by Megan Wiskus

In a region ripe with grapes and diverse terroirs, it should come as no surprise that local wineries are producing buzz-worthy bottles year after year. Below we give you 10 of our favorites for under $20—and the local shop where it’s stocked. Cheers!

1.    Viña Castellano 2006 Aubelita, $16 at Newscastle Produce, 9230 Cypress Street, Newcastle. 916-663-2016, newcastleproduce.net.

2.    Secret Ravine 2010 Barbera, $14.99 at Whole Foods, 1001 Galleria Boulevard, Roseville. 916-781-5300, wholefoodsmarket.com.

3.    Nevada City Winery 2010 Zinfandel, $18.99 at Ikedas, 13500 Lincoln Way, Auburn. 530-885-4243, restaurant-bakery-auburn-ca.com.

4.    Madroña 2011 Lake Tahoe White, $8.99 at Trader Joe’s, 1117 Roseville Square, Roseville. 916-784-9084, traderjoes.com.

5.    Naggiar 2010 Viognier Vintage, $17.99 at Nugget Market, 771 Pleasant Grove Boulevard, Roseville. 916-746-7799, nuggetmarket.com.

6.    Bokisch Vineyards 2010 Tempranillo, $19.75 at Lakeside Beverages, 7130 Douglas Boulevard, Granite Bay. 916-791-0684, lakesidebeverages.com.

7.    Sobon Estate 2011 “Old Vines” Zinfandel, $9.99 at Cost Plus World Market, 6748 Stanford Ranch Road, Roseville. 916-784-7113, worldmarket.com.

8.    Pescatore 2011 Petite Syrah, $11.99 at Raley’s, 6119 Horseshoe Bar Road, Loomis. 916-652-5737, raleys.com.

9.    Revolution Wines 2011 Chardonnay, $12.99 at Sprouts Farmers Market, 6760 Stanford Ranch Road, Roseville. 916-774-1120, sprouts.com. 

10.    Sierra Vista 2012 Fume Blanc/Sauvignon Blanc, $11.99 at Holiday Market, 10952 Combie Road, Suite 12, Auburn. 530-268-3051, shophqf.com.