The 5 Best Budget-Friendly Wines of 2023, Recommended by Experts
Dry white wine for the win!
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Not sure what wine to serve at your next gathering? Wine Spectator just released their annual list of the Top 100 Wines of 2023. The top-ranked wine was a $90 bottle, but we’re more intrigued by the affordable picks—some of which sport a $15 price tag.
A mix of reds and whites, here are the top five budget-friendly wines you can buy right now, according to wine experts. Spoiler: we hope you like sauvignon blanc!
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Wine Spectator's Top 5 Budget-Friendly Wines of 2023
Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2022
This $23 bottle ranked in the top 10 at No. 10, and it's a dry white wine that dreams are made of. The Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc is described as “distinctive, succulent and wonderfully complex” with notes of honeysuckle and creamy lemon curd . Pair it with a seafood dinner like Shrimp-Stuffed Pasta Shells or Curried Scallop-Apple Salad.
Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2022
Another New Zealand sauvignon blanc in the mix, the 15th ranked wine is “checking all the boxes,” according to Wine Spectator. The Astrolabe boasts hints of toasted green tea and passion fruit. Another $23 bottle, try it with Easy Fish Tacos with Kiwi Salsa for the brightest bite.
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Babich Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Black Label 2022
These experts prove that if you’re looking for a high-quality, affordable bottle, a dry white wine is the way to go. One of the cheapest bottles on the list at $15 beats out the majority of the competition, scoring a No. 21 placement. “Intense and generous” with notes of mango and orange sherbet, pick up a bottle of Babich and give it a sip in one of our favorite wineglasses.
Invivo Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough X, Sarah Jessica Parker 2022
Yes, really: a celebrity bottle made the top 30 ranking at No. 29. Co-created by Sarah Jessica Parker, Invivo’s $22 bottle differentiates itself from the other listed wines, embracing flavors like lime zest and ginger. Bring the ginger taste up a notch with Ginger White Fish & Cabbage.
Bodegas Terrazas de los Andes Malbec Mendoza Reserva 2021
It was a breath of fresh air seeing a red wine make the cut. This Bodegas Terrazas de los Andes bottle is only $20 and 30th in the top 100 list. This wine, recommended by Wine Spectator, has citrus notes married with flavors like guava and red currant. The dry and sweet wine will pair well with red meat, cheese or a spicy dinner. Since it’s charcuterie season, open a bottle with our Winter Charcuterie Board.
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