Shopping forred wineis no walk in the park.
These 43 bottles are some of the best cheap red wines you could find.
They won’t break the bank and are actually quite stunning, despite their low price tag.
Note: The prices below reflect the average online-purchasing price as of the time of publication.
He highly suggests savoring it on a brisk autumn night.
She likes this one in particular because it’s great for every day drinking.
It’s “highly quaffable” which just means that it’s super easy to drink.
“At home here in Cahors, France, it is much lighter.”
A sip of this will deliver notes of dark black fruit and lots of minerality.
Pair it with pastas or anything aggressively spicedthink curries and chilis.
you’re free to taste the sweetness of black cherry and plum, plus thyme and oregano.
Swirl, sip, and repeat.
Francophiles will delight when you pair this fruity and spicy wine with steak frites.
It’s like your very own Parisian feast.
“Light, crunchy, and delicious, it is the bestThanksgiving pairing,” James tells SELF.
Armas de Guerra Mencia, $13
“Mencia is the new Pinot!
It’s got the spice of Cabernet Franc combined with the juicy berry flavors of a Pinot.
“It’s a true Oregon classic.”
Simi Sonoma County Merlot, $13
Forget what youve heard about Merlot.
Tannins are what makes a wine “dry,” as opposed to having a residually sweet flavor.
You’ll detect a bit of acidity and a flavor similar to cranberries.
Serve it chilled and pair it with fish.
Consider it the bourbon lover’s red wine.
“This resilient grape grows on the slopes of Mount Etna [in Sicily],” he explains.
“The wine it makes tastes like just ripened cherries, sea salt, and ocean spray.”
Plus, it comes with a stamp of approval from master sommelier Michael Meagher.
And a pretty awesome label, if we might add.
It smells like blueberries, licorice, and black fruits.
Chateau Ste.
An easy-to-drink wine, this pick will go over well with both white- and red-wine drinkers.
Chocolate fondue in a bottle?
first, then end with a cocoa finish.
Complement it with achocolate lava cakefor two.
Ford says it pairs perfectly with pork andmushrooms.
Try it with grilled steak, chicken, or duck.
Try it with a paella to get the full Spanish effect.
And this one is no exception.
Wines of Substance Cabernet Sauvignon, $17
Smith recommends this crowd-pleasing smooth and dark red wine.
Pair it with a charred burger, mushroompizza, braised short ribs, or ribeye steak.
“It’s a magical place and a magical wine.”
Lush and full, it tastes like drinking velvet in the best possible way.
Di Giovanna Neretto Mascalese, $18
“I am in love with the wines of Sicily.
The volcanic soils on the island help to produce racy yet earthy reds,” says Harner.
(“Racy” is sommelier-speak for lively, acidic wines.)
“This bottle is well-matched with roasted meats or, my favorite, pasta,” he says.
And who doesn’t love wine withpasta?
Domaine Giacometti Cru des Argiate, $18
James says this Coriscan wine is rich and earthy.
It’s the perfect pairing for red meat.
you’re free to expect notes of black pepper and earthy undertones.
He says it goes great with barbecue.
