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Hidden Gems & Value Wines
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items My favorite wines that sit around & under $25 that sip well above their price tag.
Proof you can find great Sonoma Pinot under $25 without it tasting like artificial vanilla syrup. Tart cherry, silky, and an easy crowd-pleaser.
2024 Bloodroot Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, CA
Bright red cherry, zero bitter tannins, and incredibly smooth. Stick it in the fridge for 15 minutes before pouring!
Renato Ratti Barbera d'Asti Battaglione 2025
Juicy pineapple and melon backed by razor-sharp volcanic acidity so it never tastes heavy. Order spicy Thai and pour this ice cold!
Affinitas Furmint
Tastes like sea spray and fresh lime. Super vibrant with crushed oyster shell minerality, passionfruit, and that punchy coastal breeze vibe.
Arona Sauvignon Blanc
Pure South African sunshine. Crisp green apple, bright peach, and flinty minerality that punches way above its price tag.
Lubanzi Chenin Blanc 2024
Grown on volcanic ash and tuff rock in Campania. White peach, bitter orange, and intense smoky flint minerality with a rich, textured palate. Pour with grilled shellfish or fried calamari!
Vernice Greco di Tufo DOCG
Tart wild strawberries, dried herbs, and that savory tomato-leaf freshness that screams for food. Crisp, elegant, and an unbelievable value under $25.
Alpha Estate Xinomavro Single Vineyard "Hedgehog"
A light, refreshing German Riesling filled with pear, banana, peach, gooseberries, apples, and some herbal spice. A perfect pairing for chicken, pork, and soft cheeses like brie!
Balthasar Ress Rheingau Riesling Dry QbA
This South African Chenin Blanc will make you rethink your entire view of Chardonnay. This bottle is medium-bodied and you can feel the sun coming off of the apples, peaches, and lemon zest!
Blaauwklippen Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc, 2024
From the Loire Valley in France, this budget find drinks well beyond its price tag! Ripe red fruit & subtle spice makes it the perfect match for grilled meats & charcuterie!
Philippe Chainier Chinon Cabernet Franc
Dried cherry meets vanilla & spice in this bright Rioja from Spain. I love pairing this wine with beef, grilled chicken, and anything in a rich sauce you want to cut through.
Ontanon Crianza Rioja
Vinho Verde comes from Portugal. This bottle is full of bright lemon & green reflections (hence the ‘Verdhe’). Citus such as lime, grapefruit, green apple, and floral notes are in this bottle, along with a touch of wet stones.
Soalheiro Alvarinho 2025
Lime & herbs from Spain. Medium- to full-body and fresh.
La Cana Albarino 2025
This Tuscan blend of Sangiovese & Montepulciano is full of pomegranate, red raspberries, & sour cherries. Fruit-forward, fresh, with soft tannins.
Tenuta Pianirossi Sidus Montecucco Rosso 2022