What is a cheap wine? I read a blog yesterday that was talking about cheap wines. As I read the other blog, I quickly realized that it was referring to the price of a bottle of wine. I don’t know about you but when I hear the word cheap, I tend to think of something of low quality. If that’s the definition of cheap, then I don’t want a cheap wine. Perhaps wine enthusiasts should avoid using the word cheap in referring to wine. When talking about wines, inexpensive or not expensive would be a good option.

When buying wine, I want a wine that will pair well with food or makes a great dessert wine. Lots of flavor, nice body, balance and preferably a long aftertaste is my definition of a quality wine. On the other hand, if cheap is referring to price and not quality, what price range would be considered cheap or inexpensive? Five, ten or 15 dollars a bottle?

From my experiences of visiting more than 300 wineries, I have discovered numerous wines that have the quality I like without breaking the bank. Yes, some are less than $15 a bottle and some are considerably more. I am happy with a wine that is less than $15 a bottle and has good quality. I also enjoy wines that reflect the terroir of the region I am visiting. How about you?

If you know of some inexpensive wines under $15, add a comment and let others know about them.

Cheers! Kathy