In fact, several of these retailers got into the wine game themselves with their own private-label bottles.
But picking out wine at the grocery store has two perks: affordability and convenience.
“Start by looking at the label.”
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“Specificity on the labels is a good indication of quality,” Glancy says.
This information can help you feel confident buying a wine.
If you’re shopping for a special occasion, look at the top shelf.
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If you’re on a budget, scan the rows below waist-level.
A merlot will still taste like a merlot," saysErin O’Reilly, a wine educator and blogger atTerravenos.
With this price range in mind, experts say to seek out regions that are less well-known.
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“Look for cabs and malbec from Argentina.
Chile has a coastline that mirrors California’s famous winegrowing regions, so of course they’re making wine.
They’re bargains.”
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Herwaldt has similar advice.
Wine education can be as simple as a Google search.
“Wine education does not have to be snooty or painful,” Glancy says.
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“Anyone can learn it.
You don’t have to be gifted.”
The next time I go to the store, I can look for other wines from that region."
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O’Reilly says it’s worth taking a chance on these.
“The store’s reputation is on the line, so the wines need to be solid.
Pick younger winess
At the grocery store, throw out the idea that aged wine is better.
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Without proper wine storage, it’s best to buy a more recent vintage.
Plus, an older wine is not always an indication of higher quality.
“Not all wine was meant to age anyway,” Glancy says.
