Bargain Wines for your Halloween Party!
by Robyn • October 18, 2009 • All Posts, Bargain Wines • 1 Comment
Looking for affordable quaffs to go with popcorn and Halloween candy for your upcoming scary movie marathon? Try any of these under $15 deals:
WHITE
Big House 2008 White California ($10). Great deal here, for its mouthwateringly fresh, floral-laced blend of smooth melon, tangerine and dried apricot flavors that linger on the pretty finish. Ready to drink now. A blend of Malvasia Bianca, Muscat Canelli, Viognier and Rousanne. Locate this wine online or in your area.
Clif Family 2008 The Climber California ($14). A tasty blend of Sauvignon Blanc (88%) accented with doses of Muscat, Riesling, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc. Stays bright and citrusy from beginning to end, with delicate grassy and melon accents on the fresh finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area.
RED
Arrogant Frog 2008 Lily Pad Red Languedoc ($10). Appealing for its dark, briary cherry and plum fruit, with earth, herbal and spicy vanilla notes. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (55%) and Merlot. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area.
Black Opal 2008 Cabernet Merlot South Eastern Australia ($7). Simple but easy-drinking cherry and berry flavors, laced with toast, vanilla and light spice notes. A good match for spicy BBQ. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area.
Bodega del Fin del Mundo 2008 Malbec Patagonia Postales del Fin del Mundo ($11). A great deal on a tasty little number from Argentina, offering aromatic crushed blackberry, chocolate and violet notes. With nice brightness and even a bit of structure on the finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area.
ROSE
Big House Pink California ($10). Easy quaffing here, with juicy fresh strawberry and cherry fruit accented with zesty spice and smoke notes. Ready to drink now. A blend of Syrah (42.5%) and practically everything else — from Charbono, Grenache and Tannat to Zinfandel, Barbera, Tempranillo and more. Locate this wine online or in your area.
Monkey Bay 2007 Rose New Zealand ($10). Yum! Offering bright, juicy red berry and cherry aromas and flavors that stay concentrated and slightly tart through the finish, with light, fresh herbal accents. A blend of Malbec, Pinotage, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area.
Red Guitar 2007 Old Vine Rose Navarra ($12). This Spanish rose is easy to like for its fresh, crushed red berry character, with bursts of sweet citrus enlivening the smooth, slightly soft finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area.

Thanks for the post Robyn!
The Fin del Mundo Malbec is an excellent value at that price.