The Best Wines Over $20 - Saturday Splurges!

While we routinely thumb our noses at wines over $20, even we have to admit there are occasions where spending more makes sense. Whether it be a special gift for a wine snob friend, a super low production wine, drinking local, wine travel, tasting at a vineyard or trying out an exclusive region there are times to buy that expensive wine. However, even when we cross that $20 line we still want to make sure we are getting great value!

Here then are our picks for when it’s time to splurge: The best wines over $20 - Saturday Splurges!

Kirkland Signature Brunello di Montalcino – True To Form

An excellent, drink me now rendition of Brunello at a great Costco price, the Kirkland Signature Brunello di Montalcino.100% … [Read more...]

Domaine Des Bosquets Gigondas – A Meaty Marvel

Splurging on a fantastic GSM blend from the Rhone, the Domaine Des Bosquets Gigondas.70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre and … [Read more...]

Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Volant – Sophisticated and Scrumptious

Tasting the 30th Anniversary edition of an iconic and soon to be re-styled wine, the Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Volant.55% … [Read more...]

Lieb Cellars Reserve Cabernet Franc – A Lovely From Long Island

Putting Tenet #3 of Reverse Wine Snobbery into action reveals a great wine from an unexpected place!80% Cabernet Franc, 14% Cabernet … [Read more...]

Windrun Sta Rita Hills Pinot Noir – Prime Pinot!

A near perfect Saturday Splurge.100% Pinot Noir from Santa Rita Hills, Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast of California. The wine was … [Read more...]

Matsu El Picaro, El Recio and El Viejo – Beautiful Bottles

Featuring real-life photos of the viticulturists who grow the grapes for these wines, the Matsu wines from Toro, Spain. … [Read more...]