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Top Ten Red Wines Under $10

At the recent seventh annual Beverage Testing Institute's World Value Wine Challenge, they sought out the best-tasting wines under $20 in four price categories. Below is the list of top red wines under $10, with scores and prices. All prices are retail.
— Jerald O'Kennard, The Beverage Testing Institute

93 • Caves Santa Marta (Portugal) 2001 Reserva TInto, Douro, $8.99.

92 • Cota 585 (Spain) 2005 Tempranillo, Rioja Alavesa, $9.99.

90 • Cycle's Gladiator (CA) 2005 Merlot, Central Coast, $9.99.

90 • Cycle's Gladiator (CA) 2005 Syrah, Central Coast, $9.99.

90 • Red Flyer (CA) 2003 Red Table Wine, California, $8.99.

90 • Panarroz (Spain) 2006 Jumilla, $10.

89 • Firesteed (OR), 2005 Pinot Noir, Oregon. $9.99.

89 • Pizza Vino (CA) 2005 Pinot Noir, California, $8.

89 • Clyde's Gladiator (CA) 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Coast, $9.99.

89 • Bolla (Italy), 2005 Pinot Noir, Provincia di Pavia IGT, $9.99.