New Trader Joe's wine

capnking · May 12th, 2008, 08:38 AM

Hitting your local Trader Joe's in the next day or two will be a wine called Xs Cabernet. It is the same wine as Hess Cabernet and the price is only 3.99 a bottle. It is a limited deal so get it while you can if you like Hess wines.

**Annapurna** · May 12th, 2008, 09:44 AM

I'll be sure pick some up. Thanks!

OrangePuck · May 12th, 2008, 11:21 AM

$4 wine? Come on people, does it come in a box?

It's like a giant juice box for rednecks.

**Annapurna** · May 12th, 2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangePuck

$4 wine? Come on people, does it come in a box?

It's like a giant juice box for rednecks.

Xs used to retail for $9.99 and it was considered a great value at that price point. Just because a wine is cheap, doesn't mean it's bad.

Actually, there are a few wines that come in a box that aren't half bad. Times are a changing.

OrangePuck · May 12th, 2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Annapurna

Xs used to retail for $9.99 and it was considered a great value at that price point. Just because a wine is cheap, doesn't mean it's bad.

Actually, there are a few wines that come in a box that aren't half bad. Times are a changing.

Sorry but I don't think I'll ever overcome the association I have built between box wine and alcoholics on a budget.

I just can't fathom having a nice dinner party and plopping down a big ass box in the middle of the table and have my woman or my friends help themselves like a pee-wee soccer team at halftime helps themselves to the Gatorade.

**Hipcheck** · May 12th, 2008, 03:56 PM

Black Box Merlot is pretty good and arguably the best boxed wine. I dont drink it all the time but for 20 bucks its the equivalent of 4 bottles and doesnt go bad. Perfect for the times when you only want 1 glass and dont want to open a $3.99 bottle of wine.

So Sumi · May 12th, 2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by capnking

Hitting your local Trader Joe's in the next day or two will be a wine called Xs Cabernet. It is the same wine as Hess Cabernet and the price is only 3.99 a bottle. It is a limited deal so get it while you can if you like Hess wines.

I love, love, love any of the Hess Collection wines. So much better than Hess Select.

**WingHater** · May 12th, 2008, 08:43 PM

Definitely need to hit up TJ's this weekend.

Salty Dog · May 13th, 2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Annapurna

Xs used to retail for $9.99 and it was considered a great value at that price point. Just because a wine is cheap, doesn't mean it's bad.

The taste has definitely gotten better for cheaper wines, but I still find there is a direct correlation between the price of the wine and the size of my headache the next morning.

So Sumi · May 14th, 2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Salty Dog

The taste has definitely gotten better for cheaper wines, but I still find there is a direct correlation between the price of the wine and the size of my head the next morning.

FTFY