Wine at WalMart $1.97 YMMV

[Muushka]

I have been to 3 different stores in my area (NC) and they all have the WalMart brand wine Oak Leaf at $1.97 a bottle (reg $2.97).

Before you start throwing stones, I tried the Chardonnay and it was pretty good. They have about 6 different types.
This is the Budget Board, right?

Cork and everything!

 

[LIFERBABE]

I have been to 3 different stores in my area (NC) and they all have the WalMart brand wine Oak Leaf at $1.97 a bottle (reg $2.97).

Before you start throwing stones, I tried the Chardonnay and it was pretty good. They have about 6 different types.
This is the Budget Board, right?

Cork and everything!

I wont throw stones! Thank you for trying it first

I saw a case at Sam's for really cheap, like $19 but I was scared to try it. I did try the Aldi Chardonnay once and it wasnt bad, but a $4 a bottle, I'd rather spend a little more for my favorite.

May have to give it a try

 

[Mau Loa Disney]

not a huge wine drinker, but my besties and I like to share a bottle of wine when we get together, if it taste good we are happy even better if its cheap, No wine snobs here. Thanks we will check it out

 

[staceyhzoo]

Thanks! I'm in NC too and will pick some up today. The chard isn't bad at all and the red is great to cook with too.

 

[NVDisMom]

We have had a few of these wines before and here is my honest assessment. Stick to the whites or the merlot. The heavier reds just do not stand up well. This goes for Fetzer and Beringer too. I would not begin the evening serving these wines, but begin with a favorite bottle(s) and let everyone enjoy the flavors for the first couple of glasses, then switch to the same varietal in this wine. After the first two glasses MOST people will not notice the difference. Do serve from a decanter though. Most people recognize the label (much like two buck Chuck) and will automatically turn their noses up at it before giving it half a chance. We entertain a lot and have found the by serving the more expensive bottles first and down grading for the rest of the event we can save a great deal of money and only the wine connoisseurs notice the change, but frequently fail to figure out what we have switched to and take it in stride.

 

[LIFERBABE]

We have had a few of these wines before and here is my honest assessment. Stick to the whites or the merlot. The heavier reds just do not stand up well. This goes for Fetzer and Beringer too. I would not begin the evening serving these wines, but begin with a favorite bottle(s) and let everyone enjoy the flavors for the first couple of glasses, then switch to the same varietal in this wine. After the first two glasses MOST people will not notice the difference. Do serve from a decanter though. Most people recognize the label (much like two buck Chuck) and will automatically turn their noses up at it before giving it half a chance. We entertain a lot and have found the by serving the more expensive bottles first and down grading for the rest of the event we can save a great deal of money and only the wine connoisseurs notice the change, but frequently fail to figure out what we have switched to and take it in stride.

Great idea! I often do this too! We attended a tailgate party last weekend (corporate) and Im sure this would have worked great, because half time the beer and wine ran out. Having a couple of bottles in reserve without breaking the bank is a great idea.

 

[tlbwriter]

I would not begin the evening serving these wines, but begin with a favorite bottle(s) and let everyone enjoy the flavors for the first couple of glasses, then switch to the same varietal in this wine. After the first two glasses MOST people will not notice the difference.

That's funny, because when I read the OP, I thought "who's going to notice it's Walmart wine after the first 2 or 3 glasses anyway?"

 

[pixiewings71]

I've tried it, it's not great but it's not bad either. Personally I prefer the $2 buck Chuck to a lot of pricier wines (and I'm 20 minutes from wine country so I am familiar with pricey wines, I actually have some $40 bottles on my wine rack) so I was more then willing to try the Oak Leaf. It was good but not great, I'd drink it again.

 

[Muushka]

I've tried it, it's not great but it's not bad either. Personally I prefer the $2 buck Chuck to a lot of pricier wines (and I'm 20 minutes from wine country so I am familiar with pricey wines, I actually have some $40 bottles on my wine rack) so I was more then willing to try the Oak Leaf. It was good but not great, I'd drink it again.

My problem with 2 buck Chuck is that it is 3 bucks (where I am anyway )

 

[pixiewings71]

My problem with 2 buck Chuck is that it is 3 bucks (where I am anyway )

I get my bottles from Trader Joe's, it's $1.97 per bottle, so two bucks.

 

[S. C.]

I've also tried the wines from Aldi's and thought they were pretty good.

 

[Muushka]

I get my bottles from Trader Joe's, it's $1.97 per bottle, so two bucks.

Me too, but here in NC it is $2.97. So far it is the only advantage to living in CA that I can see.
I think it is a shipping thing.

Has anyone else had any luck with this Walmart wine being $1.97?
I was thinking of getting some when we see Mickey next week.