In no particular order, these are widely available, reasonably priced wines by reliable producers that I have enjoyed enough to have purchased multiple bottles over multiple vintages:
Reds:
- Thorn-Clarke, Shotfire Ridge, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Shiraz — ~$18
- Jip Jip Rocks, Limestone Coast, South Australia, Shiraz — ~$13
- Marquis Philips, Southeast Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon — ~$13
- Marquis Philips, Southeast Australia, “Sarah’s Blend” — ~$20
- Columbia Crest, Columbia Valley, Washington, “Grand Estates” Merlot — ~$13
- Concannon, Central Coast, California, Petite Sirah — ~$14
Whites:
- Beringer, Knight’s Valley, Sonoma County, California, Alluvium Blanc — ~$12
- Conundrum, California, White Table Wine — ~$23
- Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley, Washington, “Eroica” Riesling ~$22
- Nobilo, Marlborough, New Zealand, “Icon” Sauvignon Blanc — ~$15
If you know of some good “bang for the buck” please share in the comments below!
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