Finding What's Affordable

The economy is in recession, and not a lot of us have extra cash to burn on expensive bottles of wine. Thankfully, with the right knowledge at your disposal buying cheaper wine doesn't mean that you have to totally sacrifice quality. There are literally thousands of varietals that are delicious, unexpected and affordable . . . you just need to know how to find them.

Today's edition of The Buffalo News wants to help you take a step in that direction, providing a number of great hints for how to select a bottle that will be pleasing to both your palate and your wallet. Their writer even rounds out the article with a list of 16 "sure things" that you should be able to find in New York for less than $15. If you're serious about wine, this is an article you'll most definitely be interested in.

From The Buffalo News:

Does saying the words “cheap” and “wine” in the same sentence bring to mind the weird uncle who lives in your grandma’s basement? Well then, when we talk about digging up wine deals, let’s call it “maximizing the value-to-dollar ratio.” That’s what my husband, a local wine wiz and beverage blogger, calls finding the best vino bang for your buck—and he’s all fancy. Believe it or not, wine doesn’t have to taste like vinegar and come in a gallon jug to be inexpensive. With hubby’s help, here are some tips for scoring keen-o vino at a great price.