Sounds like it was lot of fun. Make it easier on us next time and post the link to the recipe. That $7.50 Merlot is on the pricey side for me, where cheap is under $5.00, but it's all relative to what you can afford... eh. The market gave me 31k today so I am considering raising my cheap wine cost limit to $5.50/bottle (750 ml). With the new splits on the market, one has to be specific.
Hey Paule-I'll have to try that recipe. Sounds like a nice buy at Costco. The Costco near me is in a community that has city owned liquor stores, so they can't sell wine or spirits. I may have to drive farther to take advantage of the deals.