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What happens when a brilliant producer is presented with a near perfect vintage? The 2024 Walter Scott wines provide the answer. The chardonnays are precise, intense, reductively mineral, full of vibrating energy and depth, and yet so supplely textured. They open with a little time in the glass revealing generously layered fruit and incredible drive and cut- chiseled, crystalline and completely gorgeous. The kind of chardonnay Burgundy lovers shell out hundreds for. The pinot noirs are youthfully vibrant in color, elegant, floral, incredibly textured like luxurious silk and, yet again, there is an energetic thrust and verve to these complexly layered lovelies. A remarkable set of new wines!
Quantities are extremely limited. Availability varies by location.
Walter Scott La Combe Verte Chardonnay Willamette Valley 2024
Unexpected precision, elegance, and concentration at this price. Clearly made in a reductive style, this wine shows great mineral intensity when first poured, but oxygen reveals inner depths of fresh, crunchy Granny Smith apple, ripe nectarine and tangerine cradled in a luscious texture and framed by super-focused acidity. One of the finest values in chardonnay out there.
Walter Scott La Combe Verte Pinot Noir 2024
Winemaker and partner, Ken Pahlow, honed his chops with Dominique Lafon, St. Innocent, Evening Land and Patricia Green. That’s an impressive resume, and the experience shows in this brilliant entry-level pinot noir. Magenta-tinged ruby in color and wafting stoney reductive notes, violet, raspberry, cherry and incense. The texture is incredibly supple, velvety, and refined. Sleek tannins and lively acidity make for beautiful early drinking, but this will undoubtedly improve with short term cellaring. A superb value in classy Willamette pinot.
Walter Scott Chardonnay Cuvee Anne Eola Amity Hills 2024
An expertly assembled barrel selection of wines from top vineyards within Eola-Amity Hills, designed to show off this excellent AVA’s thrilling potential to produce worldclass chardonnay. This is just fantastic juice that’s teaming with energy, drive and minerality. Struck match, lifted floral and herbal notions, honeyed fruits, brioche and roasted hazelnuts in the nose. The palate is fresh, focused, and full of juicy peaches, crisp apples, and vivid citrus. Another wine that is light and nimble but so appealingly textured and long that another sip is impossible to resist. We love it.
94 points Owen Bargreen, 93 points Jeb Dunnuck, 93 points Vinous
Walter Scott Pinot Noir Koosah Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills 2024
The Koosah Vineyard’s sought after organic fruit is farmed at high elevation in the Eola-Amity Hills by Burgundian stalwarts Louis Jadot and their Oregon team at Resonance. Exposed to the cool winds of the Van Duzer Gap, the fruit ripens slowly, gaining great intensity while maintaining excellent acidic cut. The 2024 is a magnificently aromatic and beautifully poised rendition that will have pinot lovers salivating. Just gorgeous!
96 points Jeb Dunnuck, 96 points Owen Bargreen, 96 points Vinous
Walter Scott Pinot Noir Sojeau Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills 2024
The rocky, volcanic clay soils of Sojeau are planted to classic heritage clones, Pommard and Wadenswil, with some Dijon clones in the mix as well. Southwest exposure facing into the winds of the Van Duzer Gap make this one of the coolest sites Walter Scott works with. Aromatic complexity is off the charts. Tension filled, intense, and incredibly delicious. Classic Walter Scott from an outstanding vintage.
97 points Jeb Dunnuck, 96 points Owen Bargreen, 94 points Vinous
Walter Scott Chardonnay X Novo Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills 2024
Planted to a wide array of clones in the 2010s, X Novo quickly rocketed to the short list of great cool climate vineyard sites in the Willamette. Sunny eastern exposures, chilly breezes, and 20 distinct chardonnay clones enhance complexity. Not to mention Walter Scott’s exclusive access to the oldest vines that predate the modern X Novo vineyard. It all adds up to make this devestatingly delicious 2024 chardonnay. Stoney and reductive with an incredibly concentrated starburst of fruit all framed by electric acidity easily make this one of the finest chards in the valley. A dream chardonnay that should not be missed. Stunning!
98 points Jeb Dunnuck, 98 points Owen Bargreen, 97 points Vinous
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Tenuta di Trinoro Le Cupole Rosso 2023
Tenuta di Trinoro staked its claim in the early 1990s in far southeast Tuscany near the borders of Umbria and Lazio where few vineyards existed. Budwood from Bordeaux anchored the plantings, and Trinoro quickly became a sought-after modern classic. This is their value play and it’s a magnificent Right Bank influenced wine dominated by merlot and cab franc. Dark berries, cherries, violets, wild herbs, leather, earthy minerality and plush, easy-drinking tannins make this a savvy buy for those looking for luxury and complexity that reaches far beyond the under $50 price.
Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto 2024
Grown on the beautiful Tuscan Coast in Bolgheri, Guidalberto is the second wine of the foundational Super Tuscan estate, Tenuta San Guido, famed for producing Sassicaia. The 2024 is an exceptionally delicate iteration showing off an ethereal, graceful style that dances across the palate weightlessly yet with impact. Cabernet sauvignon and merlot share the leading roll resulting in a forward, harmonious wine full of berries, red currants, pomegranate, tobacco, Italian herbs and sweet clove-scented oak.
Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno 2024
First released in 1999, Oreno, a Bordeaux-style companion to Sette Ponti’s sangiovese-based Crognolo, quickly rocketed to international notoriety. Organically grown merlot, cabernet sauvignon, cab franc and a dollop of petit verdot team up to create a sum greater than its parts in this suave, stylish 2024. Expressively aromatic, showing off layers of complexity ranging through violets, incense, cedar, leather, licorice and ripe, brambly berries. The flavors follow suit driven by fresh, zesty, orange-like acidity through a lingering finish featuring caressing, refined tannins. A mid-weight beauty.
Tenuta Di Biserno Biserno 2023
The flagship of the estate, first produced in 2006, has developed an outsized reputation that belies its recent origins. It did have a significant leg up on other young estates, namely 26 generations of Antinori family history. Founded by Piero Antinori, of Tignanello and Solaia fame, and younger brother Ludovico, founder of Tenuta dell'Ornelaia, joined by nephew and CEO Niccolò Marzichi Lenzi, Tenuta di Biserno is a Super Tuscan dream team. It shows in this classy, polished blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Aged for 16 months in mostly new French oak, the 2023 shows plenty of toast, vanilla and sweet baking spice at this stage while still displaying a distinctly wild, herb-inflected and deeply fruited Mediterranean take on the Bordeaux model. The terroir is clearly evident now and will surely take the lead from oak with some time in bottle. Exceptionally refined and complex with superb balance and silken texture. Incredibly delicious and highly collectable.
Cusumano Nero d'Avola 2023
Fantastic buy in Sicily's favorite red grape. Bold black cherry, blackberry, plum and spice in a soft, easy drinking style. Versatile food wine, try with lasagna or cannelloni.
St Francis Chardonnay 2023
Elegant Sonoma chard that drinks like twice the price. Fresh and floral with a zippy citrusy drive, orchard fruits and a hint of vanilla inflected oak. Made for broiled fish.
Allan Scott Pinot Gris 2025
Binny's Vineyard Direct, so you know it delish! Crunchy apple, ripe juicy peach and pear are driven along a silky palate by fresh citrus. If you love Oregon pinot gris, this New Zealand lovely is a must try.
Juan Gil Silver Label Monastrell 2023
Luxuriously styled Spanish red at an everyday price. Loaded with layers of dark fruit, spice and herbs underpinned by mocha-rich oak. Cab drinkers who haven't tried this long-time favorite monastrell should run, not walk, to snap this up.
Gruet Brut Rose
New Mexico sparkler to rival Champagne at a mind-blowing price. Pretty, pink, full of juicy strawberry, nectarine, Meyer lemon and fine persistent bubbles.
Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Born in Marlborough the same year the first vines were planted there; Jules Taylor has savvy b in her veins. It really shows in her approach to joyously ebullient sauv blanc that oozes with tropical and stone fruit and mouthwatering acidity. Textbook.
Faustino V Reserva 2018
Classic Rioja from our newly released 30 under $30 for fall. Fruity, earthy, savory, spicy, structured, long. It's all enrobed in aromatic American oak. Try with lamb. Excellent.
Mount Eden Vineyards Chardonnay Edna Valley 2023
Classy Central Coast chard that calls to mind Meursault at a fraction of the price. Toasty oak, roasted nuts, creamy mouthfeel and pumping out ripe peach, pineapple and mango while remaining fresh and focused.
Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County 2024
Trailblazing Santa Barbara pinot that always delivers. Haunting aromas of spiced strawberry compote, raspberry, cherry and a beautifully velvety texture. Pair with grilled or roasted chicken.
Trentadue La Storia Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Bodacious Alexander Valley cab from our value-oriented list of fall favorites. Gobs of dark fruits are enveloped in generous, sweet oak notes of baking spices, chocolate, and vanilla. Ribeyes if you've got 'em but rich and tasty all by itself.
We packed our 30 under $30 list with exceptional wines that universally overdeliver for their modest prices and incredible quality. Every wine was hand selected by our wine professionals from across the chain, and each one is a wine we love and love to recommend. And they are all on sale. Here's a taste. Cheers!
Alois Lageder Misto Mare Vigneti delle Dolomiti Bianco 2025
This is a gorgeous blend of 14 grape varieties local to Alto Adige in northeast Italy. Fragrantly floral with fresh acidity and just a bit of residual sugar to plump up crisp apple, pear and peach notes; this is light-bodied, but a slight gingery bite combined with the orchard fruits calls to mind fall flavors. So appealing that it was nominated by two stores independently. Juicy and utterly delicious.
Soto Junmai
Here's a first! A sake has made its way onto one of our lists of favorite wines. Yes, it's brewed from rice, but as it is commonly referred to as rice wine, we'll allow it. And why not? Sake is increasingly popular in the States, and this pure rice expression is a delight served chilled or lightly warmed. Fruity notes of apples, melons and sultanas are joined by savory hints of fresh mushrooms, nuts and steamed rice. No added sulfites, no gluten, no additives, plenty of yum.
Torre dei Beati Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo 2025
Is it a rose? Is it a light, chillable red? It's officially classified as a rosato but a strong argument could be made for the latter. In either case it's an irresistible sipper and a Swiss Army knife for pairing with anything from tomato sauces to fish to meat and should definitely be in the running for a fun Thanksgiving wine. If you are thinking the rich roses of Tavel, you're on the right track. Oozing with strawberry, raspberry and blueberry, fresh citrus and, yes, a lightly tannic structure, this is a fantastic wine that dwells between two worlds, making it perfect for transitioning from summer to autumn. 100% Montepulciano. 100% delicious.
Jean Max Roger Menetou Salon Morogues Le Petit Clos 2022
Pure sauvignon blanc from one of our very favorite Sancerre producers, except this isn't Sancerre. Rather, this comes from the nearby but lesser-known region just to the southwest called Menetou-Salon. It's a zippy and vivacious alternative that provides everything you want from fine Loire sauv blanc at a price that is decidedly in Sancerre's rearview mirror. Grown on the coveted Kimmeridgian soils of the Le Petit Clos vineyard in the village of Morogues. A killer buy.
Beckmen Syrah Purisima Mountain Vineyard 2022
We've been loving the fantastic Rhone-inspired wines of Beckmen for decades, and they are certainly deserving of a spot on this list. It seems that whatever the vintage in Santa Barbara throws at them we are sure to get a textbook Syrah out of their renowned Purisima Vineyard. Deep color, rich, dark fruits, fragrant black pepper and savory notes galore make this a hearty but nuanced expression that will warm you on cool fall nights and provide a luxurious counterpoint to the season's richer foods. Proof that WOW! wines still exist in the under $30 category.
Raventos i Blanc Conca del Riu Anoia Blanc de Blancs 2023
If you are looking for a top-quality sparkler that doesn't break the bank, look no further than this incredible value from Raventos. This represents twenty-one generations of family farming dating back to 1497 and a modern striving to produce truly distinctive wines of place. It's a highly aromatic, delicate expression perfect for serving as an aperitif, yet it shows immense complexity and impressive mineral cut to its gently floral style. A stunning alternative to Champagne worthy of every fizz fanatic's attention.
Evesham Wood Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2024
What an incredible value in Willamette pinot from winemaker Erin Nuccio! Not only was 2024 a highwater mark in terms of overall fruit quality, but the vineyard sources for this cuvee are topnotch. It shows a classic, transparent, pale ruby color, complex and delicate aromatics, streamlined elegance, luscious fruit and excellent underlying structure that opens up endless pairing possibilities. It will even reward some short-term aging.
Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva 2022
Talk about tried and true. Monsanto has been turning out this benchmark riserva for nearly as long as Binny's has been in business, and we've been loving it for decades. Straddling the line between beautifully expressed fruit flavors and classic Chianti savory notes of wild herbs, spice, earth and leather, this wine sets the standard for the style. It's a high bar that few can match at under $30. This should be on every sangiovese lover's shopping list in permanent marker.
Soldera Casse Basse is among the rarest and most sought-after expressions of sangiovese grosso on the planet, made even more so by the 2012 incident that saw the draining of 6 vintages of this legendary Montalcino wine from botti to the cellar floor by vandals. A huge loss for wine lovers and a devastating financial setback for the Soldera family, who have nevertheless bounced back with the same commitment to traditionalism and unimpeachable quality that has been on display since the winery's founding in the 1970s. Although they have bowed out of the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, changing the wines moniker from Brunello di Montalcino Riserva to the current 100% Sangiovese IGT Toscana, nothing else has changed and they remain, along with the likes of Biondi-Santi, dedicated to the most transparent, classically styled expressions of the brunello variety. We are happy to announce that we have a small allocation of the gorgeously perfumed, ethereal 2021 at the hottest price in the U.S. We even have some magnums! It won't last long, order now.
Due to the exceptional quality and rarity of this wine, quantities are extremely limited and availability is limited to select locations, however, we will do our best to accommodate your order and provide convenient pick-up at the Binny’s location of your choosing. Please inquire by emailing your request to wine@binnys.com or calling (866) 975-6188.
Soldera Case Basse 100% Sangiovese 2021
A shimmering, transparent ruby color. An intoxicating perfume of roses, violets, orange oil, ripe strawberry, raspberry, cherry, rhubarb, sandalwood incense, cinnamon, mint, licorice, and wet river stones. A tightly wound palate, in need of some time to relax and resolve, yet possessing a stunning purity of ripe fruit, a beam of fresh acidity, and minerally, mouthwatering salinity that are absolutely irrepressible. So pure, so powerfully structured yet so unbelievably elegant. A masterclass in pure sangiovese grosso built for the cellar. A truly exceptional icon of the style for collectors and lovers of crystalline expressions of terroir and incisively brilliant winemaking.
97-99 points Wine Advocate, 96-98 points Jeb Dunnuck
New arrivals are rolling in from Rioja. From fruit forward Crianzas to complex Gran Reservas, they are fabulous foils for grilled, roasted and smoked meats. Take your cookouts to the next level with these fantastic food friendly gems at our best in the U.S. prices.
Quantities are limited. Availability varies by location.
Bodegas Lan Crianza 2022
Classic Lan from hand-harvested, sustainably grown grapes. Floral, juicy, strawberry and tart cherry fruited, with vanilla and cinnamon notes from 15 months in French and American oak. A superb value for everyday pleasure.
91 points Vinous
Cune Crianza 2022
Setting the standard for the Crianza category since 1879. A year in used American oak underpins the traditional style of fresh wild berry and spiced cherry fruit. Drinking beautifully now.
91 points James Suckling, 90 points Wine Advocate
Palacio del Burgo Crianza 2022
100% tempranillo, the signature grape of Rioja. Remarkably complex and layered for Crianza, showing off a breadth of fruit flavors from brambly berries to currants, spiced plums and figs. There is a rose-like floral lift, a creamy body with fine grained tannins, spicy, creamy, coconutty barrel notes as well as notions of sweet pipe tobacco.
95 points Decanter, 91 points Wine Enthusiast, 90 points Natalie Maclean, 90 points James Suckling
La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Reserva 2021
Only the second time Rioja Alta has added “Seleccion Especial” to the Alberdi label, indicating an exceptional vintage. Even though it’s aged in aromatic American oak for two years, this retains remarkably fresh orangey acidity and incredible precision to its crisp redcurrant, raspberry and cherry fruit profile. There are complexities galore from long aging before release, not just in the toasty, caramel, vanilla and cinnamon scented oak profile but in notes of earthy mushroom, tobacco, dried herbs and antique spice box. A must buy for Rioja fans.
94 points James Suckling, 94 points Wine Advocate, 92 points Decanter, 92 points Vinous, 91 points Wine Spectator
La Rioja Alta Ardanza Reserva 2020
Incredibly aromatic & exceptionally long. Vina Ardanza spends up to 3 years in American oak, lending a mind-boggling array of toasty oak notes ranging through vanilla, cedar, cocoa, nutmeg, clove and black pepper. Mature notes of leather, black tea, dried fruits and herbs swirl through abundant red and black fruits on the firm, freshly tangy palate. Lovely now but will evolve for many years to come.
94 points Wine Advocate, 93 points Wine Spectator, 92 points Vinous
Sierra Cantabria Rioja Gran Reserva 2017
Complex & mature from deep time in oak. The 2017 Sierra Cantabria has emerged retaining remarkably fresh, dark berry and cherry fruit, complicated by classic age-related notions of black truffle, spiced, dry cured meats, loamy earth, dark chocolate and a melange of cedary spices. Good structure adds textural interest to the lengthy finish. Serve with well-aged cheeses and simple red meat preparations that will allow the wine’s complexity to shine.
94 points Wine Advocate, 93 points Wine Spectator, 91 points Vinous
