2020 Wine between $25 and $50

This lush, luxurious Pinot Noir begins with hearty aromas of baked black cherry, clove, nutmeg and smoke on the nose. There is undeniable power on the palate yet also some finesse, presenting flavors of black cherry laced with... Read More

Catena Alta is an assemblage of historic rows within the Catena family Estate vineyards. The blend of these historic rows, like the marriage of sounds that create a symphony, yields a highly aromatic and elegant wine that speaks... Read More

An organic blend of 60% Nero d'Avola and 40% Frappato, the 2020 Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico has a wild side with punchy aromas of cherry, cola, crushed stone and mountain herb. These elements come together seamlessly, giving... Read More

The 2020 Bodyguard is the newest edition to this exceptional collection from winemaker Daniel Daou. Bold and brooding, it displays a vivid, deep purple hue accompanied by an intense nose of chocolate-covered blueberry, black raspberry,... Read More

Domaine de Cristia was established in 1942 with only 2 hectares of Grenache vines. Brother and sister team, Baptiste and Dominique Grangeon are now running the winery, and they have 13 hectares of vines in Chateauneuf du Pape... Read More

Starting with the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape, this up-front, sweetly fruited, sexy beauty offers a vivid ruby/purple hue as well as loads of mulberry and strawberry fruits, notes of peppery garrigue and violets, medium to... Read More

The 2020 La Savante Pinot Noir was produced with fruit from the vineyard called El Mirador, 1.45 hectares planted in 1994 with Pinot Noir clones 115 and 777 in the monastery part of Gualtallary at 1,450 meters in altitude; the... Read More

The Fog-Eater is Drew's Anderson Valley appellation Pinot Noir. In 2020 they selected two sites for this blend, both located in the deep end of the valley. They've combined a La Tache selection from the Wendling Vineyard... Read More

Cool coastal influence abounds in this Chardonnay, brimming with fresh energy. Perfumed citrus swirls with pear, crushed almond, and an earthy, wet-stone minerality expressing the region's savory appeal. Juicy citrus on the... Read More

A Zinfandel that draws its power from sophistication instead of raw alcohol content. Made in the classic field blend style including significant portions of Petite sirah and Carignane.

This is a beautiful, polished, vibrant blend of some truly amazing vineyards. It is incredibly aromatic, exuding aromas of Asian pear, Fuji apple, white peach and honeysuckle, with a hint of flintiness and barrel spice. Medium... Read More

A few truly amazing vineyards comprise this 2020 Russian River Selection Pinot Noir, each contributing compelling and vibrant aromas of cherry compote, black tea, rose petal, cedar and star anise. Intensely packed with flavors... Read More

The 2020 Rosso di Montalcino delivers soft fruit, a medium dark color and extra texture. These traits come from a hot vintage that produced ripe, sweet fruit. The wine ages in small oak botte in order to lock in that pretty primary... Read More

Not yet bottled at the time of my visit, the 2020 Cotes du Rhone Villages Terre d'Argile shows a bit more structure and tannin than the regular Cotes du Rhone, but it also boasts charming, floral nuances and vibrant blackberry... Read More

A nice balance of delicacy and deliciousness. Inviting aromas of honeysuckle and lemon peel lead to bright flavors of stone fruits and citrus. The palate is elegant yet succulent, with layers of oak-laced lemon, pears, quince,... Read More

A wine full of charm: bright ruby color and a nose rich with aromas of red fruit (raspberry, red currants, wild strawberry). On the palate, the wine is pleasant, fruity and refreshing, with light tannins and great elegance.... Read More

This Antinori family’s historic label, since the 2011 vintage Marchese Antinori has been produced with grapes exclusively from the Tignanello vineyard. It’s made almost entirely with Sangiovese with a small percentage... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon comprises almost three-quarters of this wine and Merlot just under a quarter, with the rest bits of Malbec and Petit Verdot. The aromas pull you into the glass, with notes of mocha, toast, red berries, graphite... Read More

The deep blend of red and purple colors and abundant aromas introduce the depth of this Cabernet. Rich and complex in flavor, notes of cherry and blackberry transition to green herbs, bramble and mocha all the while maintaining... Read More

The Chardonnay-based 2020 Blanc has lush tropical fruits on the nose with accents of toast, almonds and sweet spice. The palate offers generous fruits, a sleek, polished texture, youthful new oak spices and expansive flavors on... Read More

The 2020 vintage of My Favorite Neighbor features an intense presence of ripe cherries and plum. On the palate, flavors of blackberry and fig are elevated by notes of tobacco. The extended mineral finish is complimented by strong... Read More

Opaque and purple to the rim of the glass, an elevated display of aromatics is immediately present. Fragrant dark fruits, spring flowers, violet, and hint of garrigue greet the nose and tempt added review. Extraordinary freshness... Read More

One of our most popular Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon's ever, Resolution is sourced from heritage vineyard sites in Saint Helena, Mount Veeder and Coombsville. Home to the oldest winery in Napa Valley, Charles Krug, and blue... Read More

The wine bursts with bright fruit aromas of cherry and red plum, with notes of vanilla, holiday spices, and lavender all jumping out on the nose. Plum flavors continue to the palate, joined by layers of raspberry jam, mocha, clove,... Read More

This amazing 97 Point Shiraz from Shaw & Smith is a tremendous value, and one of James Halliday's Top 100 Wines. No surprise as Shiraz is a regional specialty in the cool climate region of Adelaide Hills, and The Wine Advocate... Read More