good values for under $4?

[wineguruchgo]

"(which is okay, but its more like flavored water for some reason)"

The reason is called "over extraction" meaning instead of making the normal 5-6 bottles per vine, they are making much more.

I can tell you don't really like it, but it's a very valuable lesson to learn.

I agree with Willp58. See if you can get some local wines. New York State makes some great wines. Espically the Germanic Varietals. They may not be very expensive and you can broaden your base by drinking those.

Sweeter wines and spicy foods go really well together.