Best Red Wine

Recommendations for Highly Rated Wines Under $15

When asked “what’s the best red wine I’ve tasted lately”, it’s rarely limited to just one. There are so many red choices of highly rated wine and so many price points to consider. Many people are under the impression to find best wines you have to spend $30, $45 or even $60 a bottle and above. That’s just not true. You shouldn’t have to take out a second mortgage on your home to support your love of wine and you don’t have to.

List of Best Red Wine Under $15

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Conservancy Petite Sirah Concannon Vineyard 2007
Located in Livermore California, Concannon produces well crafted and beautiful Bordeaux and Rhône-style wines. The winery is known for creating America’s first Petite Sirah more than 50 years ago. The wine is full of blackberry and dark cherry flavors with a hint of nutmeg. Priced at just $15, you can experience a little California wine history for yourself.

Layer Cake Primitivo a.k.a Zinfandel 2007
Located in Napa Valley this Zinfandel has bold aromas consisting of black cherry and vanilla. Well balanced flavors of plums, blackberry and espresso and a creamy lingering finish of wonderful fruit flavors. Priced at $15.99, it’s a beautiful wine that isn’t overpriced.

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Columbia Crest Horse Heaven Hills Merlot 2008
Horse Heaven Hills aka H3, produces a Merlot full of earthy berries, vanilla and tobacco aromas. Flavors are full of blackberries and chocolate, loads of berry flavors lends itself to a slightly sweet finish. The wine is a very nice, easy drinking wine for just $15. Keep in mind Columbia Crest Winery consistently gets great customer reviews year after year.

Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon
Priced at $13.00 and again is a little taste of California wine history. Bouquet is full of oak, vanilla and earthiness. Intense flavors of ripe black cherry, cassis and smoky oak intermingle with bold but well structured tannins all creating a smooth and luscious mouthfeel. Rodney Strong was a world class ballet dancer as well as a pioneer in Sonoma County’s modern wine industry. He understood the potential that Sonoma’s soil and climate held for producing world-class wines and established the 13th recognized winery in Sonoma County in 1959. For the price, it is the best red wine you will find.

Toad Hollow Cabernet Sauvignon Concinnity 2005
Priced at $15 and is a little slice of heaven in the glass. Aromas are filled with earth and leather. The earthiness carries over to the flavors along with an abundance of oak. High tannins and rich bold flavors provide for a well balanced finish. A little wine trivia to impress your friends with; Todd Williams, half brother to comedian Robin Williams, started Toad Hollow Vineyards with his friend Rodney Strong. Rumor has it; Robin couldn’t say Todd as a child but instead came out sounding like Toad. Todd Williams took on the Dr. Toad persona and Rodney Strong became known as the Dancing Badger. Both Dr. Toad and the Dancing Badger have passed but their legend lives on.

Best Red Wine Reviews and Tasting Guide

There you have it, a review of the best red wine for $15 and under. Any of the varietals under these labels are a stellar product and can be found nationwide. Try a few and see if they will earn your favorable customer review. Wine doesn’t have to carry a large price tag to be enjoyed. A good wine is any wine that tastes good to you and can be shared and enjoyed amongst good friends.

Try these with some of your favorite recipes. Even if you prefer cooking light foods, you don’t necessarily need a Pinot Noir. These reds compliment the taste as well as any white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio. Some value wines may have a screw cap instead of a cork and will keep well if stored in a dark cool place. Published 2 months ago.

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