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21 Cheap Wines That Will Please Even Your Pickiest Guests
Cheers to saving $$$!
By Maria Miyashiro
Sarah Ceniceros
We've said it once and we'll say it again: There's absolutely nothing wrong with cheap wine. Not all celebrations call for shelling out big bucks for a bottle, especially if they're simply the "we made it through another day!" kinds of celebrations. So to help you enjoy yourself without spending a small fortune, we've rounded up 21 bottles of inexpensive wine. Pop the cork and enjoy!
This rosé will surely transport you to the south of France, its birthplace. Picture yourself on white sandy beaches, holding a glass wafting aromas of grapefruit, red current, and rose.
This Chardonnay has green apple and pear aromatics with a silky texture. Bogle has a handful of other varietals, too, that'll impress you (and your wallet).
Wine Spectator showers this Cabernet Sauvignon with critical acclaim year after year. It's a bold number with black fruits complimented by dark chocolate and currant.
Marlborough is synonymous with Sauvignon Blanc because the region produces bright, clean, and grassy whites the world loves. Three winemaking brothers create this crisp and refreshing bottle with tropical and citrus flavors. We're swooning over this wine and, also, the thought of three winemaking brothers.
Franzia is a favorite for its price, obviously, but there's a lot to love about the winemaker. The brand's a leader in sustainable practices, with its recyclable boxes and the fact that those boxes pack easier on a truck, saving 50% in greenhouse gas emissions. Try the classic cab, or the Chardonnay, chablis, or fruity red sangria.
This Spanish sparkling wine is treated much like Champagne in that it's produced with a secondary fermentation in the bottle and spends 15 months on its lees. This special care produces fine bubbles that release bright citrus and toasted brioche aromas.
Parducci is the longest running winery in Mendocino County, CA. They've been making sustainably produced, quality wines for centuries. This Pinot Noir is no exception. It's medium bodied with notes of pomegranate, red plum, and leather.
Bourbon-barrel aging imparts intense butter, vanilla, and caramel notes in this Chardonnay. The intensity and rich body make it a perfect pairing with pork or a rich fish, like salmon.
The Folonari family aimed to create reputable, accessible wines. We like the Folonari family...and their mission...and their wines. This crisp and refreshing white wine aims to please with flavors of green apples.
Once again, bourbon barrels bring oak, vanilla, and chocolate notes to the forefront of this bold red. Notes of black cherry and blackberry hold their own, too, providing balance. Beringer is another label to be on the look out for when seeking value-driven wines.