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    The Best White and Rosé Wines Under $20

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 1, 2022 Last Updated: August 10, 2022

    We taste a LOT of wine here at Reverse Wine Snob, but only 10 of them can make our list of the best white and rosé wines under $20!

    The 2020 Best White and Rosé Wines Under $20

    To compile this list we go through all the wines we've tasted over roughly the last year and pick out our very favorites.

    Of course, we don't have the chance (or the liver) to taste every wine every year so if you're looking for a specific variety be sure to check out our "Best Of" lists as well, which have picks going back over several years. (And you may also want to check out the companion Best Red Wines Under $20.)

    And now without further ado, read on for our 2021 Top 10 White and Rosé Wines Under $20!

    10) Kirkland Signature Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc – On Point

    Kirkland Signature Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc – On Point

    A Bulk Buy rating on a summer staple.

    It's hard to get much better than this for just $6.99. Our only complaint is how quickly it sells out.

    Read the full review and check out our giant listing of The Best Wines At Costco and see more of our favorite Sauvignon Blanc.

    9) Fossil Point Rosé - Highly Quaffable

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    Dry and delicious Bulk Buy rated Grenache Rosé.

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    Read the full review, find out more about our Insider Deals and peruse more of our favorite rosé.

    8) Mumm Napa Blanc de Blancs - Quite Quaffable

    Mumm Napa Blanc de Blancs - Quite Quaffable

    Highly recommended sparkling wine!

    Mostly Chardonnay with a little Pinot Gris, this delicious sparkler is made in the same method of Champagne.

    Read the full review, see a listing of local retailers or check more of our favorite sparkling wines.

    7) Oremus Mandolas Furmint – Absolutely Lovely

    Oremus Mandolas Furmint – Absolutely Lovely

    A delicious and extremely food-friendly wine from Tokaj, Hungary.

    This is a lovely, dry example of a truly under-appreciated variety. Rich, vibrant and with great depth of flavor, this one nears our $20 limit but is well worth the price tag.

    Read the full review and see a listing of local retailers.

    6) Center of Effort Chardonnay – Perfect 10

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    Prepare to be blown away.

    Made more in the Burgundian style, this is definitely a contender for the one of best California Chardonnay I've ever tasted.

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    5) Kirkland Signature Premier Cru Chablis - Inexpensive Elegance

    Kirkland Signature Premier Cru Chablis - Inexpensive Elegance

    Big time Burgundy at a bargain price.

    100% Chardonnay from Premier Cru vineyards without the normal price tag.

    Read the full review, check out our giant listing of The Best Wines At Costco and see more of our favorite wines from France.

    4) Lieb Cellars Estate Pinot Blanc – Crisp, Dry and Zesty

    Lieb Cellars Estate Pinot Blanc – Crisp, Dry and Zesty

    A lovely Pinot Blanc from Long Island!

    Yes, that Long Island.

    Read the full review, see a listing of local retailers and check out more of our favorite wines from New York.

    3) Ravines Dry Riesling - Ravishing

    Ravines Dry Riesling Review

    Classic, lip-smackingly good Riesling from the Finger Lakes.

    Another one from New York State! This time we go to the Finger Lakes for their specialty, Riesling.

    Read the full review, see a listing of local retailers or check out more of our favorite Riesling.

    2) Hawley Nelson Vineyard Viognier - Lovely

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    A delicious 92-point, Double Gold Medal winner from Mendocino County.

    An excellent example of the winery's flagship varietal - Viognier.

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    1) The Girls In The Vineyard The Field Blend - Darn Near Perfect

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    One of the highest ratings we've ever given a wine!

    And the #1 spot on our list goes to this field blend of Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Piquepoul Blanc and Roussanne all from the Windmill Vineyard in Dunnigan Hills. It's a rare chance to try a white wine in our price range that is built to age.

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    And that’s it for the 2021 list! Curious which wines made last year’s list of the best cheap white wines? Check out the results below.

    2020 Top 10 White and Rosé Wines Under $20

    10) Kirkland Signature Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc – On Point

    9) Space Age Rosé - Rocket to Refreshment

    8) Oberon Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc – A Napa Valley Bulk Buy

    7) Donnafugata SurSur Grillo - Dreamy

    6) Oremus Mandolas Furmint – Absolutely Lovely

    5) Villa Gemma Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo - Downright Delightful Rosé

    4) Smith Devereux White Blend - Quaffability Defined

    3) Domane Wachau Gruner Veltliner - Austrian For Delicious

    2) Lucien Albrecht Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rosé - Strawberry Fields Forever

    1) Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc Viognier - Still The King


    2019 Top 10 White and Rosé Wines Under $20

    TIE 10) Barton & Guestier Vouvray - Simply Delicious

    TIE 10) Indaba Sauvignon Blanc - 3 Liters of Delicious

    9) Left Coast Cellars White Pinot Noir - Unbelievably Tasty

    8) Lord Sandwich Blanc – A Goldendoodle, Socks & Great Wine

    7) Luzada Albarino - Young and Sassy!

    6) Benessere Napa Valley Pinot Grigio - Vibrantly Delicious

    5) Exquisite Collection Cotes de Provence Rosé - For Real

    4) Toad Hollow Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir - Delightfully Fresh and Delicious

    3) Bonny Doon Vin Gris de Cigare Rosé - Fantastic!

    2) Eroica Riesling - Masterful

    1) Kirkland Signature Asolo Prosecco - $7 of Fun


    2018 Top 10 White and Rosé Wines Under $20

    10) Floriana Gruner Veltliner - Good Gruner!

    9) Kirkland Signature Pinot Grigio - Cheap and Good

    8) Q Collection Russian River Valley Chardonnay - Bridging The Great Divide

    7) Recit Roero Arneis - A Smooth, Subtle Italian

    6) Portal do Fidalgo Alvarinho - Delicate and Delightful

    5) Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling - Really Good Riesling

    4) Kirkland Signature Series Chablis Premier Cru - Inexpensive Elegance

    3) Bonny Doon Vin Gris de Cigare Rosé - Fantastic!

    2) Domaine de Cantagrils Picpoul de Pinet - A Breath of Fresh Air

    1) Lucien Albrecht Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rosé - Strawberry Fields Forever

    Want more of our favorite picks? Be sure to check out our "Best Of" listings for individual lists by variety and region.

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