Or just plain vinegar.
Coffee, dark chocolate and berry.
Very long in the mouth.
And by inexpensive we mean less than $14.
We spoke with some sommeliers to get the tricks of selection and point us to the affordable wine.
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Surely, a $35 cabernet is better than one that comes in under $14, right?
Wine is priced using several variables.
Pricing reflects the cost of materials and labor, and also volume.
A large vintner like Kendall Jackson produces millions of cases of chardonnay annually.
Patz & Hall, another Sonoma County, California, winemaker produces considerably less.
Plan to spend at least $30 for a bottle of Patz & Hall chardonnay.
The boutique winery releases about 15,000 cases of chardonnay a year.
Size does matter when it comes to pricing.
Is the 2017 Patz & Hall chardonnay better than the same vintage of Kendall Jackson?
Maybe, maybe not.
Sometimes the pricing can be chalked up to perceived value.
But the only perception we are concerned with here is where to get the best cheap wine.
For many of us, this is our wine store.
(Bubbly lesson: The sparkling wine of France is called Champagne.
In Italy thats prosecco, and in Spain its cava.
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Again, our perceptions on whats fancy and whats not helps set the prices.
Then there are just a lot of cool labels, and thats how some of us pick wine.
Honestly, how can you resistMichael Davids Petite Petitwith its circus-themed label and fun name?
The mostly sirah blend can be had for $13 or less on sale.
Because California produces so much wine, he says, its more difficult to figure out the good stuff.
To pick up a bargain, he suggests avoiding the trends.
They will be the same price, but a higher quality, because popularity isnt driving the price higher.
Argentinian wine producers are known for their malbec, not their cabernet.
Along those lines, look for the grape youve never heard of, she said.
you’re free to easily snag a decent bottle of torrontes for about $5 to $10.
Try the Mendoza Station Torrontes ($6.99 atTotalwine.com).
Have you seen the cost of an acre of land in Napa Valley?
It is a blend of merlot and cabernet sauvignon.
It pairs really well with meats and BBQs, and plus, its kosher, Saigal says.
Its a versatile grape that can make wines of all styles and price points, including sparkling wine.
Its noted for flavors of stone fruit, pear, apple and yellow citrus, Schueller says.
The price is right and its fruit is sourced from some of the top growers in northeast Italy.
Youll taste hints of apple and mineral in this light-bodied wine.
Pair it with grilled fish or a light meal.
Tasters note hints of raspberries and strawberries in the fruity red.
Think picnic or beach wine, Bull says.
This specific wine is a $10 bottle made from 35-plus-year-old vines, Schueller says.
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Senior staff writer Robert Bruce contributed.
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