Smart Buys
Everyone enjoys getting a good buy, and in these times of economic turmoil, value is an ever more important consideration. At Wine Spectator, we are always excited to recommend wines that deliver high quality at an affordable price. Our blind-tasting methodology helps us find them: We review wines without knowing their producer or price, and frequently discover wines whose quality outperforms their cost. Our cover story this issue highlights great values in two categories: wines for the table and wines for the cellar. Wines for the table are those that are good to open tonight (though some can benefit from additional time in bottle). For these everyday pours, most of us seek a diversity of wines whose characters marry with the wide range of cuisines we have for dinner and that add the…