Raise Your Glass
To Wine Under $10
By Warren Johnston
Valley News Staff Writer
Raise Your Glass is about the wine that’s good to have for ordinary occasions. It’s good, drinkable wine under $10 a bottle that is sold in the Upper Valley.
Because of improved winemaking technology and new winemaker techniques, many good and complex wines are now produced inexpensively and that savings is being passed on to consumers. The wines have character and are often exceptional for the price. They are good for taking to a dinner party or having at home. The bigger bottles are great bargains, and, too, are well-crafted wines. Don’t be embarrassed to pour them for friends or to recommend them. Prices may vary, but generally they’ll be under $10, and distributors put many of these wines on sale every other month. Watch for the deals.
A common thread in the community of wine drinkers is sharing ideas and tips about wine. If you have recommendations, please share them by email to wjohnston@vnews.com, and I’ll check them out. Together we’ll further our wine education.
The column runs every two weeks in the Valley News. At left are the recommendations that were mentioned during the last year. It will be updated regularly.