In the world of wine, the quality-to-price ratio is always on the minds of buyers. Premium regions often come with premium prices, while lesser-known areas generally come with comparable quality for less, and it’s always a pleasant surprise to discover excellent quality at a relatively lower price. Here we’ve collected a group of wines from renowned regions, including California’s Russian River Valley, Italy’s Langhe, and Germany’s Rheingau, all of which notched 90 points or more and are priced at $30 or less.
Read on to get our expert scores and full tasting notes for eight top bottles!
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