Drink Cheap Wine, Really Cheap

[jeffrey]

Try this experiment: Walk into the nearest wine shop and ask for an “everyday wine” recommendation. Refuse to give a price range, and see what the merchant suggests. My guess is you’re out 15 bucks. Critics seem to be pushing this price point as an appropriate range for “everyday wine”—Slate is as guilty as any publication—even though the phrase can’t possibly be taken literally. If you and your significant other were to drink five bottles of wine a week, at $15 per bottle, your annual wine outlay would approach $4,000. That’s more than the average family spends on groceries...

Why You Should Be Drinking Cheap Wine - Slate Magazine

[riverwed070707]

I'm guilty of indulging in Aldi's Winking Owl ($3) every now and then when the grocery budget is getting tight. When I started out drinking wine, it was great -- now it's just a last resort. When comparing Aldi brand wines, there's a not big difference between the Winking Owl and their more expensive wines (think the priciest is all of like $8); however, you can certainly tell a difference in quality between those and say a Mondavi, etc.

I agree you shouldn't just the quality based on price, but not all wine is created equal and theres a good chance that if you drink a lot of wine, you're not going to be satisfied with a quick fermented $3 bottle.

Also - holy yucko, did anyone else read the first comment?? NOw I feel like I need to investigate how all the wines I drink are harvested! lol

[GREENBACK]

I don't drink a lot of wine but I buy the boxed stuff (5 liter I believe) when I do and it more than satisfies my need for a glass of wine with dinner. I think it tastes just as good as the more expensive stuff. I actually am "out of 15 bucks" but I get a lot more.

[paulmac]

Boxed Wine

I, too buy the boxed wine (3 or 4 litres) The quality seems to be reasonable and the price competitive.

[jadet]

Uhhh...Trader Joes

2 buck chucks!