Sheldon wrote:

>>> I don't think you can do better price wise and especially quality wise
>>> then Sun Maid:
>>
>> Nope. Trader Joes has them beat, by a long shot. Especially the
>> apricots.
>
> You know this how... Trader Joes grows their own, on huge CA orchards?
>
> I've never seen any even close to as good as the dried fruit Sun Maid
> sells in bulk... not even their own stupidmarket stuff. Odds are
> Trader Joes sells Sun Maid's seconds.

Odd are Sheldon's talking out of his ass again.

Bob

Sheldon wrote:
>
> I've never seen any even close to as good as the dried fruit Sun Maid
> sells in bulk... not even their own stupidmarket stuff. Odds are
> Trader Joes sells Sun Maid's seconds.

No way. Dried fruit has been an important product for TJ from its
earliest years, long before Joe Colombo sold the chain. I can remember
back in the 70's when TJ was selling sulfur-free dried apricots, unlike
any other major vendor. -aem

On 11 Feb 2006 22:32:02 -0600, "Bob Terwilliger"
> wrote:

>Sheldon wrote:
>
>>>> I don't think you can do better price wise and especially quality wise
>>>> then Sun Maid:
>>>
>>> Nope. Trader Joes has them beat, by a long shot. Especially the
>>> apricots.
>>
>> You know this how... Trader Joes grows their own, on huge CA orchards?
>>
>> I've never seen any even close to as good as the dried fruit Sun Maid
>> sells in bulk... not even their own stupidmarket stuff. Odds are
>> Trader Joes sells Sun Maid's seconds.
>
>Odd are Sheldon's talking out of his ass again.
>
>Bob
>

Yeah, I don' t think he has ever had the dried fruit from Trader
Joes... LOL. Manohman, as everyone I know has said, those slab
apricots are the best.

Christine

Jude wrote:
> Well, they fibnally opened the Trader Joe's in Newport News. We're
> throwing a cooler in the trunk and heading up there tomorrow to stock
> up.
>
> What's your favorite item from TJ's that I shouldn't come home without?

Probably an easier question would be what you shouldn't buy. That list
would be a lot shorter.

I don't like TJs kleenex, tp, dish soap, or peanut butter. Oftentimes,
fresh produce can be iffy.

Good things to try: wasabi mayonnaise, jarred Dolmas, fresh Dolmas,
spinach pie, maple yogurt (with cinnamon cookies and blueberries),
brown rice medley, quinoa, TJs beef, dry roasted almonds, shelled
pistachios, fresh tangerine juice, Rebel Yell, three cheese marinara
sauce, little frozen minced garlic, parsley, basil.

Karen

The large Ghiradelli chocolate will be discontinued at that low price.
Grab it if you TJs still offers it. It should go up three-fold.

Karen

Two buck chuck was pretty decent when it first came out. Now it's just
gross. Every TJs sells pallets of the stuff everyday, though.

Karen

Christine Dabney wrote:

> Yeah, I don' t think he has ever had the dried fruit from Trader
> Joes... LOL. Manohman, as everyone I know has said, those slab
> apricots are the best.

Trader Joes does indeed put their label on many familiar products and
manufacturers. They wheel and deal with companies to do this. Sort of
like Costco's Kirkland line. They are not seconds.

Karen

Steve Wertz wrote:
> Don't leave without a bag of Cioppino from the frozen seafood
> section.

Cioppino frozen item is one of TJs high-priced items, for what you get.
It's not a deal, like other products in the store. It is good, though.
Check the price per ounce next time. It's like a dollar or two per
ounce or something like that.

Karen

"Karen" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> The large Ghiradelli chocolate will be discontinued at that low price.
> Grab it if you TJs still offers it. It should go up three-fold.
>
> Karen
>
Are you sure -- I've been livin' on that stuff -- soo good. I just bought
some the 3rd of this month. Where did you hear this?
Thanks,
Dee Dee

"Karen" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> Two buck chuck was pretty decent when it first came out. Now it's just
> gross. Every TJs sells pallets of the stuff everyday, though.
>
> Karen

We've just recently - in January and February bought every-one of the
2-buck-chucks to try them all. Some were better than others. We re-bought
Sauvernion Blanc and Chardonney -- we are not white wine drinkers, but we
like these two well enough and compare to anything to around $8 a bottle.

I didn't think any were gross, but at $3.29 a bottle, I'll add a couple
dollars more for something for likeable.
Dee Dee

"Karen" > wrote in message
ups.com...
>
> Christine Dabney wrote:
>
>> Yeah, I don' t think he has ever had the dried fruit from Trader
>> Joes... LOL. Manohman, as everyone I know has said, those slab
>> apricots are the best.
>
> Trader Joes does indeed put their label on many familiar products and
> manufacturers. They wheel and deal with companies to do this. Sort of
> like Costco's Kirkland line. They are not seconds.
>
> Karen

The reason I buy Kirkland products is that I feel they are always a
cut-above the familiar products. One product for instance, the canned
salmon. I've never seen this quality anywhere. Perhaps at a price of $10 a
can/jar for imported tuna (not salmon) is about the only comparison.
Dee Dee

"Karen" > wrote in message
oups.com...
>
> Steve Wertz wrote:
>> Don't leave without a bag of Cioppino from the frozen seafood
>> section.
>
> Cioppino frozen item is one of TJs high-priced items, for what you get.
> It's not a deal, like other products in the store. It is good, though.
> Check the price per ounce next time. It's like a dollar or two per
> ounce or something like that.
>
> Karen

I bought the cioppino and I think this is fine for a two-some. If you want
to buy each item separate, it no doubt will be more per lb. I prefer larger
scallops and larger shrimp in my cioppino than what is in this package --
but $1-2 an OUNCE?? I know DH would not have spent this kind of money --
LOL.
Dee Dee

"Michael "Dog3" Lonergan" > wrote in message
...
> "Dee Randall" > hitched up their panties and posted
> :
>
>>
>> "Michael "Dog3" Lonergan" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> "Jude" > hitched up their panties and posted
>>> oups.com:
>>>
>>>> Well, they fibnally opened the Trader Joe's in Newport News. We're
>>>> throwing a cooler in the trunk and heading up there tomorrow to stock
>>>> up.
>>>>
>>>> What's your favorite item from TJ's that I shouldn't come home without?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> Dried fruit, and fish. I find the salmon to be exceptional.
>>>
>>> Michael
>>
>> I like their frozen cod (not salted), too.
>> I used it once with the bag of cioppino to make cioppino.
>> Dee Dee
>>
>>
>>
>
> Their frozen salmon and dried fruit make a wonderful dinner. I love the
> place. It's not a place to buy staples buts that is JMO.
>
> Michael
>

Thanks for the heads-up on salmon. I keep loads of dried fruit in the
house. Tell me what you do with frozen salmon and dried fruit.
Thanks so much.
Dee Dee

"Karen" > wrote in message
oups.com...
>
> Jude wrote:
>> Well, they fibnally opened the Trader Joe's in Newport News. We're
>> throwing a cooler in the trunk and heading up there tomorrow to stock
>> up.
>>
>> What's your favorite item from TJ's that I shouldn't come home without?
>
> Probably an easier question would be what you shouldn't buy. That list
> would be a lot shorter.
>
> I don't like TJs kleenex, tp, dish soap, or peanut butter. Oftentimes,
> fresh produce can be iffy.
>
> Good things to try: wasabi mayonnaise, jarred Dolmas, fresh Dolmas,
> spinach pie, maple yogurt (with cinnamon cookies and blueberries),
> brown rice medley, quinoa, TJs beef, dry roasted almonds, shelled
> pistachios, fresh tangerine juice, Rebel Yell, three cheese marinara
> sauce, little frozen minced garlic, parsley, basil.
>
> Karen

I didn't find any TJ's (fresh) beef - do you mean frozen? The fresh meat I
saw was chicken and pork. I buy fresh (naturally grown) beef at Whole
Foods.
Thanks, I'll look for fresh Dolmas - I assume they are in the produce
department? Do you know this is a regular product and at most stores?
Dee Dee

On 11 Feb 2006 22:49:54 -0800, "Karen" >
replied:
> Two buck chuck was pretty decent when it first came out.
> Now it's just gross. Every TJs sells pallets of the stuff
> everyday, though.

Selling wine by the pallet isn't a great metric to use... Besides,
US$2 Chuck is still a fine purchase for everyday consumption.

The Ranger

On 11 Feb 2006 17:18:53 -0800, in rec.food.cooking, KevinS wrote:

>
>Jude wrote on February 11, 2006:
>
><snip>
>
>> What's your favorite item from TJ's that I shouldn't come home without?
>
>To round this out, there is a current thread on Chowhound's General
>Topics board (first post was on 2/10) entitled ""What's BAD at Trader
>Joe's."

And a couple on 'What should I buy at TJ's' -- several people recommended
the frozen Chocolate Mousse cake. I'm going when I'm in Indiana next week,
but mainly to buy wine and beer for my brother -- I've already ordered
stuff online that will fill a suitcase! I will get the cake though to
share with family there.

Doug
--
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"The Ranger" > wrote in message
...
> On 11 Feb 2006 22:49:54 -0800, "Karen" >
> replied:
>> Two buck chuck was pretty decent when it first came out.
>> Now it's just gross. Every TJs sells pallets of the stuff
>> everyday, though.
>
> Selling wine by the pallet isn't a great metric to use... Besides,
> US$2 Chuck is still a fine purchase for everyday consumption.
>
> The Ranger

As I said before here, it is $3.29 here in VA. When we went to try/purchase
2-buck, we purchased all the different types they carried. I can't recall
that we threw any away, perhaps the Shiraz the next day that tasted funny
even after pumping it. But this morning we did throw this out after just
tasting on a glassful -

"Chateau Michel de Vert Lussac $7.99, 2004, Grand Vin de Bordeaux red
bordeau, Lussac St. Emilion region. Vienifié & mis en bot. Blend of 80%
merlot & 20% cabernet Franc"



Yes, my fault, of course, expecting a wine from France @ $7.99 to be
drinkable. Phewweeee.

I'll take 2-buck anyday to that!

Dee Dee

So, I spent $168 and change on my pilgrimage to TJs.

Highlights include.......
cream filled, white chocolate covered strawberries, frozen. 3 boxes,
these won't be around long (valentines special)
two-buck chuck, 3 bottles of cabernet sauvignon and 1 chardonnay
cheeses: ages cheddar with carmelized onions, brie, paneer, yogurt
cheese, "garlic bread frying cheese", parmesan, gorgonzola
produce: mangoes, avocadoes, salad greens, snow peas, wild
mushrooms,endive
dried cranberries and blueberries and freeze-dried strawberries
1 loaf of 3-seed and honey bread; 1 loaf of asiago-black pepper bread
frozen stuff up the wazoo! potstickers, gyoza, shu mai, 2 types of
risooto, pad thai, tofuy egg rolls, rock shrimp, meatless balls
sauces: Indian saag sauce, thai curry in red, yellow, green, mojito
sauce, salsa
smoked salmoon
sweets: lemon tartlets, david glass chocolate decadence, key lime
cheesecake, green tea ice cream, and chocolate truffle ganache bites
and other goodies, including jams, ginger lemonade, polive oil, cereal,
apricot sauce, organic fruit leather, roasted red peppers, coconut
milk, prepackaged cheese fondue, a few cans of tongol tuna

I'd say I've got my money's worth! Thanks for your input, a few of
these would have been missed if not for good tip-offs!

In article .com>,
"Sheldon" > wrote:

> Christine Dabney wrote:
> > "Sheldon" wrote:
> >
> > >I don't think you can do better price wise and especially quality wise
> > >then Sun Maid:
> >
> > Nope. Trader Joes has them beat, by a long shot. Especially the
> > apricots.
>
> You know this how... Trader Joes grows their own, on huge CA orchards?
>
> I've never seen any even close to as good as the dried fruit Sun Maid
> sells in bulk... not even their own stupidmarket stuff. Odds are
> Trader Joes sells Sun Maid's seconds.

Nah. Sun Maid apricots are the nasty turkish ones. TJ's you can get
the Blenheim...much, much better tasting.

marcella

Roberta wrote:
(and I go to the one in Newport News -
> unfortunatly, if you are going on the weekend you should be prepared for
> a crowd....guess it's still a new thing)
>
> Roberta (in VA)

Actually, i was pleasantly surprised to find a space right in front and
no crowds in the store. Only one person in line ahead of me, too! It
was about 5:15 tonight, Sunday. It looked like it had been crowded
earlier though - there were a few things out of stock or picked over!!

Roberta, if you're ever going to the NN TJ's, maybe we can meet up and
shop/chat/do lunch! That is, unless you're afraid of me figuring out
where you live during the course of the conversation... =)

Jude wrote:
> Roberta wrote:
> (and I go to the one in Newport News -
>
>>unfortunatly, if you are going on the weekend you should be prepared for
>>a crowd....guess it's still a new thing)
>>
>>Roberta (in VA)
>
>
> Actually, i was pleasantly surprised to find a space right in front and
> no crowds in the store. Only one person in line ahead of me, too! It
> was about 5:15 tonight, Sunday. It looked like it had been crowded
> earlier though - there were a few things out of stock or picked over!!
>
> Roberta, if you're ever going to the NN TJ's, maybe we can meet up and
> shop/chat/do lunch! That is, unless you're afraid of me figuring out
> where you live during the course of the conversation... =)
>


That sounds like fun Nah, I'm not to afraid of you figuring out
where I live. I don't have an attack dog - but I do have 2 kids that
are just about as rabid LOL

I'm at Trader Joe's all the time it seems It's my new addiction.

Feel free to e-mail me at roberta dot ward at gmail.com

Roberta (in VA)

In article .com>,
"Sheldon" > wrote:
(snippage)
> > > What's your favorite item from TJ's that I shouldn't come home without?
> >
> > Dried California slab apricots.

> I don't think you can do better price wise and especially quality wise
> then Sun Maid:
> http://altapacific.com/secure/sunmai...pt_id=5&flag=1
>
> Sheldon

Maybe, maybe not. But I'd have to pay shipping if I ordered from
Sunmaid. :-) Didn't have to do that for my TJ stash. The TJ are
about the same price -- $5/lb.
--
http://www.jamlady.eboard.com, updated 2-11-2006, Sausage Roll Ups

Roberta wrote:

> >
> > Roberta, if you're ever going to the NN TJ's, maybe we can meet up and
> > shop/chat/do lunch! That is, unless you're afraid of me figuring out
> > where you live during the course of the conversation... =)
> >
>
>
> That sounds like fun Nah, I'm not to afraid of you figuring out
> where I live. I don't have an attack dog - but I do have 2 kids that
> are just about as rabid LOL
>
> I'm at Trader Joe's all the time it seems It's my new addiction.
>
> Feel free to e-mail me at roberta dot ward at gmail.com
>
> Roberta (in VA)

I have a feeling the once-a-month to once-every-six-weeks Trader Joe's
trip ain't gonna be my reality. That tunnel's going to see a lot more
of me!

I'll email you next month when I head up there again.

Jude wrote:
> Roberta wrote:
>
>
>>>Roberta, if you're ever going to the NN TJ's, maybe we can meet up and
>>>shop/chat/do lunch! That is, unless you're afraid of me figuring out
>>>where you live during the course of the conversation... =)
>>>
>>
>>
>>That sounds like fun Nah, I'm not to afraid of you figuring out
>>where I live. I don't have an attack dog - but I do have 2 kids that
>>are just about as rabid LOL
>>
>>I'm at Trader Joe's all the time it seems It's my new addiction.
>>
>>Feel free to e-mail me at roberta dot ward at gmail.com
>>
>>Roberta (in VA)
>
>
> I have a feeling the once-a-month to once-every-six-weeks Trader Joe's
> trip ain't gonna be my reality. That tunnel's going to see a lot more
> of me!
>
> I'll email you next month when I head up there again.
>

sounds like a plan

I am very lucky - I would say I am less than 10-15 minutes away. I am
there at least once a week *G*

Roberta (in VA)

"Jude" > wrote in
oups.com:

> Roberta wrote:
>
>> >
>> > Roberta, if you're ever going to the NN TJ's, maybe we can meet up
>> > and shop/chat/do lunch! That is, unless you're afraid of me
>> > figuring out where you live during the course of the
>> > conversation... =)
>> >
>>
>>
>> That sounds like fun Nah, I'm not to afraid of you figuring out
>> where I live. I don't have an attack dog - but I do have 2 kids that
>> are just about as rabid LOL
>>
>> I'm at Trader Joe's all the time it seems It's my new addiction.
>>
>> Feel free to e-mail me at roberta dot ward at gmail.com
>>
>> Roberta (in VA)
>
> I have a feeling the once-a-month to once-every-six-weeks Trader Joe's
> trip ain't gonna be my reality. That tunnel's going to see a lot more
> of me!
>
> I'll email you next month when I head up there again.


Jude,

If you visit http://www.traderjoes.com/ and click on the "Using our
products" and "Fearless Flyer" graphics you'll get a wealth of
additional information.

All the best,

Andy

Roberta wrote:
> > I have a feeling the once-a-month to once-every-six-weeks Trader Joe's
> > trip ain't gonna be my reality. That tunnel's going to see a lot more
> > of me!
> >
> > I'll email you next month when I head up there again.
> >
>
> sounds like a plan
>
> I am very lucky - I would say I am less than 10-15 minutes away. I am
> there at least once a week *G*
>
> Roberta (in VA)

Well then, do me a favor.......when they ask you for your zip code at
checkout, will you lie and tell them you're in VB? (23451, 23454 will
do...) Apparently, they have a TON of people coming through the
bridge-tunnel and they're already considering opening another store
down here. Hence the zip code survey. =)

On 2006-02-11, Jude > wrote:

> What's your favorite item from TJ's that I shouldn't come home without?

Try the premade spinach and potato frittata or their New York cheese
cake or frozen cioppino-in-a-bag.

One thing to avoid is the no salt roasted almonds. They just changed
suppliers and while the previous supplier was great, the new one
sucks. The almonds are small and dry and not worth the now high
price, which they jumped up considerably just a few months back.

I'm starting to become disappointed with TJ's. The price edge they
used to provide is slowly disappearing. I've found several items
previously heavily discounted which have begun to creep up in price to
the point where I may as well go to a regular market. The stuff not
increasing in price is lowering in qaulity. I realize this is the
standard business model for all food and liquor marketing, but if TJ's
is going to be like everyone else, what's the point?

OBfood: I'm going to try the huge new 16oz cobb salad offered by
Safeway. It's only $.50 more than McD's cobb, which is not a bad
salad considering the amount of chicken in it.

nb

notbob wrote:
>
> One thing to avoid is the no salt roasted almonds. They just changed
> suppliers and while the previous supplier was great, the new one
> sucks. The almonds are small and dry and not worth the now high
> price, which they jumped up considerably just a few months back.

Agreed. They were caught up in a massive almond recall
a year or two ago, which probably explains it.
Hazelnuts also have been affected by the recent decline
in quality.

> I'm starting to become disappointed with TJ's. The price
> edge they used to provide is slowly disappearing.

Also agreed. Probably has something to do with selling
out to the large German chain.

Dee Randall wrote:

> Are you sure -- I've been livin' on that stuff -- soo good. I just bought
> some the 3rd of this month. Where did you hear this?

Price has gone up here already. My kid told me this. She's been working
at TJs for almost 2 years.

Karen

The Ranger wrote:
> Selling wine by the pallet isn't a great metric to use... Besides,
> US$2 Chuck is still a fine purchase for everyday consumption.

I don't understand why large volume sales is a poor metric to use.

Karen

Dee Randall wrote:
> I didn't find any TJ's (fresh) beef - do you mean frozen? The fresh meat I
> saw was chicken and pork. I buy fresh (naturally grown) beef at Whole
> Foods.
> Thanks, I'll look for fresh Dolmas - I assume they are in the produce
> department? Do you know this is a regular product and at most stores?

Yeah TJs brand fresh beef. It's great. TJs also sells the fancy beef
too.. niemen ranch, which is awesome. I think both are naturally grown,
range fed, organic, whatever.

I think I'm a Dolmas kick. They have it in the shelves and by the
sushi. (Jarred and fresh.)

I don't know if all products are at all stores, or which ones are and
which ones aren't. I will find out. I know the Stockton warehouse is
the supplier for Northern California and north.

Karen

On 13 Feb 2006 14:19:45 -0800, "Karen" >
replied:
> The Ranger wrote:
> > Selling wine by the pallet isn't a great metric to use...
> > Besides,US$2 Chuck is still a fine purchase for
> > everyday consumption.
> >
> I don't understand why large volume sales is a poor
> metric to use.

Because many wines, very drinkable, are produced in volume? Some
of the _worst_ wines I've tasted were produced in significantly
smaller amounts through boutique wineries... Just cuz it's shipped
out on pallets doesn't tell you anything about the wine. Two major
producers that offer consistently high quality wines (at reduced
prices) through TJ's; Fetzer and Kendall Jackson.

The Ranger

The Ranger wrote:
> Because many wines, very drinkable, are produced in volume? Some
> of the _worst_ wines I've tasted were produced in significantly
> smaller amounts through boutique wineries... Just cuz it's shipped
> out on pallets doesn't tell you anything about the wine. Two major
> producers that offer consistently high quality wines (at reduced
> prices) through TJ's; Fetzer and Kendall Jackson.

If it's sold by the pallet, though, it must mean that it's popular. It
must be popular because a lot of people like the taste of it.
Therefore, sales by the pallet must be a good way to measure the
quality.

Karen

Mark Thorson replied:

>> I'm starting to become disappointed with TJ's. The price
>> edge they used to provide is slowly disappearing.
>
> Also agreed. Probably has something to do with selling
> out to the large German chain.


Are you unaware that the "selling out" took place in 1979? Or did you think
that after 26 years, the Albrecht's are FINALLY getting around to imposing
some management on the chain?

Also, "selling out to the large German chain" is a slight distortion. Trader
Joe's isn't owned by Aldi's; rather, the Albrecht brothers who own Aldi's
also bought Trader Joe's.

Bob

On 13 Feb 2006 15:12:03 -0800, "Karen" >
replied:
> The Ranger wrote:
> > Because many wines, very drinkable, are produced in volume? Some
> > of the _worst_ wines I've tasted were produced in significantly
> > smaller amounts through boutique wineries... Just cuz it's shipped
> > out on pallets doesn't tell you anything about the wine. Two major
> > producers that offer consistently high quality wines (at reduced
> > prices) through TJ's; Fetzer and Kendall Jackson.
> >
> If it's sold by the pallet, though, it must mean that it's popular. It
> must be popular because a lot of people like the taste of it.
> Therefore, sales by the pallet must be a good way to measure the
> quality.

And how would you categorize E&J, Paul Mason, Thunderbird, or
Lancing? They're delivered on pallets, too.

Gauging wines by pallet delivery isn't a good metric.

The Ranger

The Ranger wrote:
> And how would you categorize E&J, Paul Mason, Thunderbird, or
> Lancing? They're delivered on pallets, too.
>
> Gauging wines by pallet delivery isn't a good metric.

well, you're the one who thinks Two Buck Chuck is decent everyday wine.
I wouldn't dye a slip pink with it.

Karen

Dee Randall wrote:
> Are you sure -- I've been livin' on that stuff -- soo good. I just bought
> some the 3rd of this month. Where did you hear this?

I think we're talking about the same thing. The humongous Ghiradelli
chocolate bars, right? Since Nestle bought Ghiradelli, they can no
longer offer the big bars at that price and TJs decided to discontinue
them. If your TJs has them, it's probably back stock and you should
stock up while you can.

Karen

"Karen" > wrote in message
oups.com...
>
> Dee Randall wrote:
>> Are you sure -- I've been livin' on that stuff -- soo good. I just bought
>> some the 3rd of this month. Where did you hear this?
>
> I think we're talking about the same thing. The humongous Ghiradelli
> chocolate bars, right? Since Nestle bought Ghiradelli, they can no
> longer offer the big bars at that price and TJs decided to discontinue
> them. If your TJs has them, it's probably back stock and you should
> stock up while you can.
>
> Karen

The "humongous Chiradelli chocolate bars" that I buy are actually chunks of
....
I don't know what, as I never see them except in anything but chunks. They
are not wrapped in anything except saran-type covering with a weighing
sticker on it. I buy them at all difference prices, but still @ $3.49 a lb.
Are we on the same page?
Thanks,
Dee Dee

On 14 Feb 2006 08:46:37 -0800, "Karen" >
replied:
> The Ranger wrote:
> > And how would you categorize E&J, Paul Mason,
> > Thunderbird, or Lancing? They're delivered on
> > pallets, too.
> >
> > Gauging wines by pallet delivery isn't a good metric.
> >
> well, you're the one who thinks Two Buck Chuck is
> decent everyday wine. I wouldn't dye a slip pink
> with it.

Again, every wine from every one of the major wineries are shipped
out on pallets... How is measuring palletted cases of wine a
particularly good metric for judging the quality of a variety of
wine? a growth? a year? a winery?

It isn't.

Fine. You wouldn't dye a slip pink in Two Buck Chuck. Neither
would I. I _would_ drink any of the varieties, though, as everyday
wines...

The Ranger

"Karen" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> Two buck chuck was pretty decent when it first came out. Now it's just
> gross. Every TJs sells pallets of the stuff everyday, though.
>
> Karen
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I thought it was pretty gross when it came out and have no plans to try it
again to see if my opinion has changed. LOL Ewww. I know some like it but
I don't care for it. My husband would call it the "2nd glass after";
meaning after you've already had some other (better!) wine and your
tastebuds are beginning to not be as discriminating as before... have one
more glass of the 'good' stuff and then you could have the $2. Chuck... it
would be the 2nd glass of wine after the good stuff. Did that make sense?
Sorry... very long day and am t-4 (Too Tired To Type).

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Syssi