The Wine Find: The Demise of Two Buck Chuck — and Upcoming Wine Events

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BY BARBARA BARRIELLE As most of you know already, Trader Joe’s pulled an overnight price hike on their (can we say) legendary $1.99 Charles Shaw brand wine.  Now at $2.49 (really TJs, a 25% increase?) I say why bother.  In fact, except for … [Read more...]

The Wine Find: Bubbles are the Perfect Way to Greet 2013 — Or Any Day!

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BY BARBARA BARRIELLE Champagne is, of course, the traditional toast to the New Year. And, as most of us know, it is the sparkling beverage that comes from the French wine-growing region of Champagne, and has influenced all other sparkling … [Read more...]

The Wine Find: A Neighborhood Market Surprise for Bargain Wine and Spirits

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BY BARBARA BARRIELLE (Editor's Note:  This is the first in an ongoing column by Barbara Barrielle on wine and spirits that will take you all over the San Fernando Valley — and perhaps beyond. First stop — Studio City). I had just … [Read more...]