9 Hands-Down Best Trader Joe's Wines Under $10

If you need to restock your wine cabinet or are just looking to try something new — without spending too much — the Trader Joe's wine aisle is a good place to start. On the shelves, you'll find a bunch of varieties from Portuguese whites and Napa cabernets to French rosé, Italian reds, and bottles of bubbly that look and taste more expensive than they are. However, while the low prices might tempt you to pair the wine with your next Trader Joe's charcuterie board, not every bottle is a good buy. But this collection of Trader Joe's wines is all under $10, and each has more than its price to make it a favorite. 

They've earned high marks from sommeliers and independent wine reviewers, gained a loyal following among Trader Joe's shoppers, or all of the above. Trader Joe's also has an internal team of buyers who work with winemakers and suppliers to find bottles that meet the store's standards for quality and value. Prices and availability can vary by store and state, but each of these bottles has a reason for standing out on the shelf.

Trader Joe's stocks plenty of rosés, but La Ferme Julien is a true customer favorite. Made by the Perrin family in southern France, this wine is the store's No. 1 selling rosé. For just $6.99, it balances red berry and citrus flavors with a crisp finish, perfect for a picnic or for sipping on its own. You can pair this bright, acidic rosé with a salmon dish, since the acidity helps balance the richness of the fats in the fish.

If you want a white that's light, refreshing, and lower in alcohol, Espiral Vinho Verde is a perfect fit. This exclusive comes from the Vinho Verde region of northern Portugal, 'and at $5.99, TJ's says this Portuguese white is one of the best-value wines it offers. With 9% ABV, this wine is naturally lower in alcohol but has a crisp, slightly sparkling feel, making it a perfect complement to warm-weather foods, like mango and tacos.

Tazmin Breeze Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc delivers plenty of flavor for its bargain price of $5.99. This wine is produced in the Marlborough region of New Zealand and fermented in stainless steel instead of oak to preserve its fruity, herby taste. Wine reviewers have described it as balanced and flavorful enough to compete with bottles selling for twice as much. It also skips some of the intense grassy flavors that can come with other New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. 

If you like Chardonnay but don't like wines that taste too oaky, Révélation Pays d'Oc Chardonnay is worth a try at $7.99. Made by a family-owned French winery in the Pays d'Oc region in southern France , this wine has flavors of peach, green apple, and lemon with a the right amount of oak.The result is a middle ground that pairs well with chicken and turkey, making it a wine that both crisp-white wine fans and traditional oaky Chardonnay drinkers will enjoy.

If you like sipping bubbly without a special occasion, Opaline Brut is a bottle to keep chilled in the fridge. Made in France from 100% Chardonnay grapes, this sparkling wine has notes of stone fruit and candied citrus. The bubbles are softer than those in Champagne-style sparkling wines or Prosecco, making it a good pick for a gentler fizz. Its minerality and acidity cut through buttery foods, like cheese or eggs benedict, and its jewel-cut bottle adds a fancy French feel with every pop of the cork, despite the affordable $9.99 price tag. 

If you want a fuller red for dinner but are overwhelmed by the French wine options at TJ's, try the Pontificis GSM at $6.99 for an approachable pick. Another Trader Joe's exclusive, it's made of a blend of three grape varieties —  grenache, syrah, and mourvèdre — from different areas in Southern France. This French blend layers sweet berry fruit with cola, oak, and a touch of spice. It has a long track record, too: Wine critics have highly rated Pontificis since 2011. The bottle suggests serving it with saucy meats, Mediterranean dishes, or cheese, and for the price, it's an easy red to drink with a heartier, savory dinner. 

Trader Joe's wine team gets a lot of credit for bringing this affordable Napa Estates Cabernet Sauvignon to the shelves. By working with their winery partners, the team sourced this Trader Joe's exclusive made entirely with Napa Valley grapes. Wine critics have given it strong marks, describing it as a classic Cabernet that's enjoyable to drink, especially for the $9.99 price. Expect black cherry alongside vanilla and a subtle oak, with a smooth texture and long, dry finish. TJ's recommends pouring it alongside hearty foods such as tomato-sauce pastas or chuck roast.

For a wine that pairs perfectly with summery, al fresco dining, reach for a $7.99 bottle of Villa Borghetti OTTO Pinot Grigio. Made by Pasqua Wines, a family-owned winery that's been producing wine in Italy's Veneto region since 1925, part of the name of this wine — "otto" meaning "eight" in Italian — is a show of its 8.5% alcohol content. While most other pinot grigios typically have between 11% and 14% ABV, this wine stands out as perfectly suited for warm-weather sipping or serving alongside lighter foods like seafood, salads, and pastas.

If your usual red is a cabernet sauvignon, Alma de Uco Grand Assemblage (at just $9.99) is an easy way to branch out. This Argentine wine is 75% malbec, a red grape that produces dark-fruited wines, blended with 25% cabernet Franc, a French grape known for bright red fruit flavors. Reviewers noted dark fruit and spice along with a smooth texture and dry finish. Made with grapes grown in Mendoza's Uco Valley, one of Argentina's major wine regions, it's a fuller-bodied red for shoppers who want to try something beyond their usual cabernet or pinot noir.