Comments on: Trader Joe’s Fearless Flyer

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:35:44 +0000

Thanks for your advice, Angela.

When we were at our TJ this past weekend, it was out of stock again, but we were told it’s on order, but hasn’t arrived. Our Raleigh TJ has great customer service, and has a telephone list service where they’ll let me know when it’s back in stock.

By: Angela Carlson

Angela Carlson — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:00:43 +0000

@Michelle: The Vivace was just out of stock for a little bit. Just let your local store know that you are a devoted fan and please keep it on the shelf if at all possible. Also, if you’d like, check to see if they do special orders, buy youreslf a case and then you’ll be set for a while.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:39:42 +0000

It’s back at my local (Raleigh, NC) TJ! Hooray! We’re stocking up, just in case it disappears again.

By: Bill of Cary

Bill of Cary — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:42:04 +0000

TJ in Cary has the 2009 CPGV now. I bought a couple of bottles for my wife’s book club to try.

Good luck!

By: Don

Don — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 23:06:47 +0000

Vivace just turned up again in NJ. Don’t know about other places. It tends to come and go, probably more so now with higher summer demand.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 22:50:22 +0000

I love the Contadino Pinot Grigio Vivace! My local Trader Joe’s, in Raleigh, NC has stopped carrying it. Does anyone know if they will start carrying it again, or where else I can find it here?
Thanks.

By: rebecca

rebecca — Sun, 09 May 2010 22:28:24 +0000

I am just trying out the Contadino Pinot Grigio Vivace. It’s great if you want a light-weight white with bubbles. I’m eating a spicy dish, and so I appreciate how clean it leaves things – granted I’ve had a couple glasses, but it reminds me of a wine-flavored breath mint. Definitely plan to pick up a few more bottles, especially with the weather turning hot and humid. Very refreshing.

By: GrapeSmart

GrapeSmart — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:16:04 +0000

I've been trying the La Finca wines. First I had the Malbec which surprised me with its quality for the price. Then I tried the Chardonnay which blew me away with its quality for the price. I blind-tested it on my co-blogger and she thought it might be a $20 Rhone-varietal and couldn't stop talking about how there was no alcohol on the nose or in the mouth. For more great wines under $20 and 90+ Wines under $25, check out GrapeSmart, too.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:24:46 +0000

Nice blog! I’ve been to it before, but this is my first time to comment. I blog about Trader Joe’s and love getting their wine. Since moving to NJ and getting a TJ’s here, we don’t get wine at our store though. I’ll have to direct people over to you for ratings on their wine!

By: Angela Carlson

Angela Carlson — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:45:10 +0000

Ok, so the Crew tried the Eylse “Couzins” wine last night ($15). A nice amount of friuty, with good tannins and all.
However, the Greg Norman Cabernet (90%) Merlot (10%) Limestone Coast ($12) was much more interesting. Smooth, with bright friut opening up on the mid-palate, easy drinking but with decent structure and a nice finish. Definitely a good gift or take along to a party wine.
(Sorry about not remembering the vintage)