Gifting Option - Best Red Wines Under 100

Posted by Bottle Barn on March 2nd, 2020

You don’t necessarily have to overspend to treat yourself to a great bottle of wine or find a gift for a wine lover. Here’s a list of the best red wines under 0 that you can easily order online and have them shipped to your door:

2015 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 

At just a little over , this bottle from Chateau de Beaucastel is a splurge but doesn’t go overboard. It placed #18 on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2018, so you can be sure that it’s a crowd pleaser. A blend of 13 types of organically grown grapes, this powerful and dark-fruited wine goes excellently with classic meat dishes, pork, beef, lamb, veal, duck and roast chicken. It also pairs wonderfully with sausages and a good old bowl of tomatoes and cassoulet.

2015 Ehret Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 

Looking for a red wine in the to category? You can’t go wrong with this cabernet sauvignon produced by Ehret Family Winery in Knights Valley (Sonoma County). It won the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Gold Medal for 2020 and certainly deserves a place in your cellar. You will love the silky and elegant texture, and the deep, long finish. Dry and full bodied, it is a joy to drink. Best paired with lamb, beef or venison, it also goes well with hearty poultry recipes.

2017 Thirty-Seven Sonoma Coast Syrah 

Produced by Thirty-Seven Winery—a Certified California Sustainable Vineyard and Winery— this deep and brooding choice comes in at just a little over . It’s perfect for casual drinking at home or to bring to a friend’s backyard barbeque. It perfectly complements grilled meats, hard cheeses (like gouda), braised chicken, and roasted lamb.

2017 Maggy Hawk Jolie Estate Vineyard Mendocino Pinot Noir 

With 95 points from Wine Spectator, this is undoubtedly one of the best red wines under 100. This pinot noir is produced in Mendocino County by Maggy Hawk and is in the to range—great as a gift for the host. The palate is refined, with a juicy finish that is both complex and vibrant. It’s a red-fruit-and-berry classic that pairs well with almost everything, including salmon, roasted chicken, pasta, casseroles, and stews. Stock up on this—you won’t regret it.

2015 Bibi Graetz Testamatta 

Often described by wine critics as the “Best Testamatta ever,” this wine from Tuscany is definitely worth your . It’s a full-bodied and silky wine that you can drink now or keep until 2021, when it should truly bloom. Pair it with cured meats, beef, or veal.

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