Good Cheap Wine

The Cline Zinfandel boasts a strong dark cherry flavor, supported by a spicy mix of vanilla and oak. A great summer wine that pairs well with steak and veggies on the barbeque.

Winery: Cline Cellars
Vintage: 2008
Type: Red
Variety: Zinfandel
Region: California

Aged for nine months in cement vats, this cuvée has aromas of créme de cassis and black raspberry jam. Drink it now, or store for one to two more years.

Vintage: 2005
Type: Red
Variety: Cuvée
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Ratings: The Wine Advocate – 90 Points

This friendly, dry Riesling was ranked #66 by Wine Spectator in its list of the Top 100 wines of 2009. Bright acidity with tropical and orange notes make this wine a good pairing with summer dishes.

Winery: Barnard Griffin
Vintage: 2008
Type: Red
Variety: Riesling
Region: Columbia Valley, Washington
Ratings: Wine Spectator – 90 Points

Aromas of dark berries, peppery notes, and a smooth finish make this wine perfect for pairing with a great pizza or your favorite red meat.

Winery: Las Tizas vineyards
Vintage: 2008
Type: Red
Variety: Malbec
Region: Mendoza, Argentina
Price: $14.99

A smooth medium bodied merlot, with dark cherry notes and a dry finish.

Vintage: 2008
Type: Red
Variety: Merlot
Region: Lodi, California
Price: $13.99

I have to admit always looking forward to trying wines with non traditional labels, and this Tempranillo does not disappoint, at least at this price point. Juicy berry flavors make this a very easy drinking red wine that could definitely be considered a Jesus Juice.

Vintage: 2007
Type: Red
Variety: Tempranillo
Region: La Mancha, Spain
Price: $9.99