Looking for a well made, under $15 red wine, you will be pleased with fresh berry notes and spicy tones of Chinon 'La Vigne en Veron' 2011 from Chais St Laurent.
At 13% alcohol, it shows restraint as opposed to some high alcohol California fruit bombs, 100% Cabernet Franc.
Good pairing for grilled or pan seared meats like the New Zealand lamb loin chops for which i recently shot a recipe video (to be shared next week).