For many who host or attend a lot of holiday parties, hostess gifts and stocking the liquor and wine supply can begin to get a bit costly.
Here is a list of reasonable, low- priced wines to keep on hand or to give as gifts. Each one can be purchased for under $15.
These 16 wines have been selected by wine experts for their favorite wallet-friendly picks.
- Two Princes Riesling 2008 – chosen by Jay Youmans master of wine and educational director of the Capital Wine School, Maryland
- King Estate Acrobat Pinot Gris 2008 – chosen by Thomas Perez, wine director for Mirabel Hotel and Restaurant Group in California
- Veramonte Savuignon Blanc Reserva 2008 – chosen by Youmans
- Rudi Wiest Rhein River Riesling 2007 – says Doug Frost, a Kansas City wine and spirits writer and consultant, master sommelier, and master of win
- Orsolani La Rustia 2008 – says Perez
- Kris Pinot Grigio 2008 – says Youmans
- La Vieille Ferme Rouge 2007 – says Frost
- Boekenhoutskloof The Wolftrap 2008 – recommended by Youmans
- d’Arenberg “The Custodian” Grenache 2007 – recommended by Perez
- Laurel Glen Reds 2007 – recommended by Frost
- Cono Sur Pinot Noir 2009 – a Youmans pick
- MandraRossa NERO d”Avola 2008 – a Frost pick
- Las Rocas Garnacha 2007 – a Jay Youmans recommendation
- J. Vidal Fleury Cotes du Rhone 2007 – a Thomas Perez recommendation
- Trapiche Oak Cask Malbec 2008 – a Doug Frost recommendation
- Bodegas Castano Monastrell 2008 – Frost choice
Each of these wines was chosen based a low cost. but don’t think that the flavor of the wine is lacking because of the price tag. These wines are fine on the pallet, even if they are easy on the wallet.
To see how to pair these wines with a meal,check out the link below.
The Best Cheap Wine: MensHealth.com
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