Although we’re not having much of a summer here in Northern Germany we’re still able to suggest a few tasty, affordable wines which pair perfectly with the grill season most of you are likely enjoying. And away we go…..!
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As many of you know, I am the king of cheap wine! Ha ha! Yeah, how did I come to be so knowledgeable about wines under $20? That’s simple! I can’t afford wines that cost much more. I know there are many thousands of winos in similar financial situations and it’s you that are likely reading this blog, ha ha!
Today I’d like to start my talk about a few wines you can buy for under $8. Let’s start with the least expensive. The 1st up is a Spanish wine called, Viña Decana 2008 Crianza. I was impressed by this red Tempranillo. This red wine has fruity aromas of raspberry and chocolate. I would say that it’s not a heavy wine, rather it has a medium body with a crisp, fruity, dryness to it.
When I tried it, the price was $4.99 and that was towards the end of 2011. The wine has a 12.5% alcohol volume and most likely found in your imported wine selection. We had our bottle with a very nice roast beef. I’m quite sure this wine would pair well with a variety of different foods, so if you’re on a budget, go on and give it a try!
Good luck and wine on!
Ah, thank Goddess for Spanish wines! This one was a steal at only €2.69! This 2008 had a wonderful, rich fruity taste. Though young, this BIO wine was quite smooth with no ‘tangy’ aftertaste which might otherwise suggest needing to lay down another year. We were totally satisfied with it. More than normally, I noticed a real similarity to California wine with this particular bottle. Good call Susy!
