10 Amazing Wines Under $20

Ever just stare at the wine wall at the grocery store and have no idea how to choose a wine? In this post, I have made picking wine simple. I have rounded up 10 of my very favorite budget-friendly wine picks–both red wine and white wine!

Everyone’s palette is so different! All of us like and dislike all sorts of different foods, and the same holds true with wine!

My goal isn’t to convince you that any of these wines is “the best.” Instead, I want to suggest a few of my favorites in hopes that maybe you will a new wine under $20 that you love! Cheers, friends!!!

Coppola Diamond Claret

Price Point: About $14

Availability: Widely available @ grocery stores, big box stores, Trader Joes, online

The Nitty Gritty: For whatever reason, if I am staring blankly at the wine wall at the grocery store and have NO CLUE what to get, I will just reach for the Coppola Claret. Just because I know it’s always good! Everyone needs a go-to wine like this–one that’s just reliable and fairly affordable.

Looking for a great, affordable wine? This is an amazing wine under $20. This one is Coppola's Claret.

Decoy Red Blend

Price Point: About $16

Availability: Widely available @ grocery stores, big box stores, Trader Joes, online

The Nitty Gritty: Nice, bold Napa Valley Red Blend (I LOVE blends!) that is made up mostly of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The price point is great for a holiday or “dinner party” wine and it’s widely available.

Looking for a great, affordable wine? This is an amazing wine under $20.This one is Decoy Red Blend.

Brick & Vine Cabernet Sauvignon

Price Point: About $10

Availability: Some grocery stores (Safeway, Albertson’s), online

The Nitty Gritty: A nice, bold Cab coming out of (shocking!) Modesto, CA! I found it very drinkable and flavorful for the price point!

Looking for a great, affordable wine? This is an amazing wine under $20.This one is Brick & Vine Cabernet Sauvignon.

Meomi Pinot Noir

Price Point: About $18

Availability: Widely available at chain grocery stores and some big box stores like Costco.

The Nitty Gritty: It’s my choice for a holiday or dinner party because everyone loves it! Pinot Noir is not usually at the top of my list but I really really enjoy Meomi. It’s the perfect “in-between” for people who like lighter wines and people who enjoy big, bold wines (like me!).

Looking for a great, affordable wine?This is an amazing wine under $20. This one is Meiomi Pinor Noir

Bar Dog Pinot Noir

Price Point: About $10

Availability: Widely available @ grocery stores, big box stores, Target

The Nitty Gritty: Again, I am not typically a Pinot Noir fan, but this one is super light and smooth. If you are looking for rich flavors, this is not the wine for you. But if you’re looking for a smooth everyday wine that’s affordable and easy to drink, here you go! Bonus: you can buy it on your #targetrun

Looking for a great, affordable wine? This is an amazing wine under $20.This one is Bar Dog Pinot Noir.

Cloisonne Cabernet

Price Point: About $20

Availability: Some California grocery stores, some California Costcos, online

The Nitty Gritty: Big, bold Napa Valley Cab that is perfect for a heavier fall/winter meal. Also, a great price point to bring to a friend if you don’t know what wine to buy. I don’t think it’s widely distributed outside of California but you can buy it online.

Looking for a great, affordable wine? This is an amazing wine under $20. This one is Cloisonne Cabernet

Pendulum Cabernet Sauvignon

Price Point: About $14

Availability: Some grocery stores, Total Wine & More

The Nitty Gritty: Big bold reds are my absolute fave and this one doesn’t disappoint! It’s from Washington State (vs. Napa Valley) which maybe explains why it’s so affordable? It’s definitely Napa Valley quality though, in my opinion!

Looking for a great, affordable wine? This is an amazing wine under $20.This one is Pendulum Cab.

Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc-Viognier

Price Point: About $12

Availability: Widely available @ grocery stores, big box stores, Trader Joes

The Nitty Gritty: Clean, crisp and slightly sweet, without being obnoxiously sweet. It’s great with spicy food and super drinkable just on it’s own.

Looking for a great, affordable wine? This is an amazing wine under $20.This one is Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc Viognier

Butter Chardonnay

Price Point: About $12

Availability: Widely available @ grocery stores, big box stores, Trader Joes

The Nitty Gritty: Just as the name suggests, this wine is rich and buttery. It’s a decent, cheaper replacement for my beloved buttery Rombauer (about $40), although nothing really comes THAT close to Rombauer! Great with chicken, pork and it’s even great with heavier dishes.