Value Wines to Look for in a Wine Store Near You

Many times, I am asked for recommendations for wine. In particular, many folks are often looking for some modestly priced, well-crafted wine that they can enjoy drinking. To make the case that these wines are available in many locations, I perused the shelves at Binny’s during a recent trip to Bloomington, Illinois. 

Whether you are planning a party or just looking for good value wines, here are some of my favorites that I have enjoyed in the past. Many will be available, based on production numbers, in stores near you, such as Total Wine – or Binny’s!

• Alto Moncayo Veraton (Grenache) – 2015 vintage….$30
• Beckman Syrah – 2016 vintage….$25S
• Black Slate Porrera (Grenache) – 2016 vintage….$20
• Columbia Crest Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet – 2015 vintage…$10
• Columbia Crest Horse Heaven Hills Merlot – 2015 vintage….$10
• Daou Cabernet – 2017 vintage….$23
• Orin Swift Abstract (Red Blend) – 2017 vintage….$33
• Roederer Estate Sparkling NV….$25 (NV stands for non-vintage which indicates the vintner used juice from multiple vintages to attain the ‘house style’ of wine.)
• Siduri Pinot Noir – 2016 vintage….$30
• Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc – 2018 vintage….$36
• Stolpman Syrah – 2015 vintage….$24
• The Paring Red (Blend) – 2014 vintage….$25
• Walter Hansel Pinot Noir – 2016 vintage….$40
• Walter Hansel Russian River Chardonnay – 2015 vintage….$36

Enjoy!