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Guide to Smart Buys
or wine lovers, 2019 was a year of wallet-friendly prices—all of the selections
exploration and discovery, with in this annual roundup cost $25 or less—

F 2020 promising more to come. No- these are wines that allow you to experi- Argentina, Australia,
where is this more evident than with value ment with an unfamiliar style or to find your 64 Austria, Chile
wines, particularly those at the upper end next favorite for everyday enjoyment.

of the quality spectrum, where outstanding All of the world’s notable categories for 65 France, Germany, Italy
ratings of 90 points or higher lead you to a value appear on the chart that follows, yet

range of offerings from every major wine there are also less-traveled regions worth
region across the globe. seeking out. If you’ve never tried an Aus- 69 New Zealand, Portugal,
Great values aren’t simply well-priced trian Grüner or a Washington Syrah, now’s South Africa, Spain,
Other International
bottles. They are wines that are affordable your chance. The wines are organized by
yet feature the best qualities of their region region or type and then by descending score California, New York,
or variety: distinctive character, complex and ascending price. It’s a big world out 72 Oregon, Washington

flavors and a sense of place. Because of their there. Don’t let the excitement pass you by.

By Keith Newton

Photograph by Jeff Harris | Styling by Sharon Ryan

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