Good Cheap Wines

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

The 2006 Drylands Sauvignon Blanc opens with beautiful tropical and herbal aromas, and fills the mouth with flavors of gooseberry, grapefruit, and fresh grass. Drink now, and try pairing with grilled prawns in a lemon garlic marinade.

Winery: Drylands Winery
Vintage: 2006
Type: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Ratings: THE WINE SPECTATOR: 91 points
Price: $15.29

Matua Valley Wines was the first winery in New Zealand to produce Sauvignon Blanc. This crisp and refreshing wine opens with aromas of lime, gooseberry and a brush of green apple. The finish is long, with a touch of residual sugar follow on the palette. Try pairing it with seafood, shellfish, or cheese.

Winery: Matua Valley
Vintage: 2006
Type: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Ratings: WINE SPECTATOR: 89 points
Price: $10.29

This medium-bodied French Pinot Noir opens with delicious aromas of cherry, red berries, and a touch of mint. On the palette it is well-balanced with bright cherry & ripe plum flavors. Pairs brilliantly with grilled veggies and chicken. Drink it now or store up until to 2009.

Winery: Puech Cocut (Domaine de Raissac)
Vintage: 2006
Type: Pinot Noir
Region: The Languedoc (Pays d’Oc), Southern France
Ratings: THE WINE MESSENGER: 91 points
Price: $12.50

The Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is an ideal aperitif wine, made with Sauvignon Blanc grapes from two New Zealond vineyards. Pairs beautifully with pasta and seafood such as salmon or scallops. Enjoy now or cellar for up to 2 years.

Winery: Babich
Vintage: 2006
Type: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Ratings: WINE SPECTATOR: 90 points
Price: $14.99