Trader Joe’s stores have a wine called “Charles Shaw”. When introduced in California, it created a bit of a stir, as its price is $1.99. The affectionate name of this beverage is "Two Buck Chuck". Some people love it and others hate it. In blind tests it has beaten out wines in the $40 to $50 range. I have no idea how the blind tests were conducted but I think I can tell a “good” wine from a “not so good” wine. Well, I would like to think so.

We were recently at a nice restaurant and saw Charles Shaw on the wine list. This must give it legitimacy, as the price was $17.99. I am sure any wine that costs $1.99 at the store tastes even better at $17.99. The price speaks for itself.