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Trader Joe's $5.99 Secret: Granite Coast Organic Monterey Rosé 2024
Extraordinary value meets organic winemaking in this surprising $5.99 find from Trader Joe's. The Granite Coast Organic Monterey Rosé 2024 defies expectations with its subtle complexity and refined flavor profile—all delivered at a price point that seems almost impossible.
When most budget wines sacrifice quality for affordability, this light-bodied rosé from Scheid Family Vineyards proves that decades of expertise can transform modest ingredients into something special. Established in Monterey County since the early 1970s—before the region even gained official AVA status—Scheid has pioneered sustainable and organic farming practices throughout their extensive vineyard holdings. This history of innovation and commitment to quality shines through even in their value-priced offerings.
Upon tasting, the wine reveals delicate notes of cherry, pink lemonade, orange zest, and stone fruit, with hints of exotic spice adding unexpected dimension. The golden-yellow hued rosé absolutely demands proper chilling to showcase its best qualities. At just 12.5% alcohol, it's perfect for casual summer gatherings—four bottles cost less than $25, making it an ideal choice for entertaining without compromising on taste. The convenient screw cap closure adds practicality for outdoor occasions, allowing you to place it alongside your beer bucket without worry.
Whether you're a budget-conscious wine lover or simply appreciate finding hidden gems, this organic rosé demonstrates that quality wine experiences don't require emptying your wallet. Try it this summer while it's fresh and vibrant—your guests will never guess the price tag behind their enjoyable glass.
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hey, welcome it's domain, dave. Again for cheapwinefindercom. As always, we've got another value price wine today. This is really a value price wines. This is a $5.99 wine from trader Granite Coast Organic Monterey Rosé 2024. We back in like 2014,. We did the 2013 Granite Coast Red Blend. That one was $4.99. So these Granite Coast wines have been very inexpensive.
Speaker 1:They are made by Sheed Family Vineyards out of Monterey. They're a large, very good Monterey. They've been in Monterey since like 71, 72. Monterey didn't even become an AVA until the 80s. So these are pioneers in Monterey wine. They make a lot of wine. They make the William Wright wines for Aldi and they've made a bunch of Trader Joe's wines that I wouldn't be surprised to see their wines at Costco. So they know what they're doing. They are a they're big in pioneers into sustainable farming and production practices in the vineyard and both in the winery. And they've been transitioning their vineyards over to organic.
Speaker 1:So this is the Granite Coast Organic Monterey Rosé. Is it from their vineyards? I don't know. You know it could be. I mean, it could possibly be. I don't have any information saying that. Or they could have bought it. Since they've been there since the 70s, they have friends who might have had. Hey, I got some organic grapes that I got a contract canceled. Can you do anything with them? That could be the possibility too.
Speaker 1:So how's the wine? And it's, you know it is a light-bodied rosé. It's got light color. It almost has more golden yellow than pink and it's slightly complex, which I didn't expect for $5.99. It's got good flavor. Note to myself is make sure you keep this wine on ice. It tastes much better chilled than room temperature. Not that it's bad room temperature, but chilled is where you want to be. It's got some nice cherry. Got some pink lemonade, that little tart thing going on. I got some orange zest. I got some stone fruit. I got maybe some ripe plum. None of the flavors are ripe and juicy, you know, uh, but they're there. Got some exotic spice for a $6 organic rosé. It actually tastes really, really good. Take another sip.
Speaker 1:I don't know anything about it. I don't even know the grapes they used. I mean, I don't know what's. You know there's different ways you can make rosé. There's all sorts of things. It's a 2024, which means that you know they didn't age it too long. It is a young wine. It's probably meant to be aged this to be drunk this summer. You probably can get away with it over the winter and maybe in the next spring. I mean it'll still be good next year, but right now is the time you want to get it. Spring it'll mean it'll still be good next year, but right now is the time you want to get it.
Speaker 1:Don't know exactly where the vineyards are. Um Sheet Family Vineyards. They they own the copyright on them. That's how I found it that they own this granite coast, so that's how I know it's their wine and they have vineyards all over Monterey. And Monterey is one of those, one of those ABAs where they run the gamut with climate places. You know Pinot Noir is here, but you can actually do Cabernet Sauvignon over here and Merlot over there and maybe Chardonnay here and Sauvignon Blanc over here. It's just one of those places that is a jack of all trades and they have vineyards everywhere. Like I said, they've been doing it for since the 70s. So this is a. They got 50 years of experience. If you want anybody making your 599 wines, it's a winery with 50 years of experience. That's all I got to say.
Speaker 1:It's a good rosé. Keep it chilled, you'll be happy. $5.99. Next time you have friends over. Buy a few bottles, put it in the same bucket of ice where you got the beer. It's got a screw cap on it so it's safe. It won't tip over and spill out and shoot. It's four bottles of wine for under 25 bucks. Have some people over? It's 12, 5 in the alcohol. You're not going to get your. Uh well, you, you probably won't get your guests drunk, and so that's it. So that's domain dave chief winefindercom. I've got a? Um, I've got a Grenache from Fossil Robles coming up next from a really good vineyard or a really good wine family. We'll talk about that in a few days. Adios, keep it cheap. Like us where you like your podcasts, if you will, I'll be talking to you. Bye, bye.