How to choose a great cheap red wine 13 Articles

by Virginia Bastings

It makes a difference where you plan to choose your wine. Picking out the best value red wine at Safeway is a lot different than say, getting the best deal on Napa Valley Cabernet when you live in downtown Napa. I woul...read more

by Ed Thralls

With wine passing beer last year in US sales for the first time combined with the influx of new world wines challenging the old world standards for shelf space at your local beverage store or wine shop, choosing a wine can...read more

by Allison Kleinheinz

Technology has put all answers at our fingertips, but sometimes, you just don't have time to sort through the mucky-muck, you need a fool-proof, no-brain solution, fast. You are bound to find wine lovers and keepers of ...read more

by Eric Harris

When you buy wine with consideration for your wallet, never buy the cheapest! The worst tasting wine is the very cheapest, and it doesn't always come in a cask. Some bottled wine is an absolute shocker! So how do you gr...read more

by Marco Quinn Polo

First, discard any ideas that wine in a box is a good thing. The packaging, to me affects the taste rather then the normal glass bottle. Sort of like beer in a glass versus a plastic cup. Second, what are your bas...read more

by christopher beard

While money cant buy happiness, it certainly can buy wine. When looking for a wine, keep in mind you don't have to leave a blood sacrifice at the altar of Bacchus to get a heavenly bottle. There are many fine wines at a...read more

by Michael Platt

After reading the essay under this heading by Roger Ely I felt it necessary to respond. Mr. Ely's advice on choosing an inexpensive wine is not beneficial. I speak from experience; I own a wine shop that has been in my f...read more

by Persephone Vandegrift

First and foremost, never be embarrassed that you are looking for a cheap red wine! Sometimes a being on a tight budget requires us to look at price first. And honestly not all super expensive wines are that fantastic. A n...read more

by Matt Hutter

You can buy a bottle of wine for $2, but honestly, the bottle itself is probably worth more than what's in it. Some wines in the $8-12 range can be very good and some are terrible. However, some wines in the $30-50 range...read more

by Roger Ely

Choosing a good cheap (inexpensive as I like to call it) red wine requires little if any previous wine knowledge or experience. If you are looking to spend between eight and twelve dollars, making a few simple phone ca...read more

by ltdchef

A great cheap red wine is easy to find if you're willing to try them! The best way to find a wine you'll like is very superficial: If the label appeals to you, likely the wine will as well! For example, a label that is ...read more

by Laura P.

The Box that rocks! This is the title that my friends and I have so lovingly given to this seemingly bottomless box of fun that is, the box of wine. This is most definitely the ultimate solution to choosing a great, cheap...read more

by Michael Piotrowski

I find the best way to get a good bottle of cheap wine is to shop the sales at your local chain grocery. Here in California we have Von's, Albertson's, Ralph's, etc. They will frequently have some extremely good bargains. ...read more