12 Cheap White Wines That Taste Expensive, According to Sommeliers

Forbes says Americans like red wine. Want a cheaper bottle? then, Try whites.

A superb white wine complements poultry, shellfish, and spicy foods. A crisp riesling will chill you after a spicy Thai meal.

White wines are varied. Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Riesling are popular, but there are hundreds more alternatives.

Camp Chardonnay

Camp Chardonnay is prepared by  Kenny Likitprakong. Its modest alcohol and pleasant acidity make it a wonderful food partner or occasion drink." This bottle costs $20.

Domaine Normand Macon La Roche Vineuse 2020

Most wine shops sell California chardonnay, but France has some nice deals. "A balanced, understated, and terroir-inflected, wine that defines the French term: 'prix-qualité rapport.'" This bottle costs $19.

J.C. Somers La Revanche Chardonnay 2020

Oregon wineries make affordable mineral-flavored chardonnay.  it will be the most versatile. This bottle costs $34.

JB Neufeld Sauvignon Blanc

"This Washington Sauvignon Blanc reminds us of a New Zealand style—it's clean and refreshing with notes of passionfruit, lime, juicy acidity and minerality," says. The price is $27.

Grass Stains Sauvignon Blanc

This wine would rock with some fresh white fish off the grill garnished with some lime, basil etc." You can order this wine for $21.99.

Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc

"The wine is not merely 'squeezing lime' atop the seafood, it is truly complementary, bringing its own savor and breadth to the pairing." The price is $17.99.

Brand Riesling

 This wine is cool since it comes in a one-liter bottle with six glasses instead of five. This wine pairs well with light dinners or before meals." Enjoy that extra glass for $18!

Elena Walch Pinot Grigio

Carney recommends this Italian wine, which he describes as having notes of pear. You can find this bottle for $19.99.

Vigneti La Monde Pinot Grigio

Pinot grigio, sometimes viewed as uninteresting, should be easy to drink and well-balanced, adds Melvin.  This bottle costs under $18.

Soalheiro Vinho Verde Alvarinho

Carney is a big fan of vinho verde from Portugal, which can be found for fantastic prices. All this can be yours for $14.99.