it’s become harder and harder to find many amazing wine values there under $15 — emphasis being on the “amazing.” There’s no problem finding less expensive California bottles ...

And a word to the wise, now is a good time to stockpile your wine. From February 1 st, 2025, duty is set to shoot up to the tune of 42p on a 14.5% bottle of wine, which represent 80% of the UK market.

Police say they have broken up a criminal wine gang that sold cheap plonk for €15,000 (£12,500) a bottle by passing it ... able to re-create the corks and labels of famous French wineries.