15 Great Wines That Won't Break The Bank
A toast to cheaper wine options!
Everyone loves a nice glass of wine and if you're like us, you love an inexpensive glass of wine! These 15 wines are affordable, tasty, and diverse. If you're looking to build an exceptional wine collection or looking to just try a bottle of something new, these wines will help get you started!
Sparkling Wines
Bisol Jeio Prosecco Brut
Made by one of the oldest in the Valdobbiadene this is consistently one of the best sparkling wine values in the world. Dry, crisp, floral, full of green apple, honey, and hints of cinnamon. Pairs well with truffled cheese like Sottocenere al Tartfuo and Sushi / Sashimi.
Gruet Brut
Outstanding full-bodied wine, aged on tirage for 24 months. Flavorful and effervescent with an apple and citrus bouquet. Pairs with rich triple cream cheese and breaded coconut shrimp.
Avinyó Brut Reserva Cava
Another Metodo Tradicional value made with Macabeo, Xarello, and Parellada grapes. The wine tastes of crisp apples, citrus and toast and pairs with rich triple cream cheese and various croquetas.
Rosé Wines
Chateau Routas Coteaux Varois Rosé
Made with Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. This crisp and refreshing rosé showcases watermelon, peach and floral notes. Pairs well with spinach salad, roasted chicken, and goat cheese.
White Wines
Momo Sauvignon Blanc
Grassy, grapefruity, big acidity and hints of tropical fruit with a lengthy finish. Pairs with herbed goat cheese like Cypress Grove Herbs de Humboldt and char-grilled squid and shrimp.
Bodega Colomé Torrontés
Lemon zest, limestone salinity, mandarin orange, and herbal notes lead this amazing value wine into herbal and floral notes with a lively acidity. Pairs well with aged goat cheese like Picodon and Ceviche.
Cave de Lugny Mâcon Lugny Les Charmes Chardonnay
Loads of citrus, stone fruit, spice and sweetness with a hefty balanced acidity. Pairs nicely with triple cream cheese like Delice de Bourgogne and seared scallops with lemon butter
Villa Sparina Gavi di Gavi
This creamy, medium-bodied white has notes of earth stone fruits and citrus. Pairs wonderfully with cured meats and buttery shrimp.
Red Wines
Domaine Les Aphillanthes Côtes du Rhône
Made with syrah and grenache grapes, this southern rhone red is peppery with dark cherry notes. Pairs well with red meats like steak, and lamb chops.
The Guide Pinot Noir
This complex, juicy, red wine shows off red cherry and notes with hints of cinnamon and clove. Perfect when paired with ground beef and pasta with tomato sauce.
Masi Campofiorin Rosso del Veronese
Blend of 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 5% Molinara done in the ancient Ripasso technique of secondary fermentation over Recioto and Amarone skins. Super ripe and raisinated with red and black fruit, leather, and earthiness. A bold chewy wine. Pairs with well-aged gouda and braised short ribs.
Barco de Piedra Tempranillo
This robust, Spanish red has a complex depth that comes from the grapes of the Tempranillo region. This wine has a smoky spice with notes of game and cherries and pairs well with Iberico ham, Manchego cheese, and crusty bread.
Doña Paula Malbec
A quality Malbec and a tribute to the cool climate of Uco Valley where the grapes are grown. It pours with an intense violet color and has a dark, fruit nose with soft tannins. Pairs well with steak frites, gamey meats, and roasted tomatoes.
Château Bellevue Peycharneau Bordeaux Supérieur
Made from 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, this complex red features toasty, woody flavors with red cherry and vanilla aromas. Pairs well with beef stew and roasted meats.
Substance Cabernet Sauvignon
A fantastic, US-grown red with layers of flavor and a medium to full body. Flavors of raspberry, blackberry, and oak linger on the tongue. Pairs well with gorgonzola cheese, grilled tuna, and dark chocolate.
Sipping a good glass of wine is one of life's great pleasures, but if you haven't tried these wines, you are missing out! This list of underrated, inexpensive wine options taste great when paired with food or enjoyed on their own. We hope you try some out and find our recommendations helpful!
