Best Inexpensive White Wine

Weis Vineyards 2024 Unoaked Chardonnay
96 points
$20
Best Buy
Pineapple and lemon, papaya and lime, deftly balances tropical and citrus with the satisfaction of a buttery Chardonnay without the butter - pair with olive oil poached salmon. Impressive!.
Awards: 2025 New York Wine Classic - Best Chardonnay (Unoaked) 2025 New York Wine Classic - Best Overall Chardonnay - 2025 Best Chardonnay (Unoaked)
96 points $20 Best Buy
Cielo 2025  Pinot Grigio
95 points
$9
Best Buy
Bright, dry, fruity and floral, all at the same time — you will want another bottle on ice as this is so balanced your cocktail wine will be what you want with dinner.
95 points $9 Best Buy
Crowded House 2023  Sauvignon Blanc
95 points
$13
Best Buy
A spot-on example of a vibrant savory NZ Sauvignon Blanc with ample fruit, acidity, and versatility that refreshes the palate and begs for another sip, and another...
Awards: 2025 Best New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
95 points $13 Best Buy
Johnson Estate 2023 Freelings Creek Reserve Bright Steel Chardonnay
95 points
$16
Best Buy
Sunshine in a glass, apples-pear-melon plus tangerine, refreshing and clean, a pure wine showing off what Chardonnay can be without barrel aging: Chablis-ish.
95 points $16 Best Buy
Topsail 2024  Sauvignon Blanc
94 points
$15
Best Buy
A delightfully tropical and expressive NZ Sauvignon Blanc with mouthwatering acidity and a unique coconut note.
94 points $15 Best Buy
La Playa 2025 Estate Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$9
Best Buy
Crisp, lively Sauvignon Blanc with unapologetic herbal typicity of this food loving, sessionable white grape.
93 points $9 Best Buy
Cielo 2024  Pinot Grigio
93 points
$9
Best Buy
A round and lush Pinot Grigio with great flavor and texture; a superb sipper that can also work with richer white meat dishes.
Awards: 2025 Best Pinot Grigio
93 points $9 Best Buy
Art Of Earth 2024  Riesling
93 points
$12
Best Buy
Move over sweet Riesling, tropical aromas balance beautifully with creek stone minerality and crisp, vibrant citrus that literally dance on your palate with a bright, dry finish.
93 points $12 Best Buy
Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2024  Bordeaux Blanc
93 points
$12
Best Buy
Crisp, lively and refreshing, a delight on its own and even better with salads, goat cheese, seafood, fresh fish and grilled pork.
93 points $12 Best Buy
Peach Ridge 2022  White Moscato
93 points
$13
Best Buy
A delicious, fruity sweet white wine that is well balanced, vibrant and sure to please those with a sweet tooth.
93 points $13 Best Buy