Aldi's Wine Advent Calendars are Sold Out. So Here's Our DIY Alternative

By Lauren Wicks November 14, 2018
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Aldi’s wine advent calendars broke hearts around the country last week after selling out in minutes, but all hope is not lost! With a little creativity, a trip to the craft store, and of course, 24 mini bottles of wine, you can create your own wine advent calendar for the best holiday season yet.
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Step One: Build the Base for Your Advent Calendar

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We have an easy-to-build advent calendar that is perfect for all kinds of treats. It takes just minutes to make with things from your local crafts store. And the best part is, it's reusable, so you can refill and enjoy it year after year!

 

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Step Two: Find Mini Wine Bottles You Can be Excited About

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Total Wine offers a wide variety of mini wine bottles that deliver right to your door (if your state allows) and usually gives discounts for buying in bulk both in-store and online. Otherwise, hop on over to your favorite wine distributor and pick up two of each from our curation for the perfect end to chilly December days.

 

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Mumm Napa Brut Prestige

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$9.99
Mumm may be the most expensive option on the list, but this popular brut will be well worth it with its sweet and spicy taste.
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La Marca Prosecco

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$5.99
This sparkling wine is popular due to is unique combination of apple, white peach, and honeysuckle.

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Underwood Pinot Noir

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$5.99
This Oregon-made red wine has tasting notes of raspberry, cherry, and chocolate, making it feel like an indulgence.

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House Wine Chardonnay

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$4.99
This crisp white boasts fruity flavors of apple, citrus, and pear alongside vanilla.
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Swoon Raspberry Fizzy Rose

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$3.99
A rose and blush wine blend always makes a night more special, especially with hints of raspberry and watermelon.

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Gekkeikan Nigori Sake

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$7.99
For an extra cold winter’s night, this sake can be savored as a welcome break from lots of sugary-sweet dessert wines.

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Mad Crush Sweet Cherry Red

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$3.99
This red, with plum and cherry notes, is subtle enough to be pleasing even to the white wine loyalists out there.
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Menage a Trois Prosecco

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$6.49

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We Are California Red Blend

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$1.99
This Sonoma County wine is light-bodied with just a hint of sweetness for the perfect holiday treat.

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Marval White

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$3.99
This medium-bodied white blend will make a lovely accompaniment with whatever meal you are cooking that evening.
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St. Reine Blanc de Blancs Brut

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$4.99
This dynamic sparkling wine is nutty, creamy, and fruity all at the same time for a unique drinking experience.

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La Frasquera Red

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$2.99
Hints of fruity balsamic makes for a festive red for any holiday occasion.

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Step Three: Fill Your Advent Calendars and Enjoy

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Fill up each fabric bag with a bottle, saving the one of Mumm champagne minis for Christmas Eve. Now all you have to do is stay patient until December 1. Cheers!

 

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