Tips for finding Great Cheap Wines

Being an oenophile (wine lover) does not have to be an expensive luxury for a limited few. The recent economic trials have created penny pinching habits for every one. Lowering the price point for your wine selections (rather than eliminating this expense) is certainly a more desirable and tasty result!

Local Vineyard: Check out your local vineyard, if you are lucky to have one in your vicinity, for inexpensive varieties. By capitalizing on the locals’ knowledge and love of wine, it is possible to find a new favorite that may not have made it into the stores yet.

Wine Store: Many communities have wine stores that specialize in the selection and stocking of wines in all price ranges. They get a discount by buying in bulk and pass that savings on to the consumer. They also provide the opportunity to increase your knowledge about vineyards world wide that may be in your price point.

Gourmet Grocery Store: Living close to Washington, DC or any other thriving metropolitan area, has its definite perks such as the gourmet grocery store with wine tastings and super low price points.

Word of Mouth: Two Buck Chuck is a wine phenomenon that spread through word of mouth. Someone tried it and told their friends, "Hey it's cheap and it's drinkable!" (Although that last point is debatable by some.) Charles Shaw created dirt cheap wines that Americans are consuming in large quantities based on the recommendations of their inner circle. It should be noted, however, that this wine is also available at a gourmet specialty store known as Trader Joe's.

Any of these arenas can provide a way to get great cheap wines. By looking into each of these distinct possibilities, any wine connoisseur can easily find a new favorite that does not break the family budget.

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