10 Bottles of Wine under $10 and All The Yummy Reasons You'll Love Them
There are two kinds of people in the world: people who buy wine for over $9.99 and people who buy wine under $9.99. I hate to admit it, but I belong to the latter. I have no problem buying a glass of wine at a restaurant for $12-$15, but when it comes to a bottle at home, I have a really hard time spending over $10. I suppose when shelling out $15 for a glass of wine at a restaurant, I know that that price tag also includes the ambiance of the restaurant and the server who is opening the bottle of wine and pouring me a glass. Somehow it seems reasonable to me. (After being home for 4 months, I may never bring myself to buying wine a restaurant again though. I’ve gotten very comfortable with my $10 bottles of wine.)
Any time I host, I love to have a cocktail or a bottle of wine ready for my guests. But if you’re hosting frequently or when you do host, it’s a larger amount of people, providing drinks can get pricey. I’m not saying go full Two Buck Chuck on your friends, but finding the right wines at a great price can really help your banking account while hosting. We may not be able to invite people over just yet, (depending on what state you live in) but you can still benefit from grabbing a couple of these great priced bottles for your stay-at-home glass of wonderful.
Here are our top 10 bottles of wine under $10:
Alamos Malbec - $10.99
This one was a must even though it’s 99 cents over our budget. An Argentian wine with a more complex taste than Cabernet but with the same full-bodied richness. Malbec has been an often overlooked red wine for me but this Alamos Malbec quickly put it on my radar.
La Vieille Ferme Rosé - $7.99
You have to be a pretty cheap, bad bottle of Rosé to mess it up for me. La Vieille Ferme is the bottle of rosé I most frequently see friends with. It’s inexpensive but still has that crisp and refreshing Rosé taste we all know and love.
14 Hands Pinot Grigio - $9.99
A label that was introduced to me years ago when I thought you couldn’t find wine under $50 a bottle. I’m not sure where I picked up that idea but 14 Hands was introduced to me on a family vacation and it’s been an inexpensive go-to ever since. The crisp and refreshing flavor of the pinot grigio
Campo Viejo Rioja - $8.99
Rioja is an acquired taste and unlike any other red I’ve ever tried. Don’t try it after a sip of Cabernet or Merlot, the tastes are incomparable in my opinion. Go in with an open mind and fresh palette and expect a fruity flavor with hints of clove, vanilla, and pepper,
Ménage à Trios California Red Wine $9.99
A wine I perceived was much more expensive until I actually bought a bottle myself. It’s smooth and full-bodied, like a nice balanced mix between a cabernet and merlot, always at a great price.
Schloss Biebrich Rosé Sekt (Rose Sparkling Wine) - $5.99
I’ve honestly never met a sparkling rosé I didn’t like. Trying this wine was a risk with the price point being so low but WELL WORTH IT. Refreshing and crisp and DELICIOUS. Definitely a summer go-to drink, but also a year-round drink, it’s so good!
La Burgondie, Cremant De Bourgogne, Brut Reserve - $9.99
The closest thing you’ll find to champagne that isn’t actually champagne. A sparkling wine from the Burgundy, crisp and bubbly just like champagne. Great for a light brunch or lunch on the weekend, with some lemon, cream and pear notes with an acid-driven finish.
Le Pépin Pinot Noir Vin de France - $5.99- $8.49
I’ll be the first one to admit, I seriously judge a wine bottle by its cover. Real talk, this bottle looks cheap. For the price point, however, it’s a great Pinot Noir. Pro Tip* chill your pinot noir in the summer. The light body chills up nicely for a fuller taste than a rose or white wine, but not as heavy as room temperature Cabernet.
Darkhorse
Darkhorse has been my go-to wine for years now, for every kind of varietal. It’s a great wine for the price point and I have yet to try a varietal that I haven’t loved. Their Cabernet Sauvignon or Rosé with some freshly popped popcorn is the perfect Netflix binge snack!