$15 wine: the new normal???

So I came across this article in the Los Angeles Times: $15 wine: the new normal.  It seems that the economy is improving, but there has been an evolution in the wine industry.  While the elite may still afford expensive vino, the rest of us have found that $15 bucks is on the high end of the wine spectrum.  Let's face it -- you don't have to break the bank to be a Wino!  Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with splurging every now and then.  You deserve it from time to time.  But you don't have to go bankrupt to enjoy a good glass of wine.

$15 bucks is a decent price for a bottle, wouldn't you say?  Honestly, we have thoroughly enjoyed bottles for even less than that!  Trader Joe's (our favorite wine buying spot) has a nice selection of wines for under $10...and you know what that means?  You can buy TWO!!!  Believe it or not you can actually save on the price without skimping on the quality.

So before you go out and spend a small fortune on wine, go to your local market and peruse the wine aisle.  Ask other the other winos (you will never be alone on the wine aisle) to recommend a bottle.


FYI: Other winos are always happy to give wine advice -- it's a rule of the club! So go ahead and make some new wino friends!

Don't you dare call me a wino!

Welcome to Don't Call Me a Wino!  This blog will explore the world of wine from the "lay-woman's" perspective (laymen are welcome too).  We don't know much about wine, aside from the fact that we love to drink it, but we hope to broaden our wine horizons, have a good time, and share what we learn along the way.

We will chronicle our wine tasting adventures, dabble in pairings, and discover the origins of the ruby and gold colored nectar.  We promise to keep it real, share the knowledge, and pop corks galore!

The blog is still under construction, but we'll improvise in the meantime.  We are just so eager to get started that we couldn't wait!!!  We encourage you to follow along and give feedback whenever possible.  We are always open for suggestions, so feel free to share some of your favorites with us too!

Bottoms up!