20 Best Wine For People Who Don’T Like Wine (2022 Updated)

I bought this wine last week to compare with other “value brands”. The residual sugar (clearly from the addition of Mega Purple) is apparent. I can see the broad appeal with the sweetness (not typically found in Cav Sauv) but I found the flavors to be one-noted with very little nuance.

This wine is fine to bring to your in-laws for Easter but that’s about it.

Allow me to preface this review: I am not a wine expert. I drink any Cabernet Sauvignon that tastes good with red meat and is not too expensive. Hence, Barefoot Cabernet Sauvignon. I’ve found deals for $4.

99 – $5. 99. In my opinion, it beats most “bottom shelf” wines (I don’t agree with that term, but you know what I mean). It’s not weak by any means, but has a very easy, mellow, berry flavor. I pair it with my weekly Ribeye (backyard charcoal grill, medium rare).

I give Barefoot Cab 5/5 stars, not because it’s the best (you can spend over $49. 99 for a great wine), but because it’s the best affordable (“bottom shelf”) wine I’ve ever had. My wine closet is filled with no less than three Barefoot Cabernet Sauvignons and I’m not ashamed to drink it or serve it to guests.

Try it! You’ll like the flavor and the price.

I loved this wine. It’s very convenient with the single serve size. You don’t have to open a full bottle when you want just one glass. Had a very robust flavor of berries and I lived the oak undertones.

If you like a wine with the oak flavors. You should try the single serving size. I will buy this again.

Wrong. This is a true story. My wife and I split a bottle of this red. I kid you not, we both had the same hangover the next day. A bad headache that lasted the whole day! This has happened twice to us!! I can’t call it a fluke.

We won’t be spending our money on this brand anymore. Too bad tho.

The wine was average, which is what I expected. However, it is advertised as a lower calorie wine. It’s only a few calories less than regular wine, and not worth the effort to find it and drink it in leu of other wine.

I’m looking for a wine that has significantly less calories.

I’m a true wine lover once belonging to 5 wine clubs at the same time, I drink A LOT OF WINE. So I feel ok with saying that FitVine gives me a headaches, and strong headaches at that. Fitness is important to me being a runner and former athlete, but try as I might, I can not drink FitVine.

Looking for an affordable Pinot for your refined pallet? Woodbridge is my go to for nights in! I loved the smoothness of this Pinot and I can purchase several bottles for my wine nights with the gals, I always get compliments on this one in particular! A definite crowd pleaser for all pallets!.

I love pairing Pinot noir with lighter meals like a pasta with a rose sauce or a pasta with a cream sauce like a carbonara. Not all brands make a Pinot noir and they’re usually more expensive than the other varieties of wine.

This one is a good value and I’ve never been at a store where I couldn’t find it so it’s usually my go to unless I’m doing a special meal and want a bit of a higher end Pinot noir. If you’re looking for a good value, very tasty Pinot noir, definitely try this one.

Good clean taste. Like how clean it tastes. I buy the Mondavi wines regularly. They are doing it right. A smaller 4 pack version of the Mondavi wines would be good. Made in a 2 serving bottle. I would buy these on sale or off sale.

The price is reasonable.

This wine give me heartburn/makes me gag it’s nothing like it describes on the bottle. Do not buy this wine unless you’re looking for a headache. Maybe I’m biased because my family owns a winery and our Pinot Noir so much better but this wine is absolutely disgusting and tastes like vinegar.

Would not recommend!!! It has no legs and does not taste like cherry at all.

For the price, it’s a decent Pinot Noir; are there better? definitely. One of our week night wines, we always have bottles on hand. Weekends, that’s a different topic altogether.

I have to say I was surprised by this red wine. It is a wine that wasn’t expensive, but tasted better than some bottles that were 4x more expensive. This is a wine I would not feel bad opening for my guests at a party.

They would probably be surprised by it also. I would definitely buy it again!.

This merlot doesn’t have a typical taste profile. It’s a bit thinner and has an artificial “smoky” taste to it that’s unexpected. None of the jammy notes that are typical in a Merlot. Not worth the price point, but drinkable.

Apothic does it again! This is a very lush and rich Merlot. Lots of berry flavors typically found in a Merlot but it’s especially plush on the tongue. Delicious on its own or with a burger. I’ve done both.

My wife and I just happen to see this Merlot while on vacation in NC and wanted to try. I am a Cab wine drinker. And we have tried other wines by Apothic (Red, Dark and Crush). The Merlot is my top choice, Dark is a close 2nd, third is Red and the Crush is a distant fourth.

This White Chardonnay is not good, in my opinion. It has a very sharp taste and a little bit of an aftertaste. I drank it because my husband bought it, but it is not that good. I wish it had a better taste.

The box says it has a “focused and complex finish. ” Unfortunately, I think the finish leaves a lot to be desired. It’s not horrible, but it’s not as good as the Pinot Grigio. I asked my husband not to repurchase this wine, so, unfortunately, I cannot in good conscience recommend it.

I’ve ordered this particular product from the Total Wine in Akers Mill Square about two to three times a month. About 25% of the time, the wine has been spoiled. I’ve been able to take it back in to the same pickup location to replace the damaged product until recently.

The store manager expressed, rather loudly, that I was the only individual in his entire region region that has complained and returned the Black Box Malbec and he would no longer allow these exchanges.

I felt this was handled unprofessionally and, although the price is more expensive, I have since chosen to go to a local liquor store.

Trial and error led me to my tasty el cheapo cabernet sauvignon dinner wine, but I tried this when I learned malbec is a lot richer in antioxidants and other health factors than cabs. Luckily I think this is delicious—bright, hints of structure, concentrated enough—a pleasant glass for dining.

Total’s price was unbeatable and not everybody carries the malbec.

n 1906, Teresa Franzia, planted her first vineyard along the road to Yosemite. When Prohibition ended, the family rebuilt the winery brick by brick, barrel by barrel. After the war, the family’s new advertising slogan was “Make Friends with Franzia” and introduced a new generation to wine.

Bringing joy to everyday life, Franzia, The World’s Most Popular Wine Brand™, for the past 18 consecutive years. Wine Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon#influenster #voxbox #happyour.

Good cheap wine!! The packing is easy to open and the spout is easy to use. If you have a small refrigerator the box may take up a bit of space. The Cabernet is good and at 12% alc vol 2-3 glasses will have you nice and relaxed.

I would definitely recommend this to anyone who’s looking for a large quantity of wine (about 5-6 bottles worth) for the price of 2 affordably priced bottles of wine.

This is one that I keep on hand a lot. It’s got a very nice flavor to it. I don’t drink as much as I cook with wines myself. I do find this one a good flavor and very cost conscious wise for those like me that must cook with wine.

Definitely will continue to buy. The box is something I love since a bottle would go to waste with me. Easy to open and pour from the spout. #cooking #cabernet #redwine #wine #boxedwine #mealtime #entertaining #marinarasaucemusthave.

LOVE IT!!! WHAT CAN I SAY? It’s not a light, smooth French Malbec. But it’s not a harsh, heavy classic California cabernet, and it’s not a heavy sweet America’s merlot, and itsnt that thick sweet Syrah.

PERFECT RED TABLE WINE! You can always trust BAREFOOT to be ok for classic style California wines cheap. Especially their reds, I prefer their reds. But their Malbec is just hands down my favorite!!! And Malbec is not a California classic as far as I know.

They’re probably getting the grapes from Argentina? I really dunno??? Not going on my holiday table! But it will be around in the kitchen and cooled available to all. and for any red wine lovers that drop by.

It’s not available locally to me. But if I havw a party with red wine lovers, I’d make the drive to go stock up.

I love the convenient bottle size and that these are shatterproof plastic. My grocery bag broke on my way to the car the day I bought these and 2 bottles fell onto pavement but remained unharmed. I only really bought these because the flavor notes on the cardboard carton differed from the large bottle.

It read blueberry and mocha notes. Very different from the description online as well except for the mocha notes. I have had Barefoot’s Merlot before and I still love it. I tried it in 2 different wine cocktails as well.

My favorite was mixing #Barefoot #Merlot #wine with Q Mixer Hibiscus Ginger Beer, delicious! Great on it’s own too!.

is there anything better than a good tasting merlot with a filet mignon? how about a great tasting merlot that doesn’t break the bank as well? this one is it. I like mine room temperature, however some enjoy this merlot chilled.

either way, snazzy up steak night with your better half and a bottle of good wine. pop in a tape of “breakfast at Tiffany’s” in the ol’vcr and have another bottle of wine for dessert😎☺.

I think Woodbridge Pinot noir is a great choice when picking a Pinot noir. It is affordable and is dependable. It’s also easy to find and at most grocery stores. Would definitely recommend to friends and family!.

The 2019 we tasted over the past few days is an unusual product. If I apply normal criteria to it, this would be a summary of its somewhat questionable attributes: smells and tastes of apple sauce or juice, slightly “sweet & sour”, with a few hints of difficult to identify flowery scents.

The various flavors compete for your attention, but they don’t blend harmoniously. As a wine it’s hard to take it seriously, however, as a drink it’s acceptable, just as a glass of nice cider would be.

My detailed evaluation returns 2. 3 stars, perhaps too generously. What do we drink it with? It will clash with seafood, but it may be enjoyable with nuts, desserts, blue cheese, or dried fruit. No, it’s not a wine you want to serve with a high-quality meal, but it’s a nice drink.

If it were meant to be an aperitif, it might deserve three stars. [My rather demanding scoring system expressed in stars is not price-dependent but it means: 1 star – don’t drink, 2 – marginal, 3 – worth trying to quite good, 4 – very good to almost excellent, 5 – excellent through absolute perfection.

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I accidentally stumbled upon this wine while being out of town looking for another wine that was out of stock. Trying this one instead, it has now become one of my top favorites. No after taste and fresh to drink, I am enjoying this newly found fave of mine.

Reasonably priced ranks it in my top 3! Highly recommend!.

Pure delight in a bottle! Can’t wait to bust a bottle open on the balcony when the weather warms! Slightly bitter in the best way and will warm you up and break the ice at any social event! You will be busy taking sips in the corner and heading back to the bar making social distancing no thing! Semi fruity with that pungent aftertaste that we long for after a long day at the office.

Weekends or weekday warriors alike, all my gal pals can agree on this bottle.

I bought this thinking it would be a good red blend, but it’s alcohol on the nose and palette and just doesn’t impact flavor, only heartburn. Try Hermes Nemea instead.

So tasty. Only reason I did not label 5 star is because two glasses gave a crazy headache next day which is reason I bought these. Not to get a headache. Otherwise wonderful wine.

I took a chance and bought this without trying it first, it was delicious. The blend is so smooth. My only complaint is that I can not purchase it locally.

On a 600 mile road trip with my parents, we stopped over for the night in Grand Junction Colorado. They sent me to retrieve the wine with very little instruction. I know what they like but to play a joke on them because I personally love to pick by the label, I grabbed this bottle as a complete joke.

Joke was more on me because it’s actually not a half bad one! I’m not saying I go out of my way to buy it again but I certainly did not hate it. So if you’re ever in a bind, in a small town, or for whatever reason have very few choices don’t hesitate to pick this off the shelf.

It’s still better than no wine 😜.

I love The Walking Dead Cabernet Sauvignon Wine! When this came out I was super excited to try it. I love watching The Walking Dead it’s a really good show. This wine actually tastes pretty good and I love the bottle.

I kept the bottle after drinking this and have it sitting on my self at home.

It’s a really nice tasting, more on the bold side, but not too much red wine. Ya, you’re paying a bit for the name BUT, you need to get the Living Wine Label app and have your bottle come to life. No idea what that app is? Get it.

And get this wine, or 19 crimes, or any other that is on the app. You won’t regret it.

IšverstiShow in original languageI’m a big fan of Prisoner Red Blend and grabbed this based on the incredible reviews. I think this wine is terrible. I’d rather have a $9 bottle of 19 Crimes. There is no depth at all.

This tastes like acidic water. Really disappointed.

IšverstiShow in original languageMy favorite wine is The Prisoner Red Blend. Recently picked this up, always eager to try something from The Prisoner (Saldo Zin is also spot on). Great cab, easy to drink.

Nice hints of blackberry. If you plan on sharing with more than 1 person, grab another bottle.

IšverstiShow in original languageSo very disappointed. This is not the quality of a Prisoner wine,, I would never buy this wine again. There is NO complexity,. It’s extremely boring and a very flat wine, No effort was made in the wine making of this wine.

Not the quality of a Dave Phinney wine. I would not drink this wine for my every day come home from work wine, I expected more from the wine maker. Your loyal clients deserve more.

My Uncle who is of proud Sicilian ancestry gave a bottle of this to me and suggested that I might enjoy it. Well, certainly I am! Although I have a palate that is attuned to Sonoma and Napa wines (having lived there) I do appreciate varied styles and qualities.

This wine brings forth the imaginings of being in the warmth of a Mediterranean summer day sitting at the large family table outdoors listening to the kids play and the adults banter while quaffing a delightful wine without fuss and dabbing at olives and prosciutto, not to mention some lovely and perhaps savory goat or sheep cheese, and crackers touched with rosemary.

Get the picture? – this is a fun wine, not one to be serious about. Prost.

This Italian IGT field blend is a dark purple/violet; sweet nose of red/black plums; full bodied with a tannic grip that holds things together; “applesauce sweet” up front and mid-palate, tart on the sides; honeysuckle and oaky vanilla in the background; pleasantly complex for the price point; lengthy finish if you care about that sort of thing; a rare treat, unlike anything I’m familiar with; pair with charcoal broiled anything!.

This is a very nice wine. Elegant and smooth. Big but not overwhelming. Don’t believe the one and two star reviews- this is a very nice, quality wine. Even though it is the same grape that is Zinfandel in California, the flavor profile is nothing like that.

Very deep and flavorful with dark fruit and cigar box notes.

Let’s be real about wine and pricing. If it tastes good to you, nothing else matters. Barefoot has been a bargain wine forever, and their Sauvignon Blanc is a light sipper when you want a casual drink and it’s not a special occasion.

The other great thing is Sauvignon is a low carb/sugar wine, so if you’re limiting these for your current lifestyle, Barefoot’s Sauvignon is a decent choice. Just beware that even dry alcohol still has calories!.

I buy this regularly. I think the manufacturer must know how popular it is because they dont make it available in the 1. 5L bigger bottle to force you to buy more. Thats my theory anyway. This sauvignon blanc is very dry and has definite zing of tartness or sourness.

You may not like it if youre looking for a round, warm feel on the tongue because it veers towards sharpness. Tastes very good on its own or with seafood, sushi.

Not awful for being a renowned “cheap” wine. I would pick Barefoot over other competitors (Yellow Tail, Franzia, etc. ). Cheap price, decent flavor and good for pounding a few bottles on a not-so-special occasion.

This is something I would try to use as a base for a white sangria or wine cooler. If independent, local brands are not available or out of price range, I will opt for Barefoot. I definitely will go this route if looking for quantity rather than quality and it doesn’t disappoint, though it doesn’t impress either.

You get what you pay for, but it’s not half bad. I’d rather buy a bottle of this and drink at home than pay for an over priced glass of Ste Michelle in a restaurant.

Ecco is one of the worst Pinot Grigios I have ever had. If I go to a restaurant and its the only Pinot Grigio brand offered, I find something else to drink! This is a cheap wine and it tastes like a cheap wine.

It is a very fruity wine. The only positive I can say is that it is light-bodied, which I like in my Pinot Grigios. There are so many better alternatives.

This has quickly become my favorite. I’m not a wine person. I don’t know all the wine lingo. I like whites and roses that are light maybe a little sweet. I wouldn’t consider this wine sweet, it’s refreshing.

I don’t mind drinking this with dinner or sipping with friends.

I absolutely love Ecco Domani. You literally can not go wrong. It’s cheap, tastes great, and is always available. This is also the only wine I ever use for cooking. It has more of a citrusy bite to it than using a Chardonnay so it makes for perfect shrimp scampi.

This wine is one of my favorites for parties. Not one I particularly care to drink as a top choice a bit drier fornmy taste but over all my guests seem to enjoy the taste of the bottle. No matter as long as they enjoy it then we are good to keep purchasing.

This wine is great. Tastes great and not too expensive. Great packaging! It is so cute. I like that they include a picture of a grape on the label so we remember where it comes from. Great for parties, and I would recommend to others at the drop of a hat.

Better then yellowtail.. (For the money)… No oak finish like Mark West, my fav?.. But 5 bucks ? Rate at 83 Oh buy the way. Blueberry hints in this wine

Smooth, not too sweet & not too dry. Perfect balance with a very slight champagne-ish finish. That’s the best way to explain it. Lol. Definitely will purchase again!

I love Sea Glass wine. We served sea glass Cabernet at our wedding, so I wax excited to try their Pinot Noir. Very smooth and slightly dry but not harsh. Nice warm feeling after it goes down. I’d recommend this brand.

This is one of my mother’s favorite ‘second shelf” wines. She appreciates the Pinot without musky chocolate undertones that still maintains a full flavor profile. 89 points on WineEnthusiast 2017 and its still ranking in 2021.

It is not often in today’s world of wine tsampling and exploration that we can boast a low cost find that so surprises and delights with every touch to the lips. My wife who is not as particular as I in her tastes for wine took her first sip and exclaimed wow.

delicious wine, so smooth and fruity! Tisdale Pinot Noir has an absolute fruit filled body, smooth to the palate and is extremely aromatic. I am sending her to Total Wine today to pick up a case. Tisdale is what I like to refer to as a “wonderful Total Wine find!” Sadly, the price can only escalate from here.

Nice job TW. John and Kathy Trojan Scottsdale, Arizona.

I’ve tried $20+ Pinot Noirs and none of them compare to this Pinot Noir by Tisdale. This is just sweet enough, without feeling like I’m getting a cavity. I’ve convinced many self-proclaimed red wine haters to try this wine and they enjoy it.

It’s so reasonably priced that I sometimes have multiple bottle on reserve.

My husband bought this for me to try and I fell in love. Was totally surprised when he told me it was only $2.99 per bottle!!