
As an occasional service to readers of this fine blog I comb through a few weeks worth of tastings and pick out the best values that I’ve come across. Naturally, most, though not all, are from Washington and Oregon, as those wines still comprise the majority of my tastings. But I am always on the hunt for value wines from around the globe, and welcome submissions from importers and distributors.
How do I define “bargain”? Well, in order to keep it simple, I stick to the Wine Enthusiast guidelines for wines designated Best Buy. On or about October 9th, I will post up the wines I’ve reviewed this past year that are included in the magazine’s Top 100 Best Buys for 2013. I think you’ll be delighted at the winners. Meanwhile, here are some recently-released Best Buy candidates to whet your whistle. All offer excellent quality for the price, and I’ve arranged the list according to potential score, from the highest on down.