How much I spend on wine depends on what time of year it is.  In the summer, we drink a lot of wine.  I think (actually, I know ) this is because we entertain out at our camp/cottage/cabin a lot in the summer.  Since we're serving a lot of wine, we tend to stick to bottles in the $10 - 15 range.  In the fall and winter, on the other hand, we're mostly just getting wine for ourselves which dramatically reduces how much wine we buy.  So, over the winter we'll start spending $20 - 25 a bottle.  Although I've shelled out for the occasional bottle of vintage that was $50+, as a general rule, I don't go over $30 for a bottle.

What I've discovered is that, with the exception of a few labels, there's little difference between the cheaper and more expensive wines.  Some cheap wines are absolutely terrible and some cheap wines are quite good.  Ditto with the expensive wines.

Sandra:

What I've discovered is that, with the exception of a few labels, there's little difference between the cheaper and more expensive wines.  Some cheap wines are absolutely terrible and some cheap wines are quite good.  Ditto with the expensive wines.

I couldn't agree more Sandra - you really can't assume that because you pay more for a bottle of wine, you are going to get a "better" wine.

We had Indian takeout lastnight - you know I watch way too much British TV when I want to call it 'take-away' - so I picked up a bottle of Pelee Island Winery Gewurztraminer.  It's a very nice, light and very fruity white wine that was a perfect match for rich, spicy and brilliant Indian food.  We were on the verge of getting Kingfisher beer but opted for the wine instead. 

I picked up riesling lastnight too - The Bend in the River.  I haven't tried it yet but it's also good with Indian food, according to the terribly knowledgeable woman at the LCBO.