Good Cheap Wine

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

I love geese and I love wine, so this cab from the Sylvester Winery in central California had a lot to live up to. I’m glad to say that the smooth blackberry and plum notes, coupled with a hint of oak and cedar did not disappoint.

Winery: Sylvester Winery
Vintage: 2006
Type: Red
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Paso Robles, California
Price: $11.99

Rated 90 by Wine Spectator, this delicious wine is a mixture of 55% Malbec, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, 5% Tannat and 5% Bonarda, which results in a pleasantly spicy and fruity taste.

Winery: Bodega Colome
Vintage: 2006
Type: Red
Region: Argentina
Price: $11.99 for a limited time