STOP, drop a bottle in your cart, and roll with us as we THIRST TRAP all over this big, sexy, Sonoma Cabernet.

If you can hook up a cheap date with a fine Cabernet like this for $26?! Napa could never…

This stuff has soul and shows a side of Cab we rarely get treated to. It’s not dripping in oak, blown out with extraction, sugared up or manipulated with any fancy winemaking tricks. If you’re reading between the lines, that means it’s a minimal-intervention, natural style wine - but don’t let that scare you.

Truth be told, we generally look down on the “natty” stuff. Not this one. The 2021 vintage earned a respectable 93 from Wine Enthusiast, and while this doesn’t come with the accolades, we feel it should fall right in line with its predecessor.

Got some?

Good, now go about your day (with a knowing grin and a certain pep in your step…) knowing you made a great decision.

We LOVE bringing you these kinds of finds. Truly under the radar, authentic gems from well-respected regions and vineyards. For TWENTY SIX DOLLARS!

There will be NO LOVE LOST here. That’s right. Unless you’ve tripped over their gorgeous tasting room in downtown Napa, it is likely that you’ve never heard of these folks.

This comes from California-born, first generation Cuban American, Jay Nunez, No Love Lost focuses on clean, natural winemaking style. Jay is brave enough to tackle unique varietals (check out their Orange Picpoul, Counoise or Caringnan in the downtown Napa tasting room if you’re in the area) and after a visit to Compline wine shop where he showed some of his efforts, he received a resounding blessing to make his own label. Unlike many of the natural wine trends, these wines are clean and brilliant and PURE. They use organic farming practices, indigenous yeast and no fining or filtering. There is complexity while maintaining the elegance and nuance of a premium Cabernet Sauvignon.

Think red cherries, blackberry bramble, sage and crushed peppercorn on the nose. This is a bold expression of Sonoma Valley with fine tannins and lifted acidity. On the palate, this is beautifully balanced and FRESH - with ample juicy fruit, loads of spice, a touch of worn saddle leather, violets and a vibrant finish that lingers for days.

This is easily your new house red. And you won’t find it on your Costco shelf, or even the local shop - they sell entirely direct. With one exception wink.

Don’t let it pass you by! Get that pep in your step!