Healthy Eating Budget Cooking Guide The 5 Best Budget-Friendly Wines of 2023, Recommended by Experts Dry white wine for the win! By Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis is a journalist and Associate News & Trending Editor for EatingWell. Her current beat is focused on food and health news as well as exclusive celebrity features, regularly interviewing the top names of today’s entertainment industry. She previous worked as the 2022-23 fellow and as an assistant editor for the brand. Her passion for reading, writing and eating local all guide her in her position at EatingWell. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 9, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Courtesy of Brand 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! The 6 Best Wines to Buy at the Grocery Store for Entertaining, According to a Sommelier 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. 4 Ways to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew, According to Wine Experts 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. 7 Trader Joe's Items for a Wine & Cheese Night Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit