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My 15 Favorite Wines of 2019 for Under $20
Posted on 12/17/19 at 11:17 am
Posted on 12/17/19 at 11:17 am
This was a good year for inexpensive wines. The 2016 reds and the 2017 whites from California, and the 2015 and 2017 reds from Argentina were especially strong. There are 9 reds, 5 whites, and one rose on the list. Some of the wines may retail for a little bit over $20, but all of them were bought for under $20. Also, all of these wines are readily available, and were purchased either at my neighborhood grocery stores in the Los Angeles area (Ralphs and Stater Bros), or at Costco. The wines are roughly in order of preference, but all of the wines on the list are strong for the price. Enjoy!
1. 2015 Bogle Phantom
This is a blend of Petite Sirah (51.5%) and Zinfandel (48.5%). 92 points from Wine Enthusiast. The 2016 vintage is out and I didn't care for it as much, but the 2015 tastes like a $40 bottle of wine.
2. 2016 Michael David Freakshow Zinfandel
The 2017 is out now, so the 2016 might be hard to find. I like the 2017, but the 2016 is slightly better IMO
3. 2017 Tensley Fundamental Cabernet Sauvignon Central Coast
This wine is from Santa Barbara County Rhone superstar Joey Tensley. He is now making cabernet sauvignon on a second label, and it was without question one of my favorite wines of the year.
4. 2015 Norton Privada Malbec Mendoza Argentina
Excellent wine from one of Argentina's best wineries
5. 2016 Bogle California Petite Sirah
If I had a house red this year, this was it. I bought several cases of this wine for around $9 a bottle. Just a lovely, delicious wine. 90 points from Wine Spectator. The 2017 is out now, but I haven't tried it yet.
6. 2017 J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay Arroyo Seco
If you like the big, buttery, oaky Rombauer style of chardonnay, you will like this wine. And it's about one third the price of Rombauer
7. 2017 Kendall Jackson Vintner’s Reserve California Pinot Noir
Great value and really good quality. Wine Enthusiast gave this one 89 points, and I bought it for under $15
8. 2017 Substance Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon
Their 2016 cab was superb, and this one is just as good.
9. 2017 Joel Gott California Sauvignon Blanc
Our house white this year. 90 points from Wine Spectator, and I can usually find it for around $10.
10. 2017 Fess Parker Chardonnay Santa Barbara County
One of my favorite California Chardonnays each year. Of course, the wine maker is a friend of mine so I may be biased lol
11. 2017 Rodney Strong Sonoma County Chardonnay
Similar to the J Lohr, although not quite as much oak. Lovely wine; nice value.
12. 2018 Kirkland Cotes De Provence Rose
One of the best roses I had all year, and I got it for around $8 at Costco.
13. 2016 Jam California Cabernet Sauvignon
A very solid cab. I like the screw top closure too.
14. 2017 Noble Vines Collection 446 Chardonnay Monterey County
What a value at around $8. I served it at a dinner one night and one of the women at the table said it was one of the best white wines she had ever had.
15. 2017 Edna Valley Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon
I don't think of Bordeaux grapes when I think of Edna Valley, but this is very good. Wine Enthusiast gave it 89 points. I paid $10 for it. It's drinkable now but will be better later in the year.
1. 2015 Bogle Phantom
This is a blend of Petite Sirah (51.5%) and Zinfandel (48.5%). 92 points from Wine Enthusiast. The 2016 vintage is out and I didn't care for it as much, but the 2015 tastes like a $40 bottle of wine.
2. 2016 Michael David Freakshow Zinfandel
The 2017 is out now, so the 2016 might be hard to find. I like the 2017, but the 2016 is slightly better IMO
3. 2017 Tensley Fundamental Cabernet Sauvignon Central Coast
This wine is from Santa Barbara County Rhone superstar Joey Tensley. He is now making cabernet sauvignon on a second label, and it was without question one of my favorite wines of the year.
4. 2015 Norton Privada Malbec Mendoza Argentina
Excellent wine from one of Argentina's best wineries
5. 2016 Bogle California Petite Sirah
If I had a house red this year, this was it. I bought several cases of this wine for around $9 a bottle. Just a lovely, delicious wine. 90 points from Wine Spectator. The 2017 is out now, but I haven't tried it yet.
6. 2017 J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay Arroyo Seco
If you like the big, buttery, oaky Rombauer style of chardonnay, you will like this wine. And it's about one third the price of Rombauer
7. 2017 Kendall Jackson Vintner’s Reserve California Pinot Noir
Great value and really good quality. Wine Enthusiast gave this one 89 points, and I bought it for under $15
8. 2017 Substance Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon
Their 2016 cab was superb, and this one is just as good.
9. 2017 Joel Gott California Sauvignon Blanc
Our house white this year. 90 points from Wine Spectator, and I can usually find it for around $10.
10. 2017 Fess Parker Chardonnay Santa Barbara County
One of my favorite California Chardonnays each year. Of course, the wine maker is a friend of mine so I may be biased lol
11. 2017 Rodney Strong Sonoma County Chardonnay
Similar to the J Lohr, although not quite as much oak. Lovely wine; nice value.
12. 2018 Kirkland Cotes De Provence Rose
One of the best roses I had all year, and I got it for around $8 at Costco.
13. 2016 Jam California Cabernet Sauvignon
A very solid cab. I like the screw top closure too.
14. 2017 Noble Vines Collection 446 Chardonnay Monterey County
What a value at around $8. I served it at a dinner one night and one of the women at the table said it was one of the best white wines she had ever had.
15. 2017 Edna Valley Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon
I don't think of Bordeaux grapes when I think of Edna Valley, but this is very good. Wine Enthusiast gave it 89 points. I paid $10 for it. It's drinkable now but will be better later in the year.
This post was edited on 12/18/19 at 2:01 am
Posted on 12/17/19 at 11:19 am to L.A.
Great thread
Definitely making a list.
Definitely making a list.
Posted on 12/17/19 at 11:22 am to McCaigBro69
quote:
Definitely making a list.
Are you checking it twice?
Posted on 12/17/19 at 11:23 am to L.A.
Always appreciate this thread
Posted on 12/17/19 at 11:28 am to L.A.
TulaneLSU needs to take notes on how to make a fricking top list thread.
Posted on 12/17/19 at 11:33 am to L.A.
quote:
14. 2017 Noble Vines Collection 446 Chardonnay Monterey County
What a value at around $8. I served it at a dinner one night and one of the women at the table said it was one of the best white wines she had ever had.
I am very far from a wine expert, but we also really enjoyed this wine this year.
Posted on 12/17/19 at 11:33 am to L.A.
Love these threads. Thank you
Posted on 12/17/19 at 11:51 am to L.A.
J Lohr Falcon's Perch Pinot Noir is my go to red...
Posted on 12/17/19 at 11:53 am to L.A.
2016 Bogle California Petite Sirah ...definitely a good buy.
Thanks for the information.
Thanks for the information.
Posted on 12/17/19 at 11:57 am to L.A.
quote:
5. 2016 Bogle California Petite Sirah If I had a house red this year, this was it. I bought several cases of this wine for around $9 a bottle. Just a lovely, delicious wine. The 2017 is out now, but I haven't tried it yet.
always my go-to regardless of vintage.
i dont know anybody that doesnt like it
great thread, as always
Posted on 12/17/19 at 1:34 pm to L.A.
quote:Always have a bottle at my house. My sister from ms. buys 6 bottles from our Kroger every time she visits.
Bogle Phantom
Posted on 12/17/19 at 1:39 pm to BigPerm30
quote:
TulaneLSU needs to take notes on how to make a fricking top list thread.
I thought this was a tulanelsu thread before I clicked on it lol.
Posted on 12/17/19 at 1:50 pm to AlxTgr
quote:Ralphs, which is owned by Kroger, gives an additional 30% off if you buy 6 bottles of wine at a time. And since the wines are usually discounted already, the additonal 30% off means you're getting the wine for about half price. I haven't paid retail for wine since I was in knee britches lol
My sister from ms. buys 6 bottles from our Kroger every time she visits.
Posted on 12/17/19 at 2:09 pm to L.A.
quote:
Kendall Jackson
My favorite for wine under $20 (although most of their bottles exceed $20.) They're just so gigantic it feels kind of lame to recommend them. But I'm glad you did.
Posted on 12/17/19 at 2:38 pm to L.A.
Pontificis 2016 Grenache, Syrah, Mourvdere (Trader Joes)
Puerta Plata Reserva - Tempranillo 60% and Garnacha 40% (Trader Joes)
La Chevaliere Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (Trader Joes)
Domaine du Pavillon de Chavannes Cote de Brouilly 2017 - Gamay (Trader Joes)
Esprit Barville Cotes du Rhone (Ralph's on the Park, haven't found it retail but it's delicious)
Puerta Plata Reserva - Tempranillo 60% and Garnacha 40% (Trader Joes)
La Chevaliere Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (Trader Joes)
Domaine du Pavillon de Chavannes Cote de Brouilly 2017 - Gamay (Trader Joes)
Esprit Barville Cotes du Rhone (Ralph's on the Park, haven't found it retail but it's delicious)
Posted on 12/17/19 at 3:02 pm to L.A.
She said something about a discount-I wasn't paying close attention. I don't drink enough wine to buy that much.
Posted on 12/17/19 at 3:25 pm to L.A.
Many thanks for doing this again this year - I look forward to it and appreciate the time you take to give us your insights.
Here's two that I really like and can be found in New Orleans for $10 each:
1. Paul Jaboulet Aine Ventoux 2018 - Greanache and Syrah blend. Tastes like something that should cost at least $50;
2. Chateau La Graviere Entre Deux Mers 2018 - grapes aren't listed, but tastes like chardonnay with semillon blended. Great everyday white.
Here's two that I really like and can be found in New Orleans for $10 each:
1. Paul Jaboulet Aine Ventoux 2018 - Greanache and Syrah blend. Tastes like something that should cost at least $50;
2. Chateau La Graviere Entre Deux Mers 2018 - grapes aren't listed, but tastes like chardonnay with semillon blended. Great everyday white.
Posted on 12/17/19 at 4:14 pm to pmacneworleans
quote:
1. Paul Jaboulet Aine Ventoux 2018 - Greanache and Syrah blend. Tastes like something that should cost at least $50;
I bought several bottles of the 2017 Ventoux La Reserve Grenache Domaine la Bastide Saint Dominique this year and really enjoyed them. It didn't make my list because I think I paid a little over $20 a bottle, but quite a lovely wine.
This post was edited on 12/17/19 at 4:22 pm
Posted on 12/17/19 at 4:24 pm to L.A.
What are your thoughts on Ravenswood and mondavi private selection. Both seem decent for under $12.
Posted on 12/17/19 at 7:22 pm to Paul Allen
quote:Ravenswood makes a popular Zinfandel, although I haven't had it in several years. The Mondavi Private Selection is their second label wine. I've seen it in stoes but I've never tried it. Maybe I'll give one a whirl this year.
What are your thoughts on Ravenswood and mondavi private selection. Both seem decent for under $12.
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