Happy Wine Wednesday – May 21, 2014
That’s right. It’s hump day again. But don’t fret, that means it is wine Wednesday too. It’s the middle of the week, so everyone’s gearing up to get home and enjoy a nice glass of wine on the patio (or somewhere outdoors with these warm nights upon us).
For this segment, let’s explore the three most popular chardonnays on our Website as it relates to Health & Nutrition. These are not necessarily the healthiest wines, simply the most popular. Not surprisingly, with popularity, comes household brands.
Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay ($11.22)
With a TRuPrice of $11.55, it is a “Fair Value.”
Please note: For those of you unfamiliar with our TRuPrice, this is the price of the wine after you strip away marketing, advertising, fancy labels, etc. The TRuPrice is all about what’s inside the bottle…the true value of the wine itself.
At 153 calories per glass and with a health rating of 3.2 (out of 5 stars), it’s not necessarily the best choice out there. I’d suggest you check out its Copy Cat TasteMatches to discover a similar tasting wine, which may be a bit healthier for you.
La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay ($16.55)
With a TRuPrice of $15.66, it too is a “Fair Value.”
At 150 calories per glass and with a health rating of 4.7, this seems like an excellent choice for those interested in a healthier option. Please note: our health algorithm includes calories, pesticides and antioxidants to name a few compounds. So, this wine is heavy on the good stuff and light on the bad.
Cupcake Chardonnay ($9.01)
This is the least expensive one of the bunch. And, with a TRuPrice of $9.28, it is a slightly better value than its retail price, so it is still a “Fair Price.”
Please note: To find the highest TRuPrice wines, simply go to our browse guide, click on the Copy Cat section, and select “Top Value” from the Copy Cat Criteria drop-down menu.
Cupcake has a few more calories per glass at 158. And, with a 3.7 health rating, it is quite similar in health components as the Kendall-Jackson.
All in all, if you have the money to spend, from a health standpoint, La Crema is the way to go. But, again, check out our Copy Cat section and find great deals.
Cheers to a great rest of your week!