We’re going to tell each other the real deal. Prices keep climbing to the point where it has become difficult to find a good wine under $ 15. Especially since in recent weeks, with the labor dispute at the SAQ, the shelves are bare, often empty. Seeking only your happiness, The Wicked Grapes have identified five wines that are widely distributed in outlets and that you will want to share with your loved ones during the holidays.
Drink less. Drink better.
JM Fonseca, Albis 2020, Peninsula de Setubal, Portugal
- $ 11.95 – Code SAQ 319905 – 12% – 3.6 g / l
Like the “crak” of the capsule, the wine has a crunchy side while remaining easy to approach with its exuberant fruitiness that evokes pear and apricot with a floral and spicy touch. Ample while remaining delicate and tasty. Simple, but everyone likes it. Serve very chilled.
★★ $
Available in over 150 branches
Carrelot des Amants 2018, Brulhois, France
$ 13.20 – Code SAQ 508879 – 13.5% – 2.2 g / L
Another classic at the SAQ. From the South-West of France, this red will appeal to lovers of fleshy and beefy wines. You just have to serve it while eating with the tourtière, pasta or cheese stew to highlight it and bring out its fruitiness. Serve around 16 ° C.
★★ $ 1⁄2
Available in more than 180 branches
Ken Forrester, Petit Chenin Blanc 2020, Stellenbosch, South Africa
$ 14.25 – Code SAQ 10702997 – 13% – 1.5 g / L
Ken Forrester, Chenin Blanc pioneer in South Africa, delivers us an irreproachable white with aromas of white flower, grass, citrus, honey and green apple. A substance of good density endowed with an energetic acidity which gives vigor to the wine. Simple and eye-catching. Serve chilled.
★★ 1⁄2 $ 1⁄2
Available in over 190 branches.
La Vieille Ferme 2020, Ventoux, France
$ 13.30 – Code SAQ 263640 – 13.5% – 2.6 g / L
The wines of the Perrin family are always impeccable. It is also she who is behind the famous Château de Beaucastel, great lord of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In a more modest way, the wines of the La Veille Ferme range have nothing to be ashamed of. The red is a great success with hints of cherries and spices. Serve fairly chilled.
★★ 1⁄2 $ 1⁄2
Available in over 260 branches.
Sogrape, Vila Regia 2019, Douro, Portugal
- $ 9.80 – Code SAQ 464388 – 13% – 2.6 g / L
A great classic. The quality is constant and the price has hardly changed for 10 years. A red of a beautiful aromatic intensity with tones of black fruits, plum, fig, liquorice and pepper. Quite corpulent while having enough fruit to soften the tannins. Serve fairly chilled.
★★ $
Available in over 250 branches.
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More stars than dollars: well worth the price.
As many stars as dollars: worth the price.
Fewer stars than dollars: wine is expensive.