5 wines that are a steal at under $20
November 23, 2018Dave McIntyre includes Milena Pinot Noir 2015 among “five delicious wines under $20 that deliver exceptional value.”
You almost may wonder, why spend more? There are reasons, but don’t let them stop you from enjoying these.
GREAT VALUE – 3 stars
Danube Plain, Bulgaria, $17
Bulgaria’s Danube Plain is producing some delicious pinot noir. The Milena is almost as elegant as its label, with notes of rose petals and cherries. The producers wisely took good fruit and did little to it. Alcohol by volume: 13 percent.
Imported by G&B, distributed by Global Wines: Available in the District at Calvert Woodley, Cork & Fork, Morris Miller Wine & Liquor, Rodman’s, Yes! Organic Market (various locations); on the list at Hazel. Available in Maryland at Downtown Wine & Beer 3, Gilly’s Craft Beer & Fine Wine and Grosvenor Market in Rockville, Friendship Gourmet Market in Chevy Chase, Old Farm Liquors in Frederick, Takoma Park-Silver Spring Co-Op in Takoma Park, the Wine Harvest (Gaithersburg, Potomac). Available in Virginia at Streets Market and Cafe (Alexandria, Arlington).
