Bandit Pinot Grigio
California Pinot Grigio in a pack you can carry anywhere.
The story behind Bandit
Bandit started in 2003, when Charles Bieler, Joel Gott and Roger Scommegna, working as Rebel Wine Co., put California wine in a Tetra Pak instead of a glass bottle. The Pinot Grigio is sourced from vineyards across California and cold fermented in stainless steel at 55 degrees, with no malolactic fermentation, so the acid stays high and the finish stays clean. It is a member of 1% for the Planet, and the cartons carry illustrated American National Park artwork.
We have carried Bandit for years because it does one job well: good chilled white wine with no corkscrew, no glass and no fuss. Wine Enthusiast gave it 88 points and a Best Buy nod. That tracks with what we see at the counter.
Explore the Bandit range
Three Bandit expressions in the 500mL pack, all $4.99 at our Commack store. The Pinot Grigio is the one that moves fastest in summer.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandit Pinot Grigio 500mL | Pinot Grigio | 26 proof (13.0% ABV) | Cold fermented, crisp, tart fruit with a faint sweet edge |
| Bandit Chardonnay 500mL | Chardonnay | Not stated on pack | No malolactic, so lean and bright rather than buttery |
| Bandit Merlot 500mL | Merlot | Not stated on pack | Soft red fruit, light tannin, serve slightly chilled |
| Bandit Pinot Grigio 1L | Pinot Grigio | 26 proof (13.0% ABV) | About six glasses, roughly 1.33 standard bottles |
| Bandit Cabernet Sauvignon 500mL | Cabernet Sauvignon | Not stated on pack | Everyday California red, firm fruit, casual pouring |
Which Bandit is right for you?
The Bandit Pinot Grigio 500mL is $4.99 here, and the Chardonnay and Merlot in the same pack are $4.99 each. The 1L Pinot Grigio generally lands in the $8 to $12 range, which works out to about six glasses, so it undercuts most glass bottles ounce for ounce. You are paying for wine, not packaging and freight weight. Buy Bandit online and we will have it ready, or walk in and grab it off the shelf.
Twist cap, no glass, no corkscrew. Chills fast in a cooler.
One or two glasses, reseals, no half bottle going flat.
Six glasses per pack, easy to pour and easy to pack out.
Bandit cocktails and pairings
Serve it thoroughly chilled, 48 to 53 degrees, and let the faint sweetness handle the heat.