A bargain, of course, is relative. For Elon Musk, purchasing a small city or two might be pocket change. For normal F&W readers — as far as we know Mr. Musk is not one — great bottles that hover around the $20ish-and-under zone seem about right. And the truth is, you can find excellent bottles of wine at that price, from just about every country in the world that makes wine including Spain, South Africa, Argentina, France, and beyond. Here are 14 great possibilities to look for the holiday season.
Fruit from 60- to 110-year-old vineyards scattered throughout Sonoma County goes into this ebulliently fruity California red. St. Francis’ 2020 Old Vines Zinfandel Sonoma County tastes like spiced boysenberries with a dash of cracked black pepper; and while it’s a big wine, it’s balanced. Sort of like Mike Tyson on a balance beam.
Excerpt Taken From: Food & Wine
Author: Ray Isle
