Drinking and learning about wine can be pretty fun, but it doesn't have to break the bank.
We did some extensive research (OK, we asked around!) and we compiled a list of the best wines you can buy, typically from the grocery store, for at or below the $20 mark.
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All prices reflect the current rates listed on wine.com. In a lot of states, you can find these bottles for even less than the prices shown, especially when you shop at Costco. Oh, and here's a pro tip: You don't have to be a member to buy alcohol at Costco. Anyone can do it.
Hopefully, you can find at least a good handful of these wines at your local grocer. Some appear to be easier to locate than others.
Happy shopping!
1.) Anything by Bogel -- these are typically around the $10 to $15 mark
2.) Joel Gott cabernet sauvignon or chardonnay -- $15.99
3.) Francis Ford Coppola claret -- $16.99
4.) Apothic red winemaker’s blend -- $10.99 or Apothic brew for $15.99
5.) Simi (Sonoma County) merlot -- $17.99
6.) Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz -- $11.99
7.) Dark Horse rose or their big red blend -- $9.99
8.) Anything by La Vieille Ferme -- with most around the $8 to $9 mark
9.) Noble Vines: 337 cabernet sauvignon or 667 pinot noir -- $11.99 to $17.99
10.) Cline Old Vine zinfandel -- $12.99
11.) Seven Deadly Zins -- $15.99
12.) Starborough sauvignon blanc -- $12.99
13.) Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling -- which comes in dry or sweet varietals, for $9.99
14.) Marques de Caceres Crianza (Tempranillo) -- $12.99
15.) Rainstorm pinot noir -- $18.99
16.) Josh Cellars cabernet sauvignon -- $15.99
17.) Block Nine pinot noir -- $14.99
18.) 1000 Stories gold rush red -- $18.99
19.) Meiomi pinot noir -- $19.99
20.) Kim Crawford sauvignon blanc -- $15.99
Honorable mentions:
- The Show Malbec -- $13.99
- 19 Crimes red blend -- $9.99
- Menage a Trois red blend -- $11.99
So tell us (in the comments!): What did we miss?