It’s where to go for outstanding cool-climate wines

California’s Best-Kept Wine Secret: Santa Cruz Mountains

These are the hallmark wines for the former NBA star and wine entrepreneur

The Bottles That Shaped Tony Parker’s Love of Wine

It’s lean, minerally, and one of the most exciting white wines in France

Heavy Metal Fans Drink Muscadet and You Should Too

From crisp and refreshing to rich and full-bodied, these are the bottles to try

Get to Know Portugal’s Stunning White Wines

When it comes to wine, value is a big word. So each year, Dave McIntyre compiles a list of his favorite wines when you're on a budget — from everyday varieties to rare and special bottles. For his sixth annual Greatest Values of the Year list, he found these 13 wines punched above their price. [Read the article](https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2022/12/22/best-bargain-wines-2022/)

13 Best Wine Bargains of 2022

Can wine be healthy? An Increasing number of consumers are asking for lower alcohol (or zero alcohol) wines to feel free to enjoy more than one glass without having to worry about the alcohol content.
Lower ABV wines can be obtained in different ways, from the vineyard to the winery. In the vineyard the specific grape variety tends to accumulate lower sugar in the pulp, or the careful canopy management and picking moment help obtaining lower sugar accumulation.In the winery, practices like blending or dehalcolisation with membrane or spinning cone, can help producers create lower alcohol wines. Here is a list of my favorites.

Low Alcohol Wines to Love

Cristina Mercuri: Low Alcohol Wines to Love

The era of leg warmers and boxy shoulder pads is back, as a wave of 1980s nostalgia has made hits of shows like Stranger Things and brought back old favorites like Kate Bush’s Running Up That Hill. But the 1980s wasn’t just the era of big hair and synth music ― it was also the decade that Americans truly embraced wine. Wine-by-the-glass encouraged experimentation, and consumers took to new styles, many of which are still big today, like rosé, sparkling, Chardonnay and others. So come on a trip down memory lane and [celebrate the bottles](https://pix.wine/the-drop/eighties-wine-trends/) that got everything started.

Classic Wine Hits of the 1980s

South Africa has 11 official languages. That’s a lot of different ways for one country to say, “I love you.” And South African wine carries a similar kaleidescope of expression. 
Chenin Blanc may be their most grown cultivar; Sauvignon Blanc may be their biggest export, and Pinotage is certainly their most famous slice of homegrown, but there are hugely exciting zones where unusual cultivars are coming to prominence, and new winemaking stars are rising. This showcase includes some of their most exciting emerging winemakers and explores niche cultivars that are turning heads.

Curated by Jono Le Feuvre of [Han Drinks Solo](https://handrinkssolo.com/)

South Africa: Off the Beaten Path

Jono Le Feuvre: South Africa: Off the Beaten Path

Meet the wine brands that are changing the game. These B Corp Certified wines have met the highest standards of verified social, environmental and legal performance to balance profit and purpose.

B Corp Certified Wines

B-Corp Wines

V is for Vino is your window into the wine world. Season 4 travels to the regions of Provence, Rias Baixas, Bordeaux, and many more to explore the culture and history, taste the wine and meet the winemakers, and cook delicious food pairings in a local restaurant along with host and certified sommelier Vince. Sip, learn, and enjoy season 4 with these wines featured in the show. [Watch Season 4](https://visforvino.com/episodes)

V is for Vino: Season 4

Did you know that Pix has its own wine discovery magazine, The Drop? Our editors work with award-winning writers from around the globe to highlight fresh discoveries, unexpected values, and trendsetting producers. We feature the most exciting finds from The Drop right here. These are the zeitgeist wines, the best of what people are writing about — and sipping — right now.

Pix Curated Wines: Featured

Featured (b): Written About In The Drop

Stuck in a wine rut? Pix’s Wine Team is here to help with a collection of bottles from the pioneers and mavericks of wine. These selections showcase grapes and styles on the rise. If you’re looking for innovative techniques and new taste experiences, you’ve come to the right place.

Something Completely Different

Surprise (b): And Now For Something Completely Different

There’s a whole wide world of wine to explore. This bottle selection from Pix’s Wine Team showcases wines from some of the most innovative and respected producers in emerging regions — from Argentina to South Africa. Consider these the new classics; our insider’s pick of what to try right now.

New Classics From Around The World

Discover (a): New Classics From Around The World

Pix’s Wine Team is always on the lookout for esteemed bottles to hold and save. So when top offers pop onto our radar, this is where they’ll appear — be sure to check back often. Expect benchmark wines from the world’s most acclaimed producers, alongside unbelievable steals that we’re excited to share. Any of these bottles are an excellent addition to a cellar — and perfect for a special occasion.

Classic Wines To Keep For A While

Collect (a): Classic Wines To Keep For A While

Carneros Napa Ca Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay Is A Rich Wine With Layers Of Tropical Fruit Peaches And Pears The Fruit Opens Up Into Creamy Textures Of Apples And Pears That Glide Across The Palate Hints Of Citrus And Rich Oak Tones Highlight The Wines Lingering Finish

Rombauer Chardonnay Carneros

A very distinctive and immediately enjoyable Pinot Noir, this is very juicy, with notes and flavors of raspberry & cherry with hints of strawberry, spices, and vanilla.  Le Grand Noir is what happens when an award-winning wine author and critic, a globetrotting winemaker, and an internationally acclaimed label-designer get together over a few good bottles of wine. They wondered how they might create a wine that brings together the classic and complex, food-friendly, flavors of France with the accessibility of the New World.

Le Grand Noir Pinot Noir  750ml

Made with a blend of grapes from each of the estate vineyards, the Mt. Jefferson Cuvee conveys a rich diversity of place, deserving its reputation as one of the most expansive yet stylistically consistent Pinot Noirs in the world. Aromas of brooding deep Oregon-strawberry, pekoe-tea leaves, and cola notes. On the palate there is great vitality and liveliness and a core of seductive ripe fruit --

Cristom Pinot Noir Mt. Jefferson Cuvee 750ml

Foxglove Chardonnay

The 2016 sparkling wine vintage in the Willamette Valley was generous yet refined, highlighting the alluring precision the region has to offer. Knudsen Vineyard, in the protected Dundee Hills, brings supple depth and elegance, while Spirit Hill Vineyard, in the windy confines of the Eola-Amity Hills, brings tension and mineral backbone. Fresh seashore, white peach, and toasted brioche are framed around a creamy center and long, graceful finish.

Argyle Willamette Valley Vintage Brut 750ml

Established in 1849, Pol Roger is one of the few luxury Champagne producers that remains family-owned. Critically acclaimed, staunchly supported by Winston Churchill and even served at William & Kate's wedding.  The Brut Non Vintage blend is traditionally composed from about 30 to 35 still base wines, drawn from different vineyard sites and vintage years. Reserve wines compose between 20-30% of the traditional blend. On the palate, this medium-bodied Brut is as round and fruit-driven as it is delicate, pure and very elegant. The mousse is deliciously fine and leads to a long, steely, dry and slightly minerally, long finish.  James Halliday 95 points: "One of my favourite champagne houses. This entry point has one-third each of pinot noir, pinot meunier and chardonnay from 30 crus, 25% reserve wines, spending 4 years on tirage. It has a flowery bouquet, terrific mouthfeel thanks to a hint of honey, and Meyer lemon cleansing the finish and aftertaste."

Pol Roger Brut 750ml

Fontodi Chianti Classico 750ml

The Terroir Is Extremely Chalky And Filled With Limestone Sand And Clay Soils On The Barsac Plateau

La Vieille Ferme Rosé

The Tablas Creek Vineyard Patelin de Tablas is a blend of four red Rhone varietals: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre and Counoise. The wine incorporates fruit from several of the top Rhone vineyards in Paso Robles, each vineyard selected for its quality. Like many red wines from the Rhone Valley, it is based on the dark fruit, mineral and spice of Syrah, with the brightness and fresh acidity of Grenache, the structure and meatiness of Mourvedre and a small addition of Counoise for complexity

Tablas Creek Patelin De Tablas Rouge 750ml

Vinous Media 90 Points Vivid yellow. Deeply pitched aromas of pear nectar, yellow peach and buttered toast are energized by chalky mineral and floral accents. Fleshy and broad in the mouth, showing good clarity and juicy pit/orchard fruit flavors that become spicier on the back half. Honeysuckle and candied ginger notes emerge on a long, vaguely leesy finish that echoes the pear and mineral notes.

Juve And Camps - Reserva De La Familia Brut Cava Gran Reserva 2015 (3L)

Vinous Media 89 Points Deep neon pink. Red berries, cherry and hints of orange zest and white pepper on the nose. Fleshy and supple in texture, offering juicy raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that firm up on the back half. Orange and red berry notes linger on the nicely persistent finish, which shows gently firming grip.

Cvne Cune Rosado Rioja Spain 750ml

Although Remelluri has changed hands over the years, Jaime Rodriguez has been dedicated restoring the estate to its former historic glory. This bottling is hand selected to protect the quality of the bunches, fermented in stainless to keep it fresh, then aged in barrels of differing sizes to bring it all together. It's a forward thinking style with oak providing an elegant backbone to the red fruit dominant palate. Expect cherry, strawberry and wild herbs.

Remelluri Rioja Reserva 2008

Crisp and aromatic in the glass, experience waves of pink grapefruit, key lime, and ripe pineapple. Finger Lakes Riesling pairs easily with fruits, cheeses, salads, poultry, and seafood, or all by itself. Enjoy Red Newt Dry Riesling today, or for years to come as it develops an elegant bottle age.

Red Newt Dry Riesling 2018 (750ml)

Made From A Specific Parcel Of Lowcropping Vines Within Our Noa Vineyard This Is A Sauvignon Blanc That Is Built To Age Gracefully While This Sauvignon Blanc Displays Some Of The Trademark Marlborough Characters With Floral Citrus And Passionfruit Aromas All Present The Whole Is Underpinned By A Rich Concentration And A Flinty Minerality The Palate Is Textural And Harmonious With A Savoury Complexity And A Tight Acidity That Draws Out The Palate To A Lingering Finish Certified Organic And Biodyn

Seresin Sauvignon Blanc 750Ml

The Wines Are Boldly Fruited And Very Plush With Velvetlike Tannins Blackberry Fruit Aromas With Tealeaf And Cedar Notes The Palate Is Rich And Polished With Dark Fruit And Mocha Flavours And A Finely Balanced Acidity Long Finish With The Fine Tannins Typical Of A Jonkershoek Valley Wine

Stark Conde Cabernet Sauvignon

It is a fresh and fruity wine, with a nice volume on the palate and a flavour that reminds us subtly of peaches, with a salty hint that makes this wine ideal for accompanying appetisers.

Clos Cibonne Tentations Cotes De Provence Rose 750ml

Bright and focused aromas of white flowers, pecans, and ripe orchard fruit.

Marco Felluga Pinot Grigio 2018 (375ml)

not found

This Special Bottling Of Zinfandel Is A Combination Of Our Favorite Lake County Zinfandel Vineyards All Of The Fruit Is Hand Harvested And Quickly Delivered To The Winery The Grapes Are Destemmed And Gently Crushed To Tanks For Fermentation The Shooting Star Zinfandel Is Also A Delicious Wine With Bbq

Steele Shooting Star Zinfandel

Masson Blondelet - "Thauvenay" Sancerre Rouge 2018 (750ml) 750ml

Named in honour of Lulu Peynaud, the legendary chatelaine of Bandol s Domaine Tempier, this Mourv&#xE8;dre ros&#xE9; bursts with watermelon, spring flowers, citrus and spice preface a fresh, supple wine with a savoury finish crying out for a Proven&#xE7;al feats.

Bedrock - Rose Ode To Lulu Sonoma Valley 2021

Mas De Daumas Gassac Picpoul De Pinet 21 750ml

Rated 93 - Complex nose of grilled pineapple, preserved lemon, green fig, beeswax and sea urchin. It’s medium-bodied with bright acidity. Layered and textured with flinty, waxy and zesty undertones. Long. Drink or hold. Bottle price 28.94 USD, 1 bottles order minimum - Swartland

David & Nadia Sadie Chenin Blanc 2020 750ml South Africa Coastal Region

Proud Bearers Of A 5Star Halliday Winery Rating Schild Estate Have Access To Some Of The Barossas Oldest And Finest Grape Resources This Juicy Little Number Is Unoaked Allowing The Fruit To Shine Spice Pepper And Liquorice

Schild Estate Gms Grenache Mourvedre Shiraz

Santa Barbara County
 
2022 Tasting Update:
The 2013 bottling shows a more aggressive, youthful side of Riesling. That&rsquo;s surprising considering...

Pix Wine Discovery

Our Pix

California’s Best-Kept Wine Secret: Santa Cruz Mountains

The Bottles That Shaped Tony Parker’s Love of Wine

Heavy Metal Fans Drink Muscadet and You Should Too

Get to Know Portugal’s Stunning White Wines