Originally Posted by
mikew99
Don't tell Trader Joe's, but I wouldn't mind paying an extra buck for their Chuck. I like being able to open a bottle without worrying about the cost; I'm essentially getting a bottle for what a glass is worth.
As implied above everyone outside of California pays an extra $1 for the Chuck, $3 chuck doesn't rhyme so well though
I haven't had a decent "higher-end" box wine since the wine grape glut passed either so for the price $2 is alright enough. Particularly for cooking or mulling.
Regarding beer the German beers I've gotten at chez TJ didn't transport well and ergo aren't worth purchasing imo. The annual Christmas beer is very good, and at $5 for an ale on lees, well worth it. Brewed by Unibroue of Quebec.