Three Buck Chuck or Three Wishes???

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I agree with these sentiments.

Zoe - I just read that page... so you are thinking a mixture of the two?

I love three wishes, but I will have to grab a bottle of the 3 buck chuck next time I am at TJ's to compare.

After you get through the first glass of Three Buck Chuck, its not terrible like it overall better than the Whole Foods.

FWIW, I'm a Sommelier if that gives my opinion any merit to you. Both are from Charles Shaw, so some speculate that it's the same wine in different bottles. Therefore, I say choose the nicer bottle -- Three Wishes.

Wasn't it the Three Buck Chuck white wine that had a lot of arsenic in it?

Wasn't it the Three Buck Chuck white wine that had a lot of arsenic in it?

Never tried three buck chuck but I do love three wishes!! Both the white and red varieties, and I generally am a red-only wine drinker! If you're confused and can't decide, I would get a mixture of both! Not like the price is going to be an issue hahah!

Unless your guests are all 21-22 I would avoid Three Buck Chuck lol. I loved it in college (when it was still Two Buck Chuck) but I wouldn't drink it now.

So I do have some "wine snobs" - is there any way I can make the majority of them happy and find affordable wine (something that won't break the bank)???

You can get better wine than that for like, 2 bucks more. Talk to a liquor store owner or a sommelier.

If you are having sangria, I would drink that. And then you can put whatever type of wine you want in it and no one will know.

Personally I would look for a sale and/or get your bulk discount. You can get some more palatable wines if you're willing to go up to even $6 a bottle. Ask at the wine store and see what they recommend.

ETA: Yeah, what m said

If you're looking for value brands that are a step up from Three Wishes, may I recommend CK Mondavi wines -- best cheap wines out, and they offer more varietals than just Cab, Chard & Merlot. Amongst your cheap wines, these varietals are not typically great performers. You may have better luck with Pinot Grigio or Sauv Blanc for your whites, and perhaps a Malbec or Zinfandel for your reds. These varietals are better suited to less expensive wines. If you have a reputable liquor ship in your area, ask about their South American wines. Best bang for your buck in today's market. You can find something from Chile or Argentina for under $8 that will knock your socks off.

Sangria is made by the caterer at a set price (so I can't choose what he makes it with - though it's probably cheap wine). I also have about (estimating) 150 people to provide wine (and beer) for (our venue doesn't allow liquor). I'm just worried about wine getting expensive really quick. I will go and talk to our wine store (the most I have seen is 10% off by where I live)..

Honestly - I can't tell you what winery/brand the wine I've had at weddings.. I just have always seen them posted as the type, not any more details than that.

m - do you have any suggestions for wine that is $2 more??

No, it all depends on availability of distributors in your area - talk to someone at the store! Promise. They will help you!

Thanks Zoe!

I'll be sure to go get a bottle and try one. I think Harris Teeter stocks them and maybe our local wine warehouse does..