90 point wines under $25

Possessing youthful shades of greenish lemon and straw, this Sonoma County Chardonnay envelopes the senses with notes of crisp pear, lime zest, stone fruit, and honeysuckle. Its complex palate features a textured array, with flavors... Read More

“Heady caramel, maple and toffee aromas come in front of a viscous palate. Flavors that nearly match the nose don't waver on the finish, and from head to tail this plays up the richness of sun-dried Pedro Ximenez. In... Read More

Spry and briary, this Zinfandel is fun to drink, with lively black cherry, licorice and dried sage flavors, which take on richness and cracked pepper accents toward zesty tannins. Drink now through 2031.... Read More

Aromatically pleasing, the 2017 The Bernard Series Bush Vine Pinotage begins with notions of sandalwood, red plum, juicy tobacco, spiced blackberries, dusty plum and black cherry skin. Medium to full-bodied, the wine displays... Read More

"This has a very neat feel with fresh dark berries and plums, held in focused, long and seamless style on the palate. Refined tannins. Really well delivered. Drink or hold."

Guia Penin, 93 Points

The benchmark among fino-style Sherries is La Gitana. Simply put, it's a classic. Pour yourself a copita of this beauty and sip it while munching some olives, peanuts or pistachios. Shazzam! You're transported to a whitewashed... Read More

The 2019 Juan Gil (silver label) was produced with Monastrell grapes from their own old, non-irrigated vines fermented in stainless steel and matured in French oak barrels for around 12 months. It has 15% alcohol and a pH of 3.67,... Read More

"Aromas of plums, blackberries, blueberries, dried herbs and cigar box. Full-bodied with round tannins. Creamy and fruity with a spicy, supple finish. Drink now."

This is a pretty rosé with sliced cherry, orange peel and peach. Medium body and very bright, with fresh acidity and graphite and mineral undertones. Jazzy acidity. 60% grenache, the rest viura. Co-fermented.... Read More

From mostly older vines in the historic San Joaquin Delta region, this bottling of Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre and Alicante Bouschet is lavish in so many ways. The nose is rich with chai, cream, mocha, gingerbread and... Read More

Juicy blue fruits, leafy tobacco, violets, and orange blossom notes all emerge from the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Cs and it's medium to full-bodied, has a beautifully balanced, fruit-forward style, no hard edges, and a great... Read More

The 2019 Clos de los Siete by Michel Rolland is a blend (50% Malbec, 24% Merlot, 11% Syrah, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot) from the Uco Valley, two-thirds of which was barrel aged. Bright, garnet... Read More

"Tre Bicchieri" Gambero Rosso

d’Arenberg is one of the undisputed masters of Australian Shiraz and other Rhone varieties that have historically defined the region. A century on, their vineyards have grown to some 450 acres in McLaren Vale, including... Read More

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A fresh and lively expression, offering inviting floral cherry and raspberry notes, with loamy earth and spice details weaving in. Ends with a push of fresh acidity and a hint of singed orange peel.... Read More

The 2019 Côtes du Roussillon Bastide Miraflors is a blend of 70% Syrah (vinified as whole bunches and aged in 20% new demi-muids) and 30% Grenache (destemmed and aged in concrete). Hints of peppery spice, vanilla and woodsmoke... Read More

Open pear and reine-claude plum nose with delicate baking-spice aromas!. Generous and well-structured palate with a long, refreshing finish that’s supported nicely by a touch of chalky tannin. From biodynamically grown grapes.... Read More

Dark bronze colour with golden rim. Pungent nutty aromas with a smoky wood background. Rich flavors of bitter chocolate, walnuts and baked chestnuts. This Oloroso wine has an intense, concentrated aftertaste, lightened by a tangy... Read More

The 2019 Chianti is fabulous. Bright, punchy and full of Sangiovese character, Mori's Chianti pulses with energy from start to finish. Lively acids perk up a core of crushed red berry and floral flavors. The 2019 is one of... Read More

A beautiful garnet in color, this Rosé has a number of aromatics from simple floral notes to mouth watering strawberry all while maintaining a zesty acidity and delicate finish.... Read More

The Chave family is based in a small village on the northern right bank of the Rhone. There have been Chaves growing vines on the famous Hermitage hill since 1481. Gerard Chave took over from his father in 1970 and rapidly achieved... Read More

Ketel One Vodka is created from only the finest ingredients using traditional distilling methods inspired by generations of experience and passion. The result is an exceptionally clean, crisp and velvety smooth vodka of the highest... Read More

Their young and fresh red 2018 Viña Alberdi, already a Reserva (Crianza in Spain), matured in oak barrel for two years—in new barrels for the first year and in used barrels for the second year. During the élevage,... Read More

The NV Bianco Labrusca shows freshly sliced pears, peach skins and hints of raw almond. This mixes savory and sweet, swaying away from gingery spices and minerals to ripe orchard fruits and florals. A salty flourish enlivens the... Read More

The NV Rosso Labrusca lifts up with a decadent blend of ripe cherries, blueberries, sweet herbs and spice. This takes a turn toward the savory spectrum on the palate, as zesty acids and salty minerals enliven the tart wild berry... Read More

Sourced from sites in the Santa Maria Valley and aged 18 months in 40% new barrels, the 2016 Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley has slightly more density and depth in its black cherry, toasted spices, crushed flowers, and vanilla bean... Read More

This exceptional sherry brings together the finesse and delicacy of an Amontillado with the richness and body of an Oloroso. An extremely versatile wine. Aged in

Bodega Emperatriz Eugenia in Jerez de la Frontera. Light amber in... Read More

This Pugliese wine cooperative coaxes fleshy and fun juice out of its Primitivo, here presenting a gravelly nose with wild strawberries and blackberries poking through that rolls into a palate of more ripe berries with meat drippings... Read More

This wine was created to redefine the Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc style. A real crowd-pleaser, it is loved for its juicy, ripe flavours and restrained acidity. Each glass is brimming with succulent flavours of passionfruit, tropical... Read More

They had not bottled the 2020 Ultreia Saint Jacques yet and were still waiting for the labels (and they label the day after they bottle), so I caught an unbottled sample that was very tender and fruit-driven, primary and quite... Read More

Attractively fresh florals and lime, as well as pear, apple blossom and some more exotic spice notes. The palate has a richly fleshy feel with really generous peach, pear and lime flavors. Drink over the next five years... Read More

Dark red cherry, plum, spice, tobacco and leather all flesh out in this mid-weight Syrah. The 2018 feels a bit compact in this tasting. I would cellar it for a year or two. --AG (06/21)... Read More

Refined and pure, the 2020 Chianti Classico packs in beautiful concentration within its medium frame. Elegantly perfumed with red cherry liqueur, cinnamon, and pressed flowers, it is long with supple red berries, soft edges, and... Read More

Scharffenberger Brut Excellence is made by the traditional méthode champenoise process – whereby the wines are individually bottle-fermented before being riddled and disgorged. The wine is approximately two-thirds... Read More

This blend of 70% Roussanne and 30% Chardonnay features a sea urchin sketch on the label. The wine is aptly crafted for its namesake, with enough heft and acidity to pair with the shellfish's briny richness. Aromas of cantaloupe,... Read More

The 2021 Patelin de Tablas has a nose of blackberries and iron, with both red and black licorice notes pointing to the interplay between redder-fruited grapes like Grenache and Mourvedre and the blacker-fruited character of Syrah.... Read More

Never been touched by the human hand, these Pais vines grow wildly in the trees next to the vineyards. 100% organic, 100% dry-farmed, 100% wild.

Vibrant notes of red fruits, cherry, and wild strawberry with floral notes. Fresh... Read More

Generous, but also showing some lovely restraint, with a core of white peach, nectarine and mango flavors tempered by fresh acidity and floral and spice details that stay in the background. The finish features a lingering hint... Read More

Deep crimson purple in color. Cascading aromas of wild blackberries, ripe blueberries and Black Forest cake are framed by hints of Indian spices. Rich and ripe, this Y Series Shiraz is a glorious mouthful of South Australia with... Read More