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videoScore the 2012 Chateau Palmer Ex-Chateau at a Killer Price!
2012 Chateau Palmer Link to Wine: https://www.winex.com/palmer-margaux-2012-pre-arrival.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118
videoThis $60 Burgundy Competes With $1,000 Bottles
Bachelet-Monnot Maranges 1er Cru La Fussière 2023 Link to the wine: https://www.winex.com/bachelet-monnot-maranges-1er-cru-la-fussiere-2023.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 Burgundy has a pricing problem. The best wines are getting more expensive every year. But every once in a while, you find something that completely breaks the model. This is one of those wines. Marange is a lesser-known appellation in the Côte Cha
videoThis Is Why You Wait 10 Years for Bordeaux
Giscours Margaux 2016 Link to the wine: https://www.winex.com/giscours-margaux-2016.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 Bordeaux is great when it’s young. But it becomes something else entirely with age. The Château Giscours Margaux 2016 is a perfect example of why patience pays off. This is a 10-year ex-château release, meaning the wine has been perfectly stored at the estate before being released. That matters, becaus
videoHidden Gem $65 Sonoma Grenache… for $15?
Bodega Rancho Grenache Jemrose Vineyard Bennett Valley 2019 Link to Wine: https://www.winex.com/bodega-rancho-grenache-jemrose-vineyard-bennett-valley-2019.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 Most $15 wines are made to hit a price point. This one wasn’t. The Bodega Rancho Grenache comes from Bennett Valley in Sonoma County, one of the coolest growing regions in California and home to some of the state’s best Rhône-style
videoThis Malbec Is Dominating the World Value Category
Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Terroir Uco Valley 2024 Link to the wine: https://www.winex.com/altos-las-hormigas-malbec-terroir-uco-valley-2024.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 Most Malbec is made to be easy. Big fruit. Soft tannins. Lots of oak. This is not that. The Altos Las Hormigas Vista Flores Malbec 2024 is a completely different take on Malbec, focused entirely on terroir, purity, and balance. That starts in the
videoA Critic Just Called This the Best Value in Napa
Chateau La Grande Roche Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2023 Link to the wine: https://www.winex.com/chateau-la-grande-roche-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-2023.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 Napa Valley Cabernet is expensive. That’s just the reality. So when a wine like this shows up, it stands out immediately. The Forman “La Grande Roche” Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 comes from one of the most respected winemakers in N
videoScore the 2012 Chateau Palmer Ex-Chateau at a Killer Price!
2012 Chateau Palmer Link to Wine: https://www.winex.com/palmer-margaux-2012-pre-arrival.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118
videoScreaming Eagle Adjacent Cabernet… for a Fraction of the Price
Bevan Cellars Ontogeny Napa Valley Red Wine 2019 Link to Wine: https://www.winex.com/bevan-cellars-ontogeny-napa-valley-red-wine-2019.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 The Bevan Cellars Ontogeny 2019 is one of those wines. Let’s start with the producer. Russell Bevan is one of Napa Valley’s most accomplished winemakers, with multiple 100 point wines to his name. His style is rich and powerful, but what sets him apart is the precision and purity he brings to that power. Now let’s talk about where this wine comes from. The backbone of Ontogeny is fruit from the Tench Vineyard in Oakville, one of Napa’s most prized sites. And it just happens to sit right next door to Screaming Eagle. That’s the level we’re talking about. The blend is primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, supported by smaller amounts of Bordeaux varieties from top sites like Sugarloaf Mountain, creating a wine that is both pow
videoA Silicon Valley Attempt at DRC… That Actually Worked
Clos de la Tech Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountain Estates 2016 Link to Wine: https://www.winex.com/clos-de-la-tech-pinot-noir-santa-cruz-mountain-estates-2016.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 Most Pinot Noir is made to drink young. This is not that wine. The Clos de la Tech Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2016 is a passion project taken to the extreme. Founded by a Silicon Valley tech executive inspired by the great wines of Burgundy, the goal was simple but ambitious: create a California Pinot Noir modeled after the legendary wines of Romanée-Conti. That means no shortcuts. Whole cluster fermentation, foot treading, native yeast, and aging in top-tier French oak barrels. Everything about this wine is built for the long haul. And that’s exactly what it needed. This wine was held back and allowed to develop for nearly a decade before release, giving it the time required for the struct
videoSouthern Rhône Value That Rivals Châteauneuf
Alain Jaume Vacqueyras Grande Garrigue 2023 Link to Wine: https://www.winex.com/alain-jaume-vacqueyras-grande-garrigue-2023.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 Châteauneuf-du-Pape gets all the attention. But some of the best values in the Rhône Valley come from just outside its borders. Vacqueyras is one of those places. Located just northeast of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, it produces wines from the same grapes, grown in similar conditions, often delivering the same richness and character at a fraction of the price. The Alain Jaume Vacqueyras “Grande Garrigue” 2023 is a perfect example. The blend is classic Southern Rhône: 65 percent Grenache, 20 percent Syrah, 10 percent Mourvèdre, and 5 percent Cinsault, all from old vines grown on the garrigue-covered plateau, where wild herbs like thyme and rosemary influence the character of the wine. That garrigue note matters. It adds a layer of
videoThis Is California Wine History in a Glass
Bedrock Zinfandel California Old Vine 2023 Link to Wine: https://www.winex.com/bedrock-zinfandel-old-vine-2023.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 Most wines at $24 are built from whatever fruit is easiest to source. This is the opposite. The Bedrock Old Vine Zinfandel 2023 is built from some of the most historic vineyards in California, with an average vine age of around 80 years. That’s not normal at this price. Half of the fruit comes from legendary sites like Bedrock Vineyard planted in 1888, along with century-old vineyards across Sonoma and beyond. These are vineyards that many producers would bottle on their own at much higher prices. And yet, it all ends up here. That’s the philosophy behind Bedrock. Led by Morgan Twain-Peterson, one of the most respected Zinfandel producers in California, the goal is simple: preserve historic vineyards and make wines that overdeliver for
videoOne of the Most Complex Non-Vintage Champagnes We've Ever Tasted
Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve NV Link to Wine: https://www.winex.com/charles-heidsieck-brut-reserve-nv.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 Great Champagne is all about blending. And few houses do it better than Charles Heidsieck. The Brut Réserve is one of the most respected non-vintage Champagnes on the market, known for its depth, richness, and complexity. What sets it apart is the use of an extraordinary amount of reserve wine. We’re talking about 40 percent reserve wines, many of which are over 10 years old. That’s a big deal. Because those older wines bring layers of brioche, toast, and richness that most non-vintage Champagnes simply don’t have. The blend is built from Grand Cru Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, along with Pinot Meunier, and the wine spends around five years aging on the lees, further developing texture and complexity. The result is Champagne that drinks far above its category.
videoWhat Happens When Napa Tries to Make Châteauneuf-du-Pape?
Pharoahmaons Napa Valley Red Wine 2023 Link to Wine: https://www.winex.com/pharoahmaons-napa-valley-red-wine-2023.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 Napa Valley is known for Cabernet Sauvignon. So what happens when someone decides to make a Châteauneuf-du-Pape inspired wine… in Napa? That’s exactly what this is. PharoahMoans Napa Valley Red 2023 is a completely different take on Napa wine, built from 50 percent Grenache and 50 percent Syrah sourced from high-elevation vineyards in Atlas Peak. This isn’t a side project. It’s backed by serious pedigree. The project was founded by restaurateur John Schwartz, working alongside a talented winemaker with experience at top estates, and with connections that reach into the highest levels of Napa Valley, including partnerships tied to names like Heidi Barrett. That means access to top vineyards and top barrels. And it shows. The wine is aged in a mix
videoA Pinot Steal from the Winemaker Who Put Russian River on the Map
Scherrer Winery Pinot Noir Sonoma County 2017 Link to Wine: https://www.winex.com/scherrer-winery-pinot-noir-sonoma-county-2017.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 Finding aged Pinot Noir at a great price is almost impossible. Most producers release their wines young, and if you want something with real bottle age, you’re usually paying a premium. This is different. The 2017 Scherer Sonoma County Pinot Noir comes from one of the most respected and independent winemakers in California. Fred Scherer helped put Russian River Valley Pinot Noir on the map, and he still makes wine entirely on his own terms. This bottling is built from lots that didn’t make it into his Russian River Valley label. But here’s the thing. When your entire philosophy is to capture the best expression of Russian River Pinot Noir, even the “cut” fruit still delivers serious quality. And now, with nine years of
videoThis Rioja Wine Sat in Tank for 15 Years… On Purpose...and it's SO Good!
Urbina Rioja Selección 2000 Link to Wine: https://www.winex.com/urbina-rioja-seleccion-00.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 Most 25 year old wines come with risk. This one comes with a guarantee of freshness. The Urbina Selección 2000 Rioja is one of the most unique wines we’ve come across, not just because of its age, but because of how it was aged. After spending about a year in a mix of French and American oak, the wine was transferred into large stainless steel tanks and held there for over 15 years before bottling. That changes everything. Instead of evolving in a typical oxidative way, the wine was essentially held in a state of suspended animation. It developed complexity and age, but retained an incredible sense of freshness and fruit. Now, at 25 years old, it delivers the best of both worlds. In the glass, you get bright red cherry fruit, spice, subtle earth, and that c
videoThis Bordeaux Hidden Gem Is Almost Impossible to Find
Mangot Todeschini Distique 13 Saint Emilion 2020 Link to Wine: https://www.winex.com/mangot-todeschini-distique-13-saint-emilion-2020.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 Bordeaux is full of famous names. But some of the most exciting wines are the ones flying under the radar. Château Mangot is one of those estates. Located in Saint-Émilion, with vineyards neighboring top-tier properties, the estate has quietly been elevating its quality for years through biodynamic farming and meticulous vineyard work. And with each vintage, the wines keep getting better. The “District 13” 2020 is a perfect example of that evolution. This is a micro-cuvée sourced from just five and a half acres, with only select parcels making the final blend. Production is extremely limited, and the wine is crafted with an attention to detail rarely seen at this price point. The blend is 40 percent Cabernet Franc, 4
videoNipping at the Heels of Dominus for a Fraction of the Price...Hello Napanook!
Dominus Napanook Napa Valley 2023 Link to Wine: https://www.winex.com/dominus-napanook-napa-valley-2023.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 Dominus is one of the great wines of Napa Valley. But what many people don’t realize is just how serious the second wine has become. The 2023 Napanook is no longer simply a “second wine.” As the vines on the Napanook estate have matured, the quality of the fruit has reached a level where this bottling now stands firmly on its own. And in 2023, it really shows. Produced by Christian Moueix, the same mind behind Château Pétrus and Dominus, this wine comes from the same legendary vineyard in Yountville. The difference is no longer about quality. It is about style. The blend is 92 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, even higher than Dominus itself in this vintage, with the same meticulous approach to farming and élevage, including French oak aging and precise p
videoThis Is Your New Go-To Paso Robles Red
Aaron Keola Paso Robles Red Blend 2023 Link to Wine: https://www.winex.com/aaron-keola-paso-robles-red-blend-2023.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 Paso Robles is known for big wines. But not all big wines are created equal. Aaron Jackson is one of those under-the-radar winemakers who understands how to harness Paso Robles power without losing balance. He works with top vineyard sites across the West Side, crafting serious wines that often compete with bottles priced far higher. And then there’s this. The Aaron Wines “Kuhl” 2023 is essentially a bleed-off selection from his top-tier barrels. That means fruit originally destined for wines in the $50 range ends up here. Not because it wasn’t good enough. Because there was simply too much great fruit in a vintage like 2023. The blend tells the story. 45 percent Petite Sirah, 30 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, and 25 percent Syrah, sourced from serious
videoThe First 100 Point American Sparkling Wine...EVER! Taste it with us
Roederer Estate Brut L'Ermitage 2019 Link to Wine: https://www.winex.com/roederer-estate-l-ermitage-2019.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 California sparkling wine has come a long way. But every once in a while, a wine comes along that changes the conversation entirely. The 2019 Roederer Estate L’Ermitage is one of those wines. Produced in Anderson Valley by the team behind Champagne Louis Roederer, this is the estate’s flagship bottling, made entirely from estate-grown fruit using the exact same traditional methods used in Champagne. And the results speak for themselves. This wine has earned a perfect 100 point score, one of the highest honors ever given to a California sparkling wine. Additional scores include 97 points from James Suckling and 96 points from Antonio Galloni, with praise calling it potentially the finest Roederer Estate wine ever produced. The blend is classic, Pinot Noir and C
videoWhy Chenin Blanc Might Be the Most Underrated Grape
Foxen Chenin Blanc Old Vines Ernesto Wickenden Vineyard 2024 Link to Wine: https://www.winex.com/foxen-chenin-blanc-old-vines-ernesto-wickenden-2024.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 Most people think they don’t like Chenin Blanc. But the truth is, most people have just never had a great one. The Foxen Chenin Blanc Ernesto Wickenden Vineyard 2024 is a perfect example of what this grape can do at its highest level. Planted in 1966, this vineyard delivers old vine Chenin Blanc with real depth, balance, and character. As vines age, they develop a natural equilibrium, allowing the wine to show both richness and precision at the same time. And that is exactly what you get here. The wine is fermented and aged in neutral oak puncheons, with no new oak influence, preserving purity while adding texture. In the glass, it delivers everything you want. Peach, stone fruit, and citrus layered with bright a
videoOne of the Best Italian Wine Values Right Now
Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2022 Link to Wine: https://www.winex.com/avignonesi-vino-nobile-montepulciano-2022.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 For years, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano struggled to keep up with its more famous neighbors. Brunello grabbed the spotlight. Chianti Classico evolved. And Montepulciano quietly faded into the background. That is changing. Avignonesi has been one of the producers leading that comeback. Since taking over the estate in 2009, the winery has shifted fully to organic and biodynamic farming, focusing entirely on 100% Sangiovese and a purer, more expressive style of winemaking. The result is a completely different kind of Montepulciano. The 2022 Vino Nobile shows remarkable refinement, especially for a warm vintage. Instead of heaviness, the wine delivers freshness, elegance, and balance, with a texture that almost leans toward Pinot Noir. Cherry, r
videoTasting One of the Most Distinctive Cabernets on the Planet
Quebrada de Macul Cabernet Sauvignon Domus Aurea 2021 Link to Wine: https://www.winex.com/quebrada-de-macul-cabernet-sauvignon-domus-aurea-2021.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 Some Cabernet Sauvignon wines are about power. Some are about place. The Domus Aurea Cabernet Sauvignon from Alto Maipo is about both. Located just outside Santiago in one of Chile’s most historic Cabernet-growing regions, this hillside vineyard was planted in 1970, producing deeply rooted vines that deliver remarkable intensity and character. Alto Maipo has long been considered the spiritual home of Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon, often compared to Napa Valley for its ability to produce structured, age-worthy wines with real identity. And this wine proves it. The blend is led by 85 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, supported by Bordeaux varieties and aged in 100 percent French oak, delivering both structure and polish. In the gl
videoThe Son of Sine Qua Non…And It’s Already Getting 100 Points
Fingers Crossed Life & Death Collection 2022 Link to Wines: https://www.winex.com/fingers-crossed-mix-and-match.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 Fingers Crossed is one of the hottest new labels in California, created by Nikolas Krankl, the son of Manfred Krankl, the legendary winemaker behind Sine Qua Non. That pedigree matters. But this is not a copy. Fingers Crossed takes the intensity and creativity of Sine Qua Non and adds a slightly more refined, French-leaning perspective, creating wines that feel both powerful and precise. Today’s offer features two wines. The Syrah, sourced from two of California’s greatest vineyards, Bien Nacido and Stolpman, delivers an extraordinary combination of depth and energy. Bien Nacido brings that signature black olive, savory, meaty character, while Stolpman adds brightness, lift, and structure. The result is a Syrah that moves in layers. Blackberry, olive,
videoWhat Happens When a Barrel Insider Makes His Own Wine
The Dude Napa Valley Red Blend 2023 Purchase This Wine: https://www.winex.com/the-dude-napa-valley-red-blend-2023.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 Napa Valley Cabernet for $25 usually comes with a catch. Bulk fruit. Blended sources. Corners cut somewhere along the way. This is not that. “The Dude” is one of those insider Napa projects that quietly delivers serious quality at a price that doesn’t make sense on paper. The man behind the wine works directly with high-end barrel programs across Napa Valley, giving him access to top-tier fruit and lots that most small producers never even see. And in a vintage like 2023, that access really matters. The 2023 growing season in Napa was as close to perfect as it gets. Long hang time, ideal ripening conditions, and the ability to pick fruit exactly when it was ready. That means the wine reflects exactly what great Napa Cabernet is supposed to taste like. Th