Wally Wally World: The Good, The Bad, The Affordable

Wally Wally World: The Good, The Bad, The Affordable

Walmart is known around the world for so many things whether its their everyday low prices, being a one stop shop or for folks twerkin’ by the milk.  But one thing is for sure Wal-Marts are everywhere (even in DC). So we decided to do some of the leg work and taste and review the good, the bad and the affordable wine selections at our local Walmart. So whether you are trying to score some “cheap wine” in between the struggle period (after ballin in the New Year and before W-2’s) or if it is just the nearest place open when its just one if those days;  we’ve got you covered! R.B.L. Hold Ya Down!

The Good

• Bella Rosso Italian Sweet Red Wine was really delicious it was sweet, red and bubbly and its only $7.97 this gets our Wal-Mart Favorite Star! It is quite comparable to the Stella Rosa (which is also available at Wal-Mart for at least $3 cheaper than Total Wines.)
• Menage a Trois Cabernet Sauvignon ($12.47) is a full bodied cabernet in Walmart similar to the Gumdale Cabernet reviewed in our pairings post, great for pairing with burgers and red meats.
• Duplin Sweet Muscadine Wine is so tasty and sweet, I just love it, it tastes just like the muscadine grape, it takes me back to being a kid picking and eating them straight from the grape vine! It gets our Walmart Nostalgic Seal of Approval at only $7.97 a bottle!
• Riunite Lambrusco, I would buy this again without hesitation! Its bubbly, sweet, tasty and its just $5 bucks! This would be a great wine to serve at your next get together because its tasty and cheap! A sure crowd pleaser, I haven't mat anyone yet who doesn't like a Lambrusco!

The Affordable
We had to venture out and taste the cheapest on the shelf! 

• A $2.97 Oak Leaf Chardonnay is a great value for a Chardonnay and it’s the cheapest with the most ABV out of the list at 12%. So you definitely get the most bang for your buck!
• Alongside, that is the Oak Leaf Red Sweet Wine ($2.97) its slightly sweet but pretty good if you like your red wines smooth but not too sweet.
• Lucky Duck at $3.97 is the cheapest Moscato on the Wally World shelf and it is pretty good; smooth and fruity but not bubbly like its cousin Moscato D'Asti, however, its not bad at all for the price.

The Bad

• Schmitt Sohne Riesling ($9.28) not my favorite Riesling by far it was very tart. Generally, I like a Riesling that is semi-sweet but this one was lip smacking tart and it left a sour aftertaste. 
• Chateau Morrisette Blackberry Wine ($9.47) probably wouldn't buy again unless it's to cook with maybe to make a nice glaze reduction over pound cake; but as for having a glass I will decline.