90 pts under $25 Wine Just what qualifies for a wine selection on the 90 points or higher under $25? Well the wine would have to have a review from a credible source, such as the Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate or Vinous. These publications take care to have reviewers who are well-trained in tasting wines across the world. Why 90 points or above? Well, we Americans are score keepers. We love to “grade” or make lists of the best. The modern wine rating system is based upon a 100 point scale. For example, according to the Wine Spectator: 95-100   Classic: a great wine 90-94     Outstanding: a wine of superior character & style 85-89     Very Good: a wine with special qualities 80-84     Good: a solid, well-made wine 75-79     Mediocre: a drinkable wine that may have minor flaws And lastly, one has to have tasted it and liked it too! We hope that you will find this a great place to start when looking for something new to taste.

2010 Zerran Red Blend, Montsant, Spain, 750ml, $15.99 Stephen Tanzer International Wine Journal 2012 Guigal Crozes Hermitage, Rhone Valley, France, 750ml, $24.99wine tours california map 2014 L’Ecole Chenin Blanc, Columbia Valley, Oregon, 750ml, $17.99best type of wine with cheese 2013 Rios de Tinta, Ribera del Duero, Spain, 750ml, $13.99best wine in 2009 2014 Foris Dry Gewurztraminer, Southern Oregon, 750ml, $13.99can i buy wine online in pa 2013 Beran Sonoma Red Zinfandel, Sonoma, CA, 750ml, $24.99new world wine strategy

2012 Frattoria Ambra, Barco Reale di Carmignano, Tuscany, Italy, 750ml, $16.99 2014 Penya Red Blend, Sud de France, 750ml, $13.99best wine country spa 2015 Leyda Pinot Noir, Leyda Valley, Chile 750ml, $13.99food and wine magazine best new york restaurants 2011 Chateau de Nages Nostre Pais, France, 750ml, $24.99green tea wine recipe 2012 Enrique Mendoza Monestrell, Spain, 750ml, $13.99best rated wine baskets 2013 Dievole Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy, 750ml, $21.99 2012 Breca Old Vines Garnacha, Calatayud, Spain, 750ml, $19.99 Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 2015 Tenshen White Blend, Central Coast, California 750ml, $21.99

2013 Talley Vineyards Chardonnay, Arroyo Grande Valley, California, 750ml, $24.99 2011 Vina Otano Crianza, Rioja, Spain, 750ml, $17.99 2013 Orowines Bluegray, Priorat, Spain, 750ml, $21.99 NV Dave Phinney Locations I2,  Italy, 750ml, $21.99 Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2013 Elderton E Series Shiraz/Cabernet, Australia, 750ml, $18.99 2013 Root 1 Hertiage Red, Maipo Valley, Chile, 750ml, $12.99 Wine & Spirits , 2010 Jim Barry “The Cover Drive” Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, Australia, 750ml, $22.99 2014 Recanati Cabernet/Merlot, Galilee, Israel (KOSHER FOR PASSOVER) 750ml, $16.99 2011 1907 Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, 750ml, $14.99 2011 Luca Laborde Double Select Syrah, Uco Valley, Argentina 750ml, $21.99 2004 Anciano Gran Reserva Tempranillo, Spain, 750ml, $12.99 2013 Jeff Cohn Cellars “Smoke & Mirrors” Red Blend, California, 750ml, $24.99 2013 Boya Pinot Noir, Leyda Valley, Chile, 750ml, $18.99 2014 Humberto Canale Sauvignon Blanc, Patagonia, Argentina 750ml, $12.99

2013 Errazuriz “Max” Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle de Aconcagua, Chile, 750ml, $19.99 2014 Insurrection Shiraz/Cabernet, South Eastern, Australia, 750ml, $12.99 2014 Taken Wine Co. “Complicated” Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, California, 750ml, $18.99 2015 De Wetshof Unoaked Limestone Hill Chardonnay, South Africa 750ml, $19.99 2014 Peter Yealands Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand, 750ml, $19.99 2014 Intrinsic Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington, 750ml, $24.99 2012 El Porvenir Amata Malbec/Cab/Syrah Corte I, Salta, Argentina, 750ml, $21.99 2014 Jeff Carrel Les Darons, Langeudoc, France, 750ml, $15.99 Robert Parker Wine Advocate () 2013 Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California, 750ml, $24.99 NV #9 Austin Hope “Troublemaker” Red Blend, Paso Robles, CA, 750ml, $22.99 2013 J. Palacios Petalos, Bierzo, Spain, 750ml, $24.99 2014 Substance Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington, 750ml, $19.99

Updated, August 28, 2016 Though the wine world has lost much of its perceived pretension, there’s still plenty of pomp and circumstance surrounding certain selections. Incredible opportunities to taste the most exclusive and expensive wines in the world exist, but still, the number one question all wine lovers obsess over remains, “What the heck do I drink on a Tuesday night?” To those thirsty readers, we say welcome to Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Best Buys of 2016. We’ve selected our favorite budget-friendly gems from 17 countries and more than 30 grape varieties to create the most diverse, exciting and accessible shopping list around. For those new to wine or simply looking to step out of their comfort zone, this list can provide guidance for exploring different wine styles, varieties or regions without breaking the bank. For a wine to qualify, it must be priced at $15 or less and meet a certain quality-to-price ratio. Of the more than 21,000 wines reviewed this past year, fewer than 1,400 were awarded the Best Buy designation.