Good Cheap Wines

This creamy Spanish sparkling wine is perfect for the holidays, and will definitely help to make those in-laws bearable!

Winery: Segura Viudas
Type: Champagne/Sparkling
Region: Spain
Ratings: Wine & Spirits: 90 points

Leaning towards a Sauvignon Blanc, this Chardonnay has pear and vanilla notes, with a light buttery oak finish.

Winery: Mercer Estates
Vintage: 2007
Type: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Yakima Valley, Washington

Deep berry flavors explode on the tongue, with hints of spice and soft tannins. Pairs well with pork and roasted chicken.

Vintage: 2009
Type: Red
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Cotes de Thongue, France

A good wine to pair with a non-fancy BBQ dinner of greasy cheeseburgers and sausages.

Vintage: 2009
Type: Red
Variety: Merlot
Region: Central Coast, California

Delicious grassy notes combined with strong fruity tastes bursting on the palate make this a different Sauvignon Blanc than most.

Winery: Moulin Montarels
Vintage: 2010
Type: White
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Cotes de Thongue, France

Peach and tangerine notes punctuate this slightly dry, but still soft and clean Riesling. Pairs excellently with crab dishes and pork.

Winery: Mercer Estates
Vintage: 2007
Type: White
Variety: Riesling
Region: Yakima Valley, Washington

This smooth 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Syrah, 2% Merlot blend has spicy cherry cola aromas, with strawberry and black plum fruitiness. Definitely a thumbs up!

Winery: Columbia Crest Winery
Vintage: 2009
Type: Red
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Columbia Valley, Washington
Ratings: Wine & Spirits – 90 Points

As long as you’re not uptight about what a Pinot Noir should be, you will enjoy this very fruity, almost poppy wine. A great wine for non wine drinkers.

Winery: The Other Guys
Vintage: 2009
Type: Red
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: California
Ratings: Wine Enthusiast- 90 Points