My Top 10 Favorite Wines, All Under $15

Author:

Natalie Mason

April 25, 2013

I think you all know I am a wine lover. I drink a glass almost every night; it helps me unwind after a long day. Lately, I've been in a major white mood, but I also love red—call me an equal opportunist when it comes to wine. Well, I won't touch sweet wine—I can't stand Rieslings and Moscatos.

I don't think you need to spend a ton of money on a bottle of wine. As fast as I go through a bottle, it doesn't make sense. Don't get me wrong, some cheap bottles are nasty, real nasty. In my old age, I have gotten picky. It used to be I would drink any alcohol that was handed to me, but now I would rather not have a glass if it is cheapo wine. I swear the hangovers are worse from the really cheap ones—I will never drink a "Two Buck Chuck" again, and I hate Rex Goliath; I also dislike Yellow Tail and Barefoot Brands.

But there are some amazing wines out there all for under $15. Here are my top picks.

{P.S. If you have any wines you love, please share with me. I am always looking for new wines to try and add to my rotation.}

FOXGLOVE CHARDONNAY

This is one of my all time favorite Chardonnays. I had it at a bridal shower and stalked the server to find out what type of wine it was. It is the perfect Chardonnay. Retails for about $13.50

SAINT BRIS SAUVIGNON BLANC

This is a wonderful Sauvignon Blanc. So crisp and refreshing. Retails for $11.99. In Charlotte, they sell it at Reid's—not sure where to find it here.

CLOUD BREAK PINOT NOIR

All the Cloud Break wines are good. I love the Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc as well. I chose the red for this list because I feel like cheap good bottles of red are harder to come by than cheap whites. I blind tasted this Pinot at my parents and thought it was one of their expensive bottles. It is so smooth. They carry this at Total Wine and it sells for $8.99

BR COHEN CABERNET SAUVIGNON

I used to be a big Pinot girl, but now I love a good cab. This is one of my favorites. It retails for $14.99 at Costco.

CUPCAKE PROSECCO

For the price, you can't beat the Cupcake line. I love their Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay as well. This Prosecco is really good, retails for $11.99.

JOEL GOTT SAUVIGNON BLANC

Another great Sauvignon Blanc. If you can find this at Target or Walmart, it is cheaper there. Usually retails for $11.99.

BUTTERNUT CHARDONNAY

I found this at Costco and buy it everytime I am there if it's in stock. It is a delicious Chardonnay. Retails for $13.99 at Costco.

TRADER JOE'S GRAND RESERVE PINOT NOIR

I just tried this for the first time while I was home last week. My parents bought several bottles of it from Trader Joe's they loved it so much. It was a perfect Pinot. Retails for $9.99

FERRARI CARANO FUME BLANC

For any novices out there, Fume Blanc is basically the same thing as Sauvignon Blanc. This one is light, crisp, and not too sweet. A little dryer than a regular Sauvignon Blanc. I usually buy mine at Costco, retails for $11.99 there.