Here are the best budget wines (under $12) that I reviewed in 2016. The top score this year in the budget category was an 89 achieved by this lovely Vouvray. The rest were all given a score of 88 so they are in no particular order.
The Champ:
Domaine de Vaufuget Vouvray 2014 89 Pts.
The Runners up:
Banfi Centine Toscano IGT 2013
Bogle Vineyards Essential Red 2014
Trapiche “Oak Cask” Malbec Mendoza 2014
Bodegas Mas Que Vinos Ercavio Tempranillo Tierra De Castilla 2013
Loscano Torrontes Private Reserve Cafayate 2014
Domaine Bousquet Finca Lalande Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza 2013
Noble Vines 667 Pinot Noir Monterey County 2013
Bodegas Iranzo Spartico Organic Tempranillo Utiel-Requena NV
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