Is Vietnamese (Dalat) wine worth trying in Nha Trang, and which one to buy?
Based on 2 discussions with 8 participants · Last activity: 1 day ago
Based on 2 discussions with 8 participants · Last activity: 1 day ago
TL;DR
Local wine is mostly sweet or semi-sweet, dry options are rare. Best-reviewed picks are Dalat Cabernet (~395,000 VND) and a semi-dry Dalat wine (~165,000 VND).
Several travelers recommend Dalat Cabernet, about 395,000 VND - dry, first sip is unusual but grows on you.
One traveler tried a wine recommended by someone claiming sommelier experience in the chat and liked it despite having no wine expertise.
Travelers debate whether Vietnam has genuinely good wine given its French colonial history - opinions are mixed.
A semi-dry Dalat wine for about 165,000 VND is praised as a decent and affordable option.
Good dry wine is sold in Dalat itself, but it's hard to find in Nha Trang; the Festival supermarket carries a Sauvignon Blanc from the same producer, while basic Dalat table wine (around $4) is hit-or-miss.
Aside from beer, the only local option worth considering is native wine made from semi-dried local grapes.
Some venues offer unlimited draft alcohol including rough-tasting local wine, and many drink it heavily despite the questionable quality.
Truly dry local wines are almost nonexistent: the black-label bottle is sweet, the Saigon-brand one is semi-dry (per the seller), and the remaining white option is semi-sweet.