Wine Blue Book is an independent US guide to wine: grape varieties, wine regions, food pairings and wine basics, plus research-based value picks that compare published critic scores with current US prices.https://winebluebook.com/https://winebluebook.com/best-aldi-wine/https://winebluebook.com/best-aldi-wine/The Aldi wine we could verify with a critic score and a recent dated price, older high scorers to look for, and how to read Aldi's labels and awards.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://winebluebook.com/best-box-wine/https://winebluebook.com/best-box-wine/Four box wines with 87 to 88 critic points, the price per 750 ml bottle for Black Box, Bota Box and Franzia, and how long boxed wine lasts once opened.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://winebluebook.com/best-cabernet-sauvignon-under-20/https://winebluebook.com/best-cabernet-sauvignon-under-20/Eight Cabernet Sauvignons under $20 with 89 to 91 points from published critics, US shelf prices checked in October 2026, and a clear value verdict.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://winebluebook.com/best-cheap-wine/https://winebluebook.com/best-cheap-wine/The best cheap red and white wines under $15, with Wine Enthusiast scores of 85 to 91 points and US prices checked in October 2026.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://winebluebook.com/best-costco-wine/https://winebluebook.com/best-costco-wine/Eight Kirkland Signature wines with 91 to 94 points from Tastings.com, dated Costco prices, who makes them and how buying wine at Costco works.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://winebluebook.com/best-pinot-noir-under-20/https://winebluebook.com/best-pinot-noir-under-20/Four Pinot Noirs under $20 from Oregon and California with 89 to 91 points from Wine Enthusiast and US prices checked in October 2026.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://winebluebook.com/best-prosecco-under-20/https://winebluebook.com/best-prosecco-under-20/Four Proseccos under $20 with 88 to 91 points from critics, US prices checked in October 2026, plus DOC vs DOCG and what Brut, Extra Dry and Dry really mean.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://winebluebook.com/best-trader-joes-wine/https://winebluebook.com/best-trader-joes-wine/How Trader Joe's wine works: the Reserve tiers and lot numbers, the branded bottles worth looking for, and the one pick we could verify with a critic score.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://winebluebook.com/best-wine-under-10/https://winebluebook.com/best-wine-under-10/Four wines that sell for about $10 or less with Wine Enthusiast scores of 85 to 90 points, two more worth a dollar or two extra, and what to expect.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://winebluebook.com/best-wine-under-20/https://winebluebook.com/best-wine-under-20/Seven red, white and sparkling wines under $20 with 89 to 92 points from published critics, US prices checked in October 2026, and a value verdict for each.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://winebluebook.com/high-alcohol-wine/https://winebluebook.com/high-alcohol-wine/Most wine sits between 12% and 15% alcohol. Fortified wines like Port reach 19% to 22%. Here are ABV ranges by style and the strongest wines.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://winebluebook.com/how-long-does-wine-last-after-opening/https://winebluebook.com/how-long-does-wine-last-after-opening/Most opened wine stays good for about three to five days, sparkling for less and most fortified wine for weeks. Here is the window for each style.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://winebluebook.com/malbec-wine/https://winebluebook.com/malbec-wine/Malbec is a dark, plummy red from south-west France that found fame in Argentina. Here is how it tastes, where it grows and what to eat with it.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://winebluebook.com/merlot-wine/https://winebluebook.com/merlot-wine/Merlot is a soft, plummy, dry red and the main grape of Bordeaux. Here is how it tastes, where it grows, how it differs from Cabernet and what to eat with it.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://winebluebook.com/paso-robles-wine-tasting-guide/https://winebluebook.com/paso-robles-wine-tasting-guide/How to plan a day of Paso Robles wine tasting: the 11 districts inside the AVA, which grapes to look for, practical tips and the tasting terms you'll hear.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://winebluebook.com/sancerre-wine/https://winebluebook.com/sancerre-wine/Sancerre is a French appellation in the eastern Loire Valley, best known for dry Sauvignon Blanc. Here is how it tastes, how to read the label and what to pair.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://winebluebook.com/syrah-vs-shiraz/https://winebluebook.com/syrah-vs-shiraz/Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape. The name usually hints at the style: peppery and structured from the Rhône, or riper and fuller from Australia.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://winebluebook.com/vegan-prosecco/https://winebluebook.com/vegan-prosecco/Some Prosecco is vegan and some isn't. Here is why fining agents matter, which brands say their Prosecco is vegan on their own sites, and how to check a bottle.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://winebluebook.com/why-does-wine-taste-sour/https://winebluebook.com/why-does-wine-taste-sour/A tart wine is often perfectly normal. A vinegary one is not. Here is how to tell acidity from spoilage, why homemade wine turns sour and how to prevent it.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://winebluebook.com/wine-and-cheese-pairing/https://winebluebook.com/wine-and-cheese-pairing/Which wine goes with which cheese, family by family: fresh, soft, washed rind, semi-hard, aged and blue, plus classic regional pairs and how to build a board.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT