While many Wine-Searcher users tend to focus on more expensive wines, over one-third of all U.S.-based searches are aimed at bottles under $30. The importance of this price sector is borne out by a 2013 Wine Market Council report, which found that purchases under $30 accounted for 63 percent of all wines bought in the United States. So which wines in this category are the most eagerly sought on Wine-Searcher?
This was originally published right before Thanksgiving, I missed it, but here's the short list:
< $15
1. Castello del Poggio Moscato; Italy
2. Apothic Red; California
3. Wycliff Champagne Brut; California
4. Baron Philippe de Rothschild's Mouton Cadet; France
5. Ruffino Chianti; Italy
$15-$19
1. Viña Eguía Rioja Reserva, Spain
2. Marqués de Riscal Reserva, Rioja: Spain
3. Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon; California
4. Bogle Vineyards' Phantom; California
5. Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc; New Zealand
$20-$29
1. Belle Glos Meiomi Pinot Noir; Califnornia
2. Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio; Italy
3. Tenuta il Palagio When We Dance DOCG Chianti; Italy
4. Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon; California
5. Château Miraval Cotes de Provence Rosé; France