Is anything worthwhile under $10

[Englishman1]

Hi folks, complete wine newcomer here and also new to this forum. (Please forgive my naivette).

I'm interested to get your opinions on if there are any wines worthwhile that are under $10 a bottle.

I see all kinds of cheaper wines in my local store, mostly from Australia I believe, with names like Black Opal, Yellow Tail, Little Penguin etc...

I don't usually have more than $10 to spend on a bottle so if there are any reasonable brands I'd be very grateful for your advice! Thanks.

[Innkeeper]

Hi Englishman and welcome to the Wine Board. Black Opel and Little Penguin are very good value wines. There is also a lot of good stuff from Spain, Portugal, South America, Southern Italy and France, and other regions where $10 wines of excellent quality can be found. Recommend that you peruse our Best Buys/Steals and Deals thread and use to "Go" back button to go way back. There is much of what you are looking for there.

[dananne]

Like IK, I'd also say to take a look at the Best Buys thread, but I'd also suggest several wines that we enjoy on a consistent basis at or below $10.

For Spanish Garnacha (Grenache), try Vina Alarba and Las Rocas. Luzon and Castano make nice Monastrells, also.

A sub-$10 Aussie wine that we enjoy frequently is d'Arenberg's "Stump Jump," which is a Rhone blend. Pillar Box Red is great value, too.

For other Rhone-style options, you can usually get Guigal's Cotes du Rhone for around $10. Ca del Solo "Big House" red or white options are sub-$10. Cline makes a decent Syrah, as does Snoqualmie, Columbia Crest, and Chateau Ste. Michelle from Washington state.

My favorite Pinot Noir for under $10 is Queen of Hearts. We drink lots of it.

Again, though, the Best Buys thread will have many of these and other options.

Welcome to the board from a WI native.

[TheEngineer]

Yeah lots! Definitely look at the best buy list! My sub $10 list includes:

(1) Los Rocas Grenacha ($7 and love it!!)
(2) Sea Ridge (sometines sub $4)
(3) Weingut Huber Gruner Veltliner ($9)
(4) Jackson Triggs, Collectors Selection Shiraz ($10)
(5) Domaine Des Nouelles Rose D'anjou ($9)
(6) Bogle Vineyards (anything..)
(7) Domaine De La Citidelle, Cuvee du Gouverneur ($8)
(8) Tintero Moscato D'Asti, Garantita, Sori' Gramella ($9)

And many many others. The list above I think is fun/interesting. Ranges from sparkling Moscato's to roses to some very serious wines, most can be had for under $10.

[VouvrayHead]

My 2 cents--
Some to look for

Vina Alarba
Borsao
Bogle most anything
Pillar Box Red
Stephen Vincent Crimson
Cline Zinfandel
Big House Red
Masciarelli Montepulciano

[Englishman1]

Thanks for all your advice, I really appreciate it. And I will definitely check out the best buys thread!

[TheEngineer]

Come back and let us know which ones you found that you liked!