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• Charles Shaw wine is a popular brand produced in California vineyards. It is widely recognized for its inexpensive value and award wining taste. The brand is commonly sold at Trader Joe's locations. In California, they usually retail for $1.99 and are affectionately referred to as "Two Buck Chuck."CBS News: 'Two Buck Chuck' Wine Cult (June 2, 2003)

• Fast Facts

  1. Origin: Ceres, California
  2. Introduced: Late 2001
  3. Produced in California
  4. Distributed by Trader Joe's grocery stores
  5. Owned by Bronco Wine Company, (Fred Franzia)
  6. Can cost as much as $4 in some statesNY Barfly: Drink of the Week: Four Buck Chuck (January 6, 2008)

• History

  The Charles F. Shaw winery started as a company in the Napa Valley American Viticultural Area. The original label went out of business, and the name was sold to the Bronco Wine Company. Though they produce their wine in Ceres, California, they are able to label their bottles with "Napa County," as they own a bottling facility in Napa. The company has since taken advantage of the name recognition and has not only delivered an affordable option for connoisseurs, but also an award winning wine.

• Charles Shaw Wine Varieties

  1. Cabernet Sauvignon
  2. White Zinfandel
  3. Chardonnay
  4. Pinot Grigio
  5. Merlot
  6. Sauvignon Blanc
  7. Shiraz
  8. Valdigue

• Awards

  In 2003, the Shiraz produced by Charles Shaw won the double gold medal at the Annual International Eastern Wine Competition.San Diego Union-Tribune: 'Two Buck Chuck' good as gold in N.Y. wine test (June 17, 2004) In 2007, one of their brands won best Chardonnay at the Commercial Wine Competition at the California Exposition and State Fair.Napa Valley Register: Charles Shaw chardonnay is state’s best (July 1, 2007)

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