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| 2021 Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valley (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma, California | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Deliciously approachable with a reputation for delivering “serious bang for the buck” according to Jeb Dunnuck, the powerful 94 pt. 2021 Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a terrific vintage for this B-21 favorite, an easy to enjoy California Cab revealing fresh, savory fruit with velvety smooth tannins, crafted exclusively from Beringer’s estate vineyards at an unbeatable price. Celebrating over 40 years as an AVA, Knights Valley is situated between Healdsburg and Calistoga in a narrow valley at the foot of Mount St. Helena bordering the Mayacamas mountain range that divides Sonoma and Napa Counties, its vineyards known for producing powerfully elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and home to some of the region's most sought after cult Cab producers including Peter Michael Winery. Recognizing its potential for growing exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon, Beringer was among the first wineries post-prohibition to farm grapes in Knights Valley over a half century ago, releasing its inaugural Knights Valley-designated wine in 1974 nearly a decade before the region was made an official AVA and crafting the first Knights Valley Cabernet in 1976. Spanning 600 acres northwest of the winery, Beringer’s sustainably farmed Knights Valley vineyard is planted mostly to Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of other Bordeaux varietals in well-draining, rocky alluvial soils, enjoying the warmest daytime temperatures in Sonoma with cool evenings that preserve the grapes’ acidity. Crafted as a Bordeaux-style blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot, winemaker Ryan Rech aged the robust 2021 Beringer Knights Valley Cab for 15 months in 33% new French oak, yielding fresh, juicy fruit boasting signature Knights Valley notes of wild sage, mocha and black olive with ripe tannins built to age and an enticing smooth, velvety finish that begs for another sip. Described as a “potent, bold Knights Valley Cabernet” offering “tons of immediacy and appeal” by Antonio Galloni of Vinous, the richly satisfying 94 pt. 2021 Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valley is an undervalued gem among its pricey Knights Valley peers, a smooth and satisfying Cab with a backbone for aging affordably priced to enjoy without hesitation. | ||
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| 2015 Xavier Vignon Arcane XIX Le Soleil (750ml) | ||
| Grenache from Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, France | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Regular readers of these pages are no stranger to the stunning wines being produced by Xavier Vignon, who has established a flawless reputation working with such luminaries as Marcoux, Grand Veneur, Raymond Usseglio, and others. Through these relationships, he has gained access to incredibly pristine parcels of very old-vine plantings across the valley, where he works with centenarian vines of Grenache and Syrah as well as 75- to 85-year-old plots of multiple other varieties. As always, we've sourced this latest set directly from Vignon's cellars, so fans of the estate can stock up on any or all of these critically acclaimed favorites for under $25 each. Led by a pair of "sensational" 2015s that each notched 94 points fromWine Advocate,these carry on Vignon's track record as one of the great iconoclastic talents in the Rhone today. The NV Arcane bottlings are no less impressive or singular. | ||
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| 2020 Penfolds Shiraz Bin 28 (750ml) | ||
| Shiraz from South Australia, Australia | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Known by fans of Australian Shiraz for its muscular, boldly structured wines, Penfolds’ 94+ pt. 2020 Shiraz Bin 28 delivers rich, ripe generous dark fruit and velvety, plush tannins, sourced from a blend of multi-regional and multi-vineyard fruit in the same manner as the flagship Grange and crafted in the same “distinctly powerful style” according to Vinous critic Josh Raynolds at an affordable price. Dating back to 1884, Penfolds' founders Dr. Christopher Penfold and his wife Mary were among the first to establish vineyards in Adelaide, planting vine cuttings they brought from France and England near the village of Magill around a stone cottage they called The Grange, originally crafting the wine as a "tonic" for the doctor’s patients. Expanding into the next century as a leader in the Australian wine industry, Penfolds' pioneering winemaker Max Schubert crafted the initial release of Bin 28 in 1959, named for the Bin or “Batch Identification Number” referring to its storage area in Penfolds' cellars and sourced from the historic Barossa Valley Kalimna vineyard. Now blending Shiraz from four diverse regions with nearly half still coming from the Barossa Valley, winemaker Matt Woo aged the 2020 Penfolds Shiraz Bin 28 for 12 months in 16% new American oak casks, yielding lush floral and spice aromas with layers of earthy dark fruit and well-integrated tannins promising longevity Exhibiting Penfolds' “remarkable mix of character, consistency and value” according to the Wine Spectator’s Harvey Steiman, the powerfully built 94+ pt. 2020 Penfolds Shiraz Bin 28 showcases this iconic producer's famously rich and robust style, certain to please Aussie Shiraz fans and delivering outstanding value. | ||
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| 2015 Xavier Vignon Vin de France Arcane XV Le Diable (750ml) | ||
| Mourvedre from Rhône, France | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Regular readers of these pages are no stranger to the stunning wines being produced by Xavier Vignon, who has established a flawless reputation working with such luminaries as Marcoux, Grand Veneur, Raymond Usseglio, and others. Through these relationships, he has gained access to incredibly pristine parcels of very old-vine plantings across the valley, where he works with centenarian vines of Grenache and Syrah as well as 75- to 85-year-old plots of multiple other varieties. As always, we've sourced this latest set directly from Vignon's cellars, so fans of the estate can stock up on any or all of these critically acclaimed favorites for under $25 each. Led by a pair of "sensational" 2015s that each notched 94 points fromWine Advocate,these carry on Vignon's track record as one of the great iconoclastic talents in the Rhone today. The NV Arcane bottlings are no less impressive or singular. | ||
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| 2022 The Calling Chardonnay Dutton Ranch Vineyard (750ml) | ||
| Chardonnay from Russian River, California | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More With the market in California's premium wine regions on an ever-upward trajectory, it's rare to come across an artisan offering for under $25, but for several years, The Calling has been a go-to source for top-tier Russian River Valley class at easily accessible prices. The 2022 duo featured today delivers everything we love about this producer - pristine varietal character, meticulously polished winemaking, and pricing that makes it easy to stock the cellar and reach for them again and again. The 2022 Russian River Pinot Noir is sourced from prime sites throughout the AVA for a classic appellation expression that B-21 proprietor Bob Sprentall calls "an enticing, concentrated wine that is serious to its core." Showcasing one of their exceptional single-vineyard sources of Chardonnay, the 2022 Dutton Ranch is a 93-point beauty according toWine Spectatorthat brings this prized site into full focus with its "generous" fruit and graceful structure what will appeal to any fan of quintessential Sonoma Chardonnay. Best of all, they're each available at a superb, sub-$25 price that makes them perfect candidates to add to your regular rotation or to stock up on for the next time you need to impress a crowd. It's safe to say we don't see deals like this come around too often from this part of California, so when we do, we go all in. | ||
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| 2017 La Rioja Alta Reserva Vina Ardanza (750ml) | ||
| Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Described as “a wine that embodies the long history of Rioja” by Joaquin Hidalgo of Vinous, the 95-point 2017 La Rioja Alta Reserva Vina Ardanza hits the mark as one of the region’s finest classically styled reds, offering fragrant, juicy dark fruit impeccably balanced by refined, polished tannins on a lingering finish. Named one of the Top 100 Wines of Spain in 2023 by James Suckling, it's an alluring Rioja ready to enjoy over the next decade at an unbeatable price. La Rioja Alta is renowned for releasing its wines late with extended aging, its massive cellars filled with “the equivalent of eight years in stock” according to Wine Advocate’s Luis Gutierrez. Produced only in top vintages, the 2017 Reserva Vina Ardanza came from vines over 30 years of age in the Rioja Alta sub-region, along with Garnacha from the hotter and drier 40-hectare La Pedriza vineyard, a Rioja Oriental parcel considered prime terroir for optimal ripening. Employing traditional techniques including manual racking by candlelight and fermenting with indigenous yeasts, the refined 2017 Reserva Vina Ardanza aged separately in a mix of 20% new and three-year-old American oak barrels for up to three years, with the final blend spending three more years in bottle before release, yielding “a vibrant red wine with harmonious balance” according to Vinous' Joaquin Hidalgo. Critic Tim Atkin calls the elegant, 95-point 2017 La Rioja Alta Reserva Vina Ardanza “a delicious release” reflecting the iconic estate’s reputation “for producing wines that are good to drink on release, but also age beautifully in bottle.” It's a winning combination for Rioja lovers of all stripes. | ||
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| 2023 Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay (750ml) | ||
| Chardonnay from Sonoma, California | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Sonoma's standard-bearer Ferrari-Carano needs little introduction. These quintessential California classics have been all-time best sellers at B-21 for years, and it's always nice to see a standard bearer continue to hit the mark. These 2021s and 2022s showcase winemaking duo Rebecka Deike and Natalie West at their best, all notching solid press from James Suckling and offering outstanding value and consistent excellence. The "Ripe yet elegantly balanced and refreshing" 2023 Chardonnay is a top-shelf value performer at 91 points & under $16, a perfect option for your next go-to house white. A step (or two) up at 94 points, the 2022 Tre Terre is "full bodied with lovely texture and tension" per Suckling, outpacing it's sub-$25 price. For the reds, the 2021 Siena hits on all cylinders for fans of this QPR best seller, while the 2021 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon catches 92 points from Suckling, who notes, "Medium-bodied with fine tannins and beautiful length. Bright and vivid. Plenty of cabernet character." If you're looking for surefire quality at an easy price, you almost have too many good options with these Sonoma classics. | ||
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| 2021 Felsina Chianti Classico Berardenga (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Chianti, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More "[Fèlsina's] 2021s are fabulous wines that capture all the best the vintage has to offer. The wines are incredibly distinctive, archetypes of Castelnuovo Berardenga, the sort of wines that will delight readers who enjoy Chianti Classico in all its guises." - Antonio Galloni,Vinous The iconic Fèlsina estate has been setting the bar for decades in the Castelnuovo Berardenga sub-zone of the Chianti Classico DOCG, and in a reference-point vintage like 2021, they have hit bullseye after bullseye. The 2021 Berardenga Riserva is quite possibly the star of the show, garnering an eye-opening press across the board led by a pair of 95 point reviews fromWine Spectatorand Italian wine authority Kerin O'Keefe, who found it "elegant and showing wonderful intensity." James Suckling calls the 2021 "a well-composed, balanced and refined riserva," while Antonio Galloni declares, "A wine of nuance and layers, the 2021 has so much to offer." While the Riserva still needs time to show its full hand, the 2021 Chianti Classico Berardenga is perfectly poised to be your next go-to red, with pedigree and class that transcend its everyday, sub-$20 price point. A 92-point value star according to Galloni, "It's a super classic example of the house style and a wine readers should consider buying by the case." Need we say more? Finally, with all the hype surrounding 2021, savvy Italian fans can find some truly superb buys in the 2020 vintage as well, not least of which is the 2020 Fontalloro Toscana. With same universal praise as the rest of Fèlsina's line, led by 96 points fromWine Advocate's Monica Larner, the 2020 is "a vibrant red ...On the elegant side, despite its youthful power, with excellent harmony" according toWine Spectator. This set from Fèlsina is the classic Tuscan trifecta – a surefire value winner, a sharp collectible buy of world-class pedigree, and a stunning QPR overachiever that can be enjoyed today or hold its own in the cellar for years to come. In short, everything that makes Fèlsina such a treasured estate is on full display in today's offer. | ||
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| 2019 Xavier Vignon Lirac (750ml) | ||
| Grenache from Lirac, Rhône, France | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More From a favorite producer of B-21 Southern Rhone fans, this selection of expertly crafted Xavier Vignon cuvees represents some of the region’s top values, a range of terroir expressive blends from a stellar, instinct-driven winemaker unbeatably priced for stocking up by the case. Described by Jeb Dunnuck as “easily one of the best winemakers in the Southern Rhone,” Xavier Vignon has been well known for decades as a top consulting enologist among the top producers of Chateauneuf du Pape including Marcoux, Raymond Usseglio and La Nerthe, utilizing his insider access to some of the region’s most exceptional parcels to craft his own consistently top-rated CDP’s and Southern Rhone blends since 2007. Described as a “lively and very well-balanced Cotes du Rhone” by James Suckling, the rich and inviting 91 pt. 2020 Xavier Vignon Cotes du Rhone Vieilles Vignes is an exceptional introduction to Xavier’s Rhone reds offering spiced red, jammy fruits with hints of garrigue on a smooth, satisfying finish. Sourced from a lesser known appellation just across the river from Chateauneuf du Pape, the appealing 92 pt. 2019 Xavier Vignon Lirac boasts fresh vibrant dark fruit with hints of peppered spice and flinty graphite on a long-lived finish, a co-fermented blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah aged 70% in concrete and 30% in barrels and boasting a “lip-smacking drinkability factor” according to the Wine Advocate’s Joe Czerwinski. A blend of 95% Grenache and 5% Mourvedre from vines between 80 and 100 years of age, the elegant 93 pt. 2019 Xavier Vignon Gigondas showcases its pure old vine fruit with bright flavors and peppery minerality, described as “finesse-driven and lengthy on the palate” by Jeb Dunnuck who sums it up as “a beautiful wine” promising a decade of longevity. Describing his winemaking skills as “impeccable,” Jeb Dunnuck notes these pure and terroir-expressive Xavier Vignon selections offer “superb balance and classic Southern Rhone characters,” calling them “a treasure trove for the savvy buyer” and a sure thing for lovers of Southern Rhone wines. | ||
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| 2021 Ferrari-Carano Cabernet Sauvignon (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County, California | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Sonoma's standard-bearer Ferrari-Carano needs little introduction. These quintessential California classics have been all-time best sellers at B-21 for years, and it's always nice to see a standard bearer continue to hit the mark. These 2021s and 2022s showcase winemaking duo Rebecka Deike and Natalie West at their best, all notching solid press from James Suckling and offering outstanding value and consistent excellence. The "Ripe yet elegantly balanced and refreshing" 2023 Chardonnay is a top-shelf value performer at 91 points & under $16, a perfect option for your next go-to house white. A step (or two) up at 94 points, the 2022 Tre Terre is "full bodied with lovely texture and tension" per Suckling, outpacing it's sub-$25 price. For the reds, the 2021 Siena hits on all cylinders for fans of this QPR best seller, while the 2021 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon catches 92 points from Suckling, who notes, "Medium-bodied with fine tannins and beautiful length. Bright and vivid. Plenty of cabernet character." If you're looking for surefire quality at an easy price, you almost have too many good options with these Sonoma classics. | ||
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| NV Xavier Vignon Arcane XVII L'Etoile (750ml) | ||
| Grenache from Beaumes de Venise, Rhône, France | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Regular readers of these pages are no stranger to the stunning wines being produced by Xavier Vignon, who has established a flawless reputation working with such luminaries as Marcoux, Grand Veneur, Raymond Usseglio, and others. Through these relationships, he has gained access to incredibly pristine parcels of very old-vine plantings across the valley, where he works with centenarian vines of Grenache and Syrah as well as 75- to 85-year-old plots of multiple other varieties. As always, we've sourced this latest set directly from Vignon's cellars, so fans of the estate can stock up on any or all of these critically acclaimed favorites for under $25 each. Led by a pair of "sensational" 2015s that each notched 94 points fromWine Advocate,these carry on Vignon's track record as one of the great iconoclastic talents in the Rhone today. The NV Arcane bottlings are no less impressive or singular. | ||
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| 2019 Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More A sweet deal on a cellar worthy assortment of under the radar gems, this treasure trove of irresistible “five lollipop” selections are all bargain priced under $50 for B-21 Bordeaux lovers to stash away to enjoy over the next few decades, a terrific opportunity to stock the cellar with high scoring, value priced Bordeaux whether choosing a few favorites or mixing a case.
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| Gosset Grande Reserve Brut (750ml) | ||
| Sparkling from Champagne, France | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More "...a fine introduction to the house style ... This vibrant, mid-weight Champagne is a charmer." - Antonio Galloni, Vinous As the oldest house in Champagne, Gosset has legions of fans that fall head over heels for their signature style built on electric acidity and vibrant, racy personality. In the high-end Gosset wines, these characteristics can sometimes be "too much of a good thing" for the casual Champagne lover, but the Grand Reserve offers up just the right combination of hallmark Gosset finesse and accessible charm to provide something for literally every fan of the world's best bubbles. As Wine Spectator describes it in their 93-point review, "There's linear drive to this focused, harmonious Champagne, yet racy acidity is effortlessly integrated with the finely detailed mousse." Our latest parcel is a limited-time opportunity to stock up big at a jaw-dropping price. Your new go-to, house Champagne has arrived. All you have to do is make room in the cellar. | ||
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| 2022 Raymond Chardonnay Reserve Selection (750ml) | ||
| Chardonnay from Napa, California | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Reflecting its owner's commitment to producing authentic, terroir-driven wines, this dynamic duo from Raymond Vineyards are two of Napa Valley’s top values, the enticing 92 pt. 2022 Raymond Chardonnay Reserve Selection and elegant 93 pt. 2021 Raymond Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Selection both sourced from exceptional Napa fruit at an outstanding price for stocking up. Known for his larger-than-life personality and flamboyant velvet jacket attire, Burgundy-born Jean-Charles Boisset is a true believer that great wines are made in the vineyard, and his first priority after purchasing Raymond Vineyards in 2009 was to upgrade the existing 90-acre property and implement organic and biodynamic viticulture. Established in Napa Valley over 50 years ago by long-time Beringer winemaker Roy Raymond, Raymond Vineyards now spans over 300 acres in Rutherford and St. Helena, the vineyards and winemaking managed under the direction of 100 pt. consulting winemaker Phillipe Melka since 2009. In addition to gaining organic and biodynamic certification for the vineyards and building one of Napa's largest solar panel projects to generate electricity for the winery, Boisset hired former Far Niente winemaker Stephanie Putnam to work alongside Melka to refine the blends, consistently garnering 90-plus points throughout her tenure. Expertly crafted from outstanding Napa fruit, this duo of top scoring Raymond Reserve Selections boast a winning combination of quality and value, both ready to enjoy now and promising pleasurable drinking for years ahead at an easy to reach for price. | ||
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| NV Agrapart 7 Crus Extra Brut (750ml) | ||
| Sparkling from Avize, Champagne, France | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Crafted by artisan producer and B-21 favorite Pascal Agrapart in the chalky Cote des Blancs, Champagne Agrapart has enjoyed an under the radar reputation, but with the release of these highly rated 2023 cuvees, that’s about to change. From one of the top grower-producers in the region, these selections from Agrapart offer a rare taste of meticulously crafted, terroir-driven Champagne at a remarkable value that's bound to sell out in a flash. Now run by the fourth consecutive generation, Agrapart ranks at the top echelons of Champagne, earning a 3-star rating in the Revue de Vin du France alongside only 7 other houses, including Krug. Planted almost entirely with Chardonnay with a few small plots of Pinot Noir, the ten-hectare Agrapart Domaine comprises more than 70 small parcels predominantly in the Grand Cru villages of Avize, Cramant, Oiry, and Oger with a few Premier Cru plots on the Cote de Blancs, boasting low yielding vines averaging over 40 years of age with the oldest over 70 years. Taking the reins of his family’s historic estate in Avize over four decades ago, Pascal works the soils manually while employing organic practices, tilling with horses to ensure his soils do not get compacted (one of his parcels is worked by and named for his horse Venus). Fermenting the base wines exclusively with native yeasts which he believes is critical to expressing the terroir, Pascal employs a mix of older barrels dependent on the cuvee and longer than required bottle aging on the lees, yielding gorgeous, pure fruit impeccably balanced with chalky minerality that finishes long, each cuvee uniquely identified with a different colored plaque (i.e., the round metal disk on top of the cork). | ||
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| 2019 Chateau Cantemerle (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux, France | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More A sweet deal on a cellar worthy assortment of high scoring Bordeaux, all under $30! From some of the region’s most undervalued estates, these “three lollipop” selections hit the sweet spot for Bordeaux lovers seeking outstanding value, a range of age worthy blends unbeatably priced for Bordeaux bargain hunters to stock the cellar and enjoy often.
Whether deciding on a few favorites or finding it hard to choose, these high scoring Bordeaux blends are bargain priced for mixing a case, a sweet deal for anyone seeking to pull the cork on a terrific Bordeaux more often. | ||
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| NV Agrapart Terroirs Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru (750ml) | ||
| Sparkling from Avize, Champagne, France | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Crafted by artisan producer and B-21 favorite Pascal Agrapart in the chalky Cote des Blancs, Champagne Agrapart has enjoyed an under the radar reputation, but with the release of these highly rated 2023 cuvees, that’s about to change. From one of the top grower-producers in the region, these selections from Agrapart offer a rare taste of meticulously crafted, terroir-driven Champagne at a remarkable value that's bound to sell out in a flash. Now run by the fourth consecutive generation, Agrapart ranks at the top echelons of Champagne, earning a 3-star rating in the Revue de Vin du France alongside only 7 other houses, including Krug. Planted almost entirely with Chardonnay with a few small plots of Pinot Noir, the ten-hectare Agrapart Domaine comprises more than 70 small parcels predominantly in the Grand Cru villages of Avize, Cramant, Oiry, and Oger with a few Premier Cru plots on the Cote de Blancs, boasting low yielding vines averaging over 40 years of age with the oldest over 70 years. Taking the reins of his family’s historic estate in Avize over four decades ago, Pascal works the soils manually while employing organic practices, tilling with horses to ensure his soils do not get compacted (one of his parcels is worked by and named for his horse Venus). Fermenting the base wines exclusively with native yeasts which he believes is critical to expressing the terroir, Pascal employs a mix of older barrels dependent on the cuvee and longer than required bottle aging on the lees, yielding gorgeous, pure fruit impeccably balanced with chalky minerality that finishes long, each cuvee uniquely identified with a different colored plaque (i.e., the round metal disk on top of the cork). | ||
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| 2023 Rapaura Springs Sauvignon Blanc Reserve (750ml) | ||
| Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More From the New Zealand region with “a towering reputation in the world of Sauvignon Blanc” according to the Wine Advocate’s Erin Larkin, the bright and refreshing 92 pt. 2023 Rapaura Springs Sauvignon Blanc Reserve offers layers of vibrant citrus and lush tropical fruit hinting of freshly cut herbs with crisp acidity on a lengthy mineral finish, an outstanding value for fans of Marlborough Sauv Blanc and anyone seeking a refreshingly delicious white bargain priced for stocking the cooler. With family roots in New Zealand dating back to 1867, third generation John Neylon planted his first parcel of commercial vines in the lower Wairau Valley in the early 2000’s, releasing his first vintage of Rapaura Springs Sauvignon Blanc in 2007 and expanding vineyard holdings over the next decades to become one of the largest family-owned wineries in New Zealand. Fed by pure melting snow from the peaks of the Southern Alps, Rapaura’s sustainably farmed vineyards are located on the South Island’s Wairau Plains, the Sauvignon Blanc vines planted in well-drained soils over a deep underground aquifer that eliminates the need for irrigation. Preserving the freshness of the grapes by immediately pressing after harvest and employing cool fermentation in stainless steel, the alluring 92 pt. 2023 Rapaura Springs Sauvignon Blanc Reserve was sourced from vineyards in the Dillons Point and Wairau sub-regions, yielding an “elegant” Sauv Blanc boasting “fresh acidity with good intensity and texture” according to Decanter and revealing intensely aromatic passion fruit and lemon peel flavors on a lively, mouthwatering finish. Expressing its pristine origins with an intensity that “few places on earth can deliver” according to the Wine Advocate’s Erin Larkin, the refreshing 92 pt. 2023 Rapaura Springs Sauvignon Blanc Reserve expertly balances bright fruit flavors, heady aromatics and brisk acidity, a deliciously drinkable, textbook New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc that begs for another taste at an unbeatable price. | ||
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| 2022 Ferrari-Carano Siena (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Sonoma, California | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Sonoma's standard-bearer Ferrari-Carano needs little introduction. These quintessential California classics have been all-time best sellers at B-21 for years, and it's always nice to see a standard bearer continue to hit the mark. These 2021s and 2022s showcase winemaking duo Rebecka Deike and Natalie West at their best, all notching solid press from James Suckling and offering outstanding value and consistent excellence. The "Ripe yet elegantly balanced and refreshing" 2023 Chardonnay is a top-shelf value performer at 91 points & under $16, a perfect option for your next go-to house white. A step (or two) up at 94 points, the 2022 Tre Terre is "full bodied with lovely texture and tension" per Suckling, outpacing it's sub-$25 price. For the reds, the 2021 Siena hits on all cylinders for fans of this QPR best seller, while the 2021 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon catches 92 points from Suckling, who notes, "Medium-bodied with fine tannins and beautiful length. Bright and vivid. Plenty of cabernet character." If you're looking for surefire quality at an easy price, you almost have too many good options with these Sonoma classics. | ||
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| 2019 Chateau La Vieille Cure (750ml) | ||
| Merlot from Fronsac, Bordeaux, France | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More "Always a winner, I can't remember the last vintage of this cuvée that didn't put a smile on my face." - Jeb Dunnuck Declared “so reliable” by Jane Anson that it’s “a bellwether to the success of a vintage,” Château La Vieille Cure is considered the standard bearer for Fronsac, its exceptional consistency over the last decade driven by winemaker Jean-Luc Thunevin, the original garagiste pioneer and owner of Château Valandraud, who took the reins in 2013. The 20-hectare La Vieille Cure vineyard is situated in a single, contiguous plot facing Pomerol, planted mostly to Merlot vines averaging 40 years of age with the oldest at over 75 years. This duo of value stunners from 2018 & 2019 puts Anson's words into full perspective, as each rendition captures the quintessential character of the vintage while offering the unmistakable signature of this benchmark Fronsac terroir. Defined by the vintage's power and opulence, the seductive 2018 La Vieille Cure "is a total pleasure bomb" according to Antonio Galloni, "In a word: fabulous." Jeb Dunnuck likewise sums it up as "a smoking wine that readers should snatch up!" The slightly more refined and approachable 94-point 2019 (again, a hallmark of the vintage) is "just an impeccably made, satisfying, classic Right Bank beauty." These confirm that Bordeaux continues to be a hotbed of unbeatable values, offering wines of superb sophistication and cellar potential for prices that allow anyone to load the cellar and reap the rewards for years to come. | ||
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| 2023 Illumination Sauvignon Blanc (750ml) | ||
| Sauvignon Blanc from California | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More A remarkably fresh and vibrant Sauvignon Blanc crafted by the winemaking team at Quintessa, the elegantly complex 95 pt. 2023 Illumination Sauvignon Blanc reveals bright aromatic tropical and citrus fruit with mineral driven acidity on a lush, creamy finish, reflecting the exceptional quality of the iconic Napa Valley estate and offered as a limited release at best on the market pricing The appealing 2023 95 pt. Illumination Sauvignon Blanc ranks among the top scoring California Sauv Blancs of the vintage, delivering on the Quintessa reputation for unmatched elegance and complexity whether enjoyed as an aperitif or paired with a meal. | ||
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| 2022 Raventos i Blanc Blanc de Blancs (750ml) | ||
| Xarel-lo from Catalonia, Spain | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Renowned as the benchmark for vineyard-driven sparkling wines in Spain, these impeccably crafted 93-point Raventos selections express their mineral-rich terroir in a fresh, elegant style, offering richly concentrated fruit with balanced acidity on a fine beaded mousse and delivering “unmatched value” according to the Wine Spectator’s Keith Newton at unbeatable, best on the market pricing. Boasting a 500 year history stretching over 21 generations as growers in Catalonia, the Raventos family are pioneers of the Cava industry, producing the first bottle of Cava under the Cordoniu label in the late 1800’s by applying the traditional method used to make Champagne to a blend of classic Penedes grape varieties. Selling their interest in Cordoniu in 1984 in response to a Cava’s overall decline in quality and reputation, the Raventos family refocused on making vineyard-driven sparkling wines from their 90-hectare biodynamically farmed estate across from their old winery and established Raventós i Blanc in 1986, officially withdrawing from the Cava classification in 2012 while championing the creation of a new D.O. with higher standards. A blend of 49% Xarel·lo, 34% Macabeo and 12% Parellada with the addition of 5% old vine Monastrell to add complexity and enhance its rosy color, the Wine Spectator’s Alison Napjus calls the lush 95 pt. 2022 Raventos i Blanc de Nit Rosado Brut Rose “a bright and harmonious sparkler” with “snappy acidity” and a refined, creamy texture resulting from extended less aging, its name translating as ‘Of the Night’ in Catalan in reference to the estate’s cool evening harvest times considered optimal for preserving freshness. Sourced from vines averaging over 40 years of age and composed of 40% Xarel·lo, 39% Macabeu, 15% Parellada and 6% Malvasia de Sitges, the fresh and silky 93 pt. 2022 Raventos i Blanc Blanc de Blancs is a bright, aromatic sparkler with impeccable balance described as “pure, clean and pleasant” and declared “complex and expressive beyond its price point” by the Wine Advocate’s Luis Gutierrez. Among “the finest and most elegant sparkling wines being made in Spain” according to Vinous critic Joaquin Hidalgo, this enticing 93 pt. duo from leading Spanish producer Raventos delivers incredible bang for the buck among its sparkling wine peers, bargain priced for mixing a case and a sure bet for sparkling wine lovers seeking to pop the cork more often. | ||
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| 2021 Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Earning the #2 spot on the Wine Spectator’s Top 10 Wine Values of 2023, the impressive 93 pt. 2021 Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon boasts rich aromatic dark fruit hinting of earthy cedar and spice with fresh acidity and fine tannins, crafted by the pioneers of Australia’s Margaret River renowned for “elegant and wonderfully pure Cabernet Sauvignons” according to Angus Hughson of Vinous and delivering outstanding bang for the buck for Cab lovers seeking a value priced everyday pour. A key player in establishing Australia’s remote Margaret River peninsula as one of the top Cabernet Sauvignon growing regions, Vasse Felix founder Tom Cullity planted his first commercial vineyards in the 1960’s, the estate expanding its holdings to over 300 hectares over the next decades and now run by second generation Paul Holmes a Court whose family has owned and operated Vasse since 1987. Located nearly three hours south of the Western Australian capital of Perth, the Margaret River enjoys a warm and dry Mediterranean climate with a long growing season allowing for optimal ripening and flavor development, while maritime breezes from the surrounding Southern and Indian Oceans keep the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes dry and disease free and preserve acidity. Credited with driving the steadily rising quality at Vasse Felix by Vinous critic Hughson, longtime winemaker Virginia Willcock blended mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Malbec and Petit Verdot from across the estate’s sustainably farmed vineyards, fermenting with wild yeasts and aging the 2021 Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon in a mix of 1 to 5 year old French oak barrique for 11 months, yielding a “powerfully structured” Cab according to the Wine Enthusiast’s Christina Pickard that’s crafted to be enjoyed young and built to evolve over the next decade. Described as “one of the region's standard-bearers” by the Wine Advocate’s Joe Czerwinski, the rich and vibrant 93 pt. 2021 Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon transparently expresses the distinctive Margaret River combination of “elegant structure and juicy fruit flavors” according to the Wine Spectator’s MaryAnn Worobiec, a great deal for fans of boldly structured Aussie Cabs at an easy to reach for price. | ||
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| 2020 Domaine Durieu Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Lucile Avril (750ml) | ||
| Grenache from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More The classically styled 97-point 2020 Domaine Durieu Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Lucile Avril is a collectible-caliber stunner from 100-year-old Grenache vines delivering “beautiful Provençal character” according to Jeb Dunnuck. Tailor-made for stacking high and deep in the cellar, it's available at unheard-of pricing for our B-21 private offer clients. "Super-concentrated, super-structured, but also more elegant than a wine built on this monumental scale can theoretically be."- James Suckling Described by Robert Parker himself as “one of the up-and-coming superstar estates of Châteauneuf-du-Pape” over a decade ago, Domaine Durieu is now a bona fide force in the appellation under the direction of third-generation winemaker Vincent Durieu. The 2020 Lucile Avril is a blend of mostly Grenache, the oldest vines dating from 1914, with 10% Mourvedre and 10% Syrah, planted in the Farguerol lieu-dit’s blue clay and limestone soils on a plateau just north of the town of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Vinifying the grapes separately with indigenous yeasts, Durieu aged the 2020 Lucile Avril in concrete tanks for 18 months, balancing its lush, herb- and spice-scented fruit on a framework of firm, well-integrated tannins that guarantee years of evolution. From a 2020 vintage yielding wines with “energy and verve” according to Decanter’s Matt Walls, the 2020 is "pure, seamless, incredibly elegant, and full-bodied ... another straight-up gorgeous wine from this team that readers will love to have in their cellar," as described by Dunnuck. Rarely do we get an opportunity on such an impeccably balanced, old-vine Châteauneuf-du-Pape at such an unbeatable price. Simply put, this wine is stunning. | ||
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| 2022 The Calling Pinot Noir (750ml) | ||
| Pinot Noir from Russian River, California | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More With the market in California's premium wine regions on an ever-upward trajectory, it's rare to come across an artisan offering for under $25, but for several years, The Calling has been a go-to source for top-tier Russian River Valley class at easily accessible prices. The 2022 duo featured today delivers everything we love about this producer - pristine varietal character, meticulously polished winemaking, and pricing that makes it easy to stock the cellar and reach for them again and again. The 2022 Russian River Pinot Noir is sourced from prime sites throughout the AVA for a classic appellation expression that B-21 proprietor Bob Sprentall calls "an enticing, concentrated wine that is serious to its core." Showcasing one of their exceptional single-vineyard sources of Chardonnay, the 2022 Dutton Ranch is a 93-point beauty according toWine Spectatorthat brings this prized site into full focus with its "generous" fruit and graceful structure what will appeal to any fan of quintessential Sonoma Chardonnay. Best of all, they're each available at a superb, sub-$25 price that makes them perfect candidates to add to your regular rotation or to stock up on for the next time you need to impress a crowd. It's safe to say we don't see deals like this come around too often from this part of California, so when we do, we go all in. | ||
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| 2021 Cecchi Chianti Classico Storia di Famiglia (750ml) | ||
| Sangiovese from Chianti, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Declaring it “the single greatest young vintage I have ever tasted in Chianti Classico,” Antonio Galloni of Vinous calls 2021 “a vintage to buy deep.” This treasure trove of top-scoring, entry-level Chianti Classico wines a terrific opportunity for Sangiovese fans to stock the cellar at a bargain price. Starting off with a mild, wet winter, the optimal 2021 growing season in Chianti Classico had sufficient rainfall reserves to allow the vines to thrive in the hot and dry summer, and with well-timed periods of rain in late August, the picture-perfect vintage yielded lower quantities of high quality, concentrated grapes expressing pure Sangiovese character with vibrant acidity.
This value packed offer is a terrific opportunity to enjoy some seriously delicious Sangiovese wines from a stellar vintage at an unbeatable price. | ||
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| 2022 Faust Cabernet Sauvignon (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, California | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Consistently earning critical acclaim vintage over vintage including the #4 spot on the Wine Spectator’s Top 100, the decadent 2022 Faust Cabernet Sauvignon continues the Faust reputation for over delivering value, an immensely satisfying Napa Cab from the founder of Quintessa offering an enticing combination of fresh, opulent dark fruit and lush, velvety tannins, unbeatably priced for Napa Cab fans to scoop up by the case and enjoy often. Located just past Beringer heading north on Highway 29, Faust chose to open its new sleek tasting and event center in a once run down Victorian on a hillside near Healdsburg, using it as an opportunity to expose visitors to Napa’s lesser-known, less-visited Coombsville AVA 20 minutes to the south where the Faust vineyard is located. Recognizing the cooler region’s potential for growing Cabernet Sauvignon over a decade before it became an AVA in 2001, former Concha y Toro CEO and longtime California vintner Agustin Huneeus established Faust on the site of a former dairy farm in 1998, the early vintages of Faust establishing the reputation of Coombsville as a site capable of producing high-quality, complex Cabs and attracting a who’s who of celebrated winemakers to the area including Andy Erickson and Paul Hobbs. Located just east of the town of Napa, the certified organic 128-acre Faust vineyard is planted in rich gravelly loam and volcanic rock soils that enhance minerality while the nearby cup and saucer like ridge coined the ‘Coombsville caldera’ funnels winds from the San Pablo Bay and create conditions for extended, gradual ripening. Blending 86% Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc primarily from Faust’s Coombsville site, former Harlan and Groth winemaker David Jelinek aged the 2022 Faust for 20 months in 25% new French oak barrels, yielding a bold and pleasurable Cab with elegant, plush fruit and bright acidity built to age gracefully over the next decade. Declaring the AVA “Napa Valley's Rising Star,” the Wine Enthusiast called Coombsville a top choice for "buyers that desire something new from Napa,” the 2022 Faust Cabernet Sauvignon living up to its reputation as an exceptional, cellar worthy Napa Cab reflecting the pioneering winemaking legacy of Quintessa founder Agustin Huneeus at an incredible bargain price. | ||
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| 2022 Raventos i Blanc de Nit Rosado Brut Rose (750ml) | ||
| Macabeo from Catalonia, Spain | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Renowned as the benchmark for vineyard-driven sparkling wines in Spain, these impeccably crafted 93-point Raventos selections express their mineral-rich terroir in a fresh, elegant style, offering richly concentrated fruit with balanced acidity on a fine beaded mousse and delivering “unmatched value” according to the Wine Spectator’s Keith Newton at unbeatable, best on the market pricing. Boasting a 500 year history stretching over 21 generations as growers in Catalonia, the Raventos family are pioneers of the Cava industry, producing the first bottle of Cava under the Cordoniu label in the late 1800’s by applying the traditional method used to make Champagne to a blend of classic Penedes grape varieties. Selling their interest in Cordoniu in 1984 in response to a Cava’s overall decline in quality and reputation, the Raventos family refocused on making vineyard-driven sparkling wines from their 90-hectare biodynamically farmed estate across from their old winery and established Raventós i Blanc in 1986, officially withdrawing from the Cava classification in 2012 while championing the creation of a new D.O. with higher standards. A blend of 49% Xarel·lo, 34% Macabeo and 12% Parellada with the addition of 5% old vine Monastrell to add complexity and enhance its rosy color, the Wine Spectator’s Alison Napjus calls the lush 95 pt. 2022 Raventos i Blanc de Nit Rosado Brut Rose “a bright and harmonious sparkler” with “snappy acidity” and a refined, creamy texture resulting from extended less aging, its name translating as ‘Of the Night’ in Catalan in reference to the estate’s cool evening harvest times considered optimal for preserving freshness. Sourced from vines averaging over 40 years of age and composed of 40% Xarel·lo, 39% Macabeu, 15% Parellada and 6% Malvasia de Sitges, the fresh and silky 93 pt. 2022 Raventos i Blanc Blanc de Blancs is a bright, aromatic sparkler with impeccable balance described as “pure, clean and pleasant” and declared “complex and expressive beyond its price point” by the Wine Advocate’s Luis Gutierrez. Among “the finest and most elegant sparkling wines being made in Spain” according to Vinous critic Joaquin Hidalgo, this enticing 93 pt. duo from leading Spanish producer Raventos delivers incredible bang for the buck among its sparkling wine peers, bargain priced for mixing a case and a sure bet for sparkling wine lovers seeking to pop the cork more often. | ||
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| 2021 Terroir Expressions Hostage Malbec (750ml) | ||
| Malbec from Altamira, Mendoza, Argentina | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More “An expression of terroir in a glass...” - Decanter Described as “an Argentine winemaker with rock star appeal” by the Wine Enthusiast’s Michael Schachner, the remarkably talented 100 pt. winemaker Marcelo Pelleriti is at the forefront of crafting vineyard-driven Malbec in the Uco Valley, his blockbuster 96 pt. 2021 Marcelo Pelleriti Heritage Terroir Expressions Hostage revealing fragrant, concentrated dark fruit with refined, silky tannins on a long, mineral finish, boasting the complexity of old vine Malbec to enjoy over the next decade at a remarkable value price. Located southwest of the City of Mendoza, Argentina’s Uco Valley has enjoyed a rise in popularity among wine travelers over the last two decades, its stunning scenery framed by the snowcapped Andes Mountains home to a new wave of high-end luxury wine resorts earning it the title “Argentina’s Napa Valley” from critic Tim Atkin. Boasting a diverse range of high altitude terroirs inspiring a new movement towards “wines with an authentic sense of place” according to Vinous critic Joaquin Hidalgo, Uco Valley native Marcelo Pelleriti has been a pioneer of vineyard driven wines in the region for nearly two decades, gaining international recognition as the first Argentinian-born winemaker to garner a perfect Parker score for his 100 pt. 2010 Chateau La Violette Bordeaux and establishing his personal label Mendoza winery on his family’s 110-year-old farm in La Consulta in 2007. Forming a collaborative partnership with Miguel Priore to craft terroir expressive Grand Cru wines from the region’s old vine Malbec, Marcelo sourced the 2021 Heritage Terroir Expressions Hostage cuvee from the Altamira vineyard situated at 1,100 meters above sea level, planted with pre-phylloxera Malbec vines over 60 years of age in a rugged terrain of rocky alluvial soils that produce intensely concentrated, tiny thick-skinned berries and naming the cuvee for being “held hostage” by the vineyard’s alluring old vine Malbec. Fermenting the hand harvested grapes with native yeasts in stainless steel, the refined 2021 Marcelo Pelleriti Heritage Terroir Expressions Hostage Malbec was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and 12 months longer in bottle, revealing a harmonious, beautifully balanced Malbec described as “supple, smooth and polished” by critic Tim Atkin with a fresh solid core of fruit boasting distinct minerality on a backbone of ripe, polished tannins. Among “the most dynamic winemakers in Argentina” according to James Suckling, the impressive 96 pt. 2021 Marcelo Pelleriti Heritage Terroir Expressions Hostage Malbec showcases Marcelo’s remarkable expertise for transparently expressing the distinctive Uco Valley terroir, a thrilling old vine Malbec at an unheard of price worthy of stocking the cellar to enjoy over the next decade. | ||
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| 2022 Lingua Franca Avni Pinot Noir (750ml) | ||
| Pinot Noir from Willamette, Oregon | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More "The team [at Lingua Franca] led by winemaker Thomas Savre is producing a portfolio of wines that show the power and complexity possible to obtain in Oregon." - Eric Guido,Vinous Renowned for crafting top-scoring Burgundy for his family’s Côte-de-Beaune estate, master winemaker Dominique Lafon worked as a consultant to Oregon’s Evening Land Vineyards before collaborating with master sommelier and Evening Land general manager Larry Stone to co-found Lingua Franca in Willamette Valley’s Eola-Amity Hills in 2015. Lafon's expertise at crafting exceptional Burgundy was credited with driving Evening Land’s rising reputation early on. Purchasing the 140-acre Janzen Farm, a prime parcel situated next to Evening Land’s Seven Springs site and adjacent to Domaine Serene’s Jerusalem Hill Vineyard, Stone and Lafon then worked with renowned Willamette viticulturist Mimi Casteel to determine the precise mix of clones to plant based on the site’s varied soils, utilizing organic and biodynamic viticulture throughout the estate’s 66-acre vineyard and hiring Evening Land’s former assistant winemaker and Lafon protege Thomas Savre to craft its vineyard-driven wines. Boasting experience at legendary Burgundy estates including Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Domaine Dujac, and Maison Nicolas Potel, Savre employs a transparent, minimal-intervention approach in the cellar, resulting in wines that now boast an impressive track record of world-class quality and glowing acclaim from the critical press. The 2022 vintage continues this upward trajectory in spades, showing why Lingua Franca remains one of Oregon's most exciting producers. | ||
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