Products between $25 and $50

How much you like this hangs on how you feel about gravelly tannins. If you like that texture, this blend of 75% Temparnillo, 20% Garnacaha and 5% white grapes done in large cask is definitely for you. It’s super complex... Read More

Organic/Bio In 1841, Don José de Molina resigned from the Spanish navy and made his way from Luzon, in the Phillipines, back to his native Jumilla in Spain. Ever since, the family has grown and vinified Monestrell, the... Read More

Organic/Bio This more or less natural wine estate in Tuscany focuses on biodynamic farming of non-traditional grapes for the region. Like here, a wild blend of Alicante Nero, Mourvedre, Sangiovese and Alicante Bouschet done -... Read More

Organic/Bio As usual, one taste and you'll think, Ah, so THIS is what Willamette Valley Pinot Gris is supposed to taste like! From an organically farmed vineyard south of Salem, it's fermented and aged 50/50 in stainless... Read More

You. Need. To. Try. This. Out of the fridge and into an empty glass or from the cellar over a big ice cube. You’ll taste…well, I can’t really describe it. Morello cherries, pine and wild herbs, wild spice flavors... Read More

Bartholomew Broadbent created this wine as a tribute to his dad, famed taster Michael, who studied architecture before pivoting to wine. Blending 87 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petite Sirah, 4% Malbec, 2% Merlot from Alexander Valley... Read More

While most of Baracchi’s production is “super-Tuscan” one way or another, their more classic Tuscan Sangiovese is not to be missed! As JamesSucking.com says in the 93 point praise, “A solid sangiovese with... Read More

This is what Cortona is all about – sunny warmth captured in perfectly ripe Syrah and Cabernet with a luxurious 24 months in French oak for polish and spice. The winery’s top wine and a big success. As JamesSuckling.com... Read More

As always, a benchmark interpretation of Virginia's most prominent red wine grape made in a rich but balanced and highly drinkable style. The 91 point review from JamesSuckling.com gives you a great idea of what to expect:... Read More

Barboursville helped make Cabernet Franc Virginia's red grape and still makes some of the best. Wine Enthusiast describes the new 2023 edition well in their 90 point review: Enveloping on the palate, with supple fruit, Barboursville... Read More

The old-vine specialists at Bedrock craft this bold, highly drinkable, California Syrah mainly from Bien Nacido and Bedrock vineyards with 15% Viognier co-fermented for even more freshness and fruit. The blend of rich, dark, fruit... Read More

Vinous says this is “positively stellar” and we agree! From old vine sites like Bedrock, Lazy Dog, Monte Rosso and Montecillo, this pairs terrific concentration and fruit with outstanding energy and freshness. As Wine... Read More

What if you could have the bold fruit of an Aussie Shiraz with the meaty, savory, complexity, of a great Saint Joseph Syrah? At a great price? This is your wine. As Suckling says in the 95 point rave, “This is a traditional... Read More

Organic/Bio Lower ABV Ben Casteel just keeps cranking out great Chardonnay and Pinot from his family estate in the Eola Hills. As always, this is sleek and darkly fruited with just a touch more body/richness than usual. Delcious... Read More

Lower ABV Master of Wine Andreas Kubach and his partners tend their 300 small parcels of old-vines in the Basque highlands of Rioja Alavesa with a simple goal: to capture the character of the region, villages in the region, and... Read More

Master of Wine Andreas Kubach and his partners tend their 300 small parcels of old-vine Tempranillo in the Basque highlands of Rioja Alavesa with a simple goal: to capture the character of the region, villages in the region, and... Read More

Brian Marcy and Claire Carver make some of the most purely delicious wines in the Willamette Valley. This is a barrel selection from all 7 vineyards they work with, it’s a true portrait of the outstanding 2023 harvest. Whole... Read More

In 1969, George Besson planted these Chardonnay vines in an abandoned plum orchard at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains. He and his son have farmed it ever since, and here artisanal producer Birichino captures the magic of... Read More

There aren’t a lot of “great” California Pinot Noirs at this price point; this is one of them. From a vineyard at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains first planted in 1910 and then replanted with cuttings from... Read More

Lower ABV The slightly kooky folks at Austrailia's Delinquente Wine Co love a good Aperol Spritz in the summer, but hated paying a lot of money for mass-produced Italian Aperitivo. So they concocted their own from organic... Read More

Lower ABV Off and on through the early 20th century, Gamay grew in the Cote d’Or alongside Pinot Noir, so it’s not surprising it can shine in Bjornson’s estate vineyard next to Pinot in the Willamette Valley.... Read More

Just a delightful, ready to love, Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from a blend of Estate and Van Duzer Vyd fruit. The dark raspberry and red cherry fruit are delicious and fun and buoyed by a lift of red berry acidity and fine, light,... Read More

Organic/Bio Lower ABV After a classic Albarino that delivers big, salty, bite to go with some leesy texture and crisp fruit? That's what this delivers from a fairly young winery working with certified organic grapes and ultra-low... Read More

Just what you're expecting from Rioja Reserva. Meaning what Suckling describes in the 91 point review: Ripe dark cherries and berries with touches of black walnuts and mocha. Juicy and medium-bodied on the palate, with firm... Read More

Like kumquat, Seckel pear and/or underripe Geengage plum serviced up with a salty, mineral, finish and burst of orange oil on the dry, talky, finish? Of course you do! And you’ll love this very sophisticated and fresh expression... Read More