerings. Washington: Walden Selections Inspired by Thoreau's Walden Woods project, Walden Selections is a wine import and distribution company based in Seattle serving Washington state in the United States. Founded in 2014, our focus is small production, family-owned wineries, the majority of whom farm organically or biodynamically. 'Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.' ― Henry David Thoreau, Walden
