Cheapism’s Picks for Holiday Spirits

Cheapism.com. Have you heard about it? The New York Times calls it the

“Consumer Reports” of low-cost, quality items. Cheapism has found a bevy of inexpensive, delicious wines that are perfect for serving during the holiday season. All of the wines are under $10, and the sparkling wines are under $20.

They have separate lists for their choices of red, white, and sparkling wines. (Cheap champagne – meaning under $20 or so – by the strictest definition, doesn’t exist; champagne must be produced in very certain ways to be technically classified as a champagne rather than a sparkling wine, but they’re effectively the same thing.)

Some of their picks include:

1. Mirassou Pinot Noir 2010, $6

2. Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, $10

3. Jacob’s Creek Chardonnay, $10

4. Roederer Estate Brut NV, $20

Cheapism notes that studies have found often the price of a wine muddles people’s enjoyment of it – but just because a wine is mass-produced doesn’t mean it still can’t have the qualities and flavors of a premium wine. Drink up!