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September 2022 - World Value Wine Challenge

September 2022 - World Value Wine Challenge
This month's Wine feature is World Value Wine Challenge Wines

World Value Wine Challenge Reviews

Wakefield 2022 Promised Land Chardonnay
95 points
$13
Best Buy
A New World under study well-suited to fill in for Village level white Bourgogne.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $15 and Under' Best Value Australian Chardonnay 2022 Best Chardonnay
95 points $13 Best Buy
Wayne Gretzky 2021 Founders Series Rosé Niagara Peninsula VQA
95 points
$13
Best Buy
Well done Niagara, this Rosé is going to give France a run for their money.
Awards: 2022 World Wine Championships - Best Value Canadian Rose
95 points $13 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2019 Suscol Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
95 points
$17
Best Buy
A rock solid and fruity Napa Cabernet with a refreshing green herb lift on the finish.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $20 and Under' Best Value US Cabernet Sauvignon Exceptional Value
95 points $17 Best Buy
Peller Estates 2021 Family Reserve Rosé Niagara Peninsula VQA
94 points
$9
Best Buy
Fruity yet savory, this is an easy enough to drink every day Rosé, but also complex enough to bring to dinner.
Awards: Exceptional Value
94 points $9 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2020 Red Blend Napa Valley
94 points
$10
Best Buy
If you need an everyday house red Bordeaux blend this should be at the top of the list.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $10 and Under' Exceptional Value
94 points $10 Best Buy
Topsail 2021  Sauvignon Blanc
94 points
$15
Best Buy
Exactly what you want from New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with much extra depth and savory tones.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $15 and Under' Best Value New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
94 points $15 Best Buy
Villa Puccini 2018  Chianti Riserva DOCG
94 points
$16
Best Buy
This Chianti Reserva evokes thoughts of eating a bowl of cherries in a Tuscan rose garden.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $20 and Under' Best Value Italian Tuscany Chianti Riserva Best Pasta Red Wine
94 points $16 Best Buy
Chloe 2019  Merlot
94 points
$17
Best Buy
An impressive textbook Merlot that is well balanced between fruit and savory notes.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $20 and Under' Exceptional Value
94 points $17 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2019 Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon
94 points
$19
Best Buy
An extra tasty Napa Cabernet with a graceful touch of extra complexity and depth.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $20 and Under'
94 points $19 Best Buy
Zonte’s Footstep 2022 Scarlet Ladybird Rosé Fleurieu Peninsula
94 points
$20
Best Buy
A dry yet fruit-forward Rosé with well balanced acidity, this would hold up to the classic French Rosé styles.
Awards: 2022 World Wine Championships - Best Value Australian Rose Most Giftable Wine
94 points $20 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2021 TI Point Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$6
Best Buy
A classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc; its zippy acid and savory flavors make this wine super versatile for food.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $8 and Under' Exceptional Value
93 points $6 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2020  Côtes-Du-Rhône Villages Rouge
93 points
$6
Best Buy
Notes of fruit and earthy flavors on the palate combined with a well balanced body make this an ideal pairing for lamb or a fancy grilled burger.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $8 and Under' Exceptional Value 2022 Best Rhone Red Cotes Du Rhone
93 points $6 Best Buy
St Hilaire Cellars 2021 Villa Rosso Red Blend Washington
93 points
$9
Best Buy
You might struggle to find good Italian food on the West Coast, but you need not struggle to find the right wine.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $10 and Under' Best Value US Red Blend
93 points $9 Best Buy
Voyager Point 2021  Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$9
Best Buy
Spot on New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, with tropical fruit and tart orchard fruit balanced by a racy structure, herbal highlights, and a touch of floral perfume.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 5 White Wine $10 and Under'
93 points $9 Best Buy
Wayne Gretzky 2021 Founders Series Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$12
Best Buy
A delightful cool climate expression of Sauvignon Blanc that is one of the best examples of any wine coming out of Canada.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $15 and Under' Best Value Canadian Sauvignon Blanc
93 points $12 Best Buy
The Conqueror 2019 Red Blend California
93 points
$13
Best Buy
Bold and brooding yet plum and fruity, this is a confectioner's delight.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $15 and Under'
93 points $13 Best Buy
Proverbial 2016  Malbec
93 points
$16
Best Buy
A rich Malbec with really integrated tannins and loads of crushed blue fruit that would pair beautifully with a well charred steak.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $20 and Under' Best Value US Malbec
93 points $16 Best Buy
Proverbial 2017  Malbec
93 points
$16
Best Buy
Dark and earthy with fruit shining through make this a delicious pairing with smoked meats.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $20 and Under'
93 points $16 Best Buy
Cantina Zaccagnini 2020  Montepulciano DAbruzzo DOC
93 points
$18
Best Buy
A classic version of a classic wine; an excellent alternative to a Chianti.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $20 and Under' Best Value Italian Regional Montepulciano D Abruzzo Best Pizza Red Wine 2022 Best Regional Montepulciano d' Abruzzo
93 points $18 Best Buy
Wakefield 2022 Estate Riesling
93 points
$18
Best Buy
A slightly tropical Riesling with waves of lush, ripe, sweet citrus.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $20 and Under' Best Pizza White Wine 2022 Best Riesling
93 points $18 Best Buy
Wakefield 2021 Estate Chardonnay
93 points
$18
Best Buy
A voluptuous, sumptuous New World Chardonnay fruit that shed most of that New World oak.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $20 and Under'
93 points $18 Best Buy
Proverbial 2017  Cabernet Sauvignon
93 points
$20
Best Buy
A tightly wound Cabernet with a nice combination of sweet and savory elements; decant or give this some time.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $20 and Under' Best Steak Dinner Red Wine
93 points $20 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2020  Malbec
92 points
$6
Best Buy
Cozy up with a bottle at your favorite Argentinean or Brazilian steakhouse and suddenly everything makes sense.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $8 and Under'
92 points $6 Best Buy
Pampa 2021 Estate Pinot Noir
92 points
$9
Best Buy
New World fruit and color with some Old World structure, this would make an excellent BTG Pinot Noir selection, or just drink the whole bottle.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $10 and Under' Exceptional Value
92 points $9 Best Buy
Pampa 2021 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$9
Best Buy
A well crafted Cabernet that expresses the terroir of Mendoza well.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $10 and Under'
92 points $9 Best Buy
Peller Estates 2021 Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$9
Best Buy
A classic profile for Cabernet Sauvignon with a delicate oak touch.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $10 and Under' Best Value Canadian Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points $9 Best Buy
Peller Estates 2021 Family Reserve Double Noir Red Blend Ontario
92 points
$9
Best Buy
A Canadian red that can give Beaujolais some competition; winning.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $10 and Under' Best Value Canadian Red Blend
92 points $9 Best Buy
Chateau Bellevue 2020  Bordeaux AOC
92 points
$10
Best Buy
Pleasurable and exactly what this wine is meant to be; drink and enjoy today while your Super Seconds hang out in the cellar for a couple decades.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $10 and Under'
92 points $10 Best Buy
The Conqueror 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$13
Best Buy
A big, rich red wine that would be great during a holiday meal.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $15 and Under'
92 points $13 Best Buy
Wakefield 2022 Promised Land Pinot Grigio
92 points
$13
Best Buy
An easy, fresh, and crisp drinker that would pair well with salads or crudo.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $15 and Under'
92 points $13 Best Buy
Ivy Ridge 2021  Sauvignon Blanc
92 points
$14
Best Buy
Bright and tropical on the nose with nuanced old world flavors on the palate; well balanced and an ideal pairing for goat cheese.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $15 and Under'
92 points $14 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$14
Best Buy
Combining ripe fruit with savory green herb underpinning, drink this classic Napa Valley Cab with some steak tacos.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $15 and Under'
92 points $14 Best Buy
Peller Estates 2021 Family Reserve Riesling
92 points
$14
Best Buy
Light and easy drinking, this primary Riesling would make for a good aperitif wine.
Awards: 2022 World Wine Championships - Best Value Canadian Riesling
92 points $14 Best Buy
Esser Vineyards 2018  Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$16
Best Buy
A lifted Cabernet that will please any Cab drinker; enjoy with a cigar on the 19th hole.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $20 and Under'
92 points $16 Best Buy
River Road 2021 Sur Lie Aged Reserve Un-Oaked Chardonnay
92 points
$16
Best Buy
A well balanced, well rounded Chardonnay with light oak nuance.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $20 and Under' Best Pasta White Wine
92 points $16 Best Buy
Chloe 2020  Pinot Noir
92 points
$17
Best Buy
A rich and ripe Pinot Noir with candied fruit and a full mouthfeel.
Awards: 2022 World Wine Championships - Best Value US Pinot Noir
92 points $17 Best Buy
Chloe 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$17
Best Buy
A rich, savory, herbal Cabernet with great potential at the table.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $20 and Under'
92 points $17 Best Buy
Cantina Zaccagnini 2021  Pinot Grigio
92 points
$18
Best Buy
Crisp and refreshing, this is exactly what a consumer is looking for from Italian Pinot Grigio.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $20 and Under' Best Value Italian Regional Pinot Grigio
92 points $18 Best Buy
Wakefield 2020 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$18
Best Buy
A very good sipper all on its own with the potential to be even more expressive when properly matched with food.
Awards: 2022 World Wine Championships - Best Value Australian Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points $18 Best Buy
1849 Wine NV Methode Traditionnelle Brut Rosé
92 points
$19
Best Buy
A zippy and fruity treat of a Rosé perfect for a patio visit with some friends.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 3 Sparkling Wine $20 and Under' Best Value French Brut Rose 2022 Top 2 Brut Rose
92 points $19 Best Buy
Bewitched 2020  Pinot Noir
92 points
$19
Best Buy
A fruity, polished and oh so easy sipping Pinot Noir.
Awards: Best Vegetarian Red Wine - Exceptional Value
92 points $19 Best Buy
Duck Hunter 2021  Sauvignon Blanc
92 points
$19
Best Buy
A clean, soft and delicate Sauvignon Blanc that would be great as an aperitif.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $20 and Under' Best Vegetarian White Wine
92 points $19 Best Buy
Popcorn 2020  Merlot
92 points
$19
Best Buy
A high toned Merlot with well integrated tannins that would pair well with a brisket or cassoulet.
Awards: 2022 World Wine Championships - Best Value French Vin De Pays Merlot
92 points $19 Best Buy
Rancho Coyote 2021 Luccas Vineyard Pinot Blanc
92 points
$20
Best Buy
This is a crowd pleasing wine with ripe fruits that would be great for large gatherings.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $20 and Under' 2022 Best Pinot Blanc
92 points $20 Best Buy
Zonte’s Footstep 2020 Lake Doctor Shiraz
92 points
$20
Best Buy
This lovely Shiraz invokes a warm summer evening with grilled meats and a whiff of smoke.
Awards: 2022 World Wine Championships - Best Value Australian Shiraz Best Dinner Party Red Wine
92 points $20 Best Buy
Wayne Gretzky 2021 Founders Series Cabernet Merlot Red Blend Ontario
91 points
$12
Best Buy
An outstanding version of a Bordeaux blend; you will be surprised by the ripeness of fruit that comes through the wine.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $15 and Under'
91 points $12 Best Buy
Curious Beasts 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points
$13
Best Buy
A classic steakhouse by-the-glass house red that is approachable and delicious.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $15 and Under'
91 points $13 Best Buy
Sunshine Bliss NV  Rose Moscato
90 points
$4
Best Buy
A sweet Rosé with a surprising depth of savory notes and zippy acidity make this a perfect party treat.
Awards: Best Summer BBQ Rose Wine - Exceptional Value
90 points $4 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2020  Cabernet Sauvignon
90 points
$8
Best Buy
A polished and crowd friendly Cabernet with ripe fruit giving way to firm tannins and well-balanced alcohol.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $8 and Under'
90 points $8 Best Buy
Bella Figura 2021  Pinot Grigio
90 points
$10
Best Buy
A round and lively Pinot Grigio with bright fruit and a brighter future at your next dinner party.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 5 White Wine $10 and Under'
90 points $10 Best Buy
Portlandia 2021  Pinot Gris
90 points
$17
Best Buy
Bright and mineral forward, this will please the Pinot Gris crowd.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $20 and Under' Best Value US Pinot Gris Best Dinner Party White Wine
90 points $17 Best Buy
Saracco 2021  Moscato
90 points
$18
Best Buy
Tailgates or family picnics, this ripe and floral Moscato d'Asti will make for an easy drinking brunch wine.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 3 Sparkling Wine $20 and Under' Best Summer BBQ White Wine 2022 Best Piedmont Moscato d'Asti
90 points $18 Best Buy
Sobon Estate 2020 Rocky Top Zinfandel
90 points
$20
Fruity and complex enough to drink now, but with structure to age and develop for a couple years.
Awards: 2022 World Wine Championships - Best Value US Zinfandel
Sunshine Bliss NV  Chardonnay
89 points
$4
Best Buy
A richly textured and soft Chardonnay to pair with lobster or a good fish boil.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $8 and Under'
89 points $4 Best Buy
Reggae NV Moscato White Moscato
89 points
$6
Best Buy
A sweet treat of a wine; serve with fruit pastries.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $8 and Under' Best Dessert Wine
89 points $6 Best Buy
Wines Til’ Friday 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
89 points
$8
Best Buy
Reminiscent of Napa Cabernet from 30-40 years ago; pick up a few bottles and get ahead of the curve.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $8 and Under'
89 points $8 Best Buy
El Paseo NV Margarita Wine Cocktail Mexico
89 points
$9
Best Buy
Order up a taco platter, gather a few friends and pour freely.
89 points $9 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
89 points
$9
Best Buy
Ripe and juicy fruit with an herbaceous under current, this Cabernet Sauvignon would pair perfectly with a NY strip.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $10 and Under'
89 points $9 Best Buy
Wakefield 2021 Promised Land Cabernet Sauvignon
89 points
$13
Best Buy
Rich and well-balanced, this Cabernet wants to be paired with food, and a BBQ steak sandwich seems perfect.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $15 and Under'
89 points $13 Best Buy
Villa Puccini 2018  Toscana IGP
89 points
$15
Best Buy
A beautiful example of the Super Tuscan category that makes you want to slow down and enjoy an evening in Florence.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $15 and Under'
89 points $15 Best Buy
Chloe 2020 Prosecco Rosé Glera
89 points
$17
A piquant, zippy, bubbly sipper perfect for an aperitif.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 3 Sparkling Wine $20 and Under'
Cantina Zaccagnini 2021 Rosé Colline Pescaresi IGT
89 points
$18
A unique Italian Rosé that would be a good accompaniment to a cheese course.
Wakefield 2020 Estate Shiraz
89 points
$18
A classic example of the modern and leaner style of Aussie Shiraz.
Wakefield 2021 Estate Merlot
89 points
$18
A dark, rich and brooding Merlot with well balanced herbal, fruit and oak aromas that carry over to the palate.
Kate Arnold 2021  Riesling
89 points
$19
Find a plate of Pad Thai, maybe some papaya salad and enjoy this wine all day.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $20 and Under' Best Thai Food White Wine
Sidewood 2022 Estate Sauvignon Blanc
89 points
$19
Tropical fruits with crisp acidity and an herbal twist, this is unmistakably Sauvignon Blanc from Oceania.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $20 and Under'
Sidewood 2021 Estate Chardonnay
89 points
$19
A solid Chardonnay to be an excellent compromise between the White Burgundy drinker and the Napa Chardonnay drinker.
Zonte’s Footstep 2020 Chocolate Factory Shiraz
89 points
$20
This Shiraz is brimming with New World fruit alongside animale and sanguine tones reminiscent of Rhone.
St Hilaire Cellars 2021  Pinot Gris
88 points
$8
Best Buy
Aromatic with some weight to it while maintaining a well-balanced acidity, this Pinot Gris would hold up to heavier fish dishes or even poultry.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $8 and Under'
88 points $8 Best Buy
Wines Til’ friday 2019  Chardonnay
88 points
$8
Best Buy
This Chardonnay melds ripe New World style fruitiness with Old World structure and a deft balance of oak characteristics.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $8 and Under'
88 points $8 Best Buy
Wines Til’ Friday 2019  Merlot
88 points
$8
Best Buy
Dialed in, rich, and fruit forward, this will be a party pleaser at your next event.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $8 and Under'
88 points $8 Best Buy
Bell’Amore NV Midnight Semi-Sweet Red Blend Italy
88 points
$9
Best Buy
Juicy red berries and super easy drinking; pair this sweet, sparkling sipper with a savory pate or fresh summer berries and Panna Cotta.
88 points $9 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2019 Old Vine Zinfandel
88 points
$9
Best Buy
A classic Sonoma Zin blend; a ripe and fruity wine that finishes with savory notes.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $10 and Under'
88 points $9 Best Buy
Pampa 2021 Estate Chardonnay
88 points
$9
Best Buy
A lush and savory Chardonnay; a California Chardonnay drinkers Chardonnay.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 5 White Wine $10 and Under'
88 points $9 Best Buy
Cycles Gladiator 2020  Merlot
88 points
$13
Best Buy
A tasty and versatile wine that will easily adapt to most medium to rich main course pairings.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $15 and Under'
88 points $13 Best Buy
Wakefield 2020 Promised Land Shiraz
88 points
$13
Best Buy
With well-balanced fruit and acidity, this Shiraz will be great for your next dinner party.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $15 and Under'
88 points $13 Best Buy
Ruggeri 2021 Argeo Brut Rosé Prosecco di Treviso DOC
88 points
$15
Best Buy
An earthy, nicely balanced Rose Prosecco with ample fruit and a gentle finish.
Awards: Best Celebratory Sparkling Wine
88 points $15 Best Buy
Soleil NV Mimosa Pineapple American
88 points
$15
Best Buy
A fun and easy going pineapple Mimosa for power brunches.
88 points $15 Best Buy
Tabor Hill Winery NV Classic Demi-Red American
88 points
$15
Best Buy
A fun and slightly sweet red blend.
Awards: Best Thai Food Red Wine
88 points $15 Best Buy
Villa Puccini 2021  Pinot Grigio
88 points
$15
Best Buy
Earthy and savory on the nose with traditional Pinot Grigio notes on the palate.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $15 and Under'
88 points $15 Best Buy
Chloe 2020  Chardonnay
88 points
$16
A creamy and oak-forward Chardonnay that would pair well with roasted poultry.
Chloe 2019 Red No.249 California
88 points
$17
A ripe and jammy wine which will please the "big red wine" drinker in the house.
Zonte’s Footstep 2022 Excalibur Sauvignon Blanc
88 points
$17
Crisp and refreshing summer sipper that will also pair with seafood.
1849 Wine NV Blanc De Blanc Brut Sparkling Wine
88 points
$19
Tasty and easy going everyday bubbles that will be perfectly at home in your picnic basket.
Zonte’s Footstep 2021 Love Symbol Grenache
88 points
$20
Lively and delicious, this versatile wine will particularly shine with grilled pork dishes.
Awards: Best Summer BBQ Red Wine
Sunshine Bliss NV  Cabernet Sauvignon
87 points
$4
Best Buy
A pop and pour with the essence of finely aged Cabernet.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $8 and Under'
87 points $4 Best Buy
Sunshine Bliss NV Sweet Strawberry Flavored Wine California
87 points
$4
Best Buy
A fun, fruity, candied beverage for summer afternoons.
87 points $4 Best Buy
Bell’Amore NV Semi-Sweet Peach Flavored Wine Italy
87 points
$9
Best Buy
White peach with subtle minty undertones make this a good brunch wine.
87 points $9 Best Buy
El Paseo NV Paloma Wine Cocktail Mexico
87 points
$9
Best Buy
Nicely balanced citrus fruit flavor with acidity for a ready-to-go Paloma, but could use some additional carbonation or a sparkling wine addition.
87 points $9 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2020  Pinot Noir
87 points
$9
Best Buy
Earthy and sultry, this would be a fun pairing with duck breast and Morel mushrooms.
87 points $9 Best Buy
Peller Estates 2021 Family Reserve Pinot Grigio
87 points
$9
Best Buy
An easy drinking Pinot Grigio that will make everyone happy; would make a great wine for larger events.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 5 White Wine $10 and Under'
87 points $9 Best Buy
Peller Estates 2021 Family Reserve Chardonnay
87 points
$9
Best Buy
This is a great example of the diversity and range that Chardonnay can achieve.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 5 White Wine $10 and Under'
87 points $9 Best Buy
Peller Estates 2021 Family Reserve Cabernet Merlot Ontario
87 points
$9
Best Buy
A good wine that makes one ponder traditional concepts of wine regions and climate change.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Red Wine $10 and Under'
87 points $9 Best Buy
Goodness Grape 2019  Chardonnay
87 points
$10
Best Buy
A rich and buttery California Chardonnay that caters to lovers of this style.
87 points $10 Best Buy
Wayne Gretzky 2021 Founders Series Fresh & Crisp White Blend Ontario
87 points
$11
Best Buy
Fruity, floral and fun for fabulous summer evenings by the lake.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $15 and Under'
87 points $11 Best Buy
Florina 2019  Chardonnay
87 points
$12
Best Buy
A solid Chard for people that like balanced French Oak on a more ripe expression.
87 points $12 Best Buy
Florina 2020  Sauvignon Blanc
87 points
$12
Best Buy
A juicy, tropical and crowd pleasing Sauvignon Blanc.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $15 and Under'
87 points $12 Best Buy
Ruggeri NV Argeo Brut Prosecco DOC
87 points
$15
Best Buy
A charmingly dry expression of Prosecco that features layers of delicate fruit and flowers.
Awards: Best Value Organic White Wine
87 points $15 Best Buy
Soleil NV Mimosa Pomegranate American
87 points
$15
Best Buy
A fun fruit-driven bottled cocktail.
87 points $15 Best Buy
Tabor Hill Winery NV Classic Demi-Sec Michigan
87 points
$15
Best Buy
An aromatic white wine to bring to your next brunch party.
87 points $15 Best Buy
Kate Arnold 2021  Sauvignon Blanc
87 points
$19
Simple and pleasant, this is a lovely apéritif or table wine.
Momental 2020  Pinot Noir
87 points
$19
A broad shouldered Pinot Noir that would please a Merlot drinker.
Hark Vineyards 2021 Virginia Verde Vidal Blanc
87 points
$20
A zesty and mildly perfumed daily table white.
Ron Rubin 2019  Chardonnay
87 points
$20
Opulent New World Chardonnay with a deft balance of fruit, acid, and barrel influence.
Sobon Estate 2020 Cougar Hill Zinfandel
87 points
$20
A dark, rich, and deep red wine with loads of fruit and herbal chocolate notes.
Sunshine Bliss NV  White Moscato
86 points
$4
Best Buy
A full mouthfeel and sweet finish makes this wine a good accompaniment to fruit salads.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $8 and Under'
86 points $4 Best Buy
Sunshine Bliss NV Sweet Peach Flavored Wine California
86 points
$4
Best Buy
A fruity and sweet cocktail-y wine; try this with a London Dry Gin and soda.
86 points $4 Best Buy
Bucket List NV  White Moscato
86 points
$6
Best Buy
A rich and sweet white wine that will pair well with savory pastries or not too sweet desserts.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $8 and Under'
86 points $6 Best Buy
Wines Til’ Friday NV Sparkling Demi-Sec American
86 points
$9
Best Buy
A pleasant sipper on its own that will make a versatile base for Champagne cocktails.
86 points $9 Best Buy
Goodness Grape 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
86 points
$10
Best Buy
Plumb red fruits on the nose belie the lithe and nimble nature of this vibrant Cabernet.
86 points $10 Best Buy
Goodness Grape 2020  Sauvignon Blanc
86 points
$10
Best Buy
A richer umami driven style of Sauvignon Blanc that will be delightful with a cheese platter.
86 points $10 Best Buy
Wayne Gretzky 2021 Founders Series Pinot Grigio
86 points
$12
Best Buy
A simple wine that anyone would find sippable or would make a lovely base for white sangria.
86 points $12 Best Buy
River Road 2021 Un-Oaked Chardonnay
86 points
$14
Best Buy
A very juicy, fruit forward Chardonnay for carefree sipping and spicy dishes.
86 points $14 Best Buy
Sobon Estate 2020 Old Vine Zinfandel
86 points
$15
Best Buy
An even and appealing Zinfandel that will cover a lot of bases.
86 points $15 Best Buy
Zonte’s Footstep 2022 Lady Marmalade Vermentino
86 points
$17
Laser focused with a delicate bitter fruit balance makes this wine a perfect apéritif.
Sunshine Bliss NV Pinot Grigio Columbard Blend California
85 points
$4
Best Buy
A pleasant fruit sipper with an even, appealing flavor.
85 points $4 Best Buy
Bucket List NV  Chardonnay
85 points
$6
Best Buy
A tasty, tropical fruity Chardonnay with nice nuances of nutty, spicy oak.
85 points $6 Best Buy
Wines Til’ Friday 2020  Pinot Grigio
85 points
$8
Crisp, light, and refreshing, consider this after a bike ride instead of a Radler.
El Paseo NV Strawberry Margarita Wine Cocktail Mexico
85 points
$9
Fruity and crushable, this would be a crowd pleaser at tailgates.
El Paseo NV Red Sangria Wine Cocktail American
85 points
$9
Serve with a chill and crush a pitcher or two with friends poolside.
Goodness Grape 2020 Rosé California
85 points
$10
A serviceable sipper that will shine with cheese pairings.
Kirkland Signature 2021  Pinot Grigio
85 points
$12
A clean and refreshing white wine to pair with salads or your favorite fruit.
Beach Juice NV Rosé California
85 points
$13
This is a light and fruity Rose that will pair perfectly with a Saturday brunch.
Shenandoah Vineyards 2020 Special Reserve Zinfandel
85 points
$13
A big and fruity wine that will carry you from the end of dinner into the dessert course.
Soleil NV Mimosa Classic American
85 points
$15
An easy Mimosa cocktail ready-to-drink that saves you from having to mix everything.
Soleil NV Mimosa Mango American
85 points
$15
A fun and mango-flavored Mimosa to rock your brunch with.
Bucket List NV  Pinot Grigio
84 points
$6
Best Buy
A creamy and citrus forward Pinot Grigio that would pair well with roasted vegetables and creamy pasta dishes.
84 points $6 Best Buy
Reggae NV Sweet Indiana
84 points
$6
Best Buy
It's exactly what it says it is and will pair well with a savory dessert.
84 points $6 Best Buy
Reggae NV Sweet Catawba
84 points
$6
Best Buy
A sweet and fruity punch of a wine for the adults at the party.
84 points $6 Best Buy
Voyager Point 2018 Rosé California
84 points
$9
A smooth and easy Rosé sipper with nice berry fruit.
PaintBox NV  Chardonnay
80 points
$15
Chardonnay for the 90s lover of bold oak, butter, and vanilla flavors.
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