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Fantastic Wines Under $25
Fantastic Wines Under $25
StoneCap 2017 Estate Grown Riesling Columbia Valley
American White
Estate-grown Riesling comes from Goose Ridge Vineyard in Washington State's Columbia Valley. The valley and its surrounding rivers were formed during the Ice Age, and wind-blown soils leave a cap of stones on hilltops. The broader estate lies on a gentle site near Benton City, beside Red Mountain, with long hot days, cool nights and minimal growing-season rain.
Hammeken Cellars 2024 El Tocador Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon
Spanish Red
This wine has deep cherry colour with violet hues, ripe berries, plum and hints of chocolate. The full-bodied palate brings fresh fruit, soft toasted notes, balanced acidity and velvety tannins, followed by a long, smooth finish. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon grown in Castilla-La Mancha, it is sustainably farmed, dry and oak-influenced. Alcohol is 14 percent and residual sugar is 2.6 grams per litre.
Brotte 2018 Viridi Côtes du Rhône
French Red
Black cherry and plum meet smoke and liquorice in this organic Grenache-Syrah blend. The wine is unoaked, full-bodied and fresh in fruit, with fine, furry tannins. Crushed cherries, raspberries and a light dusting of pepper add to its juicy profile. The blend is eighty percent Grenache and twenty percent Syrah, vinified and aged in concrete for more than a year.
Le Paradou 2024 Cinsault Rosé
French Rosé
This pale-pink Cinsault rosé has shimmering reflections, red-berry character and touches of citrus. The light palate is balanced and fresh, with raspberry, strawberry and redcurrant notes. Direct pressing is followed by fermentation and ageing in stainless-steel and concrete tanks, without malolactic fermentation. The fruit comes from sloping vineyards between the Rhône Valley and Provence, about thirty kilometres from the coast.
Sandhill 2024 Sauvignon Blanc
Canadian White
Tropical fruit, ripe peach and pineapple shape a fresh, clean aroma in this pale-straw Sauvignon Blanc. The light-bodied palate brings tree-fruit flavours, a refreshing mouthfeel and subtle minerality. Fruit from premium Columbia Valley sites was gently pressed into stainless-steel tanks, cold settled and fermented with selected yeast. Alcohol is 13 percent and residual sugar is 1.9 grams per litre.
Puntí Ferrer 2023 Signature Carménère
Chilean Red
Deep red colour and violet reflections introduce black-fruit aromas, subtle pepper and spice. The palate has a soft entry, medium body and a balanced, expressive character. Fermentation begins with selected yeast and proceeds at controlled temperatures between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius, with traditional pump-overs for extraction. The wine is then aged in stainless steel and is suited to risotto, paella, mature cheese or lightly seasoned red meat.
Settesoli 2024 Chardonnay
Italian White
This Sicilian Chardonnay is mineral and fragrant, with a straw-yellow colour and golden reflections. Apricot, orange blossom and grapefruit shape the profile. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks, followed by ageing in steel and at least three months in bottle. Alcohol is 13 percent. The wine is vegan and works with spaghetti and clams, fish couscous or cuttlefish-ink pasta.
Bartier Bros. 2024 Pristine Rosé
Canadian Rosé
Cabernet Sauvignon forms most of this pale rosé, joined by Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling. The grapes come from Washington's Columbia Valley and the wine is made in Oliver, British Columbia. Watermelon, rosehip and cranberry tea appear with grapefruit, soft red berries, orchard fruit and fine spice. Bright acidity and a silky texture are also present in the crisp, refreshing profile.
La Closerie des Lys 2020 Les Fruitières Rosé
French Rosé
This pale rosé blends Syrah, Cinsault, Grenache and Merlot from the Aude in southern France. The highest vineyard plots reach 600 metres in the Pyrenean foothills. Wild strawberry, grapefruit, orange and watermelon define the profile, with a snappy, bright finish. Freshness and delicacy suit a warm patio, while a spinach, chicken and blueberry salad is one suggested pairing.
Yering Station 2021 Little Yering Chardonnay
Australian White
Ripe stone fruit and honey lead onto a round, gently viscous palate with moderate length. Melon and ripe red apple add a fresh, acid-driven line, while a slight nutty lees note appears through the middle. Fruit comes from the Pyrenees and Yarra Valley, and most of the wine is fermented in tank. The style is light-bodied, clean and fresh.
Bench 1775 2021 Chill White Blend
Canadian White
Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer and Riesling form an off-dry white blend drawn entirely from Naramata vineyards. Bright tropical-fruit aromas meet fresh citrus and a light sweetness. The vines grow in silty-loam soils and were fifteen to eighteen years old at harvest. The wine carries 13.1 percent alcohol and pairs readily with fresh British Columbia produce, seafood, dim sum, ramen, spicy curry or barbecue chicken.
Château Vartely 2014 Sauvignon Blanc Select
Moldovan White
This dry Sauvignon Blanc shows golden-straw colour with pale green reflections. Citrus and blackcurrant-leaf notes define the fresh aromatic profile, while the palate is soft and refreshing with fine citrus fruit and delicate acidity. Classic temperature-controlled vinification preserves the direct white-wine character. Serve it with fresh vegetables, seafood, shellfish, fish, salads or goat cheese, preferably between ten and twelve degrees Celsius.
Monte Creek Ranch Winery 2020 Chardonnay
Canadian White
This dry, medium-bodied Chardonnay combines citrus, bread dough, toasted oak and vanilla with pineapple, lemon, peach, caramel and a hint of honey. The palate is rich and smooth, supported by balanced acidity. Nine months of fermentation in French oak shape the style. Alcohol is 13.7 percent, with 1.8 grams per litre of residual sugar and a long, smoky mineral finish.
Let It Bee 2024 Organic Tempranillo Rosé
Spanish Rosé
Tempranillo gives this dry organic rosé a bright, delicate and refreshing profile. Wildflowers and red berries shape the aromatic character, followed by a clean, crisp palate. Serve it chilled as an apéritif or alongside spicy seafood, fresh fruit and other light dishes. The wine comes from Spain and carries twelve percent alcohol, with a direct style suited to warm-weather drinking.
Zeni 2024 Mr Lake Bardolino DOC
Italian Red
Corvina and Rondinella form a fresh, fruit-led red with cherry, wild strawberry and redcurrant, joined by a touch of spice. The palate is lively, supple and juicy, with soft tannins and a vibrant finish. Stainless-steel production preserves the direct fruit character. This light, smooth style suits charcuterie, pizza, burgers or grilled vegetables and comes from the Bardolino area of Veneto.
Domaine Fouassier 2013 Sancerre Les Romains 375 mL
French White
Château La Diligente 2020 Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion
French Red
Firm texture and a full-bodied frame accompany black fruit, spice and richness. The wine carries fourteen percent alcohol. The estate occupies eight hectares of clay-limestone soils, with Merlot joined by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Fruit is harvested by hand and vinified in stainless steel. Maturation uses a combination of tanks, new barrels and previously used barrels.
Le Petit Balthazar 2024 Viognier Sauvignon Blanc Pays d’Oc IGP
French White
Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc are blended in equal proportions from chalk and clay soils. Lime, grapefruit and exotic fruit accompany a pale-yellow colour with silver and green tints. Crisp freshness, roundness, acidity and a fruity finish are also present. Production includes skin contact, low-temperature maceration, controlled fermentation, lees ageing with stirring and cool tank storage.
Barossa Valley Estate 2022 Shiraz
Australian Red
Black fruit, spice, vanilla, plum and dark berry appear with approachable tannins. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures for up to seven days; malolactic fermentation and twelve months in French oak are also part of production. Vineyard blocks are harvested and vinified separately. The vineyards lie on ancient red-clay loams in Barossa Valley’s warm, dry climate.
Tugwell Creek Meadery 2020 Harvest Melomel Mixed Berry Mead
Canadian Dessert
An off-dry melomel combines local honey with a blend of berries from the farm. The palate is clean, crisp and distinctly fruity, followed by a soft honey finish. The berry mix includes marionberry, loganberry and gooseberry. The honey and fruit are tied to the producer’s farm near Sooke on Vancouver Island. Salmon is a suggested pairing.
Gunderloch 2024 Fritz’s Riesling
German White
Stone fruit and lime are joined by fresh natural acidity and a light dusting of spice. The wine is dry, fresh and aromatically lifted. Riesling grows on the Roter Hang, where red slate, proximity to the Rhine, southeast-facing steep slopes and sun exposure support ripening. The bottling comes from Rheinhessen and is classified as sustainably farmed.
Bordertown 2016 Merlot
Canadian Red
Deep garnet colour frames aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry and blueberry. Blackcurrant and black cherry return among the vibrant flavours, alongside tobacco and cedar. The profile is concentrated, with light floral character, ripe black fruit, lower acidity, soft tannins and a medium-plus silky body. It is off-dry, carries 14.9 percent alcohol and comes from the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. The finish is satisfying.
Saget La Perrière 2022 La Petite Perrière Sauvignon Blanc
French White
Ripe yellow fruit and exotic fruit appear in the aroma, while the palate is intensely mineral, linear and persistent. Sauvignon Blanc is harvested at dawn to help preserve freshness. Traditional temperature-controlled fermentation is used, and oak ageing is avoided to preserve the fruit aromas. This dry white comes from the Loire and is classified as Vin de France.
Ferraton Père & Fils 2022 La Tournée Blanc
French White
Bright pale yellow colour with green highlights introduces citrus and grapefruit. The palate is broad and fruity, with ripe fruit, fresh acidity and persistent flavour. Vermentino and Viognier grow on clay-limestone slopes in Languedoc. The grapes are harvested at night and directly pressed without maceration. The separate wines rest on fine lees; after blending, the wine ages in tank on fine lees.
Pentâge Winery 2018 Gewürztraminer
Canadian White
Baked apple, poached pear, tangerine and pink grapefruit appear in a spicy, fruit-led profile. The wine is full-bodied and off-dry, with grapefruit, lemon and apple character. It ferments in stainless steel and spends two months on the lees. Gewürztraminer comes from the Skaha Bench in the Okanagan Valley. Serve it cool with spicy noodles or sweet-and-sour chicken.
Geisweiler Excellence Rosé Brut
French Sparkling
Salmon colour and fine bubbles define this delicate sparkling rosé. Fresh strawberry and raspberry appear in the aroma, while the palate is soft, fresh and balanced. The wine is made in a brut style and can be served chilled as an aperitif. It also suits canapés, salads, light pasta or white meat, pairing its berry-led profile with lighter savoury dishes.
Cantine Sgarzi Grande Amoroso 2022 Puglia Rosso IGT
Italian Red
Cherry, plum and spice appear in a fruit-led profile. The palate is rounded, with a soft, pleasant bitterness on the finish. Sangiovese and Negroamaro form this Puglia IGT blend, which is presented in a semi-dry red style. The wine shows an intense ruby-red colour. Its supple character makes it an approachable choice with pasta, pizza or other savoury dishes.
Lost Inhibitions 2021 Sauvignon Blanc
Canadian White
The winery operates from Oliver and Brentwood Bay, with vineyard locations in Black Sage, Oliver, Brentwood Bay and Vancouver Island. Arnaud Thierry makes the wines. This Sauvignon Blanc belongs to a range with more than one hundred rotating labels. The brand uses unconventional label designs while following the same production standards as Church & State's wines.
Jardin en Fleurs 2016 Touraine Sauvignon Blanc
French White
Bright freshness and minerality shape a precise, zesty profile. Lemon, gooseberry, pear and juicy white fruit define the palate. Sauvignon Blanc comes from Touraine in the Loire Valley. Its acidity suits fish, chicken in cream sauce, salads, asparagus and artichokes, while goat cheese provides a classic regional match. The wine is still, white and twelve percent alcohol.
De Martino 2024 Estate Organic Carménère Maipo Valley
Chilean Red
Wild blueberry, cassis and fragrant plum fill the medium-bodied palate. Slight tannins frame the fruit, while tart cassis acidity continues through boldo and bay leaf on the finish. Estate-grown Carménère comes from gravelled alluvial terraces in Isla de Maipo. Destemmed, lightly crushed fruit ferments with native yeast in stainless steel, followed by six months split between used French barriques and stainless steel.
All listed prices are before tax unless stated otherwise. Vintage availability may vary.