Wine lovers: what are the best inexpensive (under 15 dollars or so) wines by type?

Question

I've been big into reviewing beer for a very long time but am trying to branch out into wine. So far, I've tried a Pinot Grigio that was recommended (Ecco Domani) and a Reisling (Pacific Rim).

So I'm hoping to find some good wines you all can recommend under 15 dollars or so per bottle for different types like Merlot, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonney, and even Pinot Grigio and Reisling.

I could really use the help to get started!!

Answer 1

For Merlot, Pinot Noir, Shiraz/Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay under $15 look for Fat Bastard or Red Bicyclette. Each makes a version of each of these varietals.



They use the original French grapes (not California, though there nothing wrong with California). If you're going to get into reviewing, get a taste of the French grape first so you can compare to the plantings from other countries (they all started with cuttings from France). These are "jug wine" makers which is the quality of wine a French family would buy to drink with meals, so good value for the money. You can find these anywhere and often under $10/bottle.



Pinot grigio/gris is an Italian grape and grown all over the place. Wildhorse has a good one from California and about $14/bottle.



Reisling is a sweet white from Germany, but also grown all over the place. I wouldn't spend more than $10/bottle on a Reisling. Beringer Gewurztraminer from California is a good one and about $7/bottle.

Answer 2

Your wine pricing will depend on where you purchase the wines at. I would recommend trying some of the German Rieslings by Schmitt Sohne. They can typically be purchased for under $15 and are pretty decent. Especially the ones that are labeled Kabinett, Spatlese, and Auslese. Auslese will be the most expensive but worth the price since that is the latest harvest riesling picked. You get the best best acidity and sweetness of all the rieslings when you buy an Auslese. Though the Kabinett and the Spatlese are very good too.



As far as some of the other wine vartietals you mentioned you can check out some Australian wineries like Penfolds, Rosemount Estates, Jacob's Creek, and Lindemans. I know I have enjoyed the Rosemount Estates Hill of Gold Chardonnay on several occassions before. Definitely try the Shiraz from any of these wineries.



That should get you started, and welcome to the wonderful world of wine. I hope that info helped out some.

Answer 3

Yellow Tail Shiraz

Answer 4

Gnarly Head Wine its 9.99 and its like 14.5 % alc



abd u kuje yellow tail merlot...its 6.99 but its nice and smoother and its like 13.5% alc





i only drink merlots

Answer 5

I drink White Zinfindel & Red Wine but i'm not so sure if there under 15 or so,hmm!

Answer 6

wild horse merlot

Answer 7

you look younger than 21...