In my humble opinion, I think the sweet spot for wines is in the $15 - $20 range.

Any bottle at $10 and under is better suited as an everyday table wine.

And the $5 difference between the $10 wine crowd and the $15 - $20 wine is enourmous.

For a special holiday meal, I'd pony up with the extra $5 - $10.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".