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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

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).

What the community said

Several travelers recommend Dalat Cabernet, about 395,000 VND - dry, first sip is unusual but grows on you.

1 day ago Dalat Cabernet, 395,000 VND

One traveler tried a wine recommended by someone claiming sommelier experience in the chat and liked it despite having no wine expertise.

1 day ago

Travelers debate whether Vietnam has genuinely good wine given its French colonial history - opinions are mixed.

1 day ago

A semi-dry Dalat wine for about 165,000 VND is praised as a decent and affordable option.

1 day ago Semi-dry Dalat wine, 165,000 VND

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.

1 day ago Festival Market, Sauvignon Blanc

Aside from beer, the only local option worth considering is native wine made from semi-dried local grapes.

1 day ago

Some venues offer unlimited draft alcohol including rough-tasting local wine, and many drink it heavily despite the questionable quality.

1 day ago

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.

1 day ago Saigon brand (semi-dry)