A general rule of thumb that we tend to adopt when we are shopping for something is that cheaper means lower quality. However, this isn’t always the case, especially when it comes to wine.  The majority of the wines that we have talked about in this article come with a price tag of below $50. These wines are of the same quality as those that are priced above this price point.  With that being said, it would be disingenuous to state that there is no difference between a $12 bottle of wine and an $85 bottle of wine. However, it is truthful to say that a $12 bottle of wine isn’t inherently bad.  The main differences between these wines are going to be the complexity of the wines and the layers of flavors and aromas. This is something that is most likely only going to make a significant difference if you or your guests are wine aficionados and know how to detect the delicate aromas in the wine.  On the other end of the scale, you have to make sure that you are paying for quality wine rather than simply a brand name. In the same way that cheap wine isn’t necessarily going to be low quality, expensive wine isn’t necessarily going to be high quality. Because of this, it can be helpful to check out some online reviews of certain wines to make sure you’re getting what you want.