Everyone likes a good deal, even wine professionals and sommeliers who spend their days pouring pricey bottles. But finding affordable wine doesn’t have to mean settling for something out of a box or off the shelf at a corner store. Whether you’re looking for something that pairs well with pajamas, popcorn, and reality TV, or you’re just looking to save a little cash, there are plenty of options out there.
That’s why we asked sommeliers to recommend the bottles they think are a solid bargain. Many of their choices are under $20, and some bottles are a bargain in terms of what’s inside them. So if you’re stocking up on easy-drinking weeknight bottles or crawling out of a white-wine rut, here’s the place to start.
The best bargain white wines, according to sommeliers: Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Vinho Verde Moschofilero Wines from Portugal’s Minho region Assyrtiko Domaine de la Pépière Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine Sur Lie Les Gras Moutons Wines from Italy’s Marche and Abruzzo regions Victor Sornin Beaujolias Blanc 2022 Savatiano by Domaine Papagiannakos Skouras Almyra Chardonnay 2022 Poema Brut Cava Whites from Italy’s Soave region Broadbent Vinho Verde Anne De K Pinot Blanc Melon de Bourgogne from Muscadet Boutari Kretikos 2022 Grüner Veltliner
“Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. It’s an exuberant wine brimming with flavors of pineapple and fruits, a hint of herbaceousness on the palate, and a fresh and zesty finish. Pair with chicken, shellfish and grilled vegetables.” —Andy Duong, food and beverage director,
