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    Elementalist Pinot Grigio – Super Tasty For $7

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 12, 2021 Last Updated: January 23, 2023

    Elementalist Pinot Grigio – Super Tasty For $7

    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...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Bulk Buy, California, Pinot Grigio, Pizza Wine

    Peaks & Tides Sonoma Coast Chardonnay - Agreeable

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 18, 2021 Last Updated: January 23, 2023

    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...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, California, Chardonnay

    Sunshine Bay Sauvignon Blanc - Classic

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 5, 2021 Last Updated: January 25, 2023

    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...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc

    La Cornada Crianza Tempranillo - A Champion

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 12, 2021 Last Updated: February 3, 2023

    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...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Highly Recommended, Spain, Tempranillo

    30 Miles Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc – An Easy Choice

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 19, 2021 Last Updated: February 3, 2023

    30 Miles Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc – An Easy Choice

    A tasty new find from Aldi, the 30 Miles Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, California, Sauvignon Blanc

    Sienna Glen Chardonnay - Easy Drinking

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 14, 2020 Last Updated: May 23, 2021

    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...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, California, Chardonnay

    La Rue Cotes de Provence Rosé - Smooth and Easy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 26, 2020 Last Updated: May 23, 2021

    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...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, France, Rosé, Thanksgiving

    Dellara Cava Brut - Just fine for $6.99

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 24, 2020 Last Updated: February 25, 2023

    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...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Spain, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving

    Crestwood Barrel Riesling - Sweet and Simple

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 13, 2020 Last Updated: May 23, 2021

    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...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Highly Recommended, Riesling, Washington

    Zum Mosel Riesling - Yummy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 20, 2020 Last Updated: May 23, 2021

    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...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Germany, Riesling

    Vintner's Lot Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon – Easy For $8

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 10, 2020 Last Updated: May 27, 2021

    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...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon

    Grande Alberone Bianco – Just Fine For $7.99

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 6, 2020 Last Updated: August 15, 2022

    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...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Catarratto, Chardonnay, Inzolia, Italy, Pizza Wine, White Blends

    Ronco di Sassi Vino Rosso - A Big, Sweet and Tasty One from Aldi

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 2, 2019 Last Updated: August 15, 2022

    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...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Italy, Pizza Wine, Primitivo, Red Blends

    Chiare Blanc de Blancs - A Solid Sparkler from Aldi

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 22, 2019 Last Updated: February 25, 2023

    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...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, California, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving, White Blends

    Landshut Riesling - Nectarous

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 2, 2019 Last Updated: May 19, 2021

    Landshut Riesling - Nectarous

    Deliciously sweet Riesling from Aldi, the Landshut Riesling. Riesling from Mosel, Germany. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Germany, Highly Recommended, Riesling, Thanksgiving

    Belletti Prosecco Extra Dry – A Bubbly Bargain

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 24, 2019 Last Updated: August 15, 2022

    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...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Glera, Italy, Pizza Wine, Prosecco, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving

    Evanta Malbec – Unobjectionable

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 12, 2019 Last Updated: May 30, 2021

    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...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Argentina, Malbec

    Pianeta Organico Pinot Grigio - Genuinely Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 26, 2019 Last Updated: August 15, 2022

    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...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Italy, Organic, Pinot Grigio, Pizza Wine, Vegan

    Grand Alberone Rosso - Inspired

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 23, 2019 Last Updated: August 15, 2022

    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...]

    Filed Under: $8 Italian Reds, Aldi, Italy, Pizza Wine, Primitivo, Red Blends, Thanksgiving

    Broken Clouds Chardonnay - Buttery Vanilla Banana Cream

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 28, 2019 Last Updated: May 30, 2021

    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...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, California, Chardonnay

    Arosa Sweet Sparkling Moscato Rosé - True To Its Name

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 29, 2019 Last Updated: May 28, 2021

    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...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Highly Recommended, Italy, Moscato, Rosé, Sparkling Wine

    Leaf Plucker Sauvignon Blanc - Impressive

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 23, 2019 Last Updated: May 26, 2021

    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...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Highly Recommended, Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa

    Grand Mori Valdobbiadene Prosecco - A Steal

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 12, 2019 Last Updated: May 25, 2021

    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...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Glera, Highly Recommended, Italy, Prosecco, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving

    Dancing Flame Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc - Grassy and Darn Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 5, 2019 Last Updated: October 23, 2021

    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...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Chile, Highly Recommended, Sauvignon Blanc

    Leaf Plucker Red Blend - Green, Smooth and Soft

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 29, 2019 Last Updated: June 1, 2021

    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...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Red Blends, South Africa

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