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| | | | After a thorough review of the more than 23,000 wines we blind tasted in the past year, Wine Enthusiast editors have identified a remarkable array of exceptional wines priced at $20 or less. Fun facts: 96 of these wines received scores of 90 points or higher in our blind tastings; 32 wines are priced under $15; and you'll even find traditionally pricey regions like Burgundy making appearances (hello 2020 Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay from Louis Latour), rounding out the top 100. This list is also a study in the versatility of wallet-friendly wine. Let our Best Buy roundup inform your grocery list. | | | | | | | | |
| | | |  | | | | | | What an aromatic roller-coaster ride. The first sniff of the glass yields bright red cherries and orange zest. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | |  | | | | | | This wine presents a captivating nose of fresh orange blossom, white peach, acacia and almonds. | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | |  | | | | | | This wine offers bold, full-bodied aromas of baked black plum, red currant, creamy vanilla and cardamom spice. | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | The midpalate has flavors of pomegranate, watermelon, raspberry and guava interlaced with star anise to finish. | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | Though the production level of this wine is rather massive, the quality does not suffer. Aromas of lemon chiffon cake and wet stone are engaging on the nose. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | This dark-purple-hued wine is opulent, with aromas of boysenberries, blue fruits, frankincense, violets and spiced toasty oak on the nose. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | The palate shows plenty of those decadent flavors, but on a more nimble than expected framework. Fans of lighter Cabernet will love this at this price point. | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | |  | | | | | | Every year Pieropan captures the soul of Soave, Garganega and the vintage in such a pristine way that it keeps us in awe. | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | The wine starts with a whisper of fragrant herbs, salted lemons and crushed seashells asking you to be patient and watch the wine evolve. | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | The flavors on the palate are white grapefruit, guava and lime zest, layered with dried fennel, sedimentary rock, and lemon cream. | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | A nose of violets includes aromas of cranberry, cherry and light notes of chalk. Vigorous acidity adds energy to concentrated fruit flavors of strawberry and raspberry. | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | After a few vintages, the quality of this wine is no surprise. The 2022 bottling launches a yin and yang aromatic set featuring orange creamsicle and lemon verbena tea. | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | This is a serious, dense, yet balanced wine. Its smoky flavors allied to the black-plum fruits give it a solidity and enhance the firm tannins. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | Coming Soon... | | | | | More best of year lists arriving soon | | | Top 100 Cellar Selections - November 6th
The Enthusiast 100 - December 5th
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