Favorite 50 Under $15

Wine Type	Vintage	Brand Name	Region	Price
Alvarinho	2009	Aveleda	Portugal	$13
Rich and complex and packed with pear, apple and citrus flavors and a light texture of lime zest.

Cabernet Sauvignon	2007	Bogle	California	$11
A great value, rated #4 by Wine Enthusiast for 2010. Dry, elegant and rich with firm tannins and flavors of blackberries, currants, herbs, spices and smoky cedar wood.

Cabernet Sauvignon	2008	Excelsior	South Africa	$10
Black berries, leather and cigar box unfold on the nose, while black plum and mocha flood the finish.

Cabernet Sauvignon	2008	R Wines Darby & Joan	Australia	$12
A very approachable Cab with a dominant cassis flavor. Accents of herbal notes and mint.

Cab-Malbec	2008	Carlos Basso Dos Fincas	Chile	$10
Meaty and earthy with leather and early sulphur to the nose. The palate is big, round and grabby, with warm, lush berry fruit and accents of herbs and leather.

Carmenère	2008	Casa Lapostolle	Chile	$13
Rated #3 Best Buy by Wine Enthusiast for 2010. Big and rich with an impressive nose of potent blackberry, cedar and marzipan. Tastes great with herbal black cherry and cola. Really well made.

Chenin Blanc	2009	Indaba	South Africa	$10
Fresh and vibrant with loads of citrus, melon and tart white plum guts the nose and mouth. Glimmers of peony, mango and honeysuckle shine through.

Fumé Blanc	2009	Dry Creek Vineyard	Sonoma	$12
This is a delicious, balanced wine that is a great value. It features lemon and lime flavors made richer by notes of pineapples and honeysuckle.

GMS	2007	Oxford Landing	Australia	$8
A great value for everyday drinking. Complex with notes of leather, spice and cherry notes. Medium body with a great finish.

GMS	2009	Schild Estate	Australia	$15
This blend of Grenache-Mourvèdre is soft and features red berry fruit with modest touches of cocoa and leather. Supple and round and meant to be enjoyed young.

Grüner Veltliner	2008	Pichler-Krutzler	Austria	$15
On the fresh side with some rich texture, this is a finely balanced wine with smooth flavors of pear, mango and ginger with a grapefruit finish.

Malbec	2008	Lopez Noceti 1919	Argentina	$12
A great Malbec for the money. Concentrated and complex with graphite, plum, prune, and blackberry aromas. The palate is heavy but correct and the primary flavors of berry and plum are prominent and finish into fig and chocolate.

Malbec	2009	Alamos	Argentina	$13
Great quality at a fair price. Sweet black plum and graham cracker bouquet and a lush deep palate. Spicy on the finish.

Malbec	2009	Colores del Sol	Argentina	$12
Smoked meat, rubber, char and leathery darkness with a deep, lush palate of black fruits and herbs.

Merlot	2008	Kirkland Signature	Washington	$10
Yes, this is Costco's brand. The wine has exceptional grip, depth and structure with cassis, dark plum, black cherry, licorice, espresso, and smoke woven together with lush tannins.

Pinot Grigio	2008	Buried Cane	Washington	$15
Light and juicy, with fresh apple flavors and good acidity. Serve slightly chilled.

Pinot Gris	2008	Waterbrook	Washington	$13
Bold and fruity with tart lemon and ripe pineapple notes. Finishes with ripe sweet banana and papaya flavors. A good alternative to Chardonnay for those who like fruit over oak.

Pinot Gris	2009	Innocent Bystander	Australia	$15
Marked by modest apple and pear fruit on the nose, this is a richly textured but dry example of a Pinot Gris. It's not complex but fills the mouth with ripe tree fruit.

Pinot Gris	2009	Vineyards & Winery	California	$15
This is all pure savoy fruit without the influence of oak. It has good ripeness and acidity resulting in a crisp wine with intricate lime and spice flavors.

Pinot Gris	2009	Rex Hill	Oregon	$15
A beautifully rendered, light and detailed wine with scents of spring flowers and citrus peel. The palate is flavored with and elegant blend of pineapple, Asian pear, jicama and white pepper.

Red blend	2001	Sogrape	Portugal	$15
A rich wine with dark, tarry tannins and big fruit flavors. Slight spice due to oak aging.

Red blend	2005	Tenuta di Ceppaino	Italy	$12
A penetrating blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet and Merlot with an extra oak element that comes off as spice, campfire and smoked bacon. Cherry and blackberry finish.

Red blend	2008	Kenwood	California	$9
A great success, this blend of Petite Syrah, Merlot and Sangiovese is dry and rich showing cherry, currant, licorice, mocha and cedar flavors.

Red blend	2008	Borsao	Spain	$8
Rated #1 Best Buy by Wine Enthusiast in 2010, really! This Grenache-based wine opens with berry and jam aromas with flavors of saturated, ripe, sweet blackberry.

Red blend	2008	Altos del Cuco	Spain	$10
An interesting blend of Monastrell, Syrah and Tempranillo, it has a nose of black cherry and raisin while the palate is lush and deep with concentrated cherry, cassis and roasted plum.

Riesling	2009	Arbor Crest	Washington	$8
This is Riesling at an amazing price. Big, round and fruity but in an off-dry style. Loaded with Meyer lemon and ripe pineapple flavors. Finishes with honey and peach.

Riesling	2009	J. Bookwalter	Washington	$15
An interesting style with good density and about 1% residual sugar but the sweetness doesn't show. Compact fruit flavors of lemon, orange, candied pineapple, and pear.

Riesling	2009	Seven Hills	Washington	$14
An underrated wine with low alcohol but wonderfully fragrant lemon, honey, tea, and orange flavors.

Riesling	2009	Pacific Rim	Washington	$11
Rated #2 Best Buy by Wine Enthusiast for 2010. Opulent and fruity, with apricots, star anise, mint and floral highlights. Hint of marshmallow on the finish.

Sauvignon Blanc	2008	Robert Pepi	California	$11
Wow, what a bargain. If you can still find this vintage, you will enjoy a bone-dry, tartly crisp, minerally wine with pleasant citrus, floral and peppery spice flavors.

Sauvignon Blanc	2009	Douglas Green	South Africa	$10
Vibrant, tart aromas of green gooseberries and lime rind elevate the underlying hay and fresh thyme herbality.

Sauvignon Blanc	2009	Dry Creek Vineyard	Sonoma	$15
As dry as they come and rich in Meyer lemon, kaffir lime and pineapple flavors, with intense, zesty acidity for clean balance. The finish is spicy.

Sauvignon Blanc	2009	Brander	Santa Barbara County	$15
Dry and racy with delicious citrus fruit, lemongrass, vanilla, honeysuckle and spice flavors. A great price.

Sauvignon Blanc	2009	Justin	Paso Robles	$15
One of my favorite wineries and a great New Zealand style Sauvignon Blanc. Dry and acidic with flavors of lemons, limes and grapefruit and a touch of minerality.

Sauvignon Blanc	2009	Kenwood	Sonoma	$13
Made in a wonderful dry, crisp style, it has a lighter fruit profile of lemon, lime and grapefruit with a mineral finish. Enjoy as a sipper or with roast lemon chicken.

Shiraz	2009	Callia Alta	Australia	$9
Some heat on the nose but has solid berry aromas. The palate has cola, black cherry and roasted plum flavors. Finishes thick and spicy.

Shiraz-Grenache	2008	Razor's Edge	Australia	$12
Fully ripe and verging on jammy with raspberry fruit and touches of vanilla. Picks up a nice dusty spice, cocoa and coffee notes on the finish.

Syrah	2007	Laurent Miguel	France	$14
A decadent Syrah with flavors of black raspberry, black cherry, fudge brownie, and coffee ice cream. Lush and creamy but not overdone.

Syrah	2008	Domaines Paul Mas	France	$9
There's a nice violet floral backbone, adding character and personality. Juicy red fruit and berries abound with accents of bay leaf and vanilla.

Syrah	2008	South Ridge	Paso Robles	$15
Soft and delicate and a good beginner's Syrah. Dry and full-bodied with interesting flavors of blackberries, sweet leather, bacon, red licorice, herbs, and black pepper.

Syrah	2009	Babcock	Santa Barbara County	$15
The label says Syrah but it's a white wine (actually golden copper color). Very dry and wonderfully crisp with complex waves of sour citrus fruit candy, spice and mineral flavors. A compelling buy.

Tempranillo	2006	Bodegas Franco Españolas	Rioja	$12
A nice, floral, medium-bodied Rioja with flavors of berry, plum and mildy chocolaty oak.

Tempranillo	2006	Bodegas Valdemar Crianza	Rioja	$15
The nose has a blast of sweet coconut and then black fruit aromas. Mild acidity leads to flavors of plum and raspberry fruit.

Tempranillo	2007	Altanza Capitosa	Rioja	$15
Dark and powerful with rich black plum aromas. Balanced with a mouth of dark fruit flavors of blackberry and bitter chocolate.

Torrontes	2009	Alamos	Argentina	$13
Full on the nose with ripe, floral, lively aromas of gardenia, lychee and melon. The palate has notes of melon, soft apple and spice.

Verdejo	2009	Analivia	Spain	$11
Nice and fresh with floral aromas of apricot, apples and minerality. Palate tastes of apples, tangerine and pineapple flavors.

Viognier	2009	Domaines Astruc	France	$12
Aromas of white peach, pear, sweet pea and ginseng tea with honey. The palate is full and ripe with stone fruit flavors.

Viura	2009	El Coto	Spain	$10
Good, clean and pleasant with pure apple and pear aromas and a hint of vanilla and powdered sugar. Lively apple, white peach and green banana flavors.

White blend	2008	Hey Mambo	California	$10
A nice blend of Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat Canelli, and Chenin Blanc, it conjures up pairing with everything. Pleasant flavors of citrus fruits, petrol, wildflowers, grass, minerals, honey and spices.

Zinfandel	2008	Peirano	Lodi	$12
Richly soft and slightly alcoholic, it has a sweetness to the cherries and chocolate that's almost Port-like. A great barbeque wine.

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