90+ Point Wines: 2021 between $10 and $25

The 2021 Tinto, produced with 75% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha and 5% white grapes, is serious and austere, produced with grapes from cooler parts of Rioja to achieve freshness and aging potential without having to resource to very... Read More

The 2021 Evodia comes from a cold year with snow, frost and some extreme temperatures (-18 degrees Celsius!) but an average rest of the season, some hail in July(!) and quite a lot of rain in early October, so not a year without... Read More

Bright and fruit-forward with ripe raspberries and cherries as well as sweet spices, chocolate and candied orange peel. Medium- to full-bodied with deep, succulent fruit and firm, tightly packed tannins.

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon BenMarco from Los Árboles, Uco Valley was aged for 11 months in French barrels. A dark garnet red in the glass. The expressive aromas feature redcurrant, herbs, paprika and gentle roasted red... Read More

A deep red blend with rich aromas of black berries. Rich, smooth and elegant with a lingering finish given by the integration of the wine’s three varietals.Winery.

Ripe, fresh fruit and spice aromas. Sweet oak notes, light spicy hints and rich red and black fruits. Bright, fruity finish.Winery.

Very dark on the nose, with lots of raw spices, charcoal and some green peppercorns on top of the blackberries. Very full-bodied and spicy. Almost a bit monolithic, despite the fine-grained tannins. Quite a unique style.... Read More

A mouthwatering, elegant Barbaresco that has aromas and flavors of cherry stones, dried flowers, lemon rind and tea leaves. Medium- to full-bodied, crunchy and lively. All in balance. Drink from 2025.

An ethereal and mysteriously charming Barbaresco, with a bright garnet color. The bouquet is intense and spicy, evolving from dry rose, dried cherry, red fruit jam, and raspberry, to explosive notes of cinnamon, clove, allspice,... Read More

Fruit-forward and fan-friendly, with lively flavors of raspberry, espresso and spices that zip along the finish. Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2030.

A fresh and fruity malbec with plums, strawberries, cherries and some roasted spices. Soft and juicy on the palate with a medium body and a juicy, easy-going finish. Nothing complex here, but well-made in a fruity and approachable... Read More

A fresh and linear red with blackberries, blackcurrants and dark chocolate. Medium-bodied, very polished and refined on the palate with a lively finish. Linear at the end. This has more cabernet franc than normal. Malbec, merlot,... Read More

Spicy and fresh nose with some olives, cassis and a splash of dark chocolate. The medium- to full-bodied palate is laden with powdery tannins before a savory, juicy finish. A tad saline, too.

A lighter hue in the glass, this bottling hits the nose with leathery aromas as well as toasted sage and red fruit. The palate is more subtle, showing a core of cranberry dusted in rustic herbs.

A spicy rendition of Cune crianza, but as always this is fruity, with lots of cherries, plums and a touch of white pepper. Juicy and bright, with some restrained fruit sweetness. Very fine-grained, juicy and consistent.... Read More

Viña Real Crianza was produced with 90% Tempranillo and the rest Garnacha Tinta, Mazuelo and Graciano from Rioja Alavesa. It matured in French and American oak barrels for 13 to 14 months. It has 14% alcohol, a pH of 3.6... Read More

A briar patch in a bottle, this hearty red abounds with bold raspberry, roasted anise and smoky black pepper flavors that build tension and structure toward broad-shouldered tannins.

Blueberries, blackcurrants, cherries and mint chocolate on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied with sleek tannins and fresh acidity. Polished, balanced and savory. Better from 2024.

Notes of raspberries, blueberries, chocolate, dried herbs and peppermint. Medium-to full-bodied with fine tannins. Round and velvety with plenty of sweet berry fruit. Juicy finish with bright acidity. Drink now or hold.... Read More

Notes of ripe cherries, red plums and chocolate with sweet orange peel and spices. Medium body. Firm and chalky with grainy tannins and fresh red berry character.

Bright crimson color with medium intensity and ruby rim. The nose is fresh with vibrant fruit aromas and hints of wild strawberries, raspberries and cranberries. These red fruit notes are followed by spicy aromas of vanilla, caramel,... Read More

Elegant and refined, showing pepper bush, mountain herb and river stone aromas amid a fresh cherry and berry core, which shows minerally richness and lengthens nicely around the core flavors and fine tannins. Drink now through... Read More

Black cherry and blackberry fruit is shaded by notes of iron and earth, plus a hint of orange peel. This ripe and lively red is balanced, ending with a light dusting of tannins.

This wine opens with lovely aromas of black cherry, cassis, and raspberry. On the palate the soft grip of tannins melds with flavors of plum, dark chocolate, and mocha. The finish is smooth and pleasing. - winery... Read More

Soft and mildly evergreen when poured, there’s a pleasant tang to the flavors here that sharpens the texture of the wine, contributing a bit of youthful exuberance. A steal, and a match for Salisbury steak.