20 Elegant Pinot Noir Wines Under $20

Does the title of this article make you nervous?

Inexpensive Pinot Noir can be very disappointing. Cheap Pinot often lacks the elegance, delicacy, and complex berry flavors of its higher quality counterpart. This is because these qualities, which wine lovers go crazy for, are actually difficult to achieve without a lot of expense.

Pinot Noir grapes are difficult to grow. They have thin skins, which makes them susceptible to disease, pests, and heat damage. If not handled carefully (which costs money), then you may end up with lower quality grapes (which makes your cheap wine gross).

However, budget-conscious wine lovers shouldn’t despair. There is good value Pinot Noir to be found, especially if you know where to look. Try searching for a Pinot Noir made outside of California, France, or Oregon. New Zealand and South Africa are great alternatives.

We also have some of the best affordable wines listed here to help you start your search. If you have any recommendations for inexpensive wines that you love, feel free to let us know about them in the comments below!