The holiday party season is in full swing and chance are, you’re either hosting a holiday party or have been invited to one. And while you certainly want to serve — or give — a wine that will be delicious, it would be nice if you didn’t have to break the bank, particularly if you need more than a few bottles. Here is a selection of wonderfully tasteful wines that cost under $20 that you can proudly serve your guests or take along as a gift to any party. Retail prices are approximate.

Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet, and the 2009 Alpha Sauvignon Blanc ($19) from Florina, Greece, is first on my white wine list this holiday season. The nose is full of honeydew melons, lemons and limes, and the mouth is quenched by crisp, clean flavors of papaya, ripe peach, melon and grapefruit.