On Dec 24, 4:46*pm, zxcvbob > wrote:
> ImStillMags wrote:
> > On Dec 24, 3:12 pm, zxcvbob > wrote:
> >> (at least I just found out about it)
>
> >> What are some "gotta have it"s from TJ's? *Besides 2 Buck Chuck wine
> >> (how is the Cab and the Burgundy?)
>
> >> Bob
>
> > They have a one pound bar of chocolate in several varieties that is
> > divine.
>
> > They have really good wines at really good prices. * *Look for a
> > Chilean wine Panilonco (sp?) *It has a lion
> > on the label. * *It is a really fabulous wine at a great price. * *Get
> > the Cabernet.
>
> > 2 Buck Chuck is ok for an everyday wine and for a cooking wine but it
> > varies a lot. * The cab is better than the merlot and the shiraz is
> > pretty good.
>
> My favorite cheap wine is (was) Inglenook Chianti. *But it seems to
> have been discontinued, and the replacement (Chillable Red) is way
> too sweet. *Peter Vella Burgundy is pretty good, but I don't need 5
> liters of wine open in the house.
>
> I was at the liquor store this afternoon and someone told me to try
> the Tisdale merlot for $2. *I did, and it's OK but just a *little*
> too sweet. *It would be good with pizza.
>
> I cut my alcohol consumption almost to zero 2 months ago because it
> and my weight were starting to creep up, and I wasn't exercising.
> I'm making an exception for Christmas and New Years weekends, and
> it's amazing how much quicker I can feel a slight buzz after
> abstaining for a few weeks.
>
> Bob

I buy the Tizdale Cabernet for an everyday wine. It's much better
than the merlot and the price is right.
There is also one called Bay Bridge that is not bad at all. The
cabernet is the best one. Lately those two brands have been my go to
cheapo's.