Cheap Good White Wine

Once you get under $10 it’s hard to criticize a wine that’s at least decent, and this Origami White Zinfandel is definitely better than just decent. It’s light, refreshing and perfect for a summer picnic lunch or early evening at the cottage.

Vintage: 2010
Type: White
Variety: Zinfandel
Region: Lodi, California

A very cheap and tasty blend of 30% Grenache blanc, 30% Bourboulenc, 30% Ugni blanc, and 10% Roussanne. It’s soft on the palate with a green apple and hazelnut nose. A strong contender if you need a lot of wine on the cheap.

Winery: La Vieille Ferme (The Old Farm)
Vintage: 2010
Type: White
Variety: Rhone White Blend
Region: France

The blending of Semillon with Chardonnay leads to a non-oaky, sweet Chardonnay that makes a delicious dessert wine.

Winery: Bloomside Cellars
Vintage: 2010
Type: White
Variety: Semillon-Chardonnay Blend
Region: South Eastern Australia

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

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

This crisp New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc offers strong berry notes and an intense layered palate. Enjoy with grilled asparagus and chicken.

Winery: Villa Maria Estate
Vintage: 2010
Type: White
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
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