Starter Wines – 11 Wines for Under $11 for 11-11-11

When I was starting my own wine education, I cut my teeth on red Bordeaux wines because that was what my wine group could afford. But the idea of spending north of a $100 today for a Grand Cru wine is a bit outlandish, if not impractical. The good news is that with advances in winemaking techniques and choices from more countries, there are some very good wines that offer a lot of “palate education” for the money.

In honor of 11-11-11, I cover 11 wines you can cut your teeth on for under $11.

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