Red winemight be America’s favorite, according toForbes.

But those looking for a lower-priced bottle would be wise to look at whites.

A flavorful white wine pairs well with chicken, fish, and spicier foods, too.

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White wine comes in severaldifferent varietals.

We asked some of the top sommeliers around the country to share their favorites.

Read on to find out their picks for the best bang-for-your-buck white wine.

camp chardonnay

Hobo Wines

“Camp Chardonnay is made by our friend Kenny Likitprakong.

Kenny sources his Chardonnay grapes from a handful of vineyards in Sonoma and Mendocino,” Melvin explains.

Take this well-priced bottle from producer Olivier Merlin.

macon la roche

Prima Vini

“A balanced, understated, and terroir-inflected wine that defines the French term: ‘prix-qualite rapport.'”

it’s possible for you to find thisbottle for $19.

“Unoaked, it will be the most versatile I can offer.”

j.c somers la revanche

Bonde Wines

This bottle ispriced at $32.95.

It can befound for $21.95.

You canorder this wine for $20.

jb neufeld sauv blanc

JB Neufeld

You canfind it for $21.99.

Brand Riesling

Acid-forward rieslings are often underrated, and Melvin raves about this delicate bottle.

“Brand Riesling is such a banger,” he says.

grass stain sauv blanc

Fox Trot Wines

This wine is perfect before a meal or with a light, refreshing dinner."

Forjust $18 per liter, you’ll enjoy that extra glass!

you’re able to scoop thiswine up for $12.97.

jules taylor sauvignon blanc

Jules Taylor

“There is plenty of ‘well-priced’ pinot grigio out there but what are you really getting?

you’ve got the option to findthis bottle for $19.99.

“There are lots of innocuous wines made with pinot grigio out there.

brand riesling

Applejack Wines

Most of it tastes like nothing.

I think this is a category where you oughta be especially careful,” he notes.

“My go to is Vigneti La Monde Pinot Grigio.

kung fu girl riesling

Charles Smith Wines

This is the real deal Italian pinot grigio.

you might find this bottle forjust under $18.

Well, here you have it.

elena walch pinot grigio

Elena Walch

Same grape, with some flesh on the bone but taut, sinewy and muscular.”

All this can beyours for $15.99.

“Its aromatics bring white flowers, peach, and pineapple.

le monde pinot grigio

Le Monde

On the palate it’s bright and ripe.”

You canfind it online for $25.99.

soalheiro alvarinho

Vivino

westport rivers geisenheimer

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