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Top 100 Best Buys 2026

Top 100 Best Buys 2026

Our reviewers tasted more than 25,000 wines this year. Here are their favorite bottles for $20 or less.

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Muirwood 2024 Merlot (Arroyo Seco), $16

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Muirwood 2024 Merlot (Arroyo Seco), $16

Dark berry and lightly floral aromas show on the nose of this bottling. 

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Halter Ranch 2022 Libelle Picpoul Blanc (Adelaida District), $85

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Halter Ranch 2022 Libelle Picpoul Blanc (Adelaida District), $85

Show a fine foam in the glass, this rare sparkling of Picpoul Blanc shows sharp aromas of lemongrass, ginger, Asian pear, and white melon on the nose.

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RECIPE: Lions Mane Mushroom Cakes with Cajun Remoulade

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St. Supéry 2024 Dollarhide Cold Concrete Fermented Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley), $45

St. Supéry 2024 Dollarhide Cold Concrete Fermented Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley), $45

Bright and sunny aromas of fresh lime, kiwi, and citrus blossoms pop on the nose of this zesty concrete-fermented Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon.

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RECIPE: Green Beans with Almonds

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Tequila Centinela Anejo Tres Años, $138

Tequila Centinela Anejo Tres Años, $138

The palate delivers on that vanilla promise with a sweet and rich sip, winding into an exceedingly long finish accented with bold cocoa and white pepper prickle.

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Why the World’s Top Sommelier Renounced Luxury to Farm Obscure Grapes

Why the World’s Top Sommelier Renounced Luxury to Farm Obscure Grapes

Rajat Parr was one of the most sought-after somms on the planet before he left it all to become a vigneron on California’s Central Coast.

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Australia’s Most Isolated Wine Regions Are Leading a Quality Revolution

Western Australia’s three main wine regions—Margaret River, Great Southern, and Swan Valley—are producing soaringly good Cabernet, Chardonnay, and Riesling.

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How One Man’s Obsession Revived Winemaking on a Tiny Italian Island

How One Man’s Obsession Revived Winemaking on a Tiny Italian Island

Compelled by his love for Giglio and his affinity for natural wine, Francesco Carfagna purchased his first plot in 1999. The rest is history.

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These Distilleries and Tasting Rooms Are the Future of Kentucky Bourbon

The spiritual home of bourbon has deep historic roots. Now, a new generation of distilleries is shaping its future.

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