A $15 Steal from Spain....

The 2008 Volver from the La Mancha region in Spain, is made from 100% Tempranillo. This is about as serious as a $15 bottle can get. Notes of plum and black cherries are present with a nice full feeling on the palate. The tannins aren't as harsh as one might expect, very drinkable now, and probably can be found cheaper by the case.

337 Cabernet 2008 is a decent under $15 option

The premise behind the 337 wines is an interesting one. This wine, now falling down to peoples under $15 radar, has been created in Bordeaux through developing desired mutations. One of the desired mutations is a smaller, darker berry. I find that although this is a easy drinking wine with smooth tannins, it is lacking enough concentration to be considered more than an everyday drinking choice. As we lower our cost expectations, we should increase our demand in taste from the lower priced selections. Tune in next week, as we up the $ amount slightly, and discover wines that have more depth and concentration.

Best Under $10 Red since Yellow Tail is...............

2008 Dancing Bull Cabernet Sauvignon. This tastes like a $15 bottle , and I purchased it recently for $8.49. Double your tasting pleasure...Blackberry and Cherry followed by a better finish than you'd expect at this price. Load up for those anytime moments!