Today we check out the latest vintage of this highly quaffable Pinot Grigio from Aldi, the Elementalist Pinot Grigio. Is it still a Bulk Buy? Pinot Grigio from California. The wine does not see any time in oak. … [Read more...]
Peaks & Tides Sonoma Coast Chardonnay - Agreeable
A pleasing, lightly oaked Chardonnay from Aldi, the Peaks & Tides Sonoma Coast Chardonnay. Chardonnay from the Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California. … [Read more...]
Sunshine Bay Sauvignon Blanc - Classic
If you like that truly distinctive New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc taste profile, you'll love the Sunshine Bay Sauvignon Blanc from Aldi. Sauvignon Blanc from the Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand. … [Read more...]
La Cornada Crianza Tempranillo - A Champion
A $4.99 wonder from Aldi, the La Cornada Crianza Tempranillo. Highly Recommended! Tempranillo from Valdepenas, Castella La Mancha, Spain. The wine is aged 6 months in American oak and another 18 months in the bottle before release. … [Read more...]
30 Miles Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc – An Easy Choice
A tasty new find from Aldi, the 30 Miles Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc. … [Read more...]
Sienna Glen Chardonnay - Easy Drinking
An under $7 crowd-pleasing Chard with a bit of butter and toasty oak, the Sienna Glen Chardonnay from Aldi. Chardonnay from California. The wine is aged in oak barrels for an unspecified amount of time. … [Read more...]
La Rue Cotes de Provence Rosé - Smooth and Easy
Aldi delivers a smooth and easy-going wine for summer, the La Rue Cotes de Provence Rosé. An undisclosed blend of red grapes from Provence, France. (Most likely some combination of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Carignan and/or Cinsault.) … [Read more...]
Dellara Cava Brut - Just fine for $6.99
A quaffable find from Aldi, the Dellara Cava Brut. Sparkling Wine from Spain. As a Brut wine the residual sugar could be anywhere between 0 and 12 g/L. … [Read more...]
Crestwood Barrel Riesling - Sweet and Simple
A solid six dollar Riesling from Aldi for those that like them on the sweeter side, the Crestwood Barrel Riesling. Riesling from Columbia Valley, Washington. … [Read more...]
Zum Mosel Riesling - Yummy
Our latest Aldi find on a simple, nicely sweet and delicious Mosel Riesling. 100% Riesling from steep slate hillside vineyard plots near Bernkastel in Mosel, Germany. The wine is off-dry and has 30 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]
Vintner's Lot Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon – Easy For $8
A simple but tasty Australian Cab from Aldi, the Vintner's Lot Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra, South Australia. The label mentions oak but doesn't indicate the type or length of time. … [Read more...]
Grande Alberone Bianco – Just Fine For $7.99
A soft, sweet and smooth white blend from Aldi, the Grande Alberone Bianco. A white blend of 34% Chardonnay, 33% Catarratto and 33% Inzolia from Sicily, Italy. The wine has 12.2 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]
Ronco di Sassi Vino Rosso - A Big, Sweet and Tasty One from Aldi
Another Italian wine with a big score (98 points??) and an even bigger bottle, but does it live up to the hype? The Ronco di Sassi Vino Rosso d'Italia from Aldi. A red blend of primarily Primitivo along with Montepulciano and Aglianico from Italy. The wine spends several … [Read more...]
Chiare Blanc de Blancs - A Solid Sparkler from Aldi
Only $7.99 gets you this highly quaffable sparkling wine from the Aldi, the Chiare Blanc de Blancs. A sparkling blend of Pinot Blanc, Riesling and Muscat from Monterey, California. … [Read more...]
Landshut Riesling - Nectarous
Deliciously sweet Riesling from Aldi, the Landshut Riesling. Riesling from Mosel, Germany. … [Read more...]
Belletti Prosecco Extra Dry – A Bubbly Bargain
Our latest Aldi find, the Belletti Prosecco DOC Extra Dry. Prosecco made from the Glera grape in Veneto, Italy. This wine is labeled "Extra Dry" which is actually not as dry as it sounds with an allowed range of 12-17 g/L of residual sugar. (See this post for more info on … [Read more...]
Evanta Malbec – Unobjectionable
The 2018 Evanta Malbec from Aldi. It doesn't live up to the hype of the 2017 vintage, but it's not bad for just $3.99. Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. … [Read more...]
Pianeta Organico Pinot Grigio - Genuinely Good
More tasty Pinot Grigio from Aldi, the Pianeta Organico Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie. Organically grown Pinot Grigio from Delle Venezie, Italy which covers Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia and parts of Trentino-Alto Adige. The wine has 5 g/L of residual sugar and is … [Read more...]
Grand Alberone Rosso - Inspired
It's no Amarone but it's still pretty darn good for only $9, the Grand Alberone Rosso from Aldi. While neither Aldi or the producer give a lot of information on this wine, it seems to be a blend of predominately Primitivo (Zinfandel) along with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot … [Read more...]
Broken Clouds Chardonnay - Buttery Vanilla Banana Cream
Aldi delivers one for the buttery, oaky Chardonnay crowd, the Broken Clouds Sonoma Coast Chardonnay. Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast, California. The wine is aged in oak barrels for an unspecified amount of time. … [Read more...]
Arosa Sweet Sparkling Moscato Rosé - True To Its Name
One for the sweet wine lovers today from Aldi, the non-vintage Arosa Sparkling Moscato Rosé. Moscato sparkling wine from Italy. While it's labeled a rosé, I'm guessing this wine is made from the more common white muscat grape family with a small amount of red wine like … [Read more...]
Leaf Plucker Sauvignon Blanc - Impressive
Far from your average, boring, under $10 supermarket wine, the Aldi Leaf Plucker Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa. Sauvignon Blanc from Western Cape, South Africa. The wine is fermented on the skins and a portion is also fermented in French oak barrels, neither of which … [Read more...]
Grand Mori Valdobbiadene Prosecco - A Steal
Budget priced without the budget taste thanks to Aldi, the Grand Mori Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry. Prosecco made from the Glera grape in Valdobbiadene, Italy. … [Read more...]
Dancing Flame Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc - Grassy and Darn Good
Fantastic Sauvignon Blanc at an amazing Aldi price, the Dancing Flame Gran Reserva Villarica Sauvignon Blanc. Sauvignon Blanc from Valle de Leyda, Chile. … [Read more...]
Leaf Plucker Red Blend - Green, Smooth and Soft
An Aldi exclusive wine that benefits greatly from a good decant, the Leaf Plucker Red Blend from South Africa. A red blend from South Africa. The wine is aged in French oak for an unspecified amount of time. … [Read more...]