The Top 4 House Label Wines Available At Groceries

When Target introduced their $5 California Roots wine brand in 2017, the internet was blown up. A VinePair tasting test of the five wines found that Target's Red Blend was the best of the bunch.

California Roots Red Blend

The palate was the most complex and well-balanced of the group, according to the assessors, with aromas of earthy coffee and mixed fruit. This bottle received an overall score of 3.4 stars from Vivino wine testers. For $5, it's certainly worth a try.

California Roots Red Blend

Like to shop at Kroger? In the wine area, pick up a glass of its $8 Rich Red Blend. This jammy red is a steal, according to reviews. Dark plum, black cherry, cocoa, and coffee flavors are layered throughout the pinot noir and syrah combination.

Acronym Rich Red Blend Red Wine

This is a fantastic inexpensive option if you don't like really oaky red wines. Try Parkers Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from Kroger if you like red wine but prefer to consume just one species than a blend.

Acronym Rich Red Blend Red Wine

You should sample the in-house wines at Whole Foods if it is your favorite store. Five wines from The Criterion Collection that cost less than $20 were introduced in 2015.

Criterion Sauvignon Blanc

The store currently carries 14, among them a malbec, chablis, beaujolais, and carmenere. You ought to try The Criterion Sauvignon Blanc, a dry white wine from New Zealand with tropical characteristics and a 4.0 ranking on Vivino.

Criterion Sauvignon Blanc

Don't overlook the wine aisle if you shop at the German budget retailer Aldi frequently. Giretto Pinot Grigio is a light, crisp Italian wine that is only available at Aldi. The Beverage Testing Institute gave it an 87-point rating, which is fairly high for a $6 bottle of wine.

Giretto Pinot Grigio

It's a reasonable everyday white that pairs well with spaghetti, salad, and margherita pizza for weeknight meals. (Spoiler alert: pick any bottle of the Aldi private label wine you see if you want to taste more. According to Reverse Wine Snob, Aldi normally only carries house wines in its American locations.)

Giretto Pinot Grigio

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