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Top Award Winning Wines

Bring your best bottle to the table. Our top award winning wines boast impressive accolades from competitions and critics worldwide. Whether you're looking for a prize-winning white, stand-out red, or remarkable rosé, this exceptional selection has just what you need.

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    • 91 points medal
    • Gold medal award
    • Silver medal award

    Pip & Plow

    2022 Merlot from Columbia Valley, United States

    An exquisite and harmonious (and often underestimated) varietal

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    $22.00 Retail price

    $15.40 Member price

    • Silver medal award

    Rooted Bench

    2023 Pinot Noir from Santa Maria Valley, United States

    Toast to tradition and terroir—where heritage vines and coastal soils shape every sip

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    $28.00 Retail price

    $19.60 Member price

    • Gold medal award
    • Silver medal award

    Bodewell

    2020 Pinotage from Swartland, South Africa

    Uncover a unique regional treasure from the soils of South Africa

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    $42.00 Retail price

    $29.40 Member price

    • Special Award medal
    • 94 points medal
    • Gold medal award

    Olive medal award Winner of 5 more

    Loudspeaker

    2023 Meritage Red from Napa Valley, United States

    Uncorking a concert of flavor in every bottle

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    $57.00 Retail price

    $39.90 Member price

    • Special Award medal
    • 94 points medal
    • Gold medal award

    Olive medal award Winner of 1 more

    Hawthorne Grove

    2023 Chenin Blanc from Clarksburg, United States

    Savor the ripe and vibrant flavors of our California Chenin Blanc

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    $24.00 Retail price

    $16.80 Member price

    • Silver medal award

    Sestien Wind Cellars

    2024 Cinsault from Western Cape, South Africa

    Chart wild terrain and bold flavor—Cinsault sails with the soul of the Cape

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    $25.00 Retail price

    $17.50 Member price

    • Silver medal award

    Sir Oscar Darby

    2023 Shiraz from South Australia, Australia

    Carefree and captivating, bold and juicy Aussie Shiraz

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    $28.00 Retail price

    $19.60 Member price

    • 93 points medal
    • Silver medal award
    • Bronze medal award

    Olive medal award Winner of 1 more

    Castello Specchio

    2023 Primitivo from Puglia, Italy

    Unveil the soul of Puglia, perfect for stories shared and moments savored

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    $27.00 Retail price

    $18.90 Member price

    • 91 points medal
    • Gold medal award
    • Bronze medal award

    Olive medal award Winner of 2 more

    Bodewell

    2022 Feteasca Regala – Feteasca Alba from Huși, Romania

    A friendly introduction to a beloved regional specialty

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    $32.00 Retail price

    $22.40 Member price

    • Silver medal award

    Sestien Wind Cellars

    2024 Grenache from Western Cape, South Africa

    Sail to the map's edge with this bright, fruity-spicy Grenache

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    $25.00 Retail price

    $17.50 Member price

    • 90 points medal
    • Gold medal award

    Olive medal award Winner of 2 more

    Burelé

    2021 Red Blend from Pays d'Oc, France

    Black tea, jammy, dried herbs, and earthy richness

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    $21.00 Retail price

    $14.70 Member price

    • 90 points medal
    • Gold medal award
    • Silver medal award

    Monkeyflower

    2024 Sauvignon Blanc from Paso Robles, United States

    Seek the sun with a glass of golden fruit, floral whispers, and endless adventure

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    $39.00 Retail price

    $27.30 Member price

    • 90 points medal
    • Gold medal award
    • Silver medal award

    Olive medal award Winner of 6 more

    Seatherny

    2023 Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, United States

    Uniquely and distinctly Napa Valley

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    $42.00 Retail price

    $29.40 Member price

    • 94 points medal
    • Silver medal award

    Olive medal award Winner of 3 more

    Anachronism

    2020 Zinfandel from Rutherford, United States

    Be a dark outlier, be unabashedly yourself

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    $47.00 Retail price

    $32.90 Member price

    • 90 points medal
    • Gold medal award
    • Silver medal award

    Gold Ghost

    2023 Orange from Clarksburg, United States

    Discover something new and delicious with our first-ever "orange wine"

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    $23.00 Retail price

    $16.10 Member price

    • Silver medal award

    Olive medal award Winner of 1 more

    Sentido Contrario

    2024 Carignan from Maule Valley, Chile

    Charge ahead with bold flavors, lively company, and a night that never slows down

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    $24.00 Retail price

    $16.80 Member price

Keep Reading About Top Award Winning Wines

How do wine critics find the best wines?

In order to receive recognition, wines are commonly entered in wine competitions. During these events, wines are tasted and evaluated by a panel of expert judges, otherwise known as wine critics. The process typically involves the following steps:

  1. Submissions: Wineries submit their wines to the competition, specifying the category or style for each entry.
  2. Tasting: The wines are often presented to the judges in a blind-tasting format during the competition. This means they do not know the winery they are evaluating, so they can remain impartial.
  3. Evaluation: Judges assess the wines based on a set of criteria, including appearance, aroma, flavor, body, balance and finish. They assign scores or ratings to each wine.
  4. Medals and Awards: Wines that meet specific quality standards are awarded medals, such as gold, silver, or bronze, depending on their scores. They also earn a numerical rating on a 100-point scale, with the best wines earning over 90 points. Some competitions may grant special awards, like "Best in Show" or "Best Varietal."

Wine competitions and critics play an important role in recognizing excellence, helping wine lovers choose what to drink and providing valuable feedback for winemakers. However, it's your personal preference and opinion that matter most. While awards can be helpful if you're struggling to select a bottle, you should feel confident in wines you like, regardless of their award status. Never hesitate to try something new, even if it hasn't caught a critic's eye. The wine world is filled with hidden treasures. The best way to find new favorites is to let your palate be your guide as you explore unfamiliar regions and producers worldwide.