The cool Finger Lakes of upstate New York are known as one of the top places in the US for bracing, fresh dry Rieslings with zingy minerality. In summer, you can’t beat a wine like this. Dr. Konstantin Frank also makes exceptional sparkling wine from this cool and pristine region. Stay tuned for our upcoming Wine to Know, highlighting another fabulous wine from this estate.
Available at Dr. Konstantin Frank Wines
South African wines are some of the world’s greatest red wine deals right now and this Cabernet from David Finlayson is a superb example.The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
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Available at Solano Cellars
Here’s a great Chenin with lots of soft texture and a big flavor impact. Rich and saline, it’s got The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
92 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed
Available at Sterling Cellars
Everything you want in a rosé. Lucy is light, bright, and right just about anytime. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
91 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed
Available at Bird Rock Fine Wine
A wine that tastes this good shouldn’t cost this little. Named after a wandering stray dog that followed the owners over the course of a 6-day, 100-mile backpacking hike along the South African coast, Lubanzi (the wine) is absolutely delicious.The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
94 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed
Available at Solano Cellars
Of all types of no-alcohol (“NA”) wines, sparkling NAs are usually the best—maybe because the bubbles have such an appealing texture on their own. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
89 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed
Available at wine.com
The country of Uruguay sits quietly at the southern tip of Brazil on the Atlantic coast of South America. It’s an important wine producer on that continent, The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
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Available at wine.com
Finding a delicious bold Cabernet that costs less than $5 a glass is a rare occurrence. But here it is. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
93 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed
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For years, Honig has made one of the best moderately-priced Sauvignon Blancs in California. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
92 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed
Available at Honig Wine
Dolcetto has a special place in the hearts of many northern Italians. It’s what they drink when they want something delicious and inexpensive. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
90 points Karen MacNeil / Winespeed
Available at Graziano Family of Wines