I am fortunate to have sampled wines from many regions, varietals and styles this year.  While it is difficult to narrow down the list of affordable wines I have particularly enjoyed this year, here is a list, in no particular order.

Top 10 Wines Under $20 for 2011:

2008 Heron Hill Ingle Vineyard Pinot Noir ($20) – Finger Lakes, NY.

2009 M. Chapoutier Les Vignes de Bila Haut ($12) – Cotes du Roussillon, France.

2008 Joel Gott Cabernet Sauvignon 815 ($17) – Napa, California.

2009 Segal’s Fusion Dry Red Wine ($16) – Galilee Heights, Israel.

2006 Chateau d’Arcins Haut Médoc ($20) – Bordeaux, France.

2006 Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva ($10) – Rioja, Spain.

2009 Jagdschloss Spatburgunder Brut Rose ($15) – Rheingau, Germany.

2009 Semeli Mountain Sun Rose ($14) – Nemea, Greece.

2009 Red Newt Circle Riesling ($13) – Finger Lakes, NY.

2009 Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc ($11) – Marlborough, New Zealand.

Have you tried any of these affordable wines?  Please leave a comment with your thoughts about them.  Haven’t tried them yet?  Please do and let me know how you liked them!

Cheers,

Veronique