WASHINGTON — There’s no need to break the bank the next time you’re looking to pop the cork on a good bottle of wine.

Mark Oldman, wine expert and author of “How to Drink Like a Billionaire,” said there are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to wine, and how much you pay is a big one.

“Price is not proportional to deliciousness,” Oldman said. “There are amazing wines at a relatively low price, you just need to know where to look for them.”

Here are Oldman’s best tips for shedding wine’s “Grey Poupon pomposity” and finding the best bang for your buck.