Wine publications, such as Wine Spectator, review wines on a 100 point scale. Anything over 90 points is considered extremely good. At DEPs, we’ve created a section for wine that scores higher than 90 points but is less than $20. We’ve done the searching for you in this great value cross section. Here are some of our best buys:
WHITE WINES:
Novellum Chardonnay, France $11.99 90 Points
BR Cohn Sangiacomo Chardonnay, $14.99 92 Points
Banshee Chardonnay, 90 Points $17.98
Cambria Chardonnay, $16.99 91 Points
Elk Cove Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley 2014 $17.99 92 Points Wine Enthusiast
REDS:
Vaglio Chango Red Blend,$16.99 Argentina 93 Points!
Tilia Malbec/Syrah Argentina, $7.99 90 Points!
Solanera Old Vines, Spain $15.99 92 Points
Alto Cedro Ano Cero Cabernet Sauvignon, $15.99 93 Points!
Penfolds Bin 9 $15.98 92 Points
Finca Sandoval Salia Manchuela 90 Points $14.99
Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon 90 Points $18.99
Smoke and Mirrors Red Blend 91 Points $17.99
MudHouse Pinot Noir 90 Points $13.98 (Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2016)
Rockwall Vineyards Tannat 90Points $15.96
Scopetone Rosso di Montalcino, $19.99 92 Points
Les Darons Languedoc, $13.99 93 Points
Vina Alberdi Rioja Reserva, $15.99 90 Points
Sierra Cantabria Crianza, $13.98 90 Points
Zorzal Malbec Argentina, $11.99 90 Points
Tortoise Creek Zinfandel, $9.99 90 Points
SPARKLING WINES:
Gloria Ferrer Brut 90 Points $15.98
Gruet Blanc de Noirs 90 Points $14.99
JCB Cremant de Bourgogne 90 Points $14.99