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  1. L'Épiphanie de Bordeaux Blanc
    Insiders-Only White Bordeaux
    CountryFrance
    Sauvignon Blanc
    $49.99 per bottle
    12 bottles - $599.88
    $539.88 Unlimited Member Price
  2. Bartolomeo Lorenzi Amarone
    Fine Amarone from Pioneering Winery
    CountryItaly
    Red blend
    $59.99 per bottle
    12 bottles - $719.88
    $647.88 Unlimited Member Price
  3. Wyfold Vineyard Rosé
    Fine, 96-Point English Rosé Bubbly
    CountryUnited Kingdom
    Pinot Noir-based blend
    $64.99 per bottle
    12 bottles - $779.88
    $701.88 Unlimited Member Price
  4. Luciani Brunello di Montalcino
    93-Point Brunello di Montalcino
    CountryItaly
    Sangiovese
    $59.99 per bottle
    12 bottles - $719.88
    $647.88 Unlimited Member Price
  5. L'Épiphanie de Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
    L'Épiphanie de Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2019
    Prestigious Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
    CountryFrance
    Merlot-based blend
    $59.99 per bottle
    12 bottles - $719.88
  6. Edizione Limitata Numerata 5 Barolo
    94-Point Cru Barolo
    CountryItaly
    Nebbiolo
    $59.99 per bottle
    6 bottles - $359.94
  7. Château Franc Bigaroux
    92-Point Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
    CountryFrance
    Merlot-based blend
    $49.99 per bottle
    12 bottles - $599.88
    $539.88 Unlimited Member Price
  8. Domaine Daniel Reverdy Le Clos de Chaudenay
    Sophisticated, Gold-Medal Sancerre
    CountryFrance
    Sauvignon Blanc
    $54.99 per bottle
    12 bottles - $659.88
    $593.88 Unlimited Member Price
  9. Création d'Émilie B Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    91-93 Point Châteauneuf Superstar
    CountryFrance
    Grenache-based blend
    $54.99 per bottle
    6 bottles - $329.94
  10. Julien Bouchard Pommard 1er Cru Clos Micault
    Impressive Pommard
    CountryFrance
    Pinot Noir
    $99.99 per bottle
    12 bottles - $1199.88
    $1079.88 Unlimited Member Price
  11. Il Poeta Barolo del Comune di Barolo
    Exquisite Barolo “Cru”
    CountryItaly
    Nebbiolo
    $54.99 per bottle
    12 bottles - $659.88
    $593.88 Unlimited Member Price
  12. L'Épiphanie de Margaux
    Multi-Gold Margaux
    CountryFrance
    Cabernet Sauvignon
    $69.99 per bottle
    6 bottles - $419.94
  13. Château Sixtine Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Top Estate’s 93-Point Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    CountryFrance
    Grenache-based blend
    $59.99 per bottle
    12 bottles - $719.88
    $647.88 Unlimited Member Price
  14. Julien Bouchard Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru
    Vibrant Red Burgundy
    CountryFrance
    Pinot Noir
    $299.99 per bottle
    12 bottles - $3599.88
    $3239.88 Unlimited Member Price
  15. Windsor Great Park Vineyard Release 7
    Elegant Champagne Rival
    CountryUnited Kingdom
    Chardonnay-based blend
    $69.99 per bottle
    12 bottles - $839.88
    $755.88 Unlimited Member Price
  16. Wyfold Vineyard Brut
    Award-Winning English Bubbly
    CountryUnited Kingdom
    Chardonnay-based blend
    $59.99 per bottle
    12 bottles - $719.88
    $647.88 Unlimited Member Price
  17. L'Épiphanie de Pauillac
    Rare Bordeaux Opportunity
    CountryFrance
    Cabernet-based blend
    $69.99 per bottle
    12 bottles - $839.88
    $755.88 Unlimited Member Price
  18. 94558 Oakville Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
    Double-Gold Luxe Napa Cabernet
    CountryUnited States
    Cabernet Sauvignon
    $69.99 per bottle
    12 bottles - $839.88
    $755.88 Unlimited Member Price
  19. Harrow & Hope Blanc de Noirs
    Gold-Medal English Bubbly
    CountryUnited Kingdom
    Pinot Noir-based blend
    $65.99 per bottle
    12 bottles - $791.88
    $712.68 Unlimited Member Price
  20. Raymond District Collection The Bench Press
    Glorious Napa Cabernet
    CountryUnited States
    Cabernet Sauvignon
    $119.99 per bottle
    6 bottles - $719.94
  21. Wyfold Vineyard Rosé
    Trophy-Winning English Rosé Bubbly
    CountryUnited Kingdom
    Pinot Noir-based blend
    $64.99 per bottle
    12 bottles - $779.88
    $701.88 Unlimited Member Price
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    Château Sixtine Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc
    Rare White Châteauneuf
    CountryFrance
    Roussanne
    $69.99 per bottle
    12 bottles - $839.88
    $755.88 Unlimited Member Price
  23. Cuvée du Vatican Réserve de l'Abbé Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Top-Estate Châteauneuf Exclusive
    CountryFrance
    Grenache-based blend
    $49.99 per bottle
    12 bottles - $599.88
    $539.88 Unlimited Member Price
  24. Julien Bouchard Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons
    Sublime Premier Cru Chablis
    CountryFrance
    Chardonnay
    $49.99 per bottle
    12 bottles - $599.88
    $539.88 Unlimited Member Price
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Wine FAQs

What Is Fine Wine?

Fine wine refers to exceptional wines that showcase the utmost quality and craftsmanship in the world of viticulture. High-quality grape varieties, skilled vinification processes and excellent aging potential typically characterize fine wines.

Fine wine is crafted by renowned winemakers from celebrated wine regions worldwide, often from vineyards with a history of producing distinguished wines. These winemakers have an intimate understanding of the terroir, the weather patterns, the grape varieties they cultivate and the best practices for turning these grapes into truly excellent wine.

When it comes to winemaking techniques, many fine wines are made using century-old winemaking methods that give the wines their distinct styles and characters. Fine wines may be matured in oak barrels or bottles, which allows them to develop complex flavors, aromas and textures. For example, many fine wines produce fruity notes like berries or citrus fruit, followed by secondary and tertiary notes like herbs, spices, earthiness, floral expressions and subtle tinges that range from minerality to leather.

Another notable characteristic of fine wines are their balanced structure, with acidity levels, tannins and sweetness harmoniously intertwined.

What Is Fine Red Wine?

In the realm of fine red wines, noble grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Syrah often take center stage. These wines typically originate from famed wine regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy and the Rhône Valley in France, the Napa Valley in the U.S., Barolo and Chianti in Italy and Rioja and Ribera del Duero in Spain.

Fine red wines exhibit a breadth of flavors, from vibrant red and black fruits and subtle spices to complex earthy undertones. Fine red wines are typically aged in barrels, evolving and improving over several years to develop distinct characteristics and additional layers of complexity. During the aging process, the harsh and astringent tannins in the wine soften, which contributes to a smoother mouthfeel and a more pleasing, extended finish. This maturation process allows for the full expression of the fine wine’s flavors and complexity, often leading to a lingering and memorable impression on the palate.

What Is Fine White Wine?

Fine white wines feature grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Chenin Blanc. These originate from regions like Burgundy and the Loire Valley in France, the Mosel in Germany and Marlborough in New Zealand.

A well-crafted fine white wine might dance between crisp acidity and luscious fruit flavors or offer an elegant balance between richness and minerality. Fine white wines are frequently aged in stainless steel tanks to preserve their freshness or, like their red counterparts, in oak barrels to impart more complex flavors.

Fine white wines are known to produce diverse aromas ranging from floral notes, citrus, stone fruit, tropical fruit, herbs, spices, wet rock and saline. When produced in coastal regions, some fine white wines  offer fresh mineral notes that, depending on the area in which the wine is grown, can be flinty or stony, adding crisp character to the fine white wine.

Other Types of Fine Wine

Beyond these traditional reds and whites, the world of fine wine also includes sparkling, dessert, rosé, and fortified wines. These span from vintage Champagnes, sweet Sauternes and the sun-soaked rosés of Provence to the fortified wines of Porto. Each type of fine wine offers its own unique characteristics and quality markers.

Fine Wine Labeling Terms to Consider

The following labeling terms on wine bottles often signify fine wines of exceptional quality:

Grand Cru: A French term that translates to ‘great growth’ and is used in several key French wine regions—including Bordeaux, Burgundy, Alsace and Champagne—to designate wine of the most superior grade or highest vineyard classification. Note that the exact use of the term varies by region.

Premier Cru: This French term translates to ‘first growth’ in English. It is used in Burgundy to denote a vineyard or plot of land that has achieved a high classification within its respective appellation. It signifies that wine produced from grapes grown in such vineyards holds exceptional qualities.

Cru Classé: Another French term that means ‘classified growth.’ It is a higher designation of French wine, notably used in Bordeaux, indicating a top-ranked wine estate.

Gran Reserva or Grande Riserva: Terms used in Spain and Italy, respectively, to describe wine that has been aged longer than usual, thereby giving it additional layers of complexity and character.