A complex $12 red blend from Portugal tops our list of the 12 best bargain wines of 2021

Imported by Vineyard Brands. Distributed in the District and Maryland by Bacchus, in Virginia by Winebow: Available in the District at Ace Beverage, Barmy Wines & Liquors, Bottle House, Calvert Woodley, Capitol Supreme Market, Chevy Chase Wine & Spirits, Church Hall, D’Vines, Irving Wine & Spirits, Paul’s by Chevy Chase, Rodman, Sherry’s Fine Wine & Spirits, Wagshal’s Deli, Wagshal’s in New Mexico, Yes Organic Market (Eighth Street SE). Widely available in Maryland, including at A&A Wine & Spirits in Gambrills; Apple Greene Wines and Spirits in Dunkirk; Bennett’s Thrifty Liquors in Chesapeake City; Wine Vendors Bin 201, Eastport Liquors in Annapolis; Bin 604 Wine Vendors, Canton Crossing Wine + Spirits, Grand Cru, Henninger’s Tavern, NiHao, Outpost American Tavern, Wells Discount Liquors, Wine Source in Baltimore; Fenwick Beer & Wine in Silver Spring; Grape and Grain Drinks Shop in Timonium; Highland Wine & Spirits in Highland; Iron Bridge Wine Co. in Columbia; Magothy Wine & Spirits in Severna Park; Montgomery County Wine and Liquor Stores (King Farm, Rockville); Rodman (White Flint); Village Beer & Fine Wine in Rockville. Available in Virginia at Arrowine and Cheese in Arlington; Dominion Wine & Beer in Falls Church; Unwined (King Street) in Alexandria.