After tasting more than 300 affordable American wines, Senior Editor Ray Isle reports on his most exciting finds, from Chardonnay to Zinfandel— to buy by the case for everyday drinking or casual entertaining.
Additional research by Megan Krigbaum

White Wines

• Chardonnay
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Other Whites

Red Wines

• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Merlot & Pinot Noir
• Syrah & Petite Sirah
• Zinfandel
• Other Reds

Sparkling Wines

• 5 Great Sparkling Wines for $20 or Less

Value Stemware

• Value Stemware

Wine-Related Places

• Snapshot: Pennsylvania
• Best Wine Country Inns
• Snapshot: Virginia
• Snapshot: New York
• Secret Winemaker Hangouts
• Great Value Region: Lodi
• Snapshot: Idaho
• Snapshot: Arizona
• Snapshot: Missouri
• Best Shops for Local Wine

Wine-Related Foods

• Superfast Picnic Recipes
• Free Tasting in Sonoma

Published April 2008