by Pat G » Thu Oct 22, 2020 8:20 pm
Jenise, I'll avoid any Cocobon at TJs. If, however, there is a need for a cheap party wine....
My mother-in-law is even more frugal than I am re: wine. Yes, it is possible. One NY Eve she served Barefoot Bubbly. There was leftover Bubbly, duh. I opened the refrigerator and it had been stored. I quickly, quietly poured the stuff down the drain. She never mentioned it....
She lives in an area without TJs. So she buys a lot of Yellow Tail (About $7 in her locale). And puts all of it, white or red, in her refrigerator. So when we visit we take out a red for a while before pouring.
Recently, I bought 2019 Lindemans Bin 65, Chard, SE Australia for her. About $3 here, probably $4 outside of CA. In prior years, they have also had a Shiraz; none this year. Given the supply chain oddities, not surprising. But each year I've given her Lindemans she is very happy. Screwtop, pop and pour, recap, back in the refrigerator. She's happy so I'm happy. Never asked her if she prefers it over Yellow Tail....
