21 Wines That Are Cheap in Price, Not in Taste
Because delicious and inexpensive bottles of red, white, brut, and rosé do exist.
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A good bottle of wine doesn't always come with a big price tag. In fact, our editors and the experts in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen have a long list of great wine brands that are cheap in price, but never in taste. And trust us when we say we've got an inexpensive bottle for every wine lover out there. We're talking delicious red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines that cost no more than $20. But if we're being really honest, most of the brands we selected are under $15. We've even thrown in some top picks under $10 because we truly believe good wine can fit any budget.
So the next time you're looking for a great bottle at a great price point, don't forget this list of the best cheap wine brands on the market.
We love this bold red wine that combines malbec, zinfandel, and petite sirah grapes. Beef, lamb, veal, and chicken are ideal food pairings, but this also makes a perfect sipping wine on its own.
This dry unoaked Oregon chardonnay offers full bodied notes of apple, apricot, melon, peach, and pear. It pairs delightfully with pasta, salads, chicken, or fish.
Full bodied and spicy, this wine comes from Spain and offers a great taste at a great price. It's light and smooth with the perfect acidity. It's best with beef, chicken, lamb, or pasta.
Although they come from the same grape, a pinot gris is different than a pinot grigio wine. With this pinot gris, you'll get citrus and white floral notes. It's crisp and refreshing, and pairs best with chicken or fish.
A newly released wine that's perfect for sipping on a spring or summer night. It has all the bubbles you want from a prosecco and all the berry and peach flavor you love of rosé.
An organic wine under $15? Yep! The Argentinean wine is fruity, medium bodied, and well balanced. Serve it with pork to enhance the flavor.
From the Cava, Spain region, this brut is traditional in its fruity and citrus flavor. The notes of lime and pineapple are delightful, making this cava particularly good to sip.
Our Chief Food Director absolutely loves this rosé. Straight from Vin de Pays, France, it has everything you want: a crisp flavor, dry finish, and a touch of sweetness.
The Californian pinot noir is the perfect everyday wine. It's light with hints of plum and berry flavors, and is offered at an incredible price.
Prosecco is sparkling white wine from Italy, and few brands make it as well as Lamarca. While sipping, you'll notice the fresh flavor of green apple, lemon, and a hint of honey.
Red fruit and cherries are revealed in this rosé from France. It's ideal for drinking or serving with a cold meal.
You'll taste cherry, vanilla, and a hint of coffee. It's smooth and balanced, and perfect to drink when you're serving lamb or beef.
Josh Cellars was started in 2007, and has quickly become a favorite among wine lovers. The sauvignon blanc in particular is light, dry, and has notes of tropical fruit and peach.
Another favorite of ours is Mionetto, which was founded in 1887. The brut is well-balanced, rich in fruity flavors, and perfectly dry.
Brought to you by Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power, Avaline rose is made from a blend of organic cinsault, grenache, cabernet sauvignon, syrah, and caladoc grapes. Its notes include melon and citrus zest.
Wake up your tastes buds with this one-of-a-kind rosé, which is filled with flavors of wild strawberry, watermelon rind, and a hint of kiwi.
Made from 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah grapes, its intense flavor includes blackberry and plum. It's best served with lamb and duck.
As a top-rated pick that has a true earthy flavor, reviewers say you'll be hard pressed to find another wine that is bold and flavorful under $10.
This light bodied riesling starts off spicy with the first sip and then leads to citrus and peach flavors.
What makes this sauvignon blanc stand out is the taste of crushed herbs that complement the grapefruit and lemon notes. It's the perfect combo of acidic and sweet.
Michelle is the digital content director of the Hearst Lifestyle Group, where she helps oversee multiple brand's strategy efforts on digital. Previously, she was the deputy editor and managing digital editor for Good Housekeeping. She has over 10 years of experience writing and editing lifestyle content.
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