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Do you really have to buy expensive red wine to get good red wine?

I really like this $10 bottle of Ernesto and Julio Gallo Cabernet Sauvignon, along with Jackson Triggs Merlot for $11.50. I hated Piat D’or though.

I agree with Lisa’s answer but would like to add:

Many wine shops also have tastings on a regular basis. I know of several in my city that will even do impromptu tastings on any given day, so you can try new wines that way. We do have an annual Wine Festival here [in Cincinnati, OH], but the cost is more like $60, and it’s only once a year — long time to wait if you want a good wine NOW.

I, too, have tried very expensive wines and very cheap ones, and it all depends on your taste. If you’re drinking Cab and Merlot, then you probably wouldn’t like a Pinot Noir, Beaujolis or lighter red. If you’re willing to spend a few dollars and experiment, then I would recommend trying some/all of these:

Rancho Zabaco Zinfandel [it's a red, not a white Zinfandel which is total crap, so never waste your money on it] — there are several varieties that get progressively more expensive. Start with the $9 bottle. However, I prefer one “level” up — the Sonoma Heritage. It’s just slightly more expensive but worth it, I think.

Barefoot — this wine is CHEAP [like $6/bottle], but it is shockingly good. I actually do not like Merlot, but I LOVE the Barefoot Merlot. My husband and I drink it all the time [well, not lately since I'm pregnant!]. And did I mention how cheap it is??? It’s won a lot of awards, too. You may also like their Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s pretty easy to find, too.

Yellow Tail — can’t go wrong with their Shiraz, but if you can find it, check out JackaRoo’s Shiraz and Big Red blend [it's Cab, Shiraz and Merlot]. Should run you about $8/bottle, and both are very, very good.

Wishing Tree — makes an excellent Shiraz. It’s closer to the $15 mark but well worth it. Shiraz is one of my favorite reds, and I’ve tried many. Wishing Tree is at the top of the list.

Have you ever tried Sangiovese? It’s a red Italian wine similar to Chianti. Give Danzante a try. It has a ballerina on the label and will run you around $12/bottle. Goes great with pasta and red sauces.

The Charles Shaw wine [aka Two Buck Chuck mentioned by others] at Trader Joe’s is okay; however, it costs more at MY Trader Joe’s, so I think Chuck has upped his prices. Still cheap, but for the money, I would go with Barefoot ANY day.

In summary if you truly want a good, decent, CHEAP wine then buy a bottle of Barefoot Merlot — I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised!

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