10 Wines That Taste Great But Won't Break The Bank
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10 Wines That Taste Great But Won't Break The Bank

In life you have to make some tough decisions, but I'm here to help you choose good wines for under $10.

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10 Wines That Taste Great But Won't Break The Bank
Hailey Canady

From white to red, and sweet to dry, I’ve found some of my favorite wines to be cheap and accessible. I used to hate red wine and would only drink white, but I’ve ventured into the dark side and I refuse to look back. (These prices are only estimated based on my local retailers.)

1. Chateau Ste. Michelle — Columbia Valley Riesling, $8

Local and sweet! What more could you ask for in a Riesling?

2. Fisheye — Chardonnay, $5

The first Chardonnay I ever tried was Fisheye, and I was sold. This is a nice option if you’re strapped for cash but still like to enjoy a nice glass of wine while baking cookies or meal prepping for the week.

3. Yellow Tail — Chardonnay, $5

If you’re looking for a tasty, low-price chardonnay, this is my go-to! It has a better taste than the Fisheye, though Fisheye is occasionally cheaper by about $1.

4. Belle Ambiance — Chardonnay, $10

If you’re looking for a fancier Chardonnay, this is the choice. Still just $10, Belle Ambiences’ label exudes glamour and can make you feel like you’re drinking from a $30 bottle without breaking the bank.

5. Barefoot — Pink Moscato, $5

Here it is, folks, my favorite Moscato! Barefoot Pink Moscato is what I celebrated my 21st birthday with, and my best friend swears by it.

6. Barefoot — Sweet Red Blend, $5

Hands. Down. The. Best. This is my favorite red blend I have tried, and the price tag is the ultimate plus: $5 for a tasty, sweet wine to accompany my pasta nights? Yes please!

7. California Roots — Red Blend, $5

Target recently launched the wine brand California Roots; all bottles are $5 before tax, and this red blend is to die for. I swear by sweet wines, but this red blend is the perfect mix of sweet and bitter. Definitely a wine that gets you in the mood to make your own pasta noodles or pizza from scratch.

8. Ménage à Trois — California Red Wine, $10

Ménage à Trois has such a bold flavor, it’s to die for. Maybe you’re not ready to give a threesome a shot, that doesn’t mean you can’t give this trio of zinfandel, merlot, and cabernet sauvignon a shot, it’s better than sex.

9. Yellow Tail — Big Bold Red, $5

If you’re looking for a bold red blend but don’t have the $10, give this a shot. It may not be a Ménage à Trois, but my roommate still swears by it.

10. 19 Crimes — 2016 Red Wine, $9

I’ll be honest, I finally grabbed this bottle because I kept being attracted to the physical bottle with no idea how it would actually taste. It’s not my favorite, but that’s because I have a huge sweet tooth — of all the bold blends with a bitter twist, this is my favorite.

(This article is not sponsored by Barefoot, but I wouldn't mind if they wanted to send me some free wine.)

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