Charles Shaw wine, also known as 2 buck chuck. . .
They sell it at Trader Joe's. .
I have seen many people buying this wine. Has anyone tried it? Is it good? Is it nasty? Thanks for your opinions.
2007-04-20 05:34:33 · 8 answers · asked by Kari R 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
2 Buck Chuck is actually pretty good. I usually serve it when my husband and I are having a big party. It saves money and I have never gotten any complaints about the wine, even from my WINE SNOB friends.
You can even use Charles Shaw in your cooking. I used the Merlot for Easter to simmer a roast and yesterday I used the Shiraz to make Strawberries Sabayon for dessert.
Try it yourself. You will not be disappointed.
2007-04-20 05:45:26 · answer #1 · answered by natiboo 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is the best $2 wine you will find. Or $3, or $4 wine, for that matter.
Wine is a funny thing, and the people that answer your question cannot even agree if it is a good wine or not.
But, for two bucks, go ahead and give it a try. It is not a GREAT wine, but it is a NOT BAD wine. And for two bucks, what the hell, right?
Cheers!
2007-04-20 05:54:03 · answer #2 · answered by Regular Guy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I dont like the taste.... and when I was given a 2002 as a gift, I used it for cooking, and even then the flavor is just not something I enjoy.
I would get an Arnold Palmer or Rutherford Ranch(both about $15). For $20 you can get a Sterling Cabernet.... There are some good '2 buck chucks' out there as well, I have had a few that are surprising. At the price its worth a try for you, and I would keep looking as well
2007-04-20 05:48:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
When we first tried the Merlot, it wasn't 'bad' or nasty, but we'd had better wines in the past. After going through a few cases over the course of a several months, we finally relagated it to the cooking-wine shelf.
Some other Y!Answerer (in another question) has suggested that 2BC Sauvignon Blanc is pretty good. I'm going to try it, soon to see if they were right.
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2007-04-20 06:02:08 · answer #4 · answered by tlbs101 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it certainly all depends on the tastes of who you're asking. I think for a $3.49 bottle of wine, it is excellent. You could do a lot worse. But it really doesn't compare to a higher quality wine.
Also, since there is no punt at the bottom to collect sediment, it's not a wine to be collected or saved...you should drink it shortly after you purchase it.
2007-04-20 06:15:31 · answer #5 · answered by rachel l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best option is to stock up and buy a case or two the next time you are out in Cali. The Two-Buck-Chuck is actually $2 out there (maybe less with case purchase). Trader Joe's in the Mid-West and the East sell it for $3-5 a bottle to cover freight charges.
2016-05-19 22:00:20 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their merlot is okay.
Their shiraz (beaujolais nouveau) is great - my friend buys it by the case & I really like it too.
Link toonline audio review from NPR: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1963794
Didn't like their cabernet - too tannic.
Haven't tried their white wines.
2007-04-20 06:20:58 · answer #7 · answered by Treadstone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually think it's pretty good. You can buy a whole case for about $25! Great for parties.
2007-04-20 06:54:46 · answer #8 · answered by jogger 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋