Please note that our reviews are based on a variety of sources: samples sent to our team, those we purchase in store, tasting events, those tasted in restaurants and while traveling domestically and internationally.
Sparkling Wine
Campo Viejo Brut Cava, Catalunya D.O., Spain: Campo Viejo's Brut Cava from Catalunya is a crisp, light to medium-bodied sparkling wine showcasing notes of green apple, citrus, toasted almond and white flowers. This sparkling wine is made using Méthode Traditionnelle or the traditional method of the second fermentation in the bottle, just as they do in the Champagne region. The wine displays bright acidity and delicate bubbles that make it ideal for aperitifs and light fare. Serve it well chilled with Spanish manchego cheese and marcona almonds as the wine's effervescence refreshes the palate between bites, or pair it with shrimp ceviche where the wine's citrus character complements the lime-cured seafood. Winemaker Elena Adell crafts this traditional-method Cava from indigenous Spanish varieties including Macabeo, Xarel·lo and Parellada, creating a sparkling wine of remarkable balance and elegance. This Cava earned a prestigious Gold medal at the 2023 New York International Wine Competition, recognizing its exceptional quality at an accessible price point. Enjoy this refreshing sparkler through 2028. Brut Cava food pairings: tapas, roasted nuts, smoked fish, seafood canapes. Drink: 2025 - 2028 37268 11.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 94/100. December 2025. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Domaine Bousquet Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Domaine Bousquet's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza is a concentrated, full-bodied red wine blending Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec with notes of black cherry, espresso, toasted oak and graphite. This dry, organically certified wine displays bold tannins and impressive depth that make it ideal for hearty fare. Serve it at room temperature with grilled ribeye steak as the wine's structure stands up to the marbled beef, or pair it with slow-braised short ribs where the wine's intensity complements the falling-apart-tender meat. Winemaker Anne Bousquet oversees production at this certified organic and vegan-friendly estate, planted at over 4,000 feet elevation where the Andes' cool mountain air preserves remarkable freshness and purity. Domaine Bousquet was one of Argentina's first fully organic wineries when established in 1997, and the family's commitment to sustainable viticulture has earned them international recognition including a Gold medal at the 2024 Decanter World Wine Awards. This powerful Cabernet represents exceptional value and will drink beautifully through 2027. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: steaks, ribs, burgers, tourtiere. Drink: 2025 - 2027 46398 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart