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!

Rinforzo Salento Primitivo – Luxurious

The softer, sweeter side of Primitivo, the Rinforzo Salento Primitivo. 100% Primitivo from Salento, Puglia, Italy. The grapes are dried for … [Read more...]

Miner Emily’s Cuvée Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – Splurge-Worthy

The Miner Emily's Cuvée Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, classic Napa Valley Cab for Christmas. 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc … [Read more...]

Michael David Winery Inkblot Cabernet Franc – Big, Chewy and Delicious

The Michael David Winery Inkblot Cabernet Franc, a splurge-worthy find at Costco! Cabernet Franc with a touch of Petite Sirah from Lodi, … [Read more...]

Columbia Crest Reserve Malbec – Deliciousness Defined

The Columbia Crest Reserve Malbec, a surprising Saturday Splurge from Washington. 88% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon … [Read more...]

ess&see Mataro – Skol!

The ess&see Mataro, a wine fit to be served at Valhalla. Mataro (aka Mourvèdre) from McLaren Vale, Australia. The wine was aged in … [Read more...]

Windrun Sta Rita Hills Pinot Noir – Prime Pinot!

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