September 14, 2026
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LANDMARK VINEYARDS Pinot Noir

“Grand Detour” Pinot Noir 2023

Sonoma Coast, CA

Deeply earthy and bold, yet full of energy, lightness, and freshness, Landmark’s “Grand Detour” Pinot Noir is like someone singing bass and soprano at the same time. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

95 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed

Available at Landmark Wine

THE FOUR GRACES Pinot Gris

Pinot Gris 2024

Willamette Valley, OR

It isn’t always true that you can tell a Pinot Gris from a Pinot Grigio. The latter is usually light and simple. The former often has more character, more dimension, more personality. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

94 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed

Available at The Four Graces

MARTHA STOUMEN “Patatino”

“Patatino” Red Wine NV

California

Martha Stoumen is one of California’s most exciting natural wine producers. Her tiny-production wines are The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

94 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed

Available at Martha Stoumen

BERNARD BAUDRY

“Le Domaine” Chinon 2022

Chinon, Loire Valley

Chinon is one of the most singular red wines in the world, rarely mistaken for anything else. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

95 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed

Available at Calvert Woodley

DR. KONSTANTIN FRANK

Brut 2022

Finger Lakes, NY

The beautiful vineyards of the Finger Lakes in upstate New York lie along seven narrow, deep, glacial “finger” lakes. The region is cool and pristine—perfect sparkling wine territory. And this sparkler is The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

94 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed

Available at Dr. Frank Wines

CROSSROADS

Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Oakville, Napa Valley, CA

Finding a fantastic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (from the stunning 2023 vintage) that costs less than $100 isn’t easy. Especially one from a superb vineyard in Oakville, Napa Valley’s most prestigious subregion. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

94 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed 

Available at wine.com

EX POST FACTO

Pinot Noir 2025

Sta. Rita Hills, CA

For anyone who loves Pinot Noir, it’s kind of thrilling to find a good one that doesn’t break the bank. Ex Post Facto’s Pinot is just plain lipsmacking. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

94 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed

Available at wine.com

ANTINORI

“Badia a Passignano” Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2022

Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy

Badia a Passignano (The Abbey of Passignano) is a 9th-century monastery, today owned by the Antinori family, one of the most famous winemaking families in all of Italy. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

96 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed

Available at wine.com

WENTE

“Wente Clone” Chardonnay 2024

Livermore Valley, CA

If you imagine a fresh apple tart—the apples crunchy and sweetly ripe, the pastry rich and crumbly—and then imagine a dollop of vanilla whipped cream on top, this is that Chardonnay. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

94 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed

Available at Wente Vineyards

DAVID FINLAYSON

Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Stellenbosch, South Africa

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.

94 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed

Available at Solano Cellars