The Best Value Wines from the USA

The best wines from the United States at the Wine Access 2011 International Value Wine Awards

The United States is still hampered by a sluggish market. This has meant producers are keen to keep pricing reasonable and, as such, we are seeing great value come out of the U.S. There may be no better time than now to drink from areas such as Napa and Sonoma, where prices have become much more attractive. We’ve also kept our eyes on California syrah over the years as it has inched closer and closer to the top spots. Syrah is usually edged out of the spotlight, with cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay elbowing their way into centre stage. Not this year! California made a strong push with syrah and sits pretty with three top spots. Daniel Gehrs and Michael David offer beautiful charm, and the stunning Lot 208 from négociant Cameron Hughes is as good as it gets for less than $25. (Brad Royale)

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