Is Trump trying to beef up his Wine sales?

[HipChick]

As seen in my local Grocery store...

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[lame54]

1. Charlottesville VA?

[Dirty Socialist]

2. I heard that wine is SWILL

Very strong alcohol taste

[HipChick]

3. I'll never know...as I will never knowingly try it..

[napi21]

5. Boy! I agree with YOU! For sure I would never but it, nor would I taste it if offered.

I'd love to know how much of this swill has actually sold. I can't believe anyone would pay $35 without some recommendation.

[Siwsan]

4. I read a description that said it's like Welsh's Grape Jelly mixed with alcohol

[mopinko]

24. spiked w everclear, no doubt.

[GP6971]

6. I wouldn't shop at

that store anymore.

[Yonnie3]

7. I was at Trump national DC working a wedding.

The wedding party had to serve Trump wine. I had a glass of red with my dinner. The wine was MEH but not disgusting. This was well before the election. What they were making then might not be what they make now. Eric has had a few more years to tweak it. It is made about ten miles from me and I don't recall ever seeing it offered in a local restaurant.

[Celerity]

8. Fragrances "redolent of a sweaty right-wing rabble."

https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2016/03/14/yuge-yucky-we-taste-test-trumps-wines/81770372/

Spill the Wine: How Trump is Using His Vineyards to Scam America

https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/06/spill-the-wine-how-trump-is-using-his-vineyards-to.html

[JDC]

9. $35 list for that garbage? Puhlease.

There are countless wines out there at that price point or less that are assuredly 10x the wine those clowns stamp w the shit heel name Trump.

[HipChick]

10. Exactly...there is branding and then there is

Bullshit...is what they are marking...

[dixiegrrrrl]

12. And a blend of 3 wines at that....

But...those who buy it are buying brand name.

Although...I'd be real curious to know if sales have declined in the past year.

[marble falls]

11. Trump's AND $35 a bottle. Not a chance in hell.

[Sinistrous]

13. Actually, his whine is quite finely honed...

[GulfCoast66]

14. Never had them. But like wine and know a few Sommeliers who have tried them.

Liberal folks that I have the pleasure of working with.

They reported them to be not bad, especially the blends trying for the old world style.

Realize Trump did not start it but bought as a turn key operation keeping the winemaker on board.

They are Virginia Wines so will never really compete with the best of France or California whose style they imitate. But they are not priced to compete with the best. I’ve had some shitty Bordeaux wine! Seldom get a really bad Cote du Rhône, my favorite style.

I like trying odd domestic east coast wines, and in a non political world would like to try it. But they aren’t getting my money! I really do not support boycotts as they seem picayune to me. I know others disagree. But this is money straight in Eric Trumps pocket. Not doing that.

That said, I’ve had some pretty decent Virginia wines. If I lived in the mid-Atlantic states I would drink them regularly to support local businesses especially for a casual meal with the wife. Unfortunately we don’t get them here in Florida regularly so we generally drink French blends under $15 with supper. Florida makes no serious wine. Muscadine blends. Yuck!!

[Tommy_Carcetti]

16. Lakeridge in Clermont makes some decent non-Muscadines

Native grown, not imported. Pretty good.

Of course there’s plenty of muscadine to go around too. It’s an acquired taste but as someone who loves to go local I’ve somehow managed to acquire it.

What can I say? I’m not a snob, I’m a Floridian.

[GulfCoast66]

18. I will respectfully disagree. And they aren't 10 miles from my home!

Maybe I am somewhat a wine snob!

But I do buy their wines, especially this time of year. And somewhat regularly.

They make great Sangria which is perfect in our summer months! Publix sells them.

I’m also starting to find more Florida raised poultry and Pork but it is still not in the grocery stores.

Have a nice evening.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

19. That's fine.

Local preferences aside, I think I like Italian wines the best.

But I think that’s mostly psychological because of its association with Italian food, so...

[GulfCoast66]

20. They make great wines. No one can argue that.

In many ways more approachable than French wines.

We often eat Mediterranean style meals and Italian wines work very well. Pinot Grigio is the perfect wine for shrimp or grilled fish. And this time of year light eating, and drinking is called for. Especially for we Floridians. I hope to catch some fresh fish tomorrow!

Visited Italy last year. Great wines!

Have a great weekend.

[HipChick]

17. Thank you...nice report...

[world wide wally]

15. A two buck Chuck copy

[Lithos]

22. Kirkland has their own equivalent which is a good buy for the money

However, $35 for a bottle of blended sulfites? No, thank you...

[Volaris]

21. (rolls eyes)..because OF COURSE that cheap grifter is selling blended red wine at 40$@bottle

BwaHAhahahahaha...

[Blue Owl]

23. Thought the racist POS only sold white wine

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