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    The Highest Rated Wines Under $20 - Bulk Buys!

    Bulk Buys are those rare wines which both taste amazing and don't cost a lot of money!

    Bulk Buys!

    In order to score high on our unique rating system a wine must be both inexpensive and good.

    The higher the price of the bottle, the better it has to taste in order to be recommended. When a wine hits it out of the ballpark on both measures, it gets our highest designation, a "Bulk Buy".

    These wines are the best of the best. If a wine gets this rating, we mean it – stock up! You won't be disappointed by any of these picks which represent our highest ranked wines under $20.

    Read on for all of our Bulk Buy rated wines!

    Bulk Buy INSIDER DEAL! Stolpman Para Maria Rosé

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

    Bulk Buy INSIDER DEAL! Stolpman Para Maria Rosé

    Stolpman Vineyards is back with the Bulk Buy rated Para Maria Rosé. Stock up on this 91-93 point lip-smacking, bone dry rosé. Para Maria returns, this time in Rosé form! … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Deals, GSM, Insider Deals, Rosé

    A BULK BUY INSIDER DEAL! The 91-93 Point Avivo Vermentino

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 16, 2023 Last Updated: January 20, 2023

    A BULK BUY INSIDER DEAL! The 91-93 Point Avivo Vermentino

    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. Lovely, interesting, refreshing and fantastic Vermentino from a single vineyard along the Mokelumne River, save 43% on the Avivo … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, California - Lodi, Deals, Insider Deals, Vermentino

    Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieur - A Bordeaux Bargain From Costco

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 7, 2023 Last Updated: January 10, 2023

    Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieur - A Bordeaux Bargain From Costco

    Is it still quite the find at only $6.99? We check out the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieur. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot from Bordeaux, France. It is aged in French oak for 12 months. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Costco, France, Kirkland Signature, Red Blends, Thanksgiving

    INSIDER DEAL! Scott Harvey Mountain Selection Barbera and Zin - Autobuy!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 2, 2023 Last Updated: January 4, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Scott Harvey Mountain Selection Barbera and Zin - Autobuy!

    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 45% on a pair of Bulk Buy, Perfect 10 Taste Ratings! We're bringing back another of our most popular deals last year that … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, Bulk Buy, California, Deals, Insider Deals, Pizza Wine, Zinfandel

    Campi Rudi Appassimento Rosso Puglia - Sweet and Tasty

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 30, 2022 Last Updated: January 2, 2023

    Campi Rudi Appassimento Rosso Puglia - Sweet and Tasty

    Another nice find at Trader Joe's for just $6.99, the Campi Rudi Appassimento Rosso Puglia IGT Passito. A blend of Negroamaro, Primitivo, Nero di Troya and Sangiovese. It is made in the appassimento method using dried grapes, in this case through a secondary fermentation … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Italy, Red Blends, Trader Joe's

    Lucien Albrecht Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rosé - Strawberry Fields Forever

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 29, 2022 Last Updated: December 29, 2022

    Lucien Albrecht Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rosé - Strawberry Fields Forever

    Bubbly makes everything better, especially if it's the Lucien Albrecht Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rosé. 100% Pinot Noir Rosé from Alsace, France. This sparkling wine is made in the methode traditionnelle (the same as Champagne) where the wine undergoes a secondary fermentation … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Costco, France, France - Alsace, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving

    Kirkland Signature Gigondas - Authentically Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 28, 2022 Last Updated: December 30, 2022

    Kirkland Signature Gigondas - Authentically Good

    A solidly satisfying Southern Rhone bargain from Costco, we check out the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Gigondas, now a Bulk Buy! 85% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre from Gigondas, Southern Rhone Valley, France. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Costco, France, GSM, Kirkland Signature, Red Blends, Thanksgiving

    A Bulk Buy INSIDER DEAL! Smashberry Paso Robles Red Blend

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 5, 2022 Last Updated: December 9, 2022

    A Bulk Buy INSIDER DEAL! Smashberry Paso Robles Red Blend

    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 smashingly fun to drink wine is back and it's less than $12 a bottle, the Smashberry Paso Robles Red Blend. Have we got … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Deals, Insider Deals, Red Blends

    INSIDER DEAL! Peterson Winery Dry Creek Valley Sangiovese – So Good!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 23, 2022 Last Updated: November 25, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Peterson Winery Dry Creek Valley Sangiovese – So Good!

    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. 25 months in oak does a Sangiovese good! This is a lovely example of the variety from the Dry Creek Valley. Get 43% off the 94+ … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, California - Dry Creek Valley, Deals, Insider Deals, Sangiovese, Vegan

    Insider Deal "Perfect 10" Pack!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 9, 2022 Last Updated: January 18, 2023

    Insider Deal Perfect 10 Pack!

    What if there was a way to try four of our highest rated wines, all with 10 Taste Ratings (94+ points), all from different wineries, and all offered at a huge discount? Well, today there is! It's the Insider Deal "Perfect 10" Pack, available for as long as our inventory of these … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, Bulk Buy, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Deals, Featured, Insider Deals, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! Vigilance Cimarron - One Finely Crafted Cuvée

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

    INSIDER DEAL! Vigilance Cimarron - One Finely Crafted Cuvée

    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. The Bulk Buy rated GSM blend from our very first Insider Deal is back and better than ever! Check out our giant rating and equally giant 56% … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, California - Lake County, Deals, GSM, Insider Deals, Red Blends

    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! Cruzat Rosé Brut - Bulk Buy Bubbles

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 15, 2022 Last Updated: September 19, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Cruzat Rosé Brut - Bulk Buy Bubbles

    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. 91-93 point sparkling (traditional method) rosé from high altitude vines. Today's Bulk Buy Insider Deal is the Cruzat Rosé Brut. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Bulk Buy, Deals, Insider Deals, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Wine

    Kirkland Signature Toscana - Still Sensational?

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 9, 2022 Last Updated: September 22, 2022

    Kirkland Signature Toscana - Still Sensational?

    We check out the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Toscana from Costco. The 2019 vintage does not specify the blend but I imagine it is similar to the 2018 which was 75% Sangiovese, 22% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. It is from Tuscany, Italy. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Costco, Italy, Kirkland Signature, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese, Thanksgiving

    INSIDER DEAL! Over Half Off Double Bulk Buy Syrah

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 5, 2022 Last Updated: September 8, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Over Half Off Double Bulk Buy Syrah

    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. Two different vintages of Bulk Buy rated (91-93 point) Syrah for 53% off. Don't miss the Casas del Toqui Gran Toqui Syrah. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Chile, Deals, Insider Deals, Syrah

    Marietta Old Vine Red Lot Number 73 Review

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 4, 2022 Last Updated: September 4, 2022

    Marietta Old Vine Red Lot Number 73 Review

    We check out this popular Zinfandel based red blend, the Marietta Old Vine Red OVR Lot 73. A multi-vintage blend (thus the lot number instead of a vintage year) of predominantly Zinfandel from California. 60% of the wine is aged in neutral barrels with the other 40% in … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Costco, Red Blends, Thanksgiving, Zinfandel

    Chronic Cellars Purple Paradise - Mouth Awakening

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 25, 2022 Last Updated: September 4, 2022

    Chronic Cellars Purple Paradise - Mouth Awakening

    We review the latest vintage of the Chronic Cellars Purple Paradise Zin-based blend to see if it can sustain its previous Bulk Buy rating. 70% Zinfandel, 16% Petite Sirah, 10% Syrah and 4% Grenache from Paso Robles, California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Costco, Pizza Wine, Red Blends, Thanksgiving, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! Scott Harvey Mountain Selection Zinfandel - AUTOBUY!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 15, 2022 Last Updated: August 18, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Scott Harvey Mountain Selection Zinfandel - AUTOBUY!

    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 $12 a bottle on this 93-94 point, perfect 10 Zinfandel from Amador County. Welcome to the new vintage of one our most … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Deals, Insider Deals, Pizza Wine, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! Writer's Block Syrah - Impressive

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 11, 2022 Last Updated: August 18, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Writer's Block Syrah - Impressive

    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. 45% off Bulk Buy rated Syrah from reader favorite Writer's Block (Steele Wines)! Get ready for some Lake County goodness, the 91-93 … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, California - Lake County, Deals, Insider Deals, Syrah

    Trivento Reserve Malbec - A Sub-$10 Steal

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 10, 2022 Last Updated: September 1, 2022

    Trivento Reserve Malbec - A Sub-$10 Steal

    Your new rich, spicy and smooth house red, we review the latest vintage of the Trivento Malbec Reserve. 100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina using a combination of vineyards from both Lujan de Cuyo to the north and Uco Valley to the south. About 15% of the wine was aged in … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Bulk Buy, Malbec

    INSIDER DEAL! Peterson Tollini Old School Zin - A QPR Champ

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 1, 2022 Last Updated: August 4, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Peterson Tollini Old School Zin - A QPR Champ

    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. For the next two days you can get this ridiculously tasty, 91-93 point, Bulk Buy rated Zin that spends 29 months in oak barrels for … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Deals, Insider Deals, Vegan, Zinfandel

    Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Barossa Shiraz Lot 109 Review

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 23, 2022 Last Updated: October 3, 2022

    Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Barossa Shiraz Lot 109 Review

    Another fine find from down under via Trader Joe's, the Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Barossa Shiraz Lot 109. Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Australia. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Bulk Buy, Shiraz, Thanksgiving, Trader Joe's

    Insider Deal All-Stars Intro Pack

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 11, 2022 Last Updated: January 20, 2023

    Insider Deal All-Stars Intro Pack

    After 6 months of sales, our inventory has now been depleted! Stay tuned for the next one and in the meantime, please take advantage of our "Perfect 10" Pack! Get four bottles of our highest rated, best-selling, most requested wines from our most popular wineries for less than … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Cabernet Franc, California, California - Lake County, Carignan, Deals, Featured, Grenache, Insider Deals, New? Start Here!, Red Blends, Syrah, Tannat, Thanksgiving

    INSIDER DEAL! Peterson Winery Tollini Vineyard Reds - Honestly Delicious

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 13, 2022 Last Updated: October 3, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Peterson Winery Tollini Vineyard Reds - Honestly 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. These two single vineyard, Bulk Buy rated, dry-farmed, naturally made beauties are 40% off (and less than $13 a bottle)! Peterson … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, Bulk Buy, California, Carignan, Deals, Insider Deals, Pizza Wine, Red Blends, Thanksgiving, Vegan

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