The Top 10 Most Affordable Bottles of Wine at the LCBO
- Wine University
- Oct 26, 2022
- 3 min read
Updated: Nov 2, 2022
Here at Wine University, we LOVE a tasty bottle of cheap wine. On a budget? Perfect - we got you covered.
If you’ve ever found yourself walking down the aisles of your local grocer or LCBO searching for a good bottle of wine, then you know how overwhelming it can be. With what sometimes seems like endless options, the hunt for the perfect bottle can take away the excitement of a wine night.
University wine should possess two characteristics: classiness and cheapness. When considering the most affordable wines, we focused on price and taste. A tasty wine with a higher price tag can easily be replaced with a more affordable wine that tastes just as good. We have included a variety of wines in our Top 10 list to help you select the best bottle of wine without breaking the bank. All wines featured are under $12 and have been carefully tested by our wine experts here at Wine University!
1. Lab Rose Lisboa VR
Varietal: Rose
Origin: Portugal
Alcohol Content: 12.5%
Price: $9.75
Quick Notes: This beautiful rose is great for a fun day in the sun. Made from grapes grown in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, you cannot go wrong with the fresh and lively taste of Portugal's capital of Lisbon. The nearby Atlantic Ocean breeze moderates the capital’s temperatures, creating wines with a beachy flavour of ripe and blissful red fruits.
2. Small Mercy Upbeat White
Variety: White Blend
Origin: Canada
Alcohol Content: 12%
Price: $9.95
Quick Notes: Blended with a variety of ripe starfruits, summer peach, honey, and dried apricot, this light white blend can be perfectly paired with yummy snacks such as dips and bread, popcorn, or chips and salsa.
3. Toro Bravo Verdejo Sauvignon Blanc DO La Mancha
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Origin: La Mancha, Spain
Alcohol Content: 11.5%
Price: $8.95
Quick Notes: This lovely Spanish blend checks all the boxes for white wine enjoyment. With a very fruity and fun taste, this bottle is perfect for Wednesday wine night with friends. Priced at a great value of $8.95, you can’t go wrong with the refreshing taste of white peach, lemon zest and vanilla macaron.
4. Good Natured Rose VQA
Variety: Rose
Origin: Ontario, Canada
Alcohol Content: 12%
Price: $8.45
Quick Notes: Made with 100% Ontario-grown grapes, this locally-made rose has become a top hit in our province. Hints of cherry, wild strawberry, and blood orange make this a perfect refreshment after a long study day. Best served with pizza or on its own!
5. Radio Boka Tempranillo VDT Castilla
Variety: Tempranillo
Origin: Valencia, Spain
Alcohol Content: 12.5%
Price: $11.95
Quick Notes: Best described as fruity, juicy and smooth, this tempranillo is perfect for new red wine drinkers. Its smooth taste makes it easy to enjoy and unwind. Hints of floral aromas of red plum, toast and berries are blended together perfectly in this wine
6. Lindemans Bin 85 Pinot Grigio
Variety: Pinot Grigio
Origin: Australia
Alcohol Content: 12%
Price: $12.00
Quick Notes: With crisp, fruity flavours and a fresh, easy-drinking style, this Pinot Grigio pairs perfectly with a variety of food, family and friends.
7. Spumante Bambino
Variety: Sparkling
Origin: Ontario, Canada
Alcohol Content: 7%
Price: $10.95
Quick Notes: This sparkling wine is perfect for bottomless mimosas or celebrating your housemates' birthdays. You can’t go wrong with this extremely affordable wine, and it is a great replacement for overpriced champagne that we university students cannot fit into our budgets.
8. Two Oceans Sauvignon Blanc
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Origin: South Africa
Alcohol Content: 12.5%
Price: $11.95
Quick Notes: This crisp and clean Sauvignon Blanc is best served chilled. We love to pair it with a refreshing summer salad, as its pineapple and citrus flavours are light and fruity with a fresh lime aftertaste.
9. Oggi Botter Primitivo IGT
Variety: Primitivo
Origin: Puglia, Italy
Alcohol Content: 13%
Price: $10.95
Quick Notes: Another great option for beginner red wine drinkers is this full-bodied red, which is infused with aromas of blackberries and gives a pleasant taste of fruit, chocolate and sweet spice. This Primitivo can be served in a fancy manner, great for a pasta dinner or sharing a charcuterie board with your housemates on a special occasion.
10. Astica Cabernet Sauvignon - Malbec
Variety: Red Blend
Origin: Argentina
Alcohol Content: 12.5%
Price: $8.95
Quick Notes: This smooth Cab Sauv is a perfect option for a wine and cheese night, and you cannot beat its affordable value.
We hope that this affordable wine guide helps you on your next trip to the LCBO! Stay tuned for more awesome posts that will change your wine experiences!
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