If you’re a wino who wants to spend less money, but doesn’t want to make too much sacrifice on the quality of your wine, then here are some bottles you should really check out. They’re all available for $10 or less and still deliver with some nice to sip.

Gnarly Head 1924 “Double Black” 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape(s): Cabernet

Region: Lodi, Ca

Price: 5-10

Tasting Notes:

Lush black cherries, currants, and blackberries meld with suggestions of dark chocolate and brown spice on the nose. Polished tannins frame flavors of cassis, blackberry, and dark cherry, which mingle among nuances of chocolate, vanilla, and clove on the palate. Supple and sip-able, it’s lighter and fruity than many Cabs out there, but it’s very friendly.

Rating: 89

 

Grape(s): 100% Zinfandel

Region: Lodi, Ca

Price: 5-10

Tasting Notes:

A combination of strawberries, cherries, and raspberries, along with hints of vanilla and spice greet the senses. Flavors of dark cherry, raspberry, and strawberry jam flow into whispers of toasty vanilla and brown spice on the palate. Easy going and approachable, open a bottle with BBQ chicken.

Rating: 89

14 Hands “Hot to Trot” 2014 Red Blend

Grape(s): Petite Verdot & Petite Sirah

Region: Washington, USA

Price: 5-10

Tasting Notes:

Plums and cherries combine with notes of clove and tea on the nose. Lighter in body, plum and cherry flavors flow into expressions of brown spice and black tea on the palate. Smooth tannins and a friendly character make this a solid buy for the price.

Rating: 88

M.A.N Family Wines 2016 Chenin Blanc

Grape(s): 100% Chenin Blanc

Region: South Africa

Price: 5-10

Tasting Notes:

Notes of pears and peaches mingle among accents of spring flowers and flint on the nose. A sip reveals flavors of green apple, pear, and peach that flow into nuances of minerals and white blossoms. With a crisp acidity and lively fruit, this is a wine to enjoy on a sunny day with your favorite seafood off the grill.

Rating: 89