21 Cheap Wines That Will Please Even Your Pickiest Guests

We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again: There’s absolutely nothing wrong with cheap wine. Not all celebrations call for shelling out big bucks for a bottle, especially if they’re simply the “we made it through another day!” kinds of celebrations. So to help you enjoy yourself without spending a small fortune, we’ve rounded up 21 bottles of inexpensive wine. Pop the cork and enjoy!

If you’re looking for more wine recs, check out our picks for the best sweet wines, sparkling wines, and non-alcoholic wines.

Cote des Roses Rosé 2021

This rosé will surely transport you to the south of France, its birthplace. Picture yourself on white sandy beaches, holding a glass wafting aromas of grapefruit, red current, and rose.

Bogle Chardonnay 2021

This Chardonnay has green apple and pear aromatics with a silky texture. Bogle has a handful of other varietals, too, that’ll impress you (and your wallet).

Barista Pinotage 2021

This deep ruby red is a cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsault. It has strong notes of mulberry, plum, and Maraschino cherry.

Famega Vinho Verde

This lush region of Portugal produces crisp whites that are floral, bright, and slightly effervescent. A perfect summer sipper.

St. Urbans-Hof Mosel Urban Riesling 2021

This Riesling has a great minerality with a bit of a salty finish due to decomposed slate rocks in the soil.

Columbia Crest H3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Wine Spectator showers this Cabernet Sauvignon with critical acclaim year after year. It’s a bold number with black fruits complimented by dark chocolate and currant.

Giesen Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Marlborough is synonymous with Sauvignon Blanc because the region produces bright, clean, and grassy whites the world loves. Three winemaking brothers create this crisp and refreshing bottle with tropical and citrus flavors. We’re swooning over this wine and, also, the thought of three winemaking brothers.

Bonny Doon Vin Gris de Cigare 2021

California producer Bonny Doon creates a gorgeous rosé that’s fresh and bright.

Franzia Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine

Franzia is a favorite for its price, obviously, but there’s a lot to love about the winemaker. The brand’s a leader in sustainable practices, with its recyclable boxes and the fact that those boxes pack easier on a truck, saving 50% in greenhouse gas emissions. Try the classic cab, or the Chardonnay, chablis, or fruity red sangria.

Alamos Malbec 2021

Alamos receives critical acclaim for its velvety mouthfeel and lush cherry and blackberry notes.

Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay 2020

Kendall-Jackson has been America’s #1 selling Chardonnay for 25 years. You’ll taste tropical flavors with citrus notes in this wine.

Dibon Cava Reserve Brut

This Spanish sparkling wine is treated much like Champagne in that it’s produced with a secondary fermentation in the bottle and spends 15 months on its lees. This special care produces fine bubbles that release bright citrus and toasted brioche aromas.

Stella Rosa Stella Peach N.V.

Stella Rosa produces consistent, affordable bottles. This bubbly is no exception. Peach and almond notes burst straight out of the glass.

Notorious Wines Pink Grenache Rosé N.V.

“Juicy” by Notorious P.I.N.K. Sorry, we couldn’t resist. This balanced rosé features strawberry, honey, and orange blossoms.

Parducci Small Lot Pinot Noir 2020

Parducci is the longest running winery in Mendocino County, CA. They’ve been making sustainably produced, quality wines for centuries. This Pinot Noir is no exception. It’s medium bodied with notes of pomegranate, red plum, and leather.

1000 Stories Chardonnay 2018

Bourbon-barrel aging imparts intense butter, vanilla, and caramel notes in this Chardonnay. The intensity and rich body make it a perfect pairing with pork or a rich fish, like salmon.

SeaGlass Pinot Noir 2020

Santa Barbara’s coastline provides a harmonious balance of fog, wind, and ocean. This bottle has bright red cherry aromas and strawberry flavors.

Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages 2021

This crisp red wine is vibrant with ripe berries.

Folonari Pinot Grigio 2021

The Folonari family aimed to create reputable, accessible wines. We like the Folonari family…and their mission…and their wines. This crisp and refreshing white wine aims to please with flavors of green apples.

Beringer Bros. Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon N.V.

Once again, bourbon barrels bring oak, vanilla, and chocolate notes to the forefront of this bold red. Notes of black cherry and blackberry hold their own, too, providing balance. Beringer is another label to be on the look out for when seeking value-driven wines.

Dark Horse Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Dark Horse winemaker Beth Liston describes her method as treasure hunting. She aims to use new winemaking techniques with different varietals to create a wine that outperforms its price. This Sauvignon Blanc is a prime example with its crisp notes of grapefruit and lime.

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