Good Red, Dry, and cost effective

[hotwine]

Right around that $15 point, there are a couple of nice Italians I've reported on in the Italian wine thread. They're both Barolos and available at wholesale clubs: Rucas at Sam's Wholesale and Villa Rossa at Costco. Both are worth twice the asking price, in my estimation.

I agree with Wonders' recommendation of the Joel Gott cab, if you can find it; very nice indeed. But there are so many others.... Ruvei Barbera d'Alba and Lincourt Pinot Noir (both Costco), virtually any Spanish Rioja Gran Reserva (check both Sam's and Costco and look for a bottle wrapped in wire mesh), most Montepulciano d'Abruzzo ... many many more.