Below you will find ten wine selections, both red and white, that are all value wines – wines that are far more complex and praiseworthy than their price tags suggest.
Red Wines
| Chateau d’Oupia 2004 “Les Heretiques” Minervois - $10 Since the Minervois doesn’t qualify for France’s exalted AOC label, most consumers ignore this region, despite the huge values. Les Heretiques is just what you’d expect from a rustic wine; there’s plenty of plenty of pepper, mineral, and black fruit flavors to stand up to whatever grilled meat you can throw at it. |
 A good wine to have with steak |
| Osborne 2004 Solaz - $7 This Spanish wine tastes great, and is easy to find. Made from a blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon, big cherry flavors jump out first, while sweet and spicy notes linger in the background. Open this next time you order pizza. |
 A good wine to have with pizza |
| Altos Las Hormigas 2006 Malbec- $10 South America still offers some of the best bang for the buck in wine, and this Argentine Malbec is no exception. Velvety smooth with juicy black cherry flavors, this grape pairs well with pork and lamb. |
 A good wine to have with pork |
| Quattro Mani 2006 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo - $9 You won’t believe the depth of flavors going on with this wine; leather and cherries are obvious, but take another sip and you’ll start to taste anise and gamey, herbal notes. Great with any kind of red meat, it’s even better with a platter of cured sausages and chunks of parmesan reggiano. |
 A good wine to have with sausage |
| Christian Moueix 2003 Merlot Bordeaux - $9 Even though Moueix owns some of the greatest estates in Bordeaux, this rustic wine doesn’t rest on its laurels. Packed with black mineral notes, tar and black raspberry fruit - this is a great introduction into more earthy styles. Venison, steak, or grilled mushrooms make the most of the rich flavors here.
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 A good wine to have with venison |
| White Wines | |
| La Forge Viognier - $10 Nothing quite tastes like Viognier, and with most bottles costing upwards of $50, this one is a steal. Viscous in texture with strong floral and tropical flavors, it pairs well with Asian cuisine and duck. |
 A good wine to have with duck |
| Covey Run 2005 Riesling - $9 A solid value year after year, this wine is dripping with lime, apricot and that typical Riesling flavor, peach. Chicken and pork are delicious food pairings, but Indian and Thai food are even better. |
 A good wine to have with Thai |
| Anne de Joyeuse 2006 “Camas” Chardonnay - $10 Forget about California oak-bombs, this French version is more about minerality, keeping it light and refreshing. Start your night with this wine as an aperitif and a plate of goat cheese or keep it around for dinner with some baked fish. |
 A good wine to have with baked fish |
| Kono Baru 2006 Sauvignon Blanc - $10 Chile isn’t known for its Sauvignon Blanc, yet - so stock up while the prices are low. Kono Baru has the familiar tartness and citrus flavors of Sauvignon Blanc, but with some added floral notes. Open this bottle next time you have chicken or pasta with fresh herbs. |
 A good wine to have with fresh pasta |
| Domaine de Vaufuget 2006 Vouvray - $8 Vouvray is one of the best kept secrets in wine – taste this mouthwatering bottle and you’ll be a believer, too. Lime, pear, and mineral notes are all held in place by some serious acidity that’s perfect with grilled seafood on a summer night. |
 A good wine to have with seafood |
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