As people plan for holiday gatherings (or look for a wine for a daily meal) in the midst of economic uncertainty, price becomes a major consideration.The wines below offer reliable quality at their price level.

Kendall-Jackson (Vintner’s Reserve)• 2008 Riesling ($12)• 2008 Sauvignon Blanc ($12)• 2008 Chardonnay ($15)• 2007 Syrah ($14)• 2008 Summation ($17)

Firestone• 2007 Riesling Central Coast ($10)• 2008 Chardonnay ($10)• 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Santa Ynez ($11)• 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon ($10)• 2007 Merlot ($10)

Chateau St. Jean• 2008 Fume Blanc ($13)• 2008 Riesling ($15)• 2008 Chardonnay ($14)

Beaulieu Vineyard• 2007 Chardonnay ($17)• 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon ($17)

Dry Creek Vineyard• 2008 Chenin Blanc Clarksburg ($12)• 2008 Sauvignon Blanc ($16)

Ironstone• 2008 Obsession ($8)• 2008 Xpression Rosé ($10)• 2007 Syrah ($10)

Christine Andrew• 2008 Rose of Malbec ($15)• 2007 Petite Sirah ($15)• 2008 Malbec ($15)

Murphy-Goode• 2008 The Fume ($13)• 2007 Chardonnay ($17)

Cambria• 2007 Chardonnay “Katherine’s” ($19)• 2006 Syrah “Tepusquet” ($19)

Snap Dragon• 2008 Chardonnay ($8)• 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon ($8)

Leaping Horse• 2008 Chardonnay ($6)• 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon ($6)—Rich Mauro has been writing about wine since 1995. He is a policy analyst for the Denver Regional Council of Governments. Reach him at rich@rmpeoplespalate.com or Box 1779  Colorado Springs 80901.