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    Featured Articles

    A special place to highlight our in depth reviews, wine travel stories, rants, good news and other information we want to feature here at Reverse Wine Snob!

    Sip In Style With The Wine Barrel Chair!

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

    Sip In Style With The Wine Barrel Chair!

    Don't miss our exclusive discount on these handcrafted wine barrel chairs, tables, ottomans and more. Made from 100% reclaimed oak barrels in Sonoma. We're super excited to bring you this find today, not only because these are the ultimate chairs for the wine lover, but … [Read more...]

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    The Best Red Wines of 2022

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 16, 2022 Last Updated: December 23, 2022

    The Best Red Wines of 2022 from Reverse Wine Snob

    Another year has passed which means it's time to release our list of The Best Red Wines of 2022! For the 2022 list, which is a combination of both the absolute best tasting wines we had this year as well as those with the most extreme value, we haven't strictly limited … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Best Of Lists, Featured, Top 10

    The Ultimate Gift Guide For Wine Lovers

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 15, 2022 Last Updated: January 27, 2023

    The Ultimate Gift Guide For Wine Lovers

    Whether it be Christmas, a birthday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day or any other occasion that warrants a gift, we're here to help you find the perfect present for the wine lover on your list. Our giant gift guide for wine lovers is newly updated for 2023 and … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Deals, Featured, Wine Accessories, Wine Books

    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 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

    The Best White and Rosé Wines Under $20

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

    The 2020 Best White and Rosé Wines Under $20

    We taste a LOT of wine here at Reverse Wine Snob, but only 10 of them can make our list of the best white and rosé wines under $20! … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Best Of Lists, Featured, Top 10

    Reverse Wine Snob Insider Deal Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 9, 2021 Last Updated: January 23, 2023

    Reverse Wine Snob Insider Deals FAQ

    Questions about our Insider Deals? We've got all the answers and then some. Check out our frequently asked questions below! Over the past couple years thousands of people have bought our Insider Deals and we've shipped millions of dollars worth of wine but that doesn't … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Featured, New? Start Here!, Site Info

    What's the Difference Between Cool Climate and Warm Climate Wine?

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 12, 2021 Last Updated: January 14, 2023

    What's the Difference Between Cool Climate and Warm Climate Wine?

    Ask The Expert! You've no doubt heard these terms thrown around so today we take a look at the differences between cool climate wines and warm climate wines. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Ask The Expert, Featured

    Ask The Expert! Are Sweetness and Residual Sugar the Same in Wine?

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 28, 2021 Last Updated: January 13, 2023

    Ask The Expert! Are Sweetness and Residual Sugar the Same in Wine?

    Residual sugar is a hot topic in wine, but it's also often confused with the perception of sweetness. Winemaker Scott Harvey of Scott Harvey Wines breaks down the difference in today's edition of Ask The Expert! … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Ask The Expert, Featured

    Ask The Expert! Do Wine Enclosures Matter? The Argument for Cork

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 23, 2021 Last Updated: January 12, 2023

    Ask The Expert! Do Wine Enclosures Matter? The Argument for Cork

    Natural cork, plastic or screwcap - do wine enclosures matter? Founder/CEO Jim Bernau of Willamette Valley Vineyards lays out the case for cork in today's edition of Ask The Expert! … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Ask The Expert, Featured

    What's In Wine? Wine Ingredients and Additives - Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 5, 2021 Last Updated: January 10, 2023

    What's In Wine? Wine Ingredients and Additives - Ask The Expert!

    Wine Ingredients and Additives 101! Winemaker Jillian Johnson DeLeon of Onesta Wines gives us the scoop on what's in your wine. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Ask The Expert, Featured

    Why Are Some Bordeaux Wines So Expensive? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 20, 2021 Last Updated: January 7, 2023

    Why Are Some Bordeaux Wines So Expensive? Ask The Expert!

    Our Ask The Expert series is back and today we tackle why some Bordeaux cost so much, including tips to find value in this sea of high prices. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Ask The Expert, Featured

    How To Choose A Good Bottle of Wine

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 16, 2021 Last Updated: July 25, 2022

    How To Choose A Good Bottle of Wine

    It's a familiar dilemma. You're in the store staring at a wall full of wine bottles that you know nothing about. Many, if not most of the names are unfamiliar. Heck, if you're in a grocery store you're probably looking at sea of private label bottles of mass produced wine … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Featured, New? Start Here!, Site Info

    Keeping it Fresh - How To Store Open Wine

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 15, 2021 Last Updated: August 10, 2022

    Keeping it Fresh - How To Store Open Wine

    While leftover wine is the subject of many jokes (see the meme below), a question we are often asked is "How do you keep a wine fresh after opening it"? Read on for our tips on how to store open wine, it's actually quite simple! … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Featured, Wine Accessories

    The Best Cabernet Sauvignon Under $20

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 28, 2020 Last Updated: January 17, 2021

    The Best Cabernet Sauvignon Under $20 - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

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    Filed Under: Best Of Lists, Featured

    The Best Pinot Noir Under $20

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 27, 2020 Last Updated: January 17, 2021

    The Best Pinot Noir - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

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    Filed Under: Best Of Lists, Featured

    The Best Chardonnay Under $20

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 26, 2020 Last Updated: January 17, 2021

    The Best Chardonnay - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

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    Filed Under: Best Of Lists, Featured

    The Best Malbec Under $20

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 25, 2020 Last Updated: January 17, 2021

    The Best Malbec Under $20

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    Filed Under: Best Of Lists, Featured

    The Best Sauvignon Blanc Under $20

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 24, 2020 Last Updated: January 17, 2021

    The Best Sauvignon Blanc - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

    Click to read the list! … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Best Of Lists, Featured

    The Best Red Blends Under $20

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 23, 2020 Last Updated: January 17, 2021

    The Best Red Blends Under $20!

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    Filed Under: Best Of Lists, Featured

    The Best Italian Wines Under $20

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 22, 2020 Last Updated: January 17, 2021

    The Best Italian Wine - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

    Click to read the list! … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Best Of Lists, Featured

    The Best Riesling Under $20

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 21, 2020 Last Updated: January 17, 2021

    The Best Riesling - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

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    Filed Under: Best Of Lists, Featured

    The Best Syrah Under $20

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 20, 2020 Last Updated: January 17, 2021

    The Best Syrah Under $20 - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

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    Filed Under: Best Of Lists, Featured

    The Best Box Wines

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 19, 2020 Last Updated: January 17, 2021

    The Best Box Wine - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

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    Filed Under: Best Of Lists, Featured

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