Early in the year, I tend to look for value wines to ease the strain on my wallet from the holidays. That means budget-friendly wines ideal for everyday drinking. These wines from my tastings deliver a lot of quality for the price.

Three producers emerged with multiple recommendations.

Several brands from Bogle Family, a longtime wine company focused on value: 2022 Juggernaut Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon ($20) open-knit, sweet fruit; 2021 Phantom Proprietary Red Blend (petite sirah and zinfandel, $18) surprisingly concentrated; 2022 Juggernaut Sonoma Coast Chardonnay ($20) attractive apple, pear, vanilla.

From 689 Cellars line of brands: 2020 Submission California Red Blend ($20) bold, fruit-forward; 2021 Submission Mendocino Pinot Noir ($20) smooth, generous, easy drinking; 2022 Ramsey Pinot Noir ($20) elegant, ripe berry flavors; 2023 Ramsey Chardonnay ($20) bright citrus, green apple; 2023 Submission Chardonnay ($20) intriguing citrus, tropical fruit.

From The Wine Group stable: 2023 Benziger Cabernet Sauvignon ($25) blackberry, mocha, soft palate: 2022 Imagery Cabernet Sauvignon ($20) jammy red berries, soft tannins, smooth finish; 2022 Benziger Chardonnay ($16) fresh, creamy pear, tropical note.

Here are other wines that stood out. These are all fine choices for daily use.

Cabernet Sauvignon

2023 Greenwing Columbia Valley ($20) from the Duckhorn portfolio, bright red berries, nice structure

2021 Barnard Griffin Columbia Valley ($18) loaded with dark berries, slightly spicy

2022 Bread & Butter California ($16) nicely luscious, robust with soft tannins

California Red Blend

2021 Avivo ($24) organic sangiovese and syrah from Lodi, bright red fruits, subtle herbal notes

Pinot Noir

2022 Wente “Baily Hill” Central Coast ($20) juicy red berries, herbal, supple

2024 Greenwing Willamette Valley ($20) pretty red and dark fruits, pleasant spice

2022 Leyda Reserve Chile ($15) delightful cherry, tender palate

Argentine Malbec

2022 Bousquet “Gaia” ($25) organic, biodynamic, fresh, lively berries, dusty tannins

2023 Dona Paula ($15) vivacious fruit, good body, some mineral and spice

2020 Anakena ($12) for those who like juicy, spicy wines

California Chardonnay

2022 Starmont ($22) lively apple, apricot, pineapple

2022 Unshackled ($20) hints of sweet apple, pear, and pineapple

2023 Bread & Butter ($16) crisp citrus, tropical fruit, hint of almond

Bubbles

Campo Viejo Cava ($13) traditional method, nice touches of apple and yeast

Adami Garbrl “Garbél” Brut ($20) really fine for an entry-level Prosecco

Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Brut Cuvee ($20) bright, refreshing