Cheap Wine +/- $20

Cheap wines that hover right around twenty bucks

Everlight Provence Rosé 2025

The Everlight Provence Rosé 2025 is a $12.99 Aldi exclusive, sourced from vineyards in the Cru de Provence region in the South of France. The Story The producer is listed as Chassaux et Fils which is a name Aldi uses for their high-quality, but value-priced French wines. This name is used for wines in various…

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Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025

The Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025 is a wine I found at Trader Joe’s, selling for $12.99, which is a typical price for this wine. The Story Babich is a family-owned winery that started in New Zealand in 1906. One of the advantages of being one of the early wineries is that they had their…

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Cline Ancient Vines Zinfandel 2022

The Cline Ancient Vines Zinfandel 2022 is a wine I found at Trader Joe’s, selling for $13.99. A check of the web saw prices between $14 and $20. The Story Cline Family Cellars was founded in the early 1980s and is still expanding while owned and operated by the Cline Family. Cline started as a…

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Loveblock Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

The Loveblock Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023 is a wine I found selling for about $15. It is from Kim Crawford, yes, that Kim Crawford. The Story The Loveblock Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023 typically scores 90+ points from wine reviewers. Kim and Erica Crawford, she handles the vineyard, he does the winemaking, sold Kim Crawford wines…

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Loveblock Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023
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Côté Mas Sauvignon Blanc Vermentino 2024

The Côté Mas Sauvignon Blanc Vermentino 2024 is a wine I found at Trader Joe’s, selling for $11.99. Trader Joe’s price is in the ballpark with prices from other stores. The Story Côté Mas is Jean-Claude Mas of Domaine Paul Mas. The family has had vineyards since the 1890s, but more recently Jean-Claude has brought…

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Côté Mas Sauvignon Blanc Vermentino 2024
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Kirkland Signature Russian River Pinot Noir 2024

The Kirkland Signature Russian River Pinot Noir 2024, a $10.99 Costco exclusive. It is one dollar less expensive than past vintages. The Story This is more of an update than a new review. Here is a link to the CWF description of the 2023 vintage. The Kirkland Signature series of wines is similar to Trader…

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Kirkland Signature Russian River Pinot Noir 2024
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Dry Creek Vineyards Sonoma Fume Blanc 2023

The Dry Creek Vineyards Sonoma Fume Blanc 2023 is a wine I found selling for $12. Dry Creek Vineyards has been family-owned and operated since the early 1970’s. The Story The first thing I need to explain is what Fume Blanc is. The Sauvignon Blanc grape originated in France, and there are two types of…

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Dry Creek Vineyards Sonoma Fume Blanc 2023
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19 Crimes Cali Red-Snoop & Tupac

The 19 Crimes Cali Red-Snoop & Tupac, full name 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted, is a wine I found for $11.99. The bottle has a scan code (available March 10) for Snoops’s interactive tribute to Tupac. The Story The 19 Crimes Cali Red-Snoop & Tupac is a limited edition wine. The official release is March…

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19 Crimes Cali Red-Snoop & Tupac
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Studio by Miraval Rosé 2025

The Studio by Miraval Rosé 2025 is a wine I found for $12.99, and yes, Brad Pitt is the principal owner of the winery, Château Miraval. The Story Brad Pitt owns 60% of Miraval, and Famille Perrin is involved with the production and distribution of the wine. Miraval is a Provence winery. Studio by Miraval…

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Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Paso Robles Meritage 2023

The Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Paso Robles Meritage 2023 is a $12.99 TJ’s exclusive. This wine was produced for Trader Joe’s by Bozzano & Company. The Story Bozzano & Co has produced multiple wines for Trader Joe’s and is a large maker of custom wines. Trader Joe’s also released the Trader Joe’s Reserve (no grand)…

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Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Paso Robles Meritage 2023
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Squealing Pig Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024

The Squealing Pig Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is a wine I found selling for $13.99 at a local wine shop. The Squealing Pig brand; have a full line of New Zealand wines, which is part of the Treasury Wine Estate portfolio. The Story The Squealing Pig Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is sourced from vineyards in…

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Shortbread Buttery Chardonnay 2023

The Shortbread Buttery Chardonnay 2023 is a wine I discovered at a local wine shop, priced at $11.99. This was a brand from Wine Hooligans, which would sell the controlling interest in their company to Bronco Wines. The Story This Chardonnay is sourced from coastal vineyards in both the Central and North Coast AVAs. The…

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Shortbread Buttery Chardonnay 2023
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Josh Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

The Josh Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is $10.89 at Costco. The .89 price indicates this is a special discount wine from the manufacturer, and this wine once typically sold for between $15 and $20. The Story The Josh line of wines is part of Joseph Carr Wines (started in 2007) as a tribute to his…

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Josh Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
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Rural Mendocino Pinot Noir 2023

The Rural Mendocino Pinot Noir 2023 is a wine available at Costco for $13.99. It is an excellent price, as most internet retailers charge between $29 and $25. The Story Rural Mendocino Pinot Noir is a label from Masüt Vineyard and Winery, which is operated by the Fetzer Brothers in the Eagle Pass AVA near…

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Tattoo Girl Riesling 2024

The Tattoo Girl Riesling 2024 is a wine that should be found for under $15. Tatto Girl wines are part of William Weaver Wines, and they offer a full array of the typical Washington/Columbia Valley wines. The Story The Tattoo Girl Riesling 2024 is 98% Riesling, with 1% Chardonnay, and 1% Pinot Gris. Pinot Gris…

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Imagery California Pinot Noir 2023

The Imagery California Pinot Noir 2023 is a wine I found selling for $12.99; the Imagery website lists its price as $25. This is a brand from The Wine Group and Benziger Family Winery. The Story Benziger Family Vineyards has been producing biodynamic and organic wines since 1995. Today, they are part of The Wine…

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Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024

The Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is a wine I found for $13, the grapes are sourced from Wairau and Awatere river valleys on the upper east side of New Zealand’s South Island. The Story Whitehaven is a small family-owned winery founded in 1994. They own about 250 acres of vineyards in several sections of…

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Harken Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2024

The Harken Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2024 is a wine I found at Trader Joe’s for $12.99, which may be slightly higher than other wine sellers. Harken is a brand from O’Neill Wines. The Story The main point of interest for the Harken Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2024 is the barrel fermentation. Both the initial fermentation and…

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Korbel California Champagne Brut

The Korbel California Champagne Brut is a Sparkling wine that should be found for under $14. Korbel has the legal right to call itself a Champagne since it was grandfathered in after the French enforced their trademark a few decades ago. The Story Korbel was founded by three Korbel brothers in the Russian River region…

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Korbel California Champagne Brut
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Trader Joe’s Diamond Reserve Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

The Trader Joe’s Diamond Reserve Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is a $19.99 Trader Joe’s exclusive. The back label informs us that this wine was cellared and bottled by Isolated Cellars of Napa, California. The Story Cellared and bottled by means just that. They didn’t have a hand in the farming of the grapes or the…

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Trader Joe's Diamond Reserve Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
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Kirkland Signature Brut Champagne (2025)

The Kirkland Signature Brut Champagne (2025) is available for $22.99, up from $19.99 in past years. This Champagne is produced by Manuel Janisson, a fifth-generation winemaker in Champagne, France. The Story Manuel Janisson had his own Champagne House in Verzenay, with multiple vineyards and many designated Crus. He sold his holdings to LVMH, a high-end…

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Momentum Legacy Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

The Momentum Legacy Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is a $14.99 wine sold at Trader Joe’s. It was bottled by Momentum Wines in Napa, California. The Story Momentum Wines is part of the Fior di Sole winery, which is located along the Silverado Trail east of Route 29 in Napa Valley. It is interesting that the…

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Momentum Legacy Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
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Stringtown Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023

The Stringtown Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023 is a wine I found selling for $13.99; the typical price is more toward $20. The Story The wine industry had declining sales in 2024 and 2025. I read that 40,000 acres of vines have been pulled up in California. There is a surplus of wine, and prices…

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Cecilia Beretta Treviso DOC Extra Dry Prosecco

The Cecilia Beretta Treviso DOC Extra Dry Prosecco is $10.99 at Trader Joe’s, though it looks to be available at places that don’t have a Trader Joe’s. The Story The Treviso region is in northeast Italy near Venice. It is where the DOC-designated vineyards are located. There are also the Valdobbiadene and Asolo regions nearby,…

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Peaks & Tides Sonoma County Chardonnay 2023

The Peaks & Tides Sonoma County Chardonnay 2023 is a $10.99 Aldi exclusive. This wine was previously sourced from the Sonoma Coast. The Story Aldi typically owns the brand names of their wines and then contracts with a winery to make the wine. The Sonoma Coast version of this wine was made by Delicato (Gnarly…

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