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Fantastic Wines Under $25
Fantastic Wines Under $25
Jaume Serra Gold Brut Cava
Spanish Sparkling
Soft bubbles accompany buttery biscuit and yellow-fruit flavours. Macabeo, Parellada and Xarel-lo form the blend, and each variety is fermented separately in stainless steel. The base wines are then blended and bottled for a second fermentation with yeast in the bottle. This dry sparkling wine comes from Penedès in Spain and carries eleven and a half percent alcohol.
Serego Alighieri 2018 Possessioni Rosso Valpolicella Classico
Italian Red
Lively ruby colour accompanies cherry and light cinnamon spice. The palate is structured, with good acidity, ripe cherry flavours and a long finish recalling resinous wood. Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara form the blend. Cellar work includes a light maturation in cherry-wood barrels. The Italian wine comes from Valpolicella Classico and carries thirteen percent alcohol. Suggested pairings include fresh pasta, risotto and mature cheese.
Duca di Saragnano 2021 Aglianico-Primitivo Puglia
Italian Red
Adega Ponte da Barca Pardalito Vinho Verde
Portuguese White
Ripe green apple, citrus and Sicilian lemon meet a floral note, white-fleshed fruit and refreshing acidity. The finish is citrus-led, fresh and lightly spritzy. Arinto, Loureiro and Trajadura form the blend. This dry non-vintage white comes from Vinho Verde in northwestern Portugal, carries nine and a half percent alcohol and is matured in stainless-steel tanks.
Cavalo Barão Premium Red Blend 1 L
Portuguese Red
Dark cherry, plum and dusty red-berry aromas accompany earth, spice and subtle chocolate. The palate is medium-bodied and smooth, with red and dark fruit, soft tannins and modest structure. Smoked meat, thyme and gentle minerality appear in the persistent finish. Fermentation lasts about nine days in stainless steel, followed by six months in steel to preserve freshness.
Bodegas Altivo Tempranillo Rioja
Spanish Red
Intense floral aromas meet very fresh red fruit and delicate black liquorice. Tempranillo comes from high-altitude vineyards averaging twenty years of age. The fruit is harvested by hand in small crates in mid-September. Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks at twenty-six degrees Celsius, and the wine remains on its fine lees for at least three months before bottling.
Cono Sur Organic Rosé
Chilean Rosé
Cherry, strawberry and wild-berry notes accompany a juicy palate with strong acidity and balance. Made from organically grown Pinot Noir in Chile's Bío Bío Valley, the rosé comes from grapes hand picked in March on red-clay soils. Fermentation and maturation take place in stainless steel. The wine carries thirteen percent alcohol and is served between ten and twelve degrees Celsius.
Epicuro 2023 Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC
Italian Red
Garnet colour accompanies cherry and spice. The palate is full, soft and warm. Nero d'Avola accounts for eighty percent of the blend, joined by twenty percent Syrah. Fermentation takes place under controlled temperatures, followed by gentle pressing and maturation in stainless steel. Produced in Sicily, the dry red carries 12.5 percent alcohol and the Sicilia DOC designation.
Cave Saint-Désirat 2021 S La Syrah Ardèche
French Red
Concentrated fruit, spice and mineral notes accompany firm tannins and balance. Made entirely from Syrah, the red carries the IGP Vin de Pays de l'Ardèche designation and thirteen percent alcohol. The cooperative is based in Saint-Désirat in the northern Rhône. Its gravity-fed winery uses native yeast and pneumatic presses, and its vineyards include holdings in Saint-Joseph, Condrieu and Côte-Rôtie.
Dominio de Punctum 2023 Galerna Garnacha
Spanish Red
Elouan Oregon Pinot Noir 375 mL
American Red
Garnet colour accompanies bright cherry, plum pie, cocoa nibs and baking spice. Raspberry jam, candied cranberry, wild bramble and black pepper are also present. The palate is rich and balanced, with concentrated fruit and firm tannins. The finish is smooth and medium in length. Made from Pinot Noir in Oregon, the wine carries 13.4 percent alcohol and comes in a 375-millilitre half bottle.
Concannon 2021 Selected Vineyards Pinot Noir Central Coast
American Red
Cantina Zaccagnini 2012 Tralcetto Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Italian Red
Intense ruby colour shows violet nuances. Ripe red berries and white pepper accompany a persistent palate with soft, harmonious tannins. Made from Montepulciano in Abruzzo, the wine carries thirteen percent alcohol. The grapes are destemmed and crushed, then macerated under a submerged cap. Temperature-controlled fermentation lasts about fifteen days, followed by ageing in steel on the lees.
Ramón Bilbao 2011 Single Vineyard Rioja
Spanish Red
Dark fruit, spice and vanilla accompany a soft, supple profile with a long finish. Red cherry and blackberry add further fruit detail, and the colour is vibrant ruby. Tempranillo and Garnacha form the blend. The palate is medium-bodied, and the wine carries the Rioja designation with 13.5 percent alcohol. Suggested pairings include lamb and other red meat.
Stemmari 2023 Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC
Italian Red
Deep ruby-red colour shows violet reflections. Currant, wild strawberry and pomegranate accompany a soft, velvety and fruity profile. Nero d'Avola from Sambuca di Sicilia is grown on clay-like terrain. After destemming, alcoholic fermentation takes place with the skins, followed by malolactic fermentation with selected bacteria. The wine then matures in French barriques and carries thirteen percent alcohol.
Altano Douro Tinto
Portuguese Red
Deep crimson colour accompanies floral aromas and focused fresh fruit. The palate is full and silky, with red-fruit flavours, soft ripe tannins, spicy notes, freshness and balance. Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca form the blend. The wine is ready for immediate drinking, though it can continue developing for up to four years, and it is served between fourteen and seventeen degrees Celsius.
Church & State 2022 Lost Inhibitions White
Canadian White
Pineapple, apricot, peach and floral notes accompany citrus and spice in this aromatic white blend. The palate is slightly off-dry, with a round mouthfeel and balanced acidity. Viognier, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Orange Muscat and Roussanne make up the blend. Apple, pear and rose petal are also present, and the wine has a full-bodied profile.
Thalia 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon Agiorgitiko Peloponnese
Greek Red
Red berries and vanilla accompany a vibrant palate, silky tannins and depth. Agiorgitiko and Cabernet Sauvignon form the blend from the Peloponnese. Each variety receives one week of skin contact and completes malolactic fermentation before the final blend is assembled. The grapes are harvested by hand from September into October, and the finished wine carries twelve percent alcohol.
Spier 2024 Signature Chenin Blanc Western Cape
South African White
Pale straw colour has a green tinge. Green guava, ripe peach and pear sit beside lime zest, while juicy tropical fruit accompanies a crisp profile. Balanced acidity supports a lingering finish. The Chenin Blanc was destemmed and lightly crushed, followed by brief skin contact and pressing. Free-run juice settled overnight before cool fermentation with selected yeast, and the wine remained on fine lees without oak.
Bodega La Milagrosa 2016 Milcampos Viñas Viejas Ribera del Duero
Spanish Red
Made entirely from Tempranillo selected from old vineyards, the wine matures for at least six months in American and Spanish oak. Violet colour accompanies floral, ripe black-fruit, cassis and mineral notes. Plum, fig preserve and strawberry compote add further fruit character. The vineyards include very old parcels with low yields, and the finished red reaches 14 percent alcohol.
Smoking Loon Old Vine Zinfandel California
American Red
Blackberry liqueur and brambly fruit accompany tart raspberry, dark plum and cobbler flavours. The medium-bodied palate also carries pepper and pomegranate, with soft tannins. Ten months in American, Hungarian and French oak add coconut and vanilla to the long finish. This dry California red is built around old-vine Zinfandel and is closed with a screw cap.
Spier 2021 Signature Pinotage
South African Red
Deep ruby-red colour introduces ripe dark cherry, juicy plum and cinnamon. The palate is smooth and approachable, with vibrant fruit, medium body and silky tannins. A clean, balanced finish leaves soft fruit and subtle spice. Made entirely from Pinotage in the Western Cape, the wine carries enough freshness and gentle structure for grilled meats, mushroom risotto or mildly spiced vegetable curry.
Piera Martellozzo 2022 Santa Maria Friuli Rosso
Italian Red
Intense ruby-red colour in the glass shows light garnet reflections. An intense fragrance includes raspberry, blackberry and ripe red fruit, with delicate vanilla also present. The palate is dry, well-balanced and full-bodied, supported by sweet, delicate tannins. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon form the blend. The wine comes from Colli Orientali del Friuli in northeastern Italy.
Cagliero 2024 Rabel Langhe Bianco
Italian White
Straw colour shows green reflections. Aromatic herbs, wildflowers, fruit and citrus shape a dry, full and complex profile with lively acidity and balance. Arneis, Favorita and Sauvignon Blanc are softly pressed together before fermentation in stainless steel. The wine remains unoaked and spends six months in steel with bâtonnage, retaining the freshness of this white blend from the Langhe.
SERVE 2024 Chevalier de Dyonis Pinot Noir Dealu Mare
Romanian Red
Ruby-red colour accompanies red raspberry, ripe cherry and baking-spice notes, with cassis and black cherry adding darker fruit. The palate is pleasantly tart, while fine tannins and lively acidity give the wine freshness. Pinot Noir from Dealu Mare is hand-harvested and fermented in stainless steel. The wine is dry, lightly bodied and unoaked, with a delicate mouthfeel.
Viejo Feo 2023 Reserva Carménère
Chilean Red
Deep violet colour shows blue reflections. Blackberry, chocolate, coffee, black pepper and lavender accompany soft fruit and a smooth, medium-bodied palate. Made entirely from Carménère in Chile's Maule Valley, the wine spends six months in oak, with half of it in French oak. Alcohol is 13.5 percent, and the bottle is closed with a cork.
Jam Jar 2024 Sweet Shiraz
South African Red
Blueberry, blackberry and raspberry flavours are joined by dark chocolate. The wine is semi-sweet, with acidity balancing its sweetness. Made from Shiraz in South Africa's Western Cape, it underwent malolactic fermentation in tank and remained on fine lees. About 20 percent spent six months in French oak. Alcohol is 12.4 percent, residual sugar is 63.7 grams per litre, and the wine is vegan.
Mr Wildman 2024 Organic Cabernet Sauvignon
Chilean Red
Blackcurrant, plum, cherry and spice are joined by soft oak. The medium-bodied palate is smooth, with gentle tannins. Black cherry, cassis, earth, green bell pepper and leather are also present, together with dark fruit and a velvety texture. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon grown organically in Chile, the wine comes from the Central Valley and contains 13.5 percent alcohol.
Maison Coquard 2022 Cinsault Rosé Pays d’Oc
French Rosé
Rose-petal colour accompanies redcurrant, thyme, peony, grenadine, raspberry and citrus. The palate is delicate, with citrus and red-berry flavours followed by a long, fresh finish. Cinsault is harvested at night, and the grapes undergo six hours of pre-fermentation maceration. The soils include limestone, dolomite, marl, schist and volcanic rock. Suggested pairings include seafood, fish and oysters.
Long Barn 2019 Zinfandel California
American Red
Raspberry and blueberry aromas accompany roasted fig and blackberry jam. Sweet vanilla oak, molasses and black pepper lead to a silky, round finish. The wine is made from Zinfandel grown in California. Golden-raisin and raspberry notes are also present, together with ripe pomegranate and marjoram. Suggested pairings include spicy barbecue dishes, grilled meats and rustic pizza.
All listed prices are before tax unless stated otherwise. Vintage availability may vary.