25 Best Cheap Wine Brands 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 and protect your wallet, we’ve rounded up 24 bottles of inexpensive wine. Pop the cork and enjoy!

1 Cote des Roses Rosé 2019

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$14.99
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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.

2 Bogle Chardonnay 2018

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$8.99
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Notes of honeycomb and vanilla, paired with a silky texture, give this Chardonnay a luxurious feel for a steal. Bogle has a handful of other varietals, too, that’ll impress you (and your wallet).

3 Franzia Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine

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$12.99
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Franzia is a favorite for its price, obviously, but there’s a lot to love about the winemaker. The brand’s a leader in green 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.

4 Barista Pinotage 2019

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$17.99
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This deep ruby red is a cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsault, though the baby of these two varietals is nothing like its parents. It’s inky, complex, and a touch spicy.

5 Fâmega Vinho Verde Blanco 2019

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

6 St. Urbans-Hof Nik Weis Selection Urban Riesling 2018

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This Riesling is everything you’d want and need from one: notes of green apple, lychee, and bright lemon with subtle honey sweetness.

7 Columbia Crest H3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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Wine Spectator showers this Cabernet Sauvignon with critical acclaim year after year—or should we say vintage after vintage. It’s a bold number with black fruits complimented by vanilla and spiced herb subtleties.

8 Giesen Sauvignon Blanc 2019

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Marlborough is synonymous with Sauvignon Blanc because the region produces bright, clean, and grassy whites the world loves. Three winemaking brothers create this bottle with notes of pineapple and peaches. We’re swooning over this bottle and, also, the thought of three winemaking brothers.

9 San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Carmenère N.V.

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Carmenère is a lesser known red varietal. These more obscure varietals don’t command as high of a price tag despite being delightful wines—so don’t let this bottle slip under your radar. Deep plum and blackberry dance with caramel and subtle green pepper in this glass.

10 Bonny Doon Vin Gris de Cigare 2019

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$16.99
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California producer, Bonny Doon, creates a gorgeous rosé brimming with Southern Rhone varietals. You can taste peach, guava, and a delightful creaminess that is achieved by leaving the wine on its lees (spent yeast cells).

11 Alamos Malbec 2018

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Alamos receives critical acclaim for its velvety mouthfeel and lush cherry and blackberry notes. It’s no wonder then that it’s the best-selling Argentinean Malbec in the United States.

12 Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay 2017

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Kendall-Jackson has been America’s #1 selling Chardonnay for 25 years. A quarter century. Two and a half decades. Aromas of butter and oak weave elegantly into citrusy, apple notes to create this smooth Chardonnay.

13 Mas Belles Eaux Languedoc Sainte Hélène 2010

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$9.24
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A decade passing has given this bold red wine time to mature and soften into a plum and blueberry rich beauty with nutmeg and toffee nuances.

14 Dibon Cava Reserve Brut

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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.

15 Piccini Memoro Rosso

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$11.99
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There’s a whole lot of Italy in this bottle of red wine. Memoro is a blend of different grapes from different regions of different vintages coming together to become a modern wine with aromas of figs, cherries, and coffee.

16 Stella Rosa Stella Peach N.V.

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

17 Notorious Pink Grenache Rosé 2018

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

18 Parducci Small Lot Pinot Noir 2018

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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. Delicate with bright acidity and fruit flavors of raspberry and cherry.

19 1000 Stories Chardonnay 2018

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$22.99
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Bourbon-barrel aging imparts intense butter, vanilla, and caramel notes in this Chardonnay. The intensity and rich body make it a perfect pairing to pork or a richer fish, like salmon.

20 SeaGlass Pinot Noir 2017

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Santa Barbara’s coastline provides a harmonious balance of fog, wind, and ocean. Fortunately, Pinot Noir grapes are imparted with nuances like dried herbs and smoke to cherry and cranberry fruits in this region.

21 Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages 2018

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This bright red wine is vibrant with strawberries and raspberries, florals, and maybe even a little banana. It’s what you’d call a “porch pounder.” Louis Jadot produces many an easy drink under their label.

22 Folonari Pinot Grigio 2019
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The Folonari family aimed to create reputable, accessible wines. We like the Folonari family…and their goal…and their wines. This crisp and refreshing white wine aims to please with flavors of green apple, lemon, and honeysuckle.

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

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$13.99
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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.

24 Dark Horse Sauvignon Blanc

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Dark Horse winemaker, Beth Liston, describes her technique 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 grapefruit and vibrant acidity.

25 Brazin (B) Old Vine Zinfandel Lodi 2016

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Berry-bomb. This Zinfandel is rich and succulent and incorporates licorice and black pepper into the berry mix. Lamb has met its match in this bottle.