Great Value Wines
The best value wines from around the world! We search out, taste and rate wines that offer superb value for money. These articles list out wines that are excellent quality, often scoring 94 points and above, and cost a fraction of many of their better known counterparts.Great Value Wines
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Great Value Wines: 8 Gracianos for Under $40
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Not all Spanish winemakers dismissively refer to graciano as "no, gracias," with more and more producers recognizing the grape's unique appeal and making spicy, peppery, fresh and affordable offerings.
Great Value Wines: 8 Chilean Cinsaults and Pais for Under $30
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
There are probably no better grapes than cinsault and pais to best illustrate the essence of drinkability in Chilean wines, and they also both have the remarkable ability to express their unique terroirs.
Great Value Wines: 10 Highly Drinkable Spanish Reds for Under $35
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Spain faces a conundrum: the stylistic shift toward strikingly fresh and drinkable wines has pushed many of them into the premium price category as demand surges. Despite the changing market, however, great-value wines can still be found.
Great Value Wines: 8 Cava for Under $30
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
A premiumization drive has helped elevate the status of Cava wines, yet they remain a value proposition, with most in the $15 to $30 range.
Great Value Wines: 10 Argentine Malbecs for Under $25
Thursday, May 18, 2023
We have lately been preaching the gospel of fresh and expressive Argentine reds in our reportage, but a handful of malbecs from the 2021 vintage especially stand out for their great value and quality.
Great Value Wines: 7 Chianti Classico Riserva for Under $25
Monday, February 27, 2023
Although Gran Selezione wines represent the pinnacle of what Chianti Classico has to offer, Riservas are the way to go if you're in search of a fresh, pure and often mouth-watering offering at a great price.
Great Value Wines: 7 Chenin Blanc for Under $30
Monday, February 6, 2023
Chenin blanc has found a foothold in the world outside of its classic home in the Loire region in France, but wherever it is produced it can offer exceptional value for wine lovers.
Top 100 Value Wines of 2022 ($40 or Less!)
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
2022 was another challenging year, especially when it came to finding value wine offerings when prices were going up fast everywhere. But we found more than a few great-quality bottles that fit comfortably within any budget.
Great Value Wines: 6 Chilean Carmenere for Under $20
Friday, September 9, 2022
Chile seems like an endless source of affordable, high-quality wines, especially for international varietals like cabernet sauvignon and sauvignon blanc, but many people associate Chile with the unique red called carmenere.