In the world of wine retail, $15 is the sweet spot: Some shoppers won’t go above it, others won’t go below it. Tap to see some outstanding values at that price point—red, white, pink and bubbly.
By Lettie Teague
Updated Nov. 3, 2021
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Bargain Bubbles
2018 Raventós i Blanc Blanc de Blancs Conca del Riu Anoia
The wine, a blend of four grapes, is crisp, elegant in character and very well made.
Oregon’s Other Pinot
2019 Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris
Soft, almost tropical, easy-drinking white.
Under-the-Radar Portuguese Red
2017 Beyra Reserva Beira Interior
Earthy, lush red
Crisp Catalan Chardonnay
2019 La Colline Aux Fossiles Chardonnay
This medium-bodied white is marked by a refreshing, bright acidity, notes of lemon and a hint of tropical fruit.
Approachable Argentine
2018 Catena High Mountain Vines Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon
Approachable and fairly soft, with fine grained tannins and a moderate alcohol level.
Good-Time Grüner
2019 Hiedler Löss Grüner Veltliner
An easy-to-like, easy-drinking white marked by bright acidity and notes of sage and citrus.
Snappy Kiwi Sauvignon
2020 Spy Valley Marlborough New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
Bold aromas of grapefruit and herb, with a zippy dose of acidity
Perpetual-Favorite Pink
2020 Bodegas Muga Rosado
Pale-pink hue, a soft, approachable style, and a lively acidity
Low-Key Pinot Noir
2019 Lawson’s Dry Hills Marlborough Pinot Noir
An appealing red marked by cherry and spice, with pleasingly restrained fruit and a lowish (13%) alcohol count.
Barolo-Adjacent, Nicer Price
2019 Domenico Clerico Visadì Langhe Dolcetto
Totally dry and rather savory
Produced by Megan Douglass
Cover illustration: James Boast
Illustration: James Boast
