What's the best wine under $15?
Bogle Petite Sirah is the best red under $15 at about $12, and Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc is the best white for about the same price.
Fifteen dollars is enough to skip the bargain-bin stuff and land on bottles made by people who care. These are the everyday wines: easy to find, easy to like, and cheap enough that you won't feel bad opening one on a Wednesday.
Reds
1. Bogle Petite Sirah
about $12Petite SirahDrink this one
Big, inky, blackberry-heavy red with real backbone. If you like bold wine, this is a lot of bottle for the money.
2. Ruffino Chianti
about $12SangioveseGood buy
Bright cherry and a bit of tang. Made for pasta, pizza and anything with tomato sauce.
3. 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon
about $12Cabernet SauvignonGood buy
Smooth, fruity Washington Cabernet that is easy to drink without food. A crowd-pleaser at a friendly price.
Whites
4. Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc
about $12Sauvignon BlancGood buy
Crisp, citrusy, a little tropical. Very close to the pricier New Zealand bottles for a few dollars less.
5. Josh Cellars Chardonnay
about $13ChardonnayGood buy
Lightly creamy with apple and a touch of vanilla. Rich enough to feel cozy, not so buttery it gets heavy.
6. Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio
about $11Pinot GrigioGood buy
Light, clean and lemony. The patio wine, the book-club wine, the no-decisions-needed wine.
Bubbles
7. Mionetto Prosecco Brut
about $14GleraGood buy
Crisp, apple-y, a little drier than most Prosecco. Great for mimosas and toasts alike.
8. Korbel Brut
about $14Sparkling blendIt's fine
The New Year's Eve classic. Clean, fresh California bubbly that does the job every time.
Good to know
- Bogle and Chateau Ste. Michelle are safe bets
- Some producers are just consistently good at this price. When in doubt, their bottles rarely disappoint.
- Try one new grape at a time
- At $12, a miss does not hurt. Swap your usual Cabernet for a Petite Sirah or a Chianti and see what you like.
- Chill whites, but not too much
- Straight from a very cold fridge, whites taste of almost nothing. Take them out 10 minutes before pouring.
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Last checked 2026-10-04. Selection and prices vary by store and state.