Year in Review
The 50 Best Wines Under $50
In the 2021 edition of critic Elin McCoy’s annual bargain list, there is plenty of fizz, some pet nat, and wonderful wines from unexpected regions.
Photo Illustration: 731; Background: Getty Images; Bottles: Vendors
It’s time again for my annual report on the wines I’ve tasted over the past year that deliver top value as well as sheer deliciousness.
Happily, while sampling 2,705 (yes, I checked that count) red, white, rosé, orange, and sparkling examples, I found more great vino at a reasonable price than ever. And that’s despite the pandemic, recent extreme weather that decimated crops and reduced quantity, and this year’s logistical problems including a glass bottle shortage and shipping delays!