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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Every year, I can’t wait to taste the new vintage of Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

It’s my weakness, Champagne. I am budget conscious with just about everything else, but when it comes to Champagne, I am helpless. And this—this grower Champagne—is The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

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.

If you look up spice in America, it’s quickly apparent that in the US, we love spices. Consumption of spices has skyrocketed in the last couple of decades. So I think we’re ready for this fantastic spicy wine. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.