Good Cheap Wines

The ‘05 Terrazas de Los Andes Malbec has a shimmering purple hue; scents of plum and violets; sweet-tart flavors of plum, citrus and grilled meat; fresh finish lush with black fruit. If you haven’t tried a Malbec, this is a great one to start with!

Company: Terrazas de Los Andes
Vintage: 2005
Type: Malbec
Region: Mendoza, Argentina
Ratings: WINE NEWS: 90 points
Price: $10.79

The ultimate chocolate liqueur; the Bonny Doon Framboise Infusion is boosted with brandied fruit that brings it to 17% alcohol; gooey in raspberry essence with chocolate dust. Chocolate… raspberries… wine… *sigh*

Company: Bonny Doon Vineyard
Vintage: N/A
Type: Fortified/Dessert Wine
Region: California, USA
Ratings: WINE ENTHUSIAST: 92 points
Price: $12.99

The polished yet true-to-type ‘04 Banfi Chianti Classico delivers flavors of ripe fruit and sweet earth; excellent melding of the new and old worlds. If you enjoyed the ‘03 vintage, you’re definitely going to want to give the ‘04 a shot.

Company: Castello Banfi
Vintage: 2004
Type: Chianti
Region: Tuscany, Italy
Ratings: WILFRED WONG: 90 points
Price: $13.29

The ‘04 Cambria Katherine’s Chardonnay reveals a flamboyant nose of orange blossoms, lemon honey, and wet stones; tropical fruit characteristics also emerge on the palate. And despite not being a fan of eating wet stones, I gave this Chardonnay a try and really enjoyed it.

Company: Cambria
Vintage: 2004
Type: Chardonnay
Region: Santa Maria Valley, CA, USA
Ratings: ROBERT PARKER, JR: 90 points
Price: $16.79