Cheap Good Wine 2009 Vintages

This boutique wine has a name that could only be pronounced correctly by someone from the Basque region of Spain, but for this price it should be tried by everyone. Usually drunk as an apéritif, this minerally, appley txakolina pairs wonderfully with cheese.

Winery: Arabako Txakolina
Vintage: 2009
Type: White
Variety: Txakolina
Region: Basque, Spain
Ratings: International Wine Cellar- 91 Points

Gewurztraminer is still not yet a very popular wine, but since it grows so well in the Pacific Northwest that is bound to change. For the price, this lightly spicy, yet deliciously fruity wine is bound to please. Peach and citrus notes, with a balanced acidity.

Winery: Hogue Cellars
Vintage: 2009
Type: White
Variety: Gewurztraminer
Region: Columbia Valley, Washington
Ratings: Wine Enthusiast- 90 Points

An upscale, but still affordable Pinot Noir, the Falcon’s Perch 2009 has strawberry and sweet herb notes and a live, earthy finish.

Winery: J. Lohr Estates
Vintage: 2009
Type: Red
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Central Coast, California
Ratings: Wine Enthusiast- 90 Points

This blend of bold Austrialian Shiraz and fruity Cabernet Sauvignon yields a deliciously smooth blackcherry wine with hints of spice.

Vintage: 2009
Type: Red
Variety: Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Region: South Eastern Australia

A great wine for the money, this chardonnay is light and creamy with citrus, vanilla and spice on the nose.

Winery: Cupcake Vineyards
Vintage: 2009
Type: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: California

Dark, spicy and fruity on the nose with hints of pepper, this Malbec-Syrah blend is a good buy for under $15.

Winery: Dona Paula Estate
Vintage: 2009
Type: Red
Variety: Malbec-Syrah Blend
Region: Argentina
Ratings: The Wine Advocate – 88 Points

Torrontés is a white wine grape from Argentina that produces fresh, aromatic wines, and that’s definitely true of this Don Rodolfo. Golden pale in color, it is fruity on the nose with peach and citrus hints.

Winery: Don Rodolfo High Altitude Vineyards
Vintage: 2009
Type: White
Variety: Torrontés
Region: Argentina
Ratings: The Wine Advocate – 90 Points

Lemon and Granny Smith notes accompany this crisp, tangy Argentinian chardonnay. Pairs well with chicken and seafood.

Winery: Budini Winery
Vintage: 2009
Type: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Argentina
Ratings: The Wine Advocate – 90 Points