Borsao’s Viña Borgia Garnacha Credit: Opici Wines & Spirits

OK folks. Holidays are here and the most pressing question facing wine lovers is, How the hell can I afford enough good wine to satisfy the 50+ people coming to my house this weekend? We have an answer that will require a tiny amount of searching, but it is worth your time.

Viña Borgia Garnacha by Borsao comes in a box. Yes, a decent box wine that will have your friends swooning when you tell them how much it costs. For instance, Total Wine has it listed at $18.99 for a 3-liter box, which is the equivalent of $4.75 a bottle. This is a bright, young, and vivacious grenache. The red color is vibrant more than rich, but the flavors will bring a smile to anyone who knows their wine. Nothing profound, just a great wine to have with finger foods and other party repasts.

At a time of year that a lot more money seems to be flowing out than in, isn’t it a blessing to find something that beats expectations and pleases your friends and family?

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Wes Marshall is the author of What's a Wine Lover To Do? (Artisan) and The Wine Roads of Texas (Maverick), as well as the Executive Producer of the PBS television series of the same name. Wes has written for The Austin Chronicle since 1999, covering wine, cocktails, food, and travel.