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Wine Bargains

Strategy for finding a bargain or value wine:

  • Define for yourself what you consider a bargain and value wine.
  • Live by this rule as you seek out the best smart buys in wine.

Our definition of a wine bargain or value wine - a best buy

1. A wine that we think is equal to or better than wines twice the price.
2. A wine that is too good to pass up at that price.

Our Top Wine Picks

These top California wines are available in most large wine shops and warehouse stores

  • Turnbull Sauvignon Blanc $11 to $15
  • Hanna Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc $13 to $15
  • Four Vines "Naked" Chardonnay $14
  • Chateau St. Jean Gewurztraminer $12
  • Rosenblum Viognier $10 to $12
  • Bonny Doon Pacific Rim Riesling $9
  • Firestone Riesling - $8 to $10
  • Kenwood Sonoma Pinot Noir $13 - $15
  • McMurray Ranch Central Coast Pinot Noir $14
  • Montevina Terra De Oro Barbera $12 - $14
  • Domaine De La Terra Rough Syrah $13 - $16
  • Sobon Rocky Top Zinfandel $13 to $15
  • Buehler Vineyards Zinfandel $17
  • Buehler Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon $20
  • Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon $12 - $15
  • Sebastiani Merlot $15


Latest Poll Results

Which of these countries off the best wine bargains

Chile and Spain were voted the best for wine bargains.

How much are you likely to spend on a bottle of wine for a very special occasion?
(106 votes, poll ended April 1, 2008)

Less than $20 - 38 votes
Between $20 to $30 - 26 votes
Between $30 to $40 - 15 votes
Between $40 to $50 - 12 votes
Over $50 - 15 votes

Where do you shop for wine bargains?
(85 votes, poll ended February 1, 2008)

Most of you find wine bargains at your local wine shop (40%).
Most of you find the tasting room the last place to find wine bargains.

How much do you spend for an everyday bottle of wine?

(150 votes, poll ended November 19, 2007)
Under $10 - 72 votes
Between $10 to $20 - 75 votes
Between $20 to $25 - 9 votes
Over $25 - 11 votes

New Poll - See Right Side Panel


Where Can I buy wine online and save money? See Article

Prices of wines and availability of wines are subject to the wine merchant or winery. We do not gaurantee wine prices or availability of wines. These are some of the wine merchants where we have seen these wines: Costco, Cost Plus, K & L Wines, Beverages & More. Trader Joe's.

You can find where to buy some of these wines using the Wine-Searcher

   



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