Oak and Barrel in Potomac has a good selection of wines under $20. Apothic Red has been a good choice lately.

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Great question and fun to answer for all of us!

First, I agree with the inquisitive poster, what are you serving? That would be helpful.

Although you want red and white, I might also throw in for consideration a Côtés de Provence. These are very dry roses and can be purchased at very reasonable prices. France has some legal bottling requirement to earn the name Côtés de Provence, but anything “Sud de France” on the label will be pleasantly dry and crisp.

In the white category, South Africa makes some wonderful Chardonnay at reasonable prices. I would suggest Mibali. It is not oaky and so I think many of your family would enjoy it. (Oakiness can be a problem for some; I am one!) The South African Chardonnay producers are doing a nice job of inexpensive Chardonnays that are modestly oaky, and in my opinion this the perfect time of year to enjoy some. Splash away!

Finally, with the red, unless you have a favorite Pinto Noir, be careful. Quality and taste vary. The grape is tricky and I don’t know enough about the grape to be helpful. One poster had it right, that it is a pleasant light red, and it can be wonderful, especially at this time of year. Instead, though perrhaps try an Italian red: they can be crisp and light, too. A Sangiovese or Griffone might be nice! At my chateau here in NoVa it is offered frequently and received very well be my spouse.

Josh Reserve Cab Sauv / Red Blend (smoother than the regular Josh)

Josh for red

I like Matua or Bread and Butter for white

But I am not picky at all. Those are splurges for me.

Meomi Pinot Noir from Costco

Anonymous wrote:White: oyster bay
Red: j vineyards pinot

Get them both at costco

In Montgomery County Costco doesn’t sell wine.
Do they sell it in Virginia ?

Black box from Costco

Lots of options. A lot of it is personal preference. Also time of year, whether it is a daytime or nighttime event, and what you are pairing it with!

Trader Joe's had many.

Anonymous wrote:Make sangria. Cheap wine, fruit, simple syrup and cheap liquor if you want to spice things up. One red, one white. Can use the cheapest ingredients and it won’t matter. Recipes online.

DP. I love Sangria! Wonderful and festive and fun!

White: oyster bay
Red: j vineyards pinot

Get them both at costco

White: Kris or Voga or Santa margaritaPinot Grigio
Red: I’d go with Kendal Jackson cab but Pinot noir might be lighter for this time of year and for people who don’t like really dry red.
Rose: La Vieille Ferme

Make sangria. Cheap wine, fruit, simple syrup and cheap liquor if you want to spice things up. One red, one white. Can use the cheapest ingredients and it won’t matter. Recipes online.

What is your suggestion for under $20 for Red and white wine.