To me, “bargain” is about more than price — it means value. It means good quality wine at a surprisingly low price. To that end, here are a few that qualify — even a sparkling — at just $10!
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Andeluna Cellars 2007 Merlot Tupungato ($10). Nice value on this Argentina Merlot — savory smoke, earth and [...]

Wow — what a nice surprise this wine was! Just $10 bucks and such a value. Stock up now for Spring!
Lockwood Vineyards 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Monterey County ($10). Juicy grapefruit and lemon-lime lead the way, with delicate herbal and blossom accents and a touch of ripe pear on the refreshing finish. Ready to drink now. [...]

Here are two super-affordable and tasty wines from Robert Mondavi Private Selection — both pass my “could I drink this at a gallery opening” test!
Robert Mondavi Private Selection 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Monterey County ($11). Here’s a nice surprise — loads of juicy lime, a touch of grapefruit, and a clean, refreshing finish. Ready to drink now. [...]

Looking to stock up your holiday bar? Try any of these $15-and-under white wines that deliver beyond their modest pricetags:
Husch Vineyards 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Mendocino La Ribera Vineyard ($14). Tangerine, melon, lime zest — all comes together in an appealing wine that offers nice complexity at this price point. Ready to drink now and over [...]

Looking for affordable quaffs to go with popcorn and Halloween candy for your upcoming scary movie marathon? Try any of these under $15 deals:
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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. [...]

Fall is officially here — which doesn’t necessarily mean cooler temperatures everywhere (yet!), but does seem to turn the page from the search for affordable whites to the desire for affordable reds. Here are five I’ve tasted lately — each for less than twenty bucks:
Dievole 2007 Fourplay Sicilia ($18). A Nero d’Avola blend, this offers an [...]

Here are two tasty reds from Layer Cake — both carrying $15 pricetags. One is from Australia and is super ripe and lush (but not overly alcoholic), the other is a restrained Primitivo (aka Zinfandel) from Italy. Enjoy!
Layer Cake 2008 Shiraz South Australia ($15). Lush, lipsmacking black fruits, blueberry pie and intense dark chocolate pick up [...]