Superbowl Sunday is shaping up to be a fantastic match between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. Of course, twisting the cap of a long neck is a standard game-day drink. However, consider raising a glass of wine instead of imbibing in a brewski. Here are eight tasty options to pour this Sunday, each with an affordable price point, perfect if you entertain a crowd for the big game.

Any day is ideal for popping some bubbles, and Kansas City and 49ers fans will certainly be ready to celebrate. From South Africa, Graham Beck Brut Rose of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay is crafted in the méthode cap classique, South Africa’s version of Methode Champanoise, or the traditional method of making Champagne where the second fermentation to create the bubbles occurs in the bottle. The rich and textured sparkler shows luscious red berries, candied apples, and toasted brioche flavors with a well-rounded creaminess ideal for enjoying throughout the game.

Fruity, fresh, very crisp, and balanced, the food-friendly CK Mondavi Pinot Grigio is a perfect white wine for game day. With 12% alcohol and layers of golden pear, green apple, tropical mango, and a hint of fresh herbaceousness. It is perfect for pairing with grilled chicken, shrimp kabobs, or any chip-and-dip combo, including tortilla chips and guacamole or potato chips with French onion or ranch dip. Bonus, the wine is bottled under a screw cap for quick and easy opening.

For this year’s game day, we also recommend a non-traditional white wine that may be a new option for your guests and one we know they will love, a refreshing bottle of Grüner Veltliner. From Austria, Domäne Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Terrassen delivers everything you can want in an approachable, easy-to-drink white wine. The selection includes the variety’s classic flavors, like lemon-lime citrus, fresh herbs, and white pepper, along with a distinct crushed stone and chalky mineral note thanks to the vineyard soils of Wachau. The earthy minerality and zippy acidity lift the palate, cutting through the richness of the classic football fare, like wings and pizza.

Celebrating a deep and long-lasting connection to the earth, the growers and farmers of California, and his passion for winemaking and allowing the fruit to shine with a non-interventionist approach, Josh Phelps’ Grounded Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the balance and approachability of California terroir gives to the Bordeaux variety. The California appellation wine reveals layers of ripe red cherry, blackberry, star anise, and espresso with a hint of dark chocolate and sweet spice. The easy-drinking wine is perfect for pairing with anything from burgers and fries to the most lavish charcuterie plate.

Zinfandel is one of the absolute best pairings for barbecue, so if your Superbowl feast includes a pile of Kansas City Style barbecued ribs and low and slow burnt ends, a bottle of McPrice Myers Pound for Pound Zinfandel is the pairing you will want to enjoy. The Paso Robles winery’s hard-working wines, as they call them, deliver high-quality fruit at an affordable price, with all varieties costing $20 a bottle. Pound for Pound Zinfandel showcases why the variety thrives in the region, as the region’s arid, hot weather produces juicy, plush black and blue fruit, toasted spice, and licorice. The wine’s alcohol is 14.8%, a bit high for drinking throughout the entire game, so be sure to pace yourself.

Finding a high-quality Pinot Noir for $20 or less is difficult. The finicky, difficult-to-grown Burgundian variety typically sells for a higher price due to the difficulty vignerons have growing the grape. However, Chile’s Ritual Winery is able to achieve this easily thanks to the Casablanca region’s naturally cool climate and coastal location near the Pacific Ocean bringing constant breezes through the vineyards, keeping the fruit healthy and free of mold and disease. And, the winery is able to do this using organic methods, another reason we love the Ritual wines. Ritual Organic Pinot Noir is bright with fresh acidity and highly fragrant aromas of wildflowers, purple violets, and red cherries that lead to cherry, wild strawberry, and cranberry notes.

Along the same lines as opening a bottle of Grüner for your Superbowl party, we also recommend going outside the norm with Morgante Nero d’Avola. The Sicilian red variety is one of the most food-friendly options for those who will be indulging in any hearty dish for the game, from grilled sausages, Philly cheesesteaks, sliders, fried chicken, or Italian sub sandwiches. The wine layers blackberry, black cherry, mulberry,
and cocoa powder with a rich, full body, good structure, and fleshy tannins. Though the wine is bold, there is a fresh acidity that keeps the wine balanced, making it perfect for game day.