Are cheaper wines no good?*

[wondersofwine]

Some producers that seem to be reliable with less expensive wines are Columbia Crest (Washington State) and Cline and Bogle from California (Bogle Zinfandel or Merlot, Cline Syrah or Zinfandel). Castle Rock is another brand that sometimes provides good QPR (quality to price ratio). Basic Spanish Rioja wine (Tempranillo grape) is another relative bargain. Valpolicella, an Italian wine from Corvina and two other grape varieties and the Veneto region of Italy is another inexpensive red wine. Some Valpolicellas are thin and quite acidic so consult a knowledgable source when buying one.