7 Best White Wines Under $20
Updated: May 19, 2022
To find the best white wine, look for a bottle that's affordable enough to enjoy—and tasty enough to impress.
Joseph Drouhin Macon-Villages Chardonnay, France
$15
Burgundy on a budget? Yes, please! This is a lovely Chardonnay from the Macon region of southern Burgundy. It boasts plenty of green apple, lemon, white tree blossoms, almond, a hint of toast and vanilla notes. If you ask us, it’s perfect alongside a roast chicken.
Cono Sur Organic Sauvignon Blanc, Chile
$13
This widely available Chilean beauty is crisp and refreshing, making it a must for seafood dishes. It leads with vibrant citrus, the taste of fresh melon and a touch of fresh herbs.
Yalumba Y Series Viognier, South Australia
$10
With a generous full-bodied flavor and enticing aromas, it’s hard to resist Yalumba’s Y Series Viognier. Loaded with peach, apricot, heady honeysuckle and exotic lychee, this white wine is a winner for balmy summer evenings.
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, Italy
$17
If you’re a pinot grigio lover, you’re probably well-acquainted with Santa Margherita. This crisp pinot grigio is wonderfully expressive with apple, pear and mouthwatering lemon. It may just be the best white wine to pair with your picnic.
Vietti Moscato d’Asti Cascinetta, Italy
$15
Let’s stay in Italy a moment with this exquisite Moscato d’Asti. Lightly sweet with irresistible notes of roses, ginger, and perfectly ripe peach, this Moscato has a slight fizz to it but isn’t fully sparkling. Enjoy it on its own as a drinkable dessert or with summer fruits.
Stolpman Sauvignon Blanc, California
$20
This is a juicy Sauvignon blanc balanced by mouthwatering acidity and a stony minerality. Part tropical fruit, part citrus and softened by a bit of neutral oak aging, it’s a winning pairing with shrimp.
Hirsch ‘Hirschvergnugen’ Grüner Veltliner, Austria
$15
If you like Sauvignon blanc but are in the mood for something a little different, check out the classic Austrian grape Grüner Veltliner. Hirsch makes outstanding examples produced from biodynamically farmed grapes. (It’s essentially next-level organic.) This particular wine tastes of crisp yellow apple and pear, citrus peel and white pepper.
