Wine Advocate Red Wines With 90 Plus Ratings Under $20

Tarima 2011 Monastrell (Bodegas Volver)

The Tarima Monastrell from Bodegas Volver is incredibly lush and layered and hard to beat for the price. Notes of licorice, chocolate, and a hint of dark violets.

$8.95

Herencia Altes 2011 Garnatxa Negra

Herencia Altès is a project a long time in the making. For generations our family has been one of grape growers, with vineyards dispersed around the village of their own personality in the form of these hand-crafted wines.

$8.95

Rio Madre 2011 Rioja Graciano

Produced from 100% Graciano, we were super excited to find this gem among a massive flood of homogenized Rioja. Violet and plum on the nose. Soft berry notes balanced by just the right amount of acidity gives this wine its balance and harmony.

$8.95

Domaine Lafage 2011 Chardonnay Novellum Roussillon

The Lafage Estate is expanded over a little more than 200 hectares, including stretches of heath and pine, 138 hectares of which is cultivated for wine-making. It provides spectacular views of the Albères, an extension of the Pyrenees mountain range.

$9.95

Bodegas Volver 2010 Tempranillo La Mancha

Volver's Tempranillo is a staple for us, a great go to wine because of its bright fruit character and structure. Aromas of blackberries, violets, incense, and vanilla. On the palate the wine is pleasant and round with a lingering finish.

$10.95

Felsina 2009 Chianti Classico - 375ml (Half Bottle)

Benchmark Sangiovese from Felsina, the vintage is open and forward, with layers of complex flavors. Felsina has always been a favorite here, and this Chianti Classico is perfect for the dinner table.

$10.95

Creta 2009 Ribera Del Duero Roble

A glass-coating opaque purple color, it offers up a brooding bouquet of pencil shavings, espresso, Asian spices, incense, and assorted black fruits.

$11.95

Juan Gil 2010 Monastrell Silver Label

On the nose it has powerful aromas of red berries, toasted and smoked notes from their aging in the oak barriques. It has good structure with ripe and sweet tannins. In the mouth it is very long, and with a perfect balance.

$11.95

Laurent-Perrier NV Brut 187ML (Split Bottle)

Brut L-Ps light style has led the way to making Champagne the ideal aperitif drink. It's perfect balance, crispness of flavors and finesse also make it the ideal companion for fish, poultry and white meat.

$11.95

Calera 2011 Pinot Noir Central Coast - 375ml (Half-Bottle)

Robert Parker is convinced: "Calera is one of the most compelling Pinot Noir specialists of not only the New World, but of Planet Earth.

$11.95

Bodegas Castano 2009 Solanera Yecla

Bodegas Castaño is located in Yecla, a small town in the north of the province of Murcia. Its boundaries exactly coincide with DO Yecla (appellation of origin), being one of the few appellations that only covers one single borough.

$11.95

Trivento 2010 Torrontes Amado Sur Mendoza

Wind is the agent of change, our winery was named “ Trivento” (Three Winds), a whimsical reference to three winds that sweep through Mendoza and are such a distinguishing feature of the region’s climate and environment.

$11.95

O.Fournier 2009 Urban Ribera Tinta del Pais

Deep purple in color with an inviting perfume of violets, Asian spices, black cherry, and blackberry, on the palate it is layered, plush, and intense.

$11.95

La Maialina 2008 Chianti Classico

La Maialina celebrates the history, culture, and cuisine of Chianti, famed for its beautiful landscape marked with green, gentle hill covered vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees. The name ‘La Maialina’ means (little pig).

$12.95

Nino Franco NV Prosecco Rustico

The NV Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Rustico is a rather exuberant yet steely, powerful Prosecco. White peaches, crushed rocks, smoke and flowers are some of the nuances that flow from this large-scaled, important Prosecco.

$12.95

Falesco 2010 Merlot Umbria IGT

Bet you couldn't wait for the next vintage of our favorite little Italian Merlot, well wait no more and please take as much as you want!

$12.95

Bodegas Borsao 2009 Berola Campo De Borja

The Bodegas Borsao Berola is a 70/20/10 blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Cabernet in the 2009 vintage and has layered kirsh, blackberry, allspice, and vanillin aromatics with luscious structure and a lingering finish.

$12.95

Altocedro 2010 Tempranillo Ano Cero La Consulta

Notions of mineral, tar, black fruits, and violets lead to a flavorful, structured, layered Tempranillo with that will evolve for 1-2 years but can be approached now. It is an outstanding value.

$12.95

Cune 2009 Vina Real Rioja Crianza

The the famous CVNE Estate in Rioja celebrates a rich history and traces their roots back to 1879. The Vina Real Rioja Crianza and a jaw-dropping value with impeccable balance between plump fruit quality and elegant structure.

$12.95

Yangarra 2010 Shiraz McLaren Vale Estate

The Yangarra Estate shiraz has always been a benchmark for what Australian shiraz can be and the 2010 delivers in every way it should while still remaining incredibly affordable.

$13.95

Tahbilk 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Nagambie Lakes

Established in 1860 and purchased by the current family in 1925, Tahbilk Estate is Victoria's oldest family owned winery and vineyard. The 2007 Cabernet is gorgeous and round, very impressive.

$13.95

Can Blau 2009 Monstant Can Blau

The 2009 Can Blau is made up of 40% Carinena, 40% Syrah, and 20% Garnacha aged for 12 months in French oak. Wood smoke, spice box, incense, lavender, black cherry and plum aromas are followed by a mouth-filling, round, dense wine with outstanding grip and

$13.95

Feudi Di San Gregorio 2010 Aglianico Rubrato

In less than two decades, the Feudi di San Gregorio wine estate in southern Italy's Campania region has positioned itself at the forefront of a successful and radical revitalization of this historic winemaking area.

$13.95

Carmen 2009 Chardonnay Gran Reserva Casablanca Valley

A medium bodied chardonnay with loads of personality. It's hard to go wrong with a $14 90 point chardonnay.

$13.95

Vetus 2009 Tempranillo Flor de Vetus Toro

Vetus is a new winery and project based on old vineyards from the Anton family, owners of Villacreces in Ribera del Duero and Izadi in Rioja.

$13.95

Argiolas 2010 Costera Isola Dei Nuraghi

Argiolas consistently delivers with this wine. The Costera delivers a quality that far exceeds it's price tag. Grab a few and see exactly what we mean.

$14.95

Calera 2011 Chardonnay Central Coast

Calera's entry-level Chardonnay is sourced from vineyards in the Central Coast, and represents an excellent value for the region. Deep fruit character and layered complexity not often found at this price point, very impressive.

$14.95

Glen Carlou 2009 Grand Classique South Africa Red Wine

It has a lifted bouquet of raspberry and dark plum aromas that needs to develop more complexity. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet, kirsch-tinged entry. The acidity is very well entwined with the bright redcurrant and strawberry fruit that leads to a bright, vibrant finish.

$14.95

Clos De Los Siete 2009 Mendoza Red Wine (Michel Roland)

Another critical hit from consultant Michel Rolland. Primarily Malbec with Merlot, Cabernet and Syrah, this blend is forward, with plenty of ripe fruit and a lingering finish.

$14.95

Antucura 2007 Calcura Red Blend

This Cabernet, Merlot, and Malbec blend from Antucura is well balanced and has beautiful blueberry and sweet tobacco aromatics, excellent structure, and a lingering finish. Very impressive at the price point.

$15.95

Michel Gassier 2010 Nostre Pais Red Costieres de Nimes

This new cuvée represents our search for elegance, purity and mineral/terroir expression. In order to privilege the complexity of our terroir, grape ripeness is not pushed to the outer limits, sorting is drastic, oak aging is kept to a minimum.

$15.95

Michel Gassier 2011 Nostre Pais Blanc Gostieres de Nimes

A family of winemakers for four generations now, we are intimately connected to our land. By striving to live in harmony with nature we achieve a personal equilibrium and give meaning to our lives.

$15.95

Adami Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Brut Bosco di Gica

Adami Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Bosco Di Gica is a stunning value, with notes of lemon zest, apricot, limestone, and impressive minerality.

$15.95

Argyle 2009 Pinot Noir Reserve Williamette Valley 375ml (Half-Bottle)

The wine has quiet power, yet voluptuous, sensuous fruit. The aromas offer spice of sandalwood, cedar box, and incense imbricated with lovely red and Bing cherry fruit, with a hint of moss on rock earthiness.

$15.95

Bodegas Ramon Bilbao 2006 Tempranillo Reserva Rioja

Bodegas Ramon Bilbao was founded in 1924. Already in the nineteenth century, the family Bilbao Murga, with his father D. Ramon at the helm, marketed Ramon Bilbao wines and Viña Turzaballa.

$15.95

Veramonte 2010 Carmenere Primus Chile

Born in Santiago de Chile, Agustin Huneeus, founder of Veramonte Wine began his career 50 years ago, and is one of the few vintners who has dedicated his entire professional life to the wine industry.

$15.95

Cellar de Capcanes 2009 Costers del Gravet Monsant

According to Wine Advocate - Celler de Capcanes is one of the leading estates of Montsant and arguably one of the great producers of Kosher wine this side of Manischewitz.

$15.95

Mitolo 2010 Shiraz Jester McLaren Vale

The wine has fresh, vibrant, lifted and pure aromas and flavors, with attractive cassis, pepper and licorice on the nose with a hint of nutty spice. The flavors explode with blackcurrant, plums and cinnamon layering over silky tannin and superb length.

$16.95

Bodegas Triton 2009 Tridente Tempranillo

A fantastic effort from Bodegas Triton and Orowines, the negociant label from the Gil family. This organically farmed Tempranillo is elegant, generous, round and supple. An outstanding value!

$16.95

D'Arenberg 2009 The Custodian Grenanche McLaren Vale

The nose is full of berries with clear notes raspberry and blueberry with cherry and plum adding to the mix. With a few swirls the wine opens further to reveal earth and spice notes. Vibrant and fresh red fruits form a beautiful, luscious fruit core with white pepper and cinnamon spices emerging on the back palate.

$16.95

Tait 2010 Ball Buster Red Wine

The Ball Buster from Tait is primarily Shiraz, with a bit of Cab and and Merlot. It stays true to the name, and really packs a punch with candied fruit character, black peppercorn spice and full body.

$16.95

Terredora 2009 Lacryma Christi Del Vesuvio Rosso

Since establishing Terredora in 1978, a key cornerstone was the rediscovering and restoration of Campania’s ancient and authochthon varieties such as Aglianico, Fiano, Greco and Falanghina.

$16.95

Tikal 2010 Patriota Mendoza Red Wine

Aromas of bright berry/cherry fruit and electric-purple color. Like swallowing a whole bowl of mixed ripe berries at once. Big body yet very balanced, with luscious layers of raspberry, cherry, and cocoa flavors. Just a hint of baking spice at the end brings it all together.

$16.95

Finca Villacreces 2009 Pruno Ribera Del Duero (Artevino)

One of the most sought-after pieces of land in Ribera del Duero, the estate of Villacreces sits next to Vega Sicilia, perhaps (historically) the most famous property in the Spanish region.

$16.95

Cellar de Capcanes 2009 Vall del Calas Monsant

According to Wine Advocate - Celler de Capcanes is one of the leading estates of Montsant and arguably one of the great producers of Kosher wine this side of Manischewitz.

$16.95

Veramonte 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Primus Chile

The first plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon in the New Word Were in Chile, where 'the grape Began Producing wines to rival Those of STI Old World home. In Fact, Cabernet Sauvignon is responsible for Chile's Presence on the world wine stage.

$16.95

Ghost Pines 2010 Winemaker's Blend

This wine is crafted by the Martini Family, and is comprised of Cab, Petite Sirah, Zin, Merlot, and Syrah. Aromas of blackberry and pepper, framed by hints of toast and leather on the nose. Flavors of dark berry, licorice and brown spice.

$17.95

Schramsberg NV Brut North Coast Mirabelle Methode Champenoise

Filled out by tropical fruit notes, the aromas merrily greet you from the glass. The bright citrus entry on the palate gives way to subtle honey and caramel, with just a hint of fresh cream to balance the zesty acid.

$17.95

Potel Aviron 2009 Fleurie Vieilles Vignes Beaujolais

At Potel-Aviron, Stéphane Aviron has adopted an almost radical return to tradition; sustainable viticulture, extremely old vines and classic Burgundian techniques.

$17.95

Antinori 2009 Villa Antinori Rosso Toscana

The 2009 Villa Antinori is a pretty, mid-weight wine laced with dark red berries, flowers and sweet spices. Nothing in particular stands out, just the wine’s lovely depth, balance and overall sense of harmony. This is a fabulous wine for the money.

$17.95