Our tasting panel is always trying to hunt down great bargains, and we’ve discover dozens of wines that really deliver unexpected quality for under $20. Each member picked a favorite in different categories, and we invited wine drinkers (who enjoy a glass or two on a regular basis but certainly aren’t experts) to vote for the ones they liked best. Here are the winners:
Favorite Chardonnay
Landmark Vineyards “Overlook” 2016 Chardonnay
Favorite Sauvignon Blanc
Nobilo 2017 Sauvignon Blanc
Favorite “Other” White
Maddalena 2014 Riesling
Favorite Rose
Marques de Caceres 2017 Rosado
Favorite Cabernet Sauvignon
Wines of Substance 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
Favorite Red Blend
Chateau de Landiras 2014 Graves Bordeaux
Favorite Pinot Noir
Z. Alexander Brown 2016 Pinot Noir
Favorite Merlot
Rust En Vrede 2015 Stellenbosch Merlot
Favorite Zinfandel
Seghesio 2016 Zinfandel
Favorite Malbec
Alamos 2017 Malbec
Favorite “Other” Red
Gagliole 2015 Chianti Classico