Wine Spectator 2025 Top 10 Value Wines
March 19, 2026
Presented by: Mimi & John Bacilek
Steve & Bonnie Smith
Doyle & Dina Stulting
Presented by: Mimi & John Bacilek
Steve & Bonnie Smith
Doyle & Dina Stulting
This tasting showcases 8 wines from Wine Spectator’s 2025 Top 10 Value Wines published in Feb ‘26 as we have secured the elusive Margaux. The Committee has tasted the wines and scrutinized the “best bites” from 30 options to devise the most interesting combinations for your enjoyment. We believe that you will be equally shocked by the amazing quality of these wines for the price points, $17-$40 (includes shipping from Empire Wine in NY). The bites and wine pairings have been modified and are updated below.
Invivo X SJP Sauvignon Blanc 2024 (Welcome wine) WS92, JS90 (paired with whipped goat cheese and toast points)
Wente Vineyards Morning Fog Chardonnay 2023 WS90 (paired with buttery popcorn)
Michele Chiarlo Barbera d’Asti Le Orme 2023 WS90 (paired with garlic-stuffed olives)
Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico 2022 WS93, JS92 (paired with tomato bruschetta on a toast point)
Bodegas Muga Rioja Reserva 2021 WA94, JS93 (paired with imported Manchego and Jamon)
Grounded Wine Co. Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 WS90 (paired with a beautiful gouda “Rosalina” )
Château Labégorce Margaux 2020 RP91, JS92+ or 2022 WS92 (paired with gourmet prosciutto)
Bodega Garzón Tannat Reserva 2023 WE90, JS91, WS91 (paired with an aged cheddar)
These selections showcase why they earned a place among Wine Spectator’s Best Values of 2025 (February 2026 issue). They are exceptional wines delivering quality and versatility!
Invivo X SJP Sauvignon Blanc 2024 (Welcome wine) WS92, JS90 (paired with whipped goat cheese and toast points)
Wente Vineyards Morning Fog Chardonnay 2023 WS90 (paired with buttery popcorn)
Michele Chiarlo Barbera d’Asti Le Orme 2023 WS90 (paired with garlic-stuffed olives)
Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico 2022 WS93, JS92 (paired with tomato bruschetta on a toast point)
Bodegas Muga Rioja Reserva 2021 WA94, JS93 (paired with imported Manchego and Jamon)
Grounded Wine Co. Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 WS90 (paired with a beautiful gouda “Rosalina” )
Château Labégorce Margaux 2020 RP91, JS92+ or 2022 WS92 (paired with gourmet prosciutto)
Bodega Garzón Tannat Reserva 2023 WE90, JS91, WS91 (paired with an aged cheddar)
These selections showcase why they earned a place among Wine Spectator’s Best Values of 2025 (February 2026 issue). They are exceptional wines delivering quality and versatility!
The Wines
Invivo Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough X SJP-6 2024 $17
Wente Chardonnay Central Coast Morning Fog 2023 $15
Michele Chiarlo Barbera d'Asti Le Orme 2023 $18
Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico 2022 $26
Bodegas Muga Rioja Reserva 2021 $29
Grounded Wine Co Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 $16
Chateau Labegorc Margaux 2022 $44
Bodega Garzon Tannat Uruguay Reserva 2023 $20
Wente Chardonnay Central Coast Morning Fog 2023 $15
Michele Chiarlo Barbera d'Asti Le Orme 2023 $18
Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico 2022 $26
Bodegas Muga Rioja Reserva 2021 $29
Grounded Wine Co Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 $16
Chateau Labegorc Margaux 2022 $44
Bodega Garzon Tannat Uruguay Reserva 2023 $20