A fellow traveler who has a taste palate I trust, suggested the gluhwein from Aldi is tasty: https://www.aldi.us/en/grocery-goods...l-gluehwein-4/
I've never really been an Aldi shopper but will likely purchase a bottle or two.

Edited to add: my local Aldi was all sold out of this, so I guess I'll wait until next year