Cheap Good White Wine

A pedigree wine, and considered the best U.S. Riesling, the Eroica 2007 is a joint collaboration between the Chateau Ste. Michelle and Ernst Loosen wineries. You owe it to yourself to try this complex, crisp and fruity Riesling.

Winery: Chateau Ste. Michelle, Ernst Loosen
Vintage: 2007
Type: White
Variety: Riesling
Region: Columbia Valley, Washington
Price: $19.99

A cheap chardonnay without a strong oak flavor, this wine offers a buttery crispness with fruity hints of fig and pear.

Winery: Potter’s Hill
Vintage: 2009
Type: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Lodi, California
Price: $14.99

A light wine with a sweetness somewhat atypical of Sauvignon Blancs. It has notes of pear and apple, and goes well with seafood.

Winery: Climbing Vine
Vintage: 2009
Type: White
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Lodi, California
Price: $14.99

A fruity wine that forgoes the sweet oaky flavor common of chardonnays. It has an aroma of pear, mango, lemon and just a hint of vanilla oak. Excellent with seafood and chicken.

Winery: Richland
Vintage: 2008
Type: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: South Eastern Australia
Price: $10.99

A favorite Italian Chardonnay, with flavors of soft oak, pineapple and citrus. This wine is a great pair with grilled chicken or turkey, corn and Fettucini Alfredo.
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Winery: Ca’ del Baio
Vintage: 2006
Type: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: The Langhe, Italy
Ratings: Wine Messenger: 93 points
Price: $17.50

You’ll lick your lips after trying this food friendly, fruity wine, with an almost creamy taste. This Verdelho is a perfect pairing with seafood, chicken or turkey on a cold winter’s night.

Winery: Peel Estate
Vintage: 2005
Type: White
Variety: Verdelho
Region: Australia
Ratings: Wine Messenger: 91 points
Price: $14.75

A distinguished Pinot Grigio for its price, the 2006 Clivus has a crisp taste of white fruit flavors and is excellent with salads, seafood and sushi.

Winery: Cantina di Monteforte
Vintage: 2006
Type: White
Variety: Pinot Blanc
Region: Verona, Italy
Ratings: Wine Messenger: 91 points
Price: $9.75

Martin Zahn’s 2005 Pinot Blanc, in the sleek green bottle, is a light and fruity treat, great with spicy ethnic cuisine. Soft fruit flavors play on the tongue before making way for a smooth, dry finish.

Winery: Martin Zahn
Vintage: 2005
Type: White
Variety: Pinot Blanc
Region: Ribeauvillé, France
Ratings: Wine Messenger: 91 points
Price: $13.75