Diane McMartin

Number 8 is a must-have for entertaining.

You won’t find a better price.

BRB, stocking up for summer.

It's great in a mimosa or on its own.

It's in a league of its own.

The best bubbly for brunching

It's super refreshing and, at just $16, it's also a real bargain.

"It would be perfect for an afternoon at the beach or pool."

"I was surprised that my favorite white wine as of late is one that I’ve seen at TJ’s for years."

It's perfect for a frugal staycation.

At Costco, it's $17. Elsewhere, it's as much as $23!

Including one that'll make you feel like you just got back from Italy!

Drink it with a Nicoise salad or just out of a tumbler by the pool.

This type of red wine is usually quite a bit more expensive.

"I want something that will go with burgers as well as roast chicken."

"We could all use the wine equivalent of a Snuggie."

Plus, a few smart tips.

It's usually just $10!

"I’ll drink it by the lake, I’ll drink it with a steak."

One brand in particular really stood out.

This is worth a read whether you're planning to do Dry January or not!

"The combo has become something of a modern food and wine cliché, but some clichés exist for a reason."

Not to yuck anyone's yum, but there's a good chance, you've been asked to pick up of a bottle of wine that you'd, um, rather not drink.

Here's what to drink while you watch fake snow float across the screen.

They're all just $20 or less. And come recommended by our wine expert!

Guess which movie gets a Champagne-style sparkling wine?

What goes best with awkward political conversations with an out-of-touch cousin?

It's an investment in yourself and your future!

"In our culture, we mistakenly associate things like wine and spirits with sophisticated adulthood, which is obviously silly."

Has rosé jumped the shark?

You’re not going to find a wild grape variety no one’s ever heard of at Costco, and you’re definitely not going to find someone to make suggestions perfectly tailored to your taste. What you will find, though, are great deals on famous brands and some shockingly good Kirkland private-label wines. That’s why Costco is a great place to go for all your wine needs, if you’re looking to bring someone a bottle this holiday season.

Tasting wine isn’t just for sommeliers who can call what vineyard a wine came from in a single sniff. Blind tasting helps you hone in on what you actually like without being influenced by labels, prices, or marketing, so it’s something that anyone who likes wine should try a few times. Plus, it’s fun! In order to find out what people really think of wines from Trader Joe’s, Aldi, and Costco, I strong-armed a few folks into blind tasting them. My tasters?