Cheap Good Wine 2008 Vintages

Anything from Chestnut Peak Cellars is usually a safe bet, and this Chardonnay is no exception. A light body with a smokey aroma, and lemon and pear notes.

Winery: Chestnut Peak Cellars
Vintage: 2008
Type: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Mendocino County, California

Primitivo is an Italian grape variety that was found to be genetically identical to Zinfandel in 1993. The climate and soil differences lead to a distinct taste from California Zinfandel however, with the Primativo having stronger blackberry notes.

Winery: Tenuta Viglione
Vintage: 2008
Type: Red
Variety: Primitivo
Region: Puglia, Italy

Named after the Stump Jump plow, with its uncanny ability to ride over stumps and eucalyptus roots, this Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2009 will jump over your expectations. The juicy, berry flavors and fine finish make this easily the best Shiraz under $10. Buy more than one bottle.

Winery: d’Arenberg Wines
Vintage: 2008
Type: Red
Variety: Shiraz
Region: McLaren Vale, Australia
Ratings: Wine Spectator- 90 Points

This incredibly smooth, delicious chardonnay has pear and mango notes with hints of oak aging. Pairs well with pork and shellfish. You’ll definitely want to buy more than one bottle!

Winery: Crawford Canyon
Vintage: 2008
Type: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: California

The Lagar Alto Tempranillo hails from La Mancha, of Don Quixote fame, and after enjoying a bottle of this earthy, blackberry and cherry wine you might be tilting at windmills yourself.

Vintage: 2008
Type: Red
Variety: Tempranillo
Region: Spain

A smooth drinking, oak aged chardonnay with a tropical fruit nose. Great for cheese bricks and terrible breakups.

Winery: Lustre Vineyards
Vintage: 2008
Type: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: California

A blend of chardonnay grapes from Monteret and Lodi, this wine is fresh and flowery with pineapple, lemon and apple notes. Good to enjoy with mild cheddar *gasp* on a lonely night.

Winery: Looking Glass Lane
Vintage: 2008
Type: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Monterey & Lodi, California

For the price, this is another excellent Australian screw top wine. A citrus palate and floral notes punctuate this juicy Riesling, which pairs well with Indian and Chinese food.

Winery: Leasingham
Vintage: 2008
Type: White
Variety: Riesling
Region: Australia
Ratings: James Halliday – 91 Points