A Broke Babe’s Guide to Cheap Bottled Wine
“Let’s be clear, I’m not a broke b*tch. My money is just in transit.”
Being an adult is a complicated experience because although there are very high highs and shockingly low lows, everything has a way of coming together. Being an adult in Lagos, however, is always low. It’s easily a one-star experience.
Thankfully, all you need to manage your stress levels while navigating the mentally unstable people around you is a bottle of wine. Whether it’s to unwind after a couple of hours - or days - in traffic or to celebrate a special occasion, everything's always better with wine.
Even though it’s one of the bare necessities, it’s impractical for most people to dish out hundreds of thousands of Naira to enjoy coveted vintages every other day.
Just because your bank account is missing out on the best of life doesn’t mean you should too. There are several affordable and exquisite wines on the market that can be purchased without breaking the bank. Here are 5 wine brands with prices below N5,000 that you can enjoy any day.
1. Carlo Rossi
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Fresh from the Central Valleys of California, Carlo Rossi is one of the most popular wine brands in the Nigerian market. With Carlo Rossi’s vast collection of both red and white wines, there are more than a few options to suit your tastes. The most popular variants of the brand are the California Red, California White and Sweet Red.
Approximated Damage: N1,500 - N2000
The most popular variants are typically less than N2,000 a bottle. The more exotic variants may run pricier.
2. Four Cousins
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In case you’re wondering, the answer is yes; this wine was actually created by four cousins. Created by the Retief Cousins in the mid-’90s, Four Cousins caters to a wide range of wine tastes with its from dry reds to sweet natural whites. I think it would be appropriate to mention that they also produce Whisky and Cream Liqueur. Family goals.
Approximated Damage: N2000 - 2500. It’s cheaper in Shoprite
3. Agor
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A traditional dessert wine, Agor is an excellent choice for those who prefer their alcohol sweet. Known for its distinct wood-like bottle, Agor is a sweet tooth’s dream come true. Over the last year, there’s been a lot of confusion concerning the brand due to its close resemblance to another wine brand known as ‘Kagor’ in both tastes, quality and packaging. Interestingly, a Facebook post from March 2019 confirmed that ‘Agor’ is actually ‘Kagor’, and we may have just witnessed the most silent rebranding in modern history.
Approximated Damage: N1,700 - N2000
4. Castillo De Liria
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Castillo De Liria is one of the numerous wines produced at the Vicente Gandia winery in Valencia. As with most wine brands, Castillo De Liria boasts a wide variety of wines which cater to the diverse taste of the clientele. Its most popular variant in Nigeria is the Castillo De Liria Tinto, a sweet red wine.
Approximated Damage: N1000 - N1500
5. Gala Rosa
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Gala Rosa isn’t the most popular wine brand but is easily one of the best in Nigeria. With a wide selection of white and red wines, Gala Rosa specialises in sweet wines and is perfect for those who prefer to enjoy their wines this way. The Gala Rosa Rosso, its most popular variant on the market, maintains a clean and rich taste.
Approximate Damage: N3500 - 4000. As always, It’s cheapest in Shoprite.
What’s your go-to cheap bottled wine?