This is a question asked by individuals new to wine and those who consider themselves quite versed in wine. Even now, as I taste my way through the excellent wine selections for my WSET course, and the suggestions of other wine school directors, I find myself asking every now and then, "Is cheap wine bad?" What makes wine cheap, anyway? There are a couple of things to consider: The name of the Producer Where the wine is from Methods used during harvest (hand- picked, versus machine) What occurs during the wine making process Vintage All of these factors play a role in the price you pay for your wine. However, I admit: it can be discouraging scrolling through Instagram and looking at accounts of wines with price tags that make you want to consider other less expensive hobbies! While I have enjoyed expensive wine, I have also enjoyed wine with price points that allowed me to still pay my bills! Enjoying wine is not about locating and only drinking wines from the Ri...