20 Best Cheap Wine For Beginners (2023 Updated)

n 1906, Teresa Franzia, planted her first vineyard along the road to Yosemite. When Prohibition ended, the family rebuilt the winery brick by brick, barrel by barrel. After the war, the family’s new advertising slogan was “Make Friends with Franzia” and introduced a new generation to wine.

Bringing joy to everyday life, Franzia, The World’s Most Popular Wine Brand™, for the past 18 consecutive years. Wine Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon#influenster #voxbox #happyour.

Good cheap wine!! The packing is easy to open and the spout is easy to use. If you have a small refrigerator the box may take up a bit of space. The Cabernet is good and at 12% alc vol 2-3 glasses will have you nice and relaxed.

I would definitely recommend this to anyone who’s looking for a large quantity of wine (about 5-6 bottles worth) for the price of 2 affordably priced bottles of wine.

This is one that I keep on hand a lot. It’s got a very nice flavor to it. I don’t drink as much as I cook with wines myself. I do find this one a good flavor and very cost conscious wise for those like me that must cook with wine.

Definitely will continue to buy. The box is something I love since a bottle would go to waste with me. Easy to open and pour from the spout. #cooking #cabernet #redwine #wine #boxedwine #mealtime #entertaining #marinarasaucemusthave.

I bought this wine last week to compare with other “value brands”. The residual sugar (clearly from the addition of Mega Purple) is apparent. I can see the broad appeal with the sweetness (not typically found in Cav Sauv) but I found the flavors to be one-noted with very little nuance.

This wine is fine to bring to your in-laws for Easter but that’s about it.

Allow me to preface this review: I am not a wine expert. I drink any Cabernet Sauvignon that tastes good with red meat and is not too expensive. Hence, Barefoot Cabernet Sauvignon. I’ve found deals for $4.

99 – $5. 99. In my opinion, it beats most “bottom shelf” wines (I don’t agree with that term, but you know what I mean). It’s not weak by any means, but has a very easy, mellow, berry flavor. I pair it with my weekly Ribeye (backyard charcoal grill, medium rare).

I give Barefoot Cab 5/5 stars, not because it’s the best (you can spend over $49. 99 for a great wine), but because it’s the best affordable (“bottom shelf”) wine I’ve ever had. My wine closet is filled with no less than three Barefoot Cabernet Sauvignons and I’m not ashamed to drink it or serve it to guests.

Try it! You’ll like the flavor and the price.

I loved this wine. It’s very convenient with the single serve size. You don’t have to open a full bottle when you want just one glass. Had a very robust flavor of berries and I lived the oak undertones.

If you like a wine with the oak flavors. You should try the single serving size. I will buy this again.

I’ve ordered this particular product from the Total Wine in Akers Mill Square about two to three times a month. About 25% of the time, the wine has been spoiled. I’ve been able to take it back in to the same pickup location to replace the damaged product until recently.

The store manager expressed, rather loudly, that I was the only individual in his entire region region that has complained and returned the Black Box Malbec and he would no longer allow these exchanges.

I felt this was handled unprofessionally and, although the price is more expensive, I have since chosen to go to a local liquor store.

Trial and error led me to my tasty el cheapo cabernet sauvignon dinner wine, but I tried this when I learned malbec is a lot richer in antioxidants and other health factors than cabs. Luckily I think this is delicious—bright, hints of structure, concentrated enough—a pleasant glass for dining.

Total’s price was unbeatable and not everybody carries the malbec.

This was the first box wine I’ve ever tried. Black Box Chardonnay made me fall in love with Chardonnay. I used to not be big on white wine but my favorite white wine is Chardonnay. The alcohol content is pretty high.

I also love the price. Kroger prices this wine the best for I believe 16. 99. Box wine also last a while so I would recommend this wine for a fun weekend with friends.

Bought this on Sunday. Opened on Monday after it chilled overnight in the fridge. Tastes great! But by Monday evening the bottom of the box was soggy and my fridge shelf was damp. I put a glass dish underneath, thinking it must have just spilled a bit while getting a glass? However, Tuesday I woke up to the container filled with wine and half the bag drained.

Somehow this leaked almost the entire contents, despite being unable to find a hole in the bag and the faucet-like spout showed no signs of leaking either. So disappointing. A box can’t last the same time as 4 bottles of wine if it dumps out 2 of those bottles all over your fridge with no rhyme or reason.

The Rosé bota box that I tried before this did not leak. Perhaps a manufacturing flaw with this variety. Either way, super bummed. Would not recommend buying it unless you’re ok with losing most of the contents to your fridge shelves/looking for an excuse to deep clean your fridge.

I HAVE DRANK PINOT GRIGIO FOR YEARS. WHAT IS HAPPINING? I RETURNED 3 BOX’S TO TOTAL WINES, ONE TO PUBLIX AND ONE TO WHOLE FOODS. PINOT GRIGIO IS ALWAYS ALMOST CLEAR! ALL BOXES WERE GOLD AND HAD TURNED TO GOD AWFUL TASTE AND SMELL! EITHER YOU CHANGED YOUR PINOT GRIGIO OR THESE ARE WAY PAST THEIR SHELF LIFE DUE TO COVID.

I HOPE TO ENJOY YOUR PINOT GRIGIO AGAIN ONE DAY.

I love this one but… The box leaks. I just open my brand new box an hour ago and then I went back for my second glass and the entire box leaked into the drawer in my refrigerator there’s no holes in the bag there’s no tears in the box I don’t know what happened.

When I saw that bota box was making a low-carb wine I thought wow I can finally have it all, the universe said otherwise. if anyone has a fix or a way to prevent this from happening again let me know.

If you like traditional California sauvignons, you’ll like this. It’s a bit tangy and tart. It’s nothing to impress anyone with nor offend them. I’ve never been a fan of California style sauvignons. They’re not smooth to me.

They have too much bite for me. But if you do like them, BAREFOOT will not disappoint at it’s price point. To me Barefoot products will always be ok for those used to traditional California wines. I buy this product a couple of times in the summer, I put it on ice and go do some yardwork:):):) any extra is great for cooking.

California Sauvigmon Blanc is just not my favorite. You can always trust Barefoot products will be decent, I really like their reds the best though.

Let’s be real about wine and pricing. If it tastes good to you, nothing else matters. Barefoot has been a bargain wine forever, and their Sauvignon Blanc is a light sipper when you want a casual drink and it’s not a special occasion.

The other great thing is Sauvignon is a low carb/sugar wine, so if you’re limiting these for your current lifestyle, Barefoot’s Sauvignon is a decent choice. Just beware that even dry alcohol still has calories!.

I buy this regularly. I think the manufacturer must know how popular it is because they dont make it available in the 1. 5L bigger bottle to force you to buy more. Thats my theory anyway. This sauvignon blanc is very dry and has definite zing of tartness or sourness.

You may not like it if youre looking for a round, warm feel on the tongue because it veers towards sharpness. Tastes very good on its own or with seafood, sushi.

No expert, but there is little to no burn, if any, the aroma isn’t strong, though I get a slight vinegary/fermented smell typical with red wines or wines in general that I’ve encountered (cheaper stuff) with what I guess they call darker fruits, like raspberry, black berries, and stuff like that, a little hard to tell specifics tbh.

As for the taste, thicker texture, silky, fruity (can’t really think of any specific one except for probably the grapes used of course), slight rum/spiritiness, alcohol flavor, tiny bit of vinegar, little sourness at the last drop, light-medium overall fruity flavor but present enough, decently tasty, fairly balanced, smooth with almost zero dryness, if any, practically no burn, yet only the flavor of alcohol for being a wine.

I think this is a really good one for its class. However, the fizzy moscato is a little sweeter but is more burny going down, and in the stomach, this is more like silky juice that is rather gentle, something I’d never expect from alcoholic beverages, likely due to it being very well balanced in all or most of its aspects.

If you don’t like dry wine at all, this is it! I am not a fan of anything dry myself, so I am speaking with a little bias. Overall, you’re getting a fairly silky smooth semi sweet fruity experience with no harshness to top it off.

It’s a great deal!.

This is a favorite of ours and we have been enjoying this crisp Oregon wine for years! It is always a welcome surprise when we bring this as a hostess gift. It is delicious and a perfect pairing with everything!.

The BEST pinot gris for the price. It’s one of my very favorite wines that is oh so drinkable and delights anyone as a gift. I get lots of compliments on it always. Highly recommend bringing to your next hosted event!.

This is a wonderful Pinot Gris. I’ve recommended it to many friends. Off-dry wines from Oregon, Washington and California are wonderful and the only ones I buy most of the time these days. I’ve gone from reds, to dry whites, to off-dry Alzatian wines, to these gems from the Pacific Northwest.

I have tried most of them, and like alot of them, but A to Z has the taste, body and feel of a MUCH more expensive Pinto Gris than it is. It’s not cheap, but it’s not expensive, either, given it’s quality.

If you are a white win drinker – try it. You may never drink bad Chard again.

Really sad I didn’t like this wine. But considering the price it really isn’t good. There’s other wines that are worth half the price of this and are much tastier. Sad because I really wanted to support an Oregon winery.

This wine started, like many, over a decade ago at a lower to mid class wine (excluding levels of snobbery). I like it, but only at a bargain. It doesn’t have a really descriptive taste. Tasty a Leelee washed out.

But I do like it.

Absolute favorite red wine. Oregon is known for their Pinot Noirs and this wine is proof of that. It’s not too heavy, so it’s great in the heat of the summer and great in the cold of the winter. Such a smooth bold taste, not fruity, not sweet.

Not super cheap but worth it!.

I’ve always opted for bottled wine. For many reasons that is, one being the classic look it gives to walk into a party or gathering teasing everyone’s taste buds as you glide pass. Secondly, it seemed as if it will be easier to refrigerate or place on top of your home bar.

I decided to grab the boxed Franzia one day as i was in a rush and there weren’t any bottles of Chardonnay left. I got home popped open the cut out and began to pour wine into my favorite glass. As i drank and watched my favorite tv shows i forgot that the wine i was enjoying came from out of a box.

It was the same as the wines i thought were better because they were in a fancy bottle. I not only enjoyed the taste which wasn’t to dry or to tart just the way i like it. It also seemed as if i had it around longer than my original bottled wine which seem to get stale after its opened and sit out for a few days.

I would recommend Franzia Vintner wine to anyone looking to enjoy a nice glass of wine with friends or alone on a any given night.

I love this wine! It’s under 20$ usually and it is equal to 5 bottles of wine! So it’s a great deal in my opinion. I feel like it’s the best bang for my buck no doubt about it! It has a great clean taste as well! Try this brand out if you are a wine junkie like myself☺️.

Very refreshing when served chilled, not to sweet! We’ve been buying this wine for years. Although when we lived in California it was like $12. 99, here is Ohio it’s closer to $20. Not Franzia’s fault just kinda annoying 🙃.

I like this particular one for what I can remember. It’s been a very long time since I have had any alcoholic beverages. But I do recall enjoying Sutter Home in my twenties and that probably says a lot.

It’s funny how ages do sometimes make a difference in preferences. With that being said, I purchased it on more than a few occasions and I can’t see it being related to price or easy access.

It’s a refreshing wine. I really enjoy it. It’s a good way to unwind after a long day. It’s about $9 for a large bottle and that lasts me for a week. Hints of strawberry and peach and other berries. It’s sweet but not tart.

A pleasant and relaxing sweet wine. I do recommend this wine.

I should have never told friends and family about Sutter home white merlot, how good with a strong kick it’s never in stores as much, I’m retired and travel a lot to friends and family, is there something going on? Everyone I told to love it, could I be the cause for the short stock? Also, I bought my three bottles like always, I put the corkscrew in and couldn’t get it open, then told my sister we need to take this back to the store, don’t drink it because it’s weak taste, not the same and the cork is not in, well the next going to store to return, then realize it’s NOW Twist off, I don’t like the tastes it’s different now! Why change going to purchase all the corkscrew.

Wrong. This is a true story. My wife and I split a bottle of this red. I kid you not, we both had the same hangover the next day. A bad headache that lasted the whole day! This has happened twice to us!! I can’t call it a fluke.

We won’t be spending our money on this brand anymore. Too bad tho.

The wine was average, which is what I expected. However, it is advertised as a lower calorie wine. It’s only a few calories less than regular wine, and not worth the effort to find it and drink it in leu of other wine.

I’m looking for a wine that has significantly less calories.

I’m a true wine lover once belonging to 5 wine clubs at the same time, I drink A LOT OF WINE. So I feel ok with saying that FitVine gives me a headaches, and strong headaches at that. Fitness is important to me being a runner and former athlete, but try as I might, I can not drink FitVine.

I love the convenient bottle size and that these are shatterproof plastic. My grocery bag broke on my way to the car the day I bought these and 2 bottles fell onto pavement but remained unharmed. I only really bought these because the flavor notes on the cardboard carton differed from the large bottle.

It read blueberry and mocha notes. Very different from the description online as well except for the mocha notes. I have had Barefoot’s Merlot before and I still love it. I tried it in 2 different wine cocktails as well.

My favorite was mixing #Barefoot #Merlot #wine with Q Mixer Hibiscus Ginger Beer, delicious! Great on it’s own too!.

is there anything better than a good tasting merlot with a filet mignon? how about a great tasting merlot that doesn’t break the bank as well? this one is it. I like mine room temperature, however some enjoy this merlot chilled.

either way, snazzy up steak night with your better half and a bottle of good wine. pop in a tape of “breakfast at Tiffany’s” in the ol’vcr and have another bottle of wine for dessert😎☺.

I’m not a sommelier, but I do buy a few bottles of wine every week and keep “wine notes” of what I like and don’t like. Here’s what I can say about Barefoot Cabernet Sauvignon: I’ve never had a “bad” bottle and for the price, it doesn’t get better.

I could spend over $40 on a really great bottle of wine (maybe, because you don’t know if you’ll like it until you buy it and taste it), but I can say that for under $5, it doesn’t get better than Barefoot.

Everyone’s taste is different, so here’s what I found: Barefoot Cabernet Sauvignon is mellow, smooth, not too acidic (just a touch), and the finish doesn’t leave your mouth in a bad place (as many sub $10 wines do).

Here’s the great news: spend the $5 and see for yourself. If you hate it, you’re only out $5. If you’re like me, you’re going to drop about $15 for 3 bottles each week and be content with a consistent wine that goes great with a medium rare rib-eye over charcoal.

Try it; you won’t be disappointed.

This was a delicious red wine. My first time trying this company and I was pretty impressed. The price is very affordable. I would just like to see a little more edge to the types of flavors offered.

I would definitely recommend this product to those who enjoy different takes on their favorite wines.

I love this brand of wine. Had many different kinds and love them all. Not a red wine drinker but this one is not overly sweet or dry so it makes it a great wine in my opinion. You cant beat the price for a good tasting wine and the different sized bottles aswell! Love it and will buy again and recommend to others!.

Red wine is my absolute favorite! I hate dry wines and the hangover that accompanies it! This is my go to wine whenever I’m able to have a glass(when my 23yr old boys go to their grandparents). 😉

This is an enjoyable wine I bought it only because I love the name of the bottle! Thought I’d give it a try. To me it is a nice berry blend having a little tang of cranberry. It seemed a little thin and leggy at first but once it opened up I must say I was pleasantly surprised.

I will definitely go back for more!.

So I’m excited for a simple life of smooth Pinot noir. Woa buddy. Not what I got. What is it you ask. Smokey. Gross. Reminds me of a deep coffee bacon tasting porter I’m out.

I just bought this wine yesterday, and paired it with a grass fed lamb burger w/ red onion, broccoli rabbe, and a small yam & red bless potato. Not your typical pino noir at all. Had a more robust flavor/taste.

slightly smokey/oakey fruit forward/flowery/earthiness. nice flavor, but not sweet. nice finish with just enough “bite. “.

Barefoot pinot noir is my go-to red wine because I do like big sips! Lower tannins, won’t leave my mouth dry or chalky. It’s perfect as a treat after dinner or even during. Even goes great with a dessert.

I feel like this wine is great for those that shy away from reds. So, if you’re having a get together or want to give red wine a go, choose this!.

This wine give me heartburn/makes me gag it’s nothing like it describes on the bottle. Do not buy this wine unless you’re looking for a headache. Maybe I’m biased because my family owns a winery and our Pinot Noir so much better but this wine is absolutely disgusting and tastes like vinegar.

Would not recommend!!! It has no legs and does not taste like cherry at all.

For the price, it’s a decent Pinot Noir; are there better? definitely. One of our week night wines, we always have bottles on hand. Weekends, that’s a different topic altogether.

What we have here is a classic box-ticker. Sweet and sour is the best way to describe the flavor on my palette. Starts off with delightful subtle sweetness and ends slightly smokey. It’s smooth but not overly silky.

It’s very tasty even without the boldest of bodies, and its pop stays consistent for me. On the finish it’s got just the right amount of dryness for what I like. Might not be for some. I’m definitely coming back to this gem again whenever it’s available!.

I have had an opportunity to visit a high-end vineyard in Napa and their appellation for their Pinot Noir was Russian River Valley. I now seek out Pinot Noirs of that appellation at price points that best fits may weekly wine consumption budget.

Angeline was wonderful and proud to share at parties and just enjoy at home. I like my wines with nice flavor notes and this met my expectations.

We bout a small bottle of this abs several others to try them out before we fully committed. I typically always like red wines and have started really enjoying Pinot noir. This is one of the best ones I’ve tried.

It has a smooth, fruity taste and a clean finish! I will definitely be adding a few full sized bottles to my wine rack!.

Did some research before buying/read reviews and went for it–really good light to medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon and smooth. Don’t expect complexity, it is a crowd pleaser for all types of imbibers.

Buy it for your next party or have some on-hand as your (pun intended) ‘house wine’ that won’t go bad after just a few days of opening. I will be purchasing this again.

bought yesterday, excited to try. No tastes, most merlot like cab.no hints of anything

Definitely better than the other popular boxed red wines. I will buy again, for sure.

I love the individualized bottles. These are great for having friends over or a picnic and especially during covid—everyone gets their own! However, this is not my favorite Riesling. It is a little sweeter but the finish on it is sort of rough and unexpectedly acidic and not smooth as you’d expect for something like this.

It’s not terrible, but it’s not my first choice.

These are so cute and tasty! I bought a few of them to add into some gift baskets during the holidays and was thinking that since they were so cheap, they would be taste alright. I decided to try one and I was actually pretty impressed! They are now a staple in my gift baskets as well as my fridge.

I always, always, always will reach for a Moscato, since it’s on the end of the SWEETEST WINES category. There’s many people that don’t seem to like it as sweet as I do, but it makes me happy, when I can find a wine that I like.

SUTTER HOME has many options of wines at affordable prices for everyone. I can’t really specify the tastes of most others, because I’m stuck on moscatos. 😄🍷.

I bought this thinking it would be a good red blend, but it’s alcohol on the nose and palette and just doesn’t impact flavor, only heartburn. Try Hermes Nemea instead.

So tasty. Only reason I did not label 5 star is because two glasses gave a crazy headache next day which is reason I bought these. Not to get a headache. Otherwise wonderful wine.

I took a chance and bought this without trying it first, it was delicious. The blend is so smooth. My only complaint is that I can not purchase it locally.