{"title":"Under $50","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePremium Wines Under $50\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat wine doesn't have to come at a great cost. This curated selection brings together some of our favourite bottles from Australia and around the world — each chosen for its quality, character, and exceptional value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully selected by our team for quality and drinkability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced from acclaimed producers across key wine regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for everyday drinking, entertaining, or gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStored in temperature-controlled conditions for optimal quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're discovering a new favourite or stocking up on a trusted go-to, every bottle here delivers well above its price point.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-landron-chartier-muscadet-coteaux-de-la-loire-white-2023","title":"Domaine Landron Chartier Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn organic, terroir-driven white from Melon de Bourgogne grown across the Coteaux de la Loire. Hand harvested and fermented with native yeasts, it offers crisp green apple, citrus, and white flower aromas, leading to a fresh, vibrant palate with lively acidity and a clean, mineral finish. Domaine Landron Chartier exemplifies the modern renaissance of Muscadet, moving far beyond the commodity perception that long plagued this Loire Valley classic. The 2023 vintage captures the essence of organic viticulture and minimal-intervention winemaking, with native yeast fermentation preserving the wine's natural complexity and regional character. The result is a wine of remarkable freshness and definition, one that reveals new layers with each sip and improves noticeably with slight chilling. Its crystalline acidity and saline minerality make it exceptionally food-friendly: pair with oysters, mussels, grilled fish, seafood risotto, or lighter poultry dishes for optimal expression. The wine's elegant restraint and purity also make it an ideal aperitif. This is Muscadet as serious winemakers intended, a wine that demonstrates how thoughtful farming and respectful winemaking can elevate a humble variety into something genuinely compelling and age-worthy, capable of developing subtle complexity over three to five years whilst remaining utterly refreshing now.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49894363136193,"sku":"SK86613543","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/5AC90FFD-7CFF-4A6B-965C-F1158966DBF0.jpg?v=1776487590"},{"product_id":"domaine-laguerre-roussillon-eos-rose-2023","title":"Domaine Laguerre EOS Rose 2023 Roussillon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA bright, organic rosé from Domaine Laguerre in the Côtes du Roussillon, made from 80 % Syrah and 20 % Grenache Noir sourced from organically farmed vineyards in the high altitude, granite rich hills of the Fenouillèdes. The 2023 vintage shows a pretty pale pink color with delicate aromas of rose and raspberry, flowing into a bright, silky, and rounded palate with red and yellow fruit flavors, crisp acidity, and a long, refreshing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49894363726017,"sku":"SK97954277","price":48.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/997301_4.webp?v=1772406018"},{"product_id":"xiaopu-tangerine-2024","title":"XiaoPu Tangerine Orange Skin Contact 2024","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) pb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:23afdaea-667d-401e-8261-0a472ac691b8-0\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"450e9480-0ecd-4bad-a862-c6a40588f562\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eXiaoPu Tangerine 2024 is a distinctive Chinese orange wine crafted predominantly from Chardonnay, with small inclusions of aromatic varieties that add lift and complexity. It comes from XiaoPu, the nomadic project founded in 2017 by winemaker Ian Dai Hongjing, whose work focuses on low-intervention expressions of site across some of China’s most dynamic vineyard regions, particularly Ningxia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eThe fruit is sourced from the rugged Doves Mountain area, where high altitude, intense sunlight and dramatic diurnal shifts shape wines of both concentration and freshness. Fermentation occurs with gentle skin contact, extracting texture, phenolic grip and aromatic nuance without overwhelming the wine’s natural balance. It is then matured in seasoned, neutral oak, allowing slow evolution and integration while preserving purity of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eIn the glass, it shows a luminous amber hue. The aromatic profile is both vibrant and layered, with notes of grapefruit, kumquat and fresh apricot leading into more savoury and complex tones of bamboo salt, dried citrus peel, honeysuckle and oolong tea. Subtle oxidative hints and a delicate herbal edge add further intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eThe palate is supple yet energetic, with a fine tannic structure from the skins giving shape and tension. Bright, natural acidity drives the wine, carrying flavours of preserved citrus, stone fruit and gentle spice through a long, textured finish. There’s a tactile quality here that feels both grounded and alive, reflecting the raw, windswept character of Ningxia’s landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1768\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eUnfined, unfiltered and made with minimal intervention, XiaoPu Tangerine 2024 captures the exploratory spirit of modern Chinese natural winemaking — a wine that is as much about place and philosophy as it is about flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49896287076545,"sku":"SK68537699","price":48.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/DE202D7F-23A8-4A1E-9168-2D8CDB98C3D6.jpg?v=1777866102"},{"product_id":"lambert-chardonnay-2024","title":"Lambert Chardonnay 2024 Yarra Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003eHigh on an east-facing slope in the Yarra Valley, clone 95 thrives in granitic soils, and Luke Lambert lets it speak for itself. 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Rainbow Juice is a reflection of their family, their land and their joy in making wines that surprise and delight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eA vibrant blend of grapes including Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc and Sangiovese gives summer fruits, citrus zest and gentle spice that rise from the glass. The palate is lively and textured, dancing lightly yet lingering, a wine that feels alive and generous, full of personality without pretense\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"984\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBright, approachable and utterly expressive, Rainbow Juice 2025 invites sharing, laughter and simple pleasures. 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Abel is one of the rare gems, he is definitely a character and will love telling you about all those wines he tasted without telling his wife\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Maite) of the cost, a DRC with an omelet... Beautiful, juicy, unpretentious; a great definition of what Rioja is nowadays! it was hard finding this in OZ, so enjoy it! \u003cstrong\u003ePedro.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"500\" data-start=\"165\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eI love the floral, perfumed and expressive nose of the 2019 Jarrarte Maceración Carbónica, which seems to transcend the process that tends to mark wines with predictable aromas, showing a lot more serious and nuanced. It was produced following the tradition of fermenting full clusters in open concrete pools. The wine is juicy and has a velvety palate with great purity of flavors and a dry and serious, somewhat chalky finish. 30,000 bottles produced. 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It’s the kind of Pinot that feels alive in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"669\"\u003eOn the palate it’s light, elegant, and really easy to drink. The fruit is juicy, fresh, and bright, but there’s this subtle savoury layer underneath that gives it depth without being heavy. The tannins are soft and silky, and the acidity keeps it moving, every sip just bounces along and makes you want the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eWhat I love is how honest it feels. It’s not trying to be flashy. You can taste the cool Adelaide Hills, the care in the vineyard, and the gentle touch in the winery. 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Very fresh, a little earthy, and full of charm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50028086067393,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/Gentle_Folk_Pinot_Noir_Adelaide_Hills_2025.webp?v=1772589019"},{"product_id":"jauma-why-try-so-hard-chilled-red-2024","title":"Jauma Why Try So Hard Chilled Red 2024","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69a76e09-02c8-8322-b779-98718943c91d-1\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-12\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"6429cc29-af49-433d-be0f-d15d683eb942\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"122\"\u003eThis is the kind of wine you open “just for one glass” and it turns into a long afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"399\"\u003eA playful blend dominated by Arneis and a little Grenache Gris, grown on low-intervention vineyards in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. It’s subtle in the glass with a light blush and a slight, natural haze — the kind that tells you minimal handling, maximum personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eOn the nose it’s all pink grapefruit, guava and wild strawberries, with a little floral lift and a gentle herbal edge. Fresh and expressive, but not loud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eThe palate is where it really wins. Juicy, bright and dangerously easy to drink. There’s citrus pith, red berries and that soft, slightly grippy texture that keeps it interesting, anchored by lively acidity that makes you go back for another sip before you know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eIt’s playful but not simple. Fresh but not thin. 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Strawberry, raspberry and a touch of savoury spice are carried on refined, silky tannins and lively acidity. It’s balanced, poised and deliciously drinkable, expressive without ever feeling heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"1071\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eServe it slightly chilled or at cool room temperature. 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In the glass it is light to medium ruby, clear and glowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eOn the nose there is fresh red cherries and cranberry with rose petal florals and a hint of forest floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"639\"\u003eThe palate is lively and juicy with clean, bright acidity. Strawberry, raspberry and a touch of spice are carried on silky tannins with that signature Adelaide Hills freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eIt is elegant but easy-going, a wine with real presence and effortless Aussie character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"856\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eServe slightly chilled or at cool room temperature. 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Wild fermented through to dryness in stainless steel with a small amount of unfermented juice added to start secondary fermentation and natural carbonation. Bottled by hand, it remains undisgorged and preservative free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"820\"\u003eIn the glass it is pale gold with lively, playful bubbles. On the nose there are aromas of lemon sherbet, fresh cut grass, nashi pear and a touch of cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eThe palate is crisp, juicy and fresh with lively bubbles carrying citrus zest, orchard notes and a creamy, textural lift. The acidity is bright and uplifting, making it impossible not to pour another glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1149\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIt is playful, refreshing and built to pour. 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Caramel apples and honeyed citrus lead, followed by wild herbs, damp hay and a whisper of mineral that keeps it bright and intriguing. The texture is almost tactile, creamy yet lifted, with a persistent, savoury finish that makes you reach for another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"803\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIt is a Riesling that tastes as alive as it looks, complex but approachable, perfect to sip slowly and savour each layer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50028944687297,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/Poppelvej.webp?v=1772588832"},{"product_id":"poppelvej-lille-teroldego-adelaide-hills-2023","title":"Poppelvej Lille Teroldego Adelaide Hills 2023","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eI did not know anyone was making Teroldego in Australia until I tasted this. 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The palate is lean and tightly structured, driven by bright citrus acidity and a fine saline edge, finishing clean and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA natural partner for oysters, anchovies and salt-driven dishes, where its freshness and acidity come into full focus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50061108576449,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/gorrondona-txakoli_1.webp?v=1773789155"},{"product_id":"cesar-marquez-parajes-mencia-2023","title":"Cesar Marquez Parajes Mencia Bierzo 2023","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"590\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2023 Parajes is his regional red, a blend of different places, soils, expositions and altitudes between 450 and 780 metres. It’s a real representation of Bierzo, with grapes from 45 different plots across nine villages. The vines range from 80 to 142 years old and are planted as field blends, approximately 85 percent Mencía, 10 percent Alicante Bouschet and 5 percent other varieties. Fermented by parcel with some whole clusters and aged for one year in a mix of 225L, 400L and 500L oak.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"806\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eModerate in ripeness with 13.08 percent alcohol, showing more freshness than 2022. Serious and balanced, elegant and fine boned, getting very close to the village reds this year. A bargain. 34,000 bottles produced. 94 Pts, Luis Gutiérrez -\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"94\"\u003eCésar Márquez comes from one of Bierzo’s most historic families, the Castro Ventosa lineage, and is the nephew of Raúl Pérez. 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This is a blend of Garnacha Tintorera, Moravia Agria and Garnacha Tinta with a contained 13.5 percent alcohol, a pH of 3.42 and 5.8 grams of acidity. The varieties fermented separately with variable amounts of full clusters, and the wine matured in concrete, barrels and foudres. It has a harmonious and subtle nose with notes of flowers, herbs and berries with a spicy and earthy twist. The year was saved by some summer rains that allowed the grapes to complete the cycle. The harvest started 10 days earlier than normal, and they got lower yields. This is serious and balanced, following the nicely crafted style from the Envínate team, showcasing its birthplace. It's eminently Mediterranean with freshness and balance. This is a bargain for the quality it delivers. 66,000 bottles and 400 magnums produced. It was bottled in June 2025. \u003cstrong\u003e94 Pts, Luis Gutiérrez - The Wine Advocate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e‘Albahra’ is a Moorish word meaning ‘small sea’, a reference to the flat, shallow basin near Albacete where the vineyard lies. The area is an ancient, now drained seabed, evident in the limestone soils threaded with fossilised shells, sitting at around 800 metres on the edge of Spain’s central plateau. While Envínate is often associated with Atlantic-influenced wines, this cuvée reflects a more Mediterranean expression shaped by inland heat, altitude and neglected heritage vineyards close to the team’s base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003eThe wine is built around Garnacha Tintorera, the deeply coloured variety long overlooked in Spanish viticulture, now increasingly complemented by Moravia Agria, a nearly extinct local grape that brings structure and lift. Inspired in part by Juan Antonio Ponce’s work with the variety, the blend balances Tintorera’s plush fruit weight with Moravia’s acidity and tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2266\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe result is a medium bodied but vibrant wine, combining Mediterranean garrigue herbs, ripe red fruit and a distinct limestone driven salinity. It sits firmly in the Envínate style of freshness and precision, but with a more generous, sunlit core and a distinctly southern Spanish identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50151642267841,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/envinate-albahra.webp?v=1776837117"}],"url":"https:\/\/appellance.com\/collections\/under-40.oembed?page=2","provider":"Appellance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}