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The Best Red Wines of 2026
Previously an annual tradition, it’s been a few years since we’ve released our yearly list of the best red wines. ... Read more
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Kirkland Signature Brunello di Montalcino – True To Form
It’s BACK! After a disappointing 2020 vintage that we could not recommend, the 2021 Kirkland Signature Brunello di Montalcino DOCG ... Read more
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Kirkland Signature Sonoma County Chardonnay – Still Butterlicious?
Today we’re checking out the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Sonoma County Chardonnay from Costco to see if it ... Read more
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INSIDER DEAL! 97-Point Tooth & Nail Amor Fati Grenache 70% OFF
Save an incredible $48 a bottle on the Bulk Buy Rated 2022 Tooth & Nail Amor Fati Grenache – all ... Read more
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Roustabout Meritage From Trader Joe’s – Easy-Going
An easy to drink red blend with a blue-collar price, we review the latest vintage of the Roustabout Meritage from ... Read more
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INSIDER DEAL! 52% OFF Tin Barn Zin!
Save $22 a bottle on the 91-93 point Tin Barn Vineyards Los Chamizal Vineyard Moon Mountain Zinfandel. Tin Barn Zinfandel ... Read more
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Zuccardi Poligonos Paraje Altamira Malbec Review
An excellent example of Malbec aged in concrete, we review the Zuccardi Poligonos Paraje Altamira Malbec. 100% Malbec from vineyards ... Read more
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INSIDER DEAL! 92-93 Point Tooth & Nail The Stand Petite Sirah 62% OFF
Save $24 a bottle on this Bulk Buy rated, big, deep, dark and tannic Petite Sirah. Don’t miss your chance ... Read more
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Delicious Monster – Truth in Advertising
A simply quaffable wine from Trader Joe’s, we review the latest vintage of the Delicious Monster from McGregor Winery. A ... Read more
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INSIDER DEAL! 93-Point Drive Canihan Vineyard Syrah 58% OFF!
Save almost $25 a bottle on this organic, dry-farmed Syrah that has it all. Smooth, structured, balanced and deep – ... Read more
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INSIDER DEAL! SAVE $94 A BOTTLE On Torcia Atlas Peak Napa Cab!
Big time Napa Cab at a big time discount! Get this splurgeworthy wine, aged to perfection, for 70% off the ... Read more
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Kirkland Signature Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – A $9 No-Brainer?
And now it’s only $8! You really can’t go wrong with this kind of quality at such a low price, we ... Read more
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INSIDER DEAL! 54% OFF Roche Carneros Pinot Noir
SAVE almost $25 a bottle on this 91-93 point Pinot Noir from the estate Longford and Tipperary vineyards. Don’t miss ... Read more
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Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Paso Robles Meritage Review
A jammy, juicy crowd-pleaser, we review the latest vintage of the Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Paso Robles Meritage Lot 129. ... Read more
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INSIDER DEAL! 94 Points for
Long time favorite Gard Vintners is back with a Perfect 10 white wine, and thanks to our 44% discount it’s ... Read more
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Gran Sombrero Cabernet Franc From Costco
A deep and juicy burger wine, we review the Gran Sombrero Cabernet Franc available at Costco. 100% Cabernet Franc from ... Read more
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INSIDER DEAL! 69% OFF 94+ Point Rutherford Ranch Reserve Napa Cab
An unheard of discount on this big-time wine! Don’t miss our incredible savings of $48 a bottle on the 2019 ... Read more
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St. Francis Sonoma County Pinot Noir Review
A solid, widely available example of Pinot Noir. We review the St. Francis Sonoma County Pinot Noir. 100% Pinot Noir ... Read more
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INSIDER DEAL! SAVE 65% on the 94-Point 13 Rams Petite Sirah
The 13 Rams Red is BACK! Don’t miss our incredible DISCOUNT of over $35 a bottle on this BIG, chewy ... Read more
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Chateau Haut-Sorillon Bordeaux Superieur Review
A decent example of Bordeaux Superieur from Trader Joe’s. We review the Chateau Haut-Sorillon Bordeaux Superieur from Vignobles Rousseau. 80% ... Read more
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Stoller Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Rosé Review
Crisp, classic and crowd-pleasing. We review the Stoller Family Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Rosé. This rosé is made from ... Read more
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INSIDER DEAL! Scott Harvey InZINerator – Deliciously Decadent
91-93 point Zinfandel fit for a Superhero! Save over $12 a bottle on the Highly Recommended Scott Harvey InZINerator from ... Read more
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67% OFF INSIDER DEAL! 92-93 Point Tooth & Nail Amor Fati Murmur Vineyard Chardonnay
Save $40 a bottle on this big-time Chardonnay! This weekend’s deal is the 2023 Tooth & Nail Amor Fati Murmur ... Read more
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Bodegas Muga Rioja Reserva Review
Find something new with every sniff! We review the Bodegas Muga Rioja Reserva. 70% Tempranillo with the remaining 30% being ... Read more