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The 50 Best Wines Under $50 Right Now, From Alto Adige to New Zealand

Of the 2,481 wines our columnist tasted this year, these are the best value.

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My idea of a yearend report means scrolling through all my tasting notes for the wines I would be happy to drink again—and that deliver quality at a seriously reasonable price.

This year, I found more good-value vino than ever while sampling 2,481—yes, I double-checked—red, white, rosé, orange and sparkling examples from Armenia to Uruguay.