90 Point+ U.S. Wines Under $75

“Ahh, the first wine released from a new vintage is always exciting and this year’s Rose is a sheer delight. It’s like smelling a glass that someone thoughtfully pre-filled with tangerine zest and white peach... Read More

A light-bodied, very fresh and dry wine with aromas of minerals and wet stones. Great acidity balances a creamy lemon curd character that’s bright and clean. Only 12.2% alcohol. Drink now or hold.

Pale straw with green highlights, the 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is savory and floral with aromatics of fresh herbs, grapefruit rind, beeswax, and soft floral notes as well as delicate oak spice. Medium-bodied, it has an elegant, supple... Read More

The 2023 Pinot Noir Fox Creek Vineyard is a bold, potent wine. Macerated cherry, spice, orange peel, sage, cedar, new leather and earthy notes fill out the layers. This sturdy yet mid-weight Pinot has a ton of character, even... Read More

The vines fro the Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay were planted on their own roots in 1971, 10 miles from the ocean on a north-facing bench of clay loam, above the Santa Ynez River in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills.... Read More

Hildegard from Au Bon Climat has long been one of my favorite domestic white wines. Produced as an homage to the heritage varietals of Corton-Charlemagne, and Named after his wife, this blend of Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, and Aligote... Read More

The 2021 Chardonnay Bien Nacido emerges from own-rooted vines planted in 1973. Airy and gracious in feel, the 2021 is super-expressive right out of the gate. Lemon peel, candied lime, mint, white flowers and light tropical accents... Read More

The 2022 Zinfandel Old Vine is an absolute delight. Fresh, floral and fruity, the Old Vine is a terrific wine to drink now and over the next handful of years, while the fruit remains vibrant. Dollops of Carignan, Petite Sirah,... Read More

The glorious sands of Evangelho Vineyard created one of the more elegant and perfumed examples of the Evangelho we have made. A blend of 1890s planted Zinfandel, Mourvèdre/Mataro, Carignan, Alicante, Palomino, and more,... Read More

One of the triumphs of the very good 2022 vintage, this is one of my favorite Bedrock Heritage wines we have made to date. Alas, due to a rough late frost, we also have less of it than normal. Starting in 2022 we adjusted some... Read More

Savory Italian herbs, sweetened oak spices, and a blend of complex of black fruit aromas are accented by flavors of bright citrus that deliver a Cabernet Sauvignon that make the mouth water. Layers of tannins and a persistent... Read More

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The concept was born from our personal journey and that many “Untold Stories” are often shared around the dinner table over a meal and a bottle of... Read More

Lots of darker cherries, dried herbs, leather, and a hint of chocolate emerge from the 2019 Clos De Betz, a medium to full-bodied, pretty, polished, elegant red with enough density and depth to evolve for a decade. The blend is... Read More

Distinctive, with a drizzle of wildflower honey to the peach cobbler, baked apple and ripe apricot flavors, backed by fresh, vibrant acidity that keeps all the flavors in focus. Drink now.

White peach, crushed citrus, mint, and mineral notes define the 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Estate. Medium-bodied, fresh, and focused on the palate, with vibrant acidity and a pure, precise character, this 100% Sauvignon Blanc will shine... Read More

Fruit- and spice-driven, with aromas of blackberry compote, cigar box, cloves and violets. The palate is full-bodied with seamless tannins and integrated acidity, showing notes of blood plums, blueberries and graphite.... Read More

Extended-skin contact fans will want to add this wine to their collection. Ripe melon, guava, rose hips and plumeria. The wine has grippy tannins and a chalky texture to go along with flavors such as beeswax, chamomile tea, peach... Read More

The 2021 D2 is mostly Merlot but includes 36% Cabernet Sauvignon and splash of Cabernet Franc. Named after the well-known route in the Médoc, it has a terrific bouquet of currants, lead pencil shavings, spice, and a touch... Read More

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Details is a terrific entry level wine from this team and has everything you'd want from a value-priced Cabernet Sauvignon. Black cherries, mulberries, gravelly earth, and leafy tobacco define the... Read More

The 2020 Chardonnay is a terrific wine for the year. Aromatic and light on its feet, with impeccable balance, the 2020 impresses with its harmony more than anything else. Citrus confit, hazelnut, dried flowers and chamomile are... Read More

The 2018 Ingenuity is a blend of 36% Petite Sirah, 30% Syrah, 22% Mourvèdre and 12% Grenache, aged 19 months in 52% new French oak. Opaque in color, it explodes with gregarious blackberry and black cherry jam underpinned... Read More

A charming, elegant and velvety wine that emphasizes wild berries and woodsy, savory accents on a medium frame of snappy tannins and nervy acidity. Lots of tangy red fruit, from cranberries to sour cherries, and accents of bay... Read More

What a beauty! The 2021 Pinot Noir Le Puits Sec blossoms in the glass with a gorgeous mix of dusty violets and roses complemented by autumnal spice, giving way to citrus-tinged wild berries. This sweeps across the palate with... Read More

A bright nose with aromas of fresh lemons, dried leaves and stone. Medium-bodied with bright acidity. Comforting, with a mellow mid-palate, silky and well-balance. It’s lively and precise with a flavorful finish. Drink or... Read More

The medium ruby 2021 Pinot Noir Estate is fresh with aromas of wild strawberries, fresh roses, and beet root. Medium-bodied and elegant, it floats across the palate with fine tannins and a delicately earthy finish. It’s... Read More

96 points Wine Advocate: Medium ruby, the 2019 Pinot Noir Sisters has a delicate perfume of raspberries, rhubarb, tar, orange peel and tea leaves with touches of flint. The light-bodied palate is powdery and fresh with fragrant... Read More

This classic-style wine matches rich blackberries and black cherries with measured baking spices like vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon on a full body and slightly grippy texture due to moderate tannins.

Looking at the 2021 Figlia, it's an interesting blend of Petit Verdot and Merlot. (Again, the percentages are a secret.) Its saturated purple hue is followed by a wonderfully pure, exotic, medium to full-bodied red that has... Read More

Delicious, fresh, and savoury, this juicy Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast has violet and smoky flint aromatics buoyed by fresh red berries and a kiss of fresh mint. The palate is reflective, with flinty minerality coming to the... Read More

A ripe and relaxed wine that's luxurious in texture and beautifully rich in fruit and oak spices. Full-bodied and lush in mouthfeel, offering lime zest, poached pear and subtle butter and creme brulee flavors that last through... Read More

This Memorial Day, as we honor those service men and women who gave their lives for our country and gather with friends and family, I recommend drinking a wine from a storied winery, Hourglass the United States’ powerhouse... Read More

Another wine that's just about to be bottled is the 2020 Todos, which is a final blend of 57% Syrah, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petite Sirah, 6% Cabernet Franc, and the rest a mix of varieties. Ripe blueberries, fresh plums,... Read More

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Counterpoint is a gorgeous wine that captures all the character and personality of this Sonoma Mountain site. Black cherry, herbs, lavender, spice, gravel, and menthol lend quite a bit of nuance to... Read More

The 2019 Chester-Kidder is exotic and earthy in style, with ashen stones, graphite, black currants and hints of rosemary forming its bouquet. This is silky and sleek, with racy acidity propelling its mineral-tinged red and black... Read More

The 2020 Merlot Pedestal Vintage Select is brooding with a hauntingly dark, backward bouquet of dried blueberries, sage, cedary spice and gravel dust. It sweeps across the palate with grace, silken yet poised, with mineral-inflected... Read More

The 2020 Pirouette is spicy with a dark and brooding bouquet of musky black currant, grilled herbs, cocoa and ashen stone. This is velvety smooth yet lifted in feel, with a combination of red and blue fruit that flows across a... Read More

The 2020 Syrah Sequel Vintage Select Bin 898 is understated and backward, showing just a glimpse of black fruits and savory herbs complemented by hints of dark chocolate. It displays creamy textures and polished red berry fruits... Read More

The 2021 Armé Cabernet Sauvignon is blended with 10% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. It has pretty tones of blueberries and black cherries with nuances of lavender, thyme and underbrush. The palate is medium-bodied, chalky... Read More

From one of the oldest vineyards in the Willamette Valley, this Pinot Noir comes from own-rooted blocks planted in both 1988 and 89. Winemaker Evan Martin described Hyland's signature as having a ‘noble reduction’... Read More

This steel-fermented wine offers good acidity and refreshing qualities without an excess of buttery, toasty elements from oak barrels. It was aged on the lees for a nuanced, toasty, minerally effect and is generous in tangy apple,... Read More

This multi-AVA blend's aromas of blackcap raspberries and sweet/spicy peony flowers are a wondrous perfume accented by notes of rich Indonesian coffee and wet clover. Its bittersweet dark chocolate, lemon and smoked black... Read More

The 2019 Zinfandel Green & Red Vineyard, another new wine in this range, is just stellar. It stands out for its silkiness and magnificent finesse. Freshly cut flowers, mint, crushed red berry fruit and orange peel are some of... Read More

The 2019 Zinfandel Oakley Road is bright and effusive, with tons of character. Sweet red berry fruit, rose petal and mint are beautifully layered together. Creamy and resonant in the glass, the Zinfandel is quite expressive today,... Read More

The 2021 Zinfandel Bacigalupi Vineyard is a rich, heady wine. Dark blue/purplish fruit, leather, licorice, incense, cloves and leather are all amplified in this large-scaled Zinfandel. The generous presence of 15% Petite Sirah... Read More

Delightful, extra juicy red and black fruits give graciously and generously with a mouth-filling texture and soft, silky tannins. The coolness of the Sonoma Coast takes the salty sea air and places it squarely on the grapes to... Read More

Bright yellow with a green tinge, the 2022 Chardonnay Russian River Valley was raised with 30% new French oak, as were the majority of these wines from Hobbs. In the glass it opens to elegant and ripe aromas of fresh salted pineapple,... Read More

#35 JAMES SUCKLING AMERICAN TOP 100 WINES OF 2025

Very pure and perfumed aromas of blackberries, dark cherries, plums, cured meat, dried herbs and violets. The palate is supple, with seamlessly integrated tannins and bright acidity,... Read More

A earthy and attractive nose of forest berries, wild currants, dried leaves, cedar and baking spices. Medium body with firm tannins. Powdery texture at the end. A little hollow now should fill in with a few years of bottle age.... Read More

Sandhi Chardonnay features medium aromatic intensity with sun-ripened apple, wet sandstone, and citrus driving the nose, as well as white flowers and green pear on the palate. 500-litre oak barrel ferments provide depth of texture... Read More

Cranberries, red currants, sour cherries and orange zest on the nose, with hints of licorice. Bright and fruit forward, with excellent tension too, and tight, fine-grained tannins. It’s medium-bodied, sleek and fresh. Drink... Read More

Rich in texture, generous in flavors, with harmonious hints of butter, vanilla and brioche backed by ripe grapefruit and green apple flavors. Full-bodied, concentrated and long in the finish. Drink now.

Certified organic, head-trained, dry-farmed field blend of vines planted at Turley's winery in the heart of Napa Valley. Fragrant and savory, with notes of garrigue, dark chocolate, salted plum, meat marinade, and Provencal... Read More

Savory and brooding aromas of blood plums, blackberry compote and sarsaparilla. The palate is lush, with firmly integrated tannins and acidity, giving notes of mocha, cedar and tobacco. A very drying and robust wine that will... Read More

The 2021 Pinot Noir Reserve Elemental is understated and coy, with a smoldering mix of dried black cherries and savory herbs swirling up from the glass. Cool-toned and precise, this flows across the palate with a saturating wave... Read More