The Best Affordable Red Wine, $15 and Under

Need a killer red wine at a non-lethal price? Our roundup of the best $15-and-under reds is just the answer, including some delightful options for sweet red wine enthusiasts. We've opened hundreds of bottles in our tasting room to come up with this collection of remarkable values, ranging from bold and dry to velvety and sweet. Whether you're seeking a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon or a luscious sweet red bursting with fruity flavors, you'll find something to suit your taste. Keep this comprehensive guide bookmarked on your phone for the next time you find yourself ordering online or staring at a wall of bottles and wondering what to buy.

2015 Luzón Verde ($8)

Aging without oak keeps the bold red berry flavors in this organic Monastrell center stage, and the price low.

2019 Bogle Petite Sirah ($9)

This Petite Sirah has intense blueberry notes, yet maintains balance without being dense or heavy.

2018 Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandel ($9)

Expect to find vanilla tones in this flavorful, berry-driven Zinfandel, thanks to a year of oak aging.

2017 d'Arenberg The Stump Jump Shiraz ($9)

Named for the 19th-century plow invented in South Australia, this vibrant Australian wine has plenty of berry-driven flavors.

2019 Banfi Col di Sasso ($10)

A well-priced, cherry-scented Cabernet-Sangiovese blend.

2019 Bodegas Nekeas Vega Sindoa Tempranillo ($10)

Juicy red-fruit flavors and a bit of spice make this delicious Tempranillo perfect for barbecues.

2018 Joao Portugal Ramos Loios Vinho Tinto, Alentejano ($10)

An appealing, herb-laden red blend of the indigenous Aragónez, Trincadeira, and Castelão varieties.

2018 Cline Lodi Zinfandel ($10)

Older vineyards throughout the Lodi region give this Zin a spicy robustness that's a surprise at the price.

2019 Trivento Reserve Malbec ($10)

Spicy plum notes drive this affordable, tasty Argentine Malbec.

2018 Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo ($10)

An impressive Italian value from the coastal Abruzzo region, this has plenty of wild berry fruit and structure; great for herb-rubbed roast pork loin.

2018 Tasca d'Almerita Regaleali Rosso Nero d'Avola ($10)

This juicy Sicilian red from a classic producer is an excellent value.

2019 Badia a Coltibuono Cetamura Chianti ($11)

Classic Chianti, with wild cherry and dry leaf notes, for a modest price.

2019 Cusumano Nero D’Avola Sicilia ($11)

Bright and intensely fruity, with ripe plum and coffee flavors.

2020 Elsa Bianchi Malbec ($11)

Made with grapes from the Doña Elsa vineyard, this juicy, dark berry-flavored Malbec is another great value.

2019 R Collection by Raymond Field Blend ($11)

A sturdy, spicy kitchen-sink blend that includes Cabernet, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Syrah.

2019 The Pinot Project California Pinot Noir ($11)

Russian River Valley-like character (cherry cola notes and lots of spice) at a third of the cost — what's not to like?

2017 Argiolas Perdera Monica de Sardegna ($11)

In the right hands, the Sardinian Monica grape yields sleek, juicy, raspberry-driven reds, like this one.

2019 La Carraia Sangiovese ($11)

Bright and zippy, this Sangiovese from Italy's Umbria region is all about pure red-berry fruit.

NV St Cosme Little James Basket Press Red ($11)

A non-vintage blend that's peppery, spicy, and altogether exactly what you expect from France's Rhône Valley.

2018 Columbia Crest H3 Cabernet Sauvignon ($11)

Lavishly oaked, with caramel, chocolate, and cedar flavors filled out with black fruit.

2018 Di Majo Norante Sangiovese Terre degli Osci ($12)

This lush, dark, and fruity Italian red is packed with far more flavor and complexity than its price might suggest.

2018 Olivares Altos de la Hoya Jumilla ($12)

Made from ungrafted old vines, this great-value Monastrell-Garnacha blend is loaded with berry and mineral flavors.

2019 Union Wine Co. Underwood Pinot Noir ($12)

A peppery red that draws its grapes from vineyards throughout Oregon.

2019 Dow Vale do Bomfim ($12)

Dow, one of the great names in Port, also makes this polished, dry table wine.

2019 CUNE Crianza Rioja ($12)

An impressive Rioja from one of the region's most acclaimed producers.

2019 Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages ($13)

For a basic Beaujolais, this offers an appealing depth of flavor and elegance.

2018 Perrin & Fils Côtes-du-Rhône Villages ($13)

Exuberantly fruity, this red from France's Rhône Valley yields raspberry and sweet cherry tones.

2018 Sierra Cantabria Tinto Rioja Crianza ($13)

A reliable value, this Rioja red offers exuberant black-fruit flavors and a pleasant herbal edge.

2018 Doña Paula Estate Malbec ($13)

Made with grapes from Luján de Cuyo and Uco Valley, this Malbec offers waves of plum, red currant, tobacco, and smoke.

2019 M. Chapoutier Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Rouge ($13)

Vines that average over forty years old provide the fruit for this powerful red.

2019 Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon ($13)

High-altitude vineyards in Argentina give this boysenberry-fruited Cabernet both power and balance.

2018 Bibi Graetz Casamatta ($13)

Made from Sangiovese, Graetz's entry-level red is a super value, with lush, energetic plum and cherry flavors.

2019 Allegrini Valpolicella Classico ($14)

Aging in steel tanks keeps this bottling's juicy, supple red-fruit flavors bright — and the price reasonable.

2018 Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel ($14)

Petite Sirah and Carignane add weight to this exuberant Zin.

2018 Mazzei Badiola ($15)

This sturdy, raspberry-inflected blend is a terrific everyday-drinking wine.

2018 Fontanafredda Briccotondo Barbera ($15)

One of Piedmont's most reliable bargains, this delivers loads of spicy, supple black cherry flavors.

2018 Delas Saint-Esprit Côtes-du-Rhône ($15)

The rugged southern Rhône region of the Ardèche — famous for its spectacular river gorge — yielded this red loaded with notes of luscious raspberry.

2019 Fowles Wine Farm to Table Pinot Noir ($15)

Chewy raspberry fruit and spice notes from Australia's premier Pinot Noir region, Victoria.

2019 Emilio Moro Finca Resalso Ribera del Duero ($15)

An earthy red whose firm tannins, spice, and acidity make it ideal for burgers, lamb, or steak.

2018 Foxglove Zinfandel ($15)

The juicy wild berry and herb flavors in this great-value Zinfandel finish with tart acidity.

2018 Grounded by Josh Phelps California Cabernet Sauvignon ($15)

California's beneficent climate comes through in this generous, dark cherry-inflected red. A hint of tobacco gives complexity to the finish.