Buying wine shouldn’t feel like a gamble. But between the shiny labels, lofty tasting notes, and the occasional eye-watering price tag, it’s easy to walk into your local wine shop or supermarket and wonder if you’re actually getting a good deal—or just falling for clever marketing.

Let’s dive into a tasting lineup that’s as unpredictable—and delightful—as June’s weather can be.

Blue wine—yes, as in neon-sky, Smurf-toned, Instagram-bait blue—has stirred up the wine world with more side-eyes than sips.