Chazeaux Des Beuchottes

In warmer spots in the southern region of Languedoc-Roussillon, Pinot Noir can prosper but only in the cooler sites. With Chazeaux des Beuchottes, these cooler sites help produce complex, bright and fresh Pinot Noir. At this price, we dare you to find better Pinot Value!

Clarington Chenin Blanc

South Africa is a bewildering wonder; one of the most beautiful places on earth. Their wines are first rate, courtesy of that delectable landscape and the old vines that have been tended there for centuries. Chenin Blanc here is special and Normandie Est 1693 has old vineyards at its disposal. They understood that growing Chenin Blanc on the sides of the Groot Drakenstein Mountains would yield something far more than pleasant white wine.

Clerus Saint Chinian

The Vignerons de Cruzy Montouliers Cebazan have only been around since 2014 but they have modern cellars and contemporary ideas about winemaking, unlike some in the area. Certain spots have stood out for years. St.-Chinian uses a plethora of grapes: Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache, Lledoner Pelut, Mourvèdre and Syrah, though Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache account for about 70% of the region’s grapes.

Clos Delfines

Albarino is Spain's most successful white wine and Clos Delfines is a benchmark for the style: crisp, green apple, pear and peach skins.

Conundrum Red

The puzzle of Conundrum lies mostly in the fact that they never reveal the exact blend of the 11 grapes that make up wine. Here's what we do know; it's delicious wine at a delicious price.

Corte Ottone Copertino

The Botter family has extensive holdings in Puglia, the heel that makes up the boot that is Italy. Corte Ottone celebrates the continuation of winegrowing around Brindisi, and one of the O.G’s (original grapes) is represented in this wine with 100% Negroamaro. This isn’t Zinfandel, though it has a similar richness and roundness. Negroamaro has a lingering sappy complexity (the name means “black, bitter”) and is aged for two years after bottling.

Damilano Barolo Cannubi

Daou Cabernet

Georges and Daniel Daou didn’t just buy land in Paso Robles, they bought the old Hoffman Mountain Ranch and its famed barn as well. Founded by Dr. Stanley Hoffman in 1964, this was the site of some legendary wines. I can go on about the 1976 and 1977 HMR Cabernet, but then that would be rude. Let’s just say that Daou wines have an excellent and established pedigree. Their Cabernet is solely from estate fruit; powerful and plump.

Darley Knights Valley Red

We argue about vintages and that’s because we don’t all like the same style of wines. You may hate Napa Cabernet in 2011 because you think they're weak and insipid; I might find them elegant and sleek. You might champion Napa Cab 2013s; most people do. I might complain that some are too ripe. But 2020 is one of those vintages that makes fans of us all. Sonoma Cabernet in 2020 has richness but also balance. Check out Darley’s 2020 Knights Valley Cab and make your own mind up.

Domaine Lerys Tradition

The family estate Domaine Lérys was founded in 1861 in Villeneuve les Corbières, with vineyards planted on steep schist soils, not such a different landscape from what you find in Spain’s Priorat. The Rhone grapes like Carignan, Grenache and Syrah grown in Fitou are more generous than they are burly. Their Tradition bottling combines 60% Carignan (tangy and almost cranberry like) with dense and deep Grenache.