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If you’re looking for a wine that over-delivers for the price, we have the bottle for you! Our expert team searches high and low to locate top quality wines at every price level, and 2016 The Paring Red Wine is a gem that shouldn’t be missed.

From the owner of the legendary Screaming Eagle, comes this incredible, 93 point, Bordeaux blend that you'll be excited about! The blend is made up of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc & 10% Petit Verdot. Not only is this wine absolutely delicious, but it’s priced at only $22.99!

The winemaker’s notes are as follows: “Utterly fascinating nose mixing lifted black fruit, savory green herbs and dark notes of grilled bread, espresso and anise. Fills the palate with bright red fruit and black plum. A constant play between sweet and

Many of you are already familiar with Waterstone Cabernet Sauvignon. Over the past decade, Waterstone Winery has built a reputation for its top quality Napa Valley Cabernets. Part of what makes Waterstone so special is that its wines taste like Cali-Cult wines without the Cali-Cult prices, impressing wine aficionados as well as those just discovering the world of wine. We were first introduced to this winery two decades ago, and 2001 was the first vintage we sold. Waterstone has been a best-selling wine at Sokolin, year after year.

The 95 point, 2018 vintage of Waterstone is here, and it's the BEST vintage we've tasted since their initial release in 2001! The brilliance and magic of winemaker Laurie Hook (formerly of Beringer and their high scoring luxury

2013 Barolos are fantastic! This is the vintage we've been waiting for - the best vintage in years. "Readers will find a number of thrilling, utterly captivating wines that speak to the pedigree and class that are signatures of the best Barolo vintages... Overall, the 2013s are Barolos that speak to finesse above all else." - Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

Back in 2017, Antonio Galloni released his much anticipated reviews of the late releases from Barolo, and 2013 Gaja Sperss Barolo was “tee’d up”, being awarded a whopping 97 points! THE ONLY other vintage to score higher was the 1997, which sells for $400+ - if you can find it. In addition to scoring 97 points from Antonio Galloni, 2013 Gaja Sperss Barolo received a 97 point score from Jeb Dunnuck and a 96 point score from The Wine Advocate.

This year marks the thirteenth year anniversary of the historic 2009 Bordeaux vintage. If you’re a back-vintage Bordeaux drinker or collector, we have an amazing feature today from this top vintage that’s not to be missed – 2009 Lynch Bages.

Robert Parker has retired from rating new vintages of Bordeaux, leaving 2009 as one of the best vintages he's ever tasted. "2009 is the greatest vintage I have tasted in Bordeaux since 1982, of which it is a modern-day version, but greatly improved." - Robert Parke

Lynch Bages is a fan-favorite Bordeaux amongst many wine lovers and drinkers. "Lynch Bages always steals the show, and it costs less than the wines it beats. I’m calling it one of the world's most recognized, sought-after, yet under-priced wines. I’m amazed by how low the prices are for this top ten Bordeaux estate." - Dave Sokolin

The 2009 vint

Beaulieu Vineyard, established in 1900 by Georges de Latour and his wife, is said to be the first Napa Valley Cult Wine. Georges and his wife originally bought four acres and over the next several decades, expanded their land holdings. Georges set out to produce wines that rivaled French wines, and that he did.

Beaulieu Vineyard is one of the oldest and most historic estates in Napa. Their first vintage of Private Reserve was released in 1940, “a wine that was destined to become Napa Valley’s first “cult” Cabernet. In 70+ years since, Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon has become the benchmark of Napa Valley Cabernet as one of the most collected American wines.” – Beaulieu Vineyard

Fast forward to the 2018 Napa vintage – a fantastic vintage. We’re excited to offer 2018 BV Georges de L

We love finding inexpensive wines from amazing producers that deliver beyond their price point, and we have a feeling that you do too! It’s one of the most fun and interesting sides of this business. Today, we’re sharing three Italian gems, all from Tuscany and all priced under $45. These fan favorites are from terrific producers, offer great quality and are perfect to add into your wine rotation.

2019 Castello Banfi Chianti Classico – This wine was named as Wine Spectator’s #2 Top Value Wine of 2021, and at only $14.99, it’s one to pick up today. Banfi is a family owned wine producer known for their amazing Brunellos, but they also produce other wines in Tuscany, including a terrific Chianti collection. Take advantage

If you’re a Bordeaux fan and in search of a wine that delivers beyond its price, don’t miss this mega deal! We’re excited to offer this 99 point Saint Emilion for only $105 – 2018 La Gaffeliere. “Saint-Emilion delivers in 2018. If you want to talk about genuine “best wines ever made” or “pinnacles of achievement,” then this is where to come.” – Neal Martin, Vinous Media

Also noted by Neal Martin in his coverage of the 2018 Bordeaux vintage was how well some Saint Emilion chateaux performed “beyond the elite names.” La Gaffeliere is include

You can still afford to drink great Bordeaux, and we’re excited to share this mega deal with you today! If you're a fan of Saint Emilion style wines, consider 2016 La Prade your "value house red" for the next five to ten years. At only $24.99, quantities are already dwindling. This 92+ pointer delivers beyond its price point and will sell out quickly!

La Prade is owned by Nicolas Thienpont, one of the greatest Right Bank winemakers who also does work with three top Bordeaux estates - Larcis Ducasse, Pavie Macquin and Beausejour Duffau. Nicolas Thienpont gives it all he’s got - whether at top Saint Emilion estates, or at an “entry-level” neighboring Bordeaux Cotes de Francs like Chateau La Prade.

2016 La Prade is a blend of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc a

If you’re a red Burgundy fan, you definitely don’t want to miss the 2019 vintage. Wine critics are singing its praises, and so are we! This is a vintage to scoop up now as current prices are only expected to go up from here.

“2019 could be the red Burgundy vintage of the century, and this hits the bullseye on the complexity that I'm looking for in expensive Burgundy." – Dave Sokolin

"2019 is a hedonistic vintage that will take its place alongside other exceptional recent years in Burgundy... If you love great Burgundy, you should think about securing some 2019s quickly. Given current pricing trends, they will never be cheaper than they are now." – Decanter

Today, we’re sharing this amazing deal from the 2019 vintage - 2019 Domaine Rapet Pere et Fils Corton. This high-scoring, 94 point Grand Cru red Burgundy is a winner, and we’re off

It’s a new year and a fresh start! If you’re looking for a new, exciting wine to experience at the start of 2022, we have the answer! We’re thrilled to share this 95 point Pinot Noir from Oregon that we’re loving right now.

Demand for Oregon Pinot Noir has surpassed Sonoma Coast over the past few months, and our private wine consultants receive daily inquiries for Oregon Pinot Noir.

We just received in a very limited quantity of 2019 Brick House Pinot Noir Les Dijonnais ($51.99 / btl), which received 95 points in Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate – the highest score to date. The Brick House, in Ribbon Ridge of Willamette Valley, looks out over eight acres of Dijon clone vines planted a qua