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Cheap wine wonders: the best wines on the bottom shelf - The Advocate
PARTIES ARE EXPENSIVE. It doesn’t matter if it’s a soiree for four, 10 or 100 — costs can mount quickly, especially the cost of alcoholic beverages. Buying wine for a crowd can be tricky — hosts are trying to accommodate different tastes and pair different wines with the food while staying on a budget. There are plenty of inexpensive bottles out there, but without tasting them all, it’s difficult to select a wine that’s easy on the palate and the wallet. Brenda Maitland, a wine, food and spirits writer, explains how to choose the wine that offers the best bang for your buck — and suggests a few picks.
PARTIES ARE EXPENSIVE. It doesn’t matter if it’s a soiree for four, 10 or 100 — costs can mount quickly, especially the cost of alcoholic beverages. Buying wine for a crowd can be tricky — hosts are trying to accommodate different tastes and pair different wines with the food while staying on a budget. There are plenty of inexpensive bottles out there, but without tasting them all, it’s difficult to select a wine that’s easy on the palate and the wallet. Brenda Maitland, a wine, food and spirits writer, explains how to choose the wine that offers the best bang for your buck — and suggests a few picks.