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It should be noted that there's a definite distinction between cheap and inexpensive. The wines WoW mentioned, Riojas, Rhones, German Rieslings and Shiraz, may be inexpensive, but they're not cheap. The prices are low but the quality is very good. On the other hand, wines like Turning Leaf are generally made from grapes that come from vineyards in areas that aren't noted for growing exceptional grapes. Also, they tend to farm the vineyards to produce upwards of 10 to 14 tons of grapes per acre. The other wines mentioned are cropped to about 4 to 6 tons an acre, and that makes a difference. Overcropped vineyards produce grapes that aren't very concentrated in flavor which produces a thinner tasting wine. If you want to try some US wines that are quite good quality for the price, try something from Bogle. You'll find them about $10, and the difference in taste from Turning Leaf may astound you.