James Suckling's 50 Best Value of 2016, La Valentina ranked 8th
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Great wine doesn’t always have to come at a great expense. We combed through our top reports in 2016 to assemble this list of incredible values that cost $50 or less and scored at least 93 points. The breadth of value spans the globe, from Argentina and Australia to Spain and Bordeaux (yes, there’s value in Bordeaux). Even better, the Top 10 wines cost less than $23. Enjoy.
Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza Alta Collection 2014
La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Alberdi Reserva 2010
Nals Margreid Pinot Grigio Alto Adige Punggl 2015
Ottosoldi Gavi 2015
Casas del Bosque Syrah Valle de Casablanca Gran Reserva 2014
Donnachiara Aglianico Irpinia 2013
Cusumano Etna Rosso Alta Mora 2014
La Valentina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Spelt Riserva 2012 (score JS 93)
Egdebaston Pinot Noir Western Cape 2013
Compañia de Vinos del Atlántico Rioja La Antigua Reserva 2008
Abremundos Malbec Valle de Uco Octava Bassa 2013
Rippon Gewürztraminer Central Otago 2012
Bodega Chacra Pinot Noir Patagonia Barda 2015
Bodega Ruca Malen Malbec Mendoza Kinien 2012
Kevin Judd Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Greywacke Wild 2014
Fredi Torres Priorat Classic 2014
Casa Castillo Jumilla Las Gravas 2013
Cecchi Chianti Classico Riserva di Famiglia Riserva 2013
Miraval Rosé Côtes de Provence 2014
Black Stallion Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2013
Vasse Felix Chardonnay Margaret River 2015
Château Tour Saint Christophe St.-Emilion 2013
Drouhin Oregon Roserock Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills Zéphirine 2014
BenMarco Valle de Uco Expresivo 2014
Felipe Staiti Valle de Uco Vértigo 2012
Bodega Diamandes Chardonnay Valle de Uco Grande Reserve 2014
Dog Point Pinot Noir Marlborough 2014
Penfolds Riesling Eden Valley Bin 51 2015
Zárate Albariño Rías Baixas Tras da Viña 2012
Müller-Catoir Riesling Pfalz Bürgergarten Im Breumel GG 2015
Cape Mentelle Margaret River Wilyabrup 2012
Château Latour Martillac Blanc Pessac-Léognan 2013
Bastianich Venezia-Giulia Vespa Bianco 2014
Barco del Corneta Castilla y León 2014
Terroir Al Límit Priorat Torroja 2015
Finca Sandoval Manchuela 2010
Dominio de Pingus Ribera del Duero PSI 2014
Jean Foillard Morgon Cote du Py 2014
Gallo Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Signature Series 2012
CUNE Rioja Imperial Reserva 2011
Montsecano Pinot Noir Valle de Casablanca 2015
De Martino Valle de Cachapoal Las Cruces 2013
Voyager Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River Project U12 North Block 2012
Château Gazin Rocquencourt Blanc Pessac-Léognan 2013
Pieropan Soave Classico La Rocca 2014
Damilano Barolo Lecinquevigne 2012
David Sterza Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2010
Bruno Rocca Barbaresco 2013
Marchesi Antinori Chianti Classico Badia a Passignano Gran Selezione 2011
d’Arenberg McLaren Vale The Dead Arm 2012