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    Saturday Splurges - The Best Wines Over $20

    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!

    Saturday Splurges - The Best Wines Over $20

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

    INSIDER DEAL! 45% Off Scintillating Cinsault From 132 Year-Old Vines

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 24, 2023 Last Updated: March 24, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! 45% Off Scintillating Cinsault From 132 Year-Old Vines

    It's back! Drink a little bit of history (and save 45% doing it) with the Onesta Cinsault. Made from the oldest Cinsault vineyard in the world, the incredible 132-year-old vines of the Bechthold Vineyard! My goodness I love this wine - and so do so many of you (see below)! … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Lodi, Cinsault, Deals, Insider Deals, Saturday Splurge, Thanksgiving

    Chateau de Rouanne Vinsobres - Deliciously Dark and Chewy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 23, 2023 Last Updated: March 25, 2023

    Chateau de Rouanne Vinsobres - Deliciously Dark and Chewy

    A splurgeworthy find from an estate dating back to 1150, the Chateau de Rouanne Vinsobres. A GSM blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre from a single block of 50+ year-old vines in Vinsobres in the southern Rhone Valley of France. The wine is aged in cement … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, France - Rhone, GSM, Red Blends, Saturday Splurge

    INSIDER DEAL! Single Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir 44% Off

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 15, 2023 Last Updated: March 17, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Single Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir 44% Off

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Single vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir from a reader favorite winery, the Tin Barn Ricci Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir is today's Insider … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, Insider Deals, Pinot Noir, Saturday Splurge

    INSIDER DEAL! Frog's Tooth GSM - The Definition of Savory

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 3, 2023 Last Updated: March 6, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Frog's Tooth GSM - The Definition of Savory

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Save 44% on the Perfect 10 (94+ Point) Frog's Tooth GSM. It's a new vintage of this spectacular, savory Sierra Foothills … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, GSM, Insider Deals, Red Blends, Saturday Splurge

    Mazzei Tenuta Belguardo - Captivating

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 25, 2023 Last Updated: February 25, 2023

    Mazzei Tenuta Belguardo - Captivating

    A splurge-worthy find, we review the Mazzei Tenuta Belguardo Maremma Toscana. 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc from Tuscany, Italy. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Italy, Saturday Splurge

    INSIDER DEAL! The Messenger Adelaide Hills Cabernet - Spectacular

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 24, 2023 Last Updated: March 1, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! The Messenger Adelaide Hills Cabernet - Spectacular

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Art + Farm Wines is back with the stunning, perfect 10 Cabernet from some of the most sought-after grapes in all of Australia and … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Deals, Insider Deals, Pizza Wine, Saturday Splurge, Vegan

    INSIDER DEAL! Half Off Perfect 10 Zin From A 100+ Year-Old Vineyard

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 17, 2023 Last Updated: February 20, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Half Off Perfect 10 Zin From a Vineyard Over 100 Years Old

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. 93-points from Wine Enthusiast, 94-points from us. Save 50% on the Giannecchini Family Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel. We love … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, Insider Deals, Saturday Splurge, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! 45% Off Peterson Winery Dry Creek Valley Zinfandels

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 6, 2023 Last Updated: February 8, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! 45% Off Peterson Winery Dry Creek Valley Zinfandels

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Four fantastic, small production Zins from vineyards as old as 1902, including two Perfect 10 Taste Ratings. Take a tour of the Dry … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, California - Dry Creek Valley, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Saturday Splurge, Vegan, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! J Dusi Paper Street The Narrator Red Blend - Pure Decadence

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 3, 2023 Last Updated: February 6, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! J Dusi Paper Street The Narrator Red Blend - Pure Decadence

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. This might be one of the most slam dunk 10 Taste Ratings we've ever given, and you can get it for OVER HALF OFF for the next two … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, GSM, Insider Deals, Red Blends, Saturday Splurge

    INSIDER DEAL! SAVE 68% on the 94-Point 13 Rams Petite Sirah

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 27, 2023 Last Updated: January 30, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! SAVE 64% on the 94-Point 13 Rams Red

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Don't miss our incredible $47 a bottle DISCOUNT on this BIG, chewy and delicious Petite Sirah with a splash of Sangiovese, the 13 … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Lake County, Deals, Insider Deals, Organic, Petite Sirah, Saturday Splurge

    INSIDER DEAL! 60% OFF 95-Point Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 23, 2023 Last Updated: January 25, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! 60% OFF 95-Point Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. SAVE over $32 a bottle on this estate grown beauty from Oregon, the Sass Vieux Amis Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Deals, Insider Deals, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Saturday Splurge

    INSIDER DEAL! Save 64% On Primo Pinot From Center of Effort

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 13, 2023 Last Updated: January 20, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Save 64% On Primo Pinot From Center of Effort

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. SAVE $35 A BOTTLE on this 92-93 point beauty! The fantastic Center of Effort Edna Valley Estate Pinot Noir is back at its lowest … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, Insider Deals, Pinot Noir, Saturday Splurge

    INSIDER DEAL! Save an Incredible $50 A BOTTLE

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 9, 2023 Last Updated: January 13, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Save an Incredible $50 A BOTTLE

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. It's back! You've got one more chance to get this 96-point Cab and 94+ point Merlot discounted 63%. Don't miss the Desert Wind … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Deals, Insider Deals, Merlot, Saturday Splurge, Wahluke Slope, Washington

    INSIDER DEAL! Handley Anderson Valley Pinot Noir - Pretty Darn Tasty

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 21, 2022 Last Updated: December 24, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Handley Anderson Valley Pinot Noir - Pretty Darn Tasty

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. 47% off real deal Anderson Valley Pinot Noir. It's the 91-93 point Handley Anderson Valley Pinot Noir. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, Insider Deals, Pinot Noir, Saturday Splurge

    INSIDER DEAL! 94+ Point Kukeri Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 31, 2022 Last Updated: November 18, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! 94+ Point Kukeri Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

    THIS DEAL IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Say hello to a stunningly delicious rendition of Napa Valley Cab that is highly discounted for the next day. The Kukeri Napa Valley Cabernet … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Deals, Insider Deals, Saturday Splurge

    INSIDER DEAL! Bodega Rancho Bennett Valley Red - Two of Our Favorite Things

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 24, 2022 Last Updated: October 26, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Bodega Rancho Bennett Valley Red - Two of Our Favorite Things

    THIS DEAL IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Don't miss our 44% savings on this delicious blend of Syrah and Grenache from a special spot in Sonoma, the Bodega Rancho Bennett Valley Red from … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, GSM, Insider Deals, Red Blends, Saturday Splurge

    Elyse Winery Zinfandels - A Trio of Splurgeworthy Zins

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 9, 2022 Last Updated: October 11, 2022

    Elyse Winery Zinfandels - A Trio of Splurgeworthy Zins

    We review the Elyse Winery Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, the Elyse Winery Morisoli Vineyard Zinfandel from Rutherford, Napa Valley and the Elyse Winery Korte Ranch Vineyard Zinfandel from St. Helena, Napa Valley. Today we're going to take a look at three small production, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Dry Creek Valley, Saturday Splurge, Thanksgiving, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! Pedroncelli Bulk Buy and Perfect 10 Chardonnay

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 22, 2022 Last Updated: September 29, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Pedroncelli Bulk Buy and Perfect 10 Chardonnay

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Three bottles of Bulk Buy rated Chardonnay plus one bottle of a single vineyard, Perfect 10 Saturday Splurge! The QPR Kings at … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, California - Dry Creek Valley, Chardonnay, Deals, Insider Deals, Saturday Splurge

    INSIDER DEAL! SAVE $25 A BOTTLE on Real Deal Burgundy Pinot Noir

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 25, 2022 Last Updated: August 30, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! SAVE $25 A BOTTLE on Real Deal Burgundy Pinot Noir

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. A discount of 56% on 91–93-point Burgundy Pinot Noir aged to perfection. It's the 2016 Maison Roche De Bellene Rully Pinot Noir. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Deals, France, Insider Deals, Pinot Noir, Saturday Splurge

    INSIDER DEAL! Winesmith Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel - Utterly Delicious

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 28, 2022 Last Updated: August 15, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Winesmith Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel - Utterly Delicious

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. And it's HALF OFF until Sunday 7/31 at midnight! Master winemaker Clark Smith is back with a perfect 10 (94+ points) single vineyard … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Dry Creek Valley, Deals, Insider Deals, Pizza Wine, Saturday Splurge, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! Comanche Cellars Dog & Pony Mixed Reds

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 25, 2022 Last Updated: July 28, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Comanche Cellars Dog & Pony Mixed Reds

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Ends Thursday 7/28 at noon. Two deliciously compelling blends at a fraction of the normal price, today's Insider Deal from Comanche … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, Insider Deals, Red Blends, Saturday Splurge

    INSIDER DEAL! J. Christopher Volcanique Pinot Noir - Buy It All!!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 18, 2022 Last Updated: July 21, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! J. Christopher Volcanique Pinot Noir - Buy It All

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. It's back but it ends Thursday 7/21 at noon. SAVE $15 A BOTTLE on this truly exceptional 94-Point Pinot Noir from Dundee Hills, the … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Deals, Insider Deals, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Saturday Splurge

    INSIDER DEAL! Weingut Robert Weil Riesling Spätlese - Spectacular!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 14, 2022 Last Updated: July 18, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Weingut Robert Weil Riesling Spätlese - Spectacular!

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Ends Sunday 7/17/2022 at midnight. With a 93-point score, a discount of 43% and a drinking window through 2050 there's no reason not … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Deals, Germany, Insider Deals, Riesling, Saturday Splurge

    Beronia Rioja Gran Reserva - Built To Last

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 1, 2022 Last Updated: July 29, 2022

    Beronia Rioja Gran Reserva - Built To Last

    A harmonious and age-worthy splurge, the Beronia Rioja Gran Reserva. 95% Tempranillo, 4% Graciano and 1% Mazuelo from Rioja, Spain. The wine spends 27 months in French oak barrels plus another 36 months in bottle prior to release. It has just 1.9 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Saturday Splurge, Spain, Spain - Rioja, Tempranillo

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