I Spent $900 on 5 Wines — Here’s Why Every Bottle Is Worth It

Of all the wines I ever drank, FIVE bottles truly stood out. I reveal these bottles in my new Magical Wines Guide. Claim your copy by entering your email address here:

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I spent $900 on 5 wines that I think will be the best bottles I drink all year — and I’m a Certified Sommelier. From a hidden Napa Merlot made by the winemaker behind Screaming Eagle, to a 40-year-old Bordeaux with an incredible backstory, these are wines most people will never experience. But now you will.

🍷 THE 5 WINES:
0:00 Intro — Why These 5 Wines
00:41 #5 — 2013 Paradigm Oakville Merlot ($95) — Napa Valley, California
01:44 #4 — 2023 Pierre Vincent Giardin Narvaux Meursult Chardonnay ($214) — Burgundy, France
02:52 #3 — 2019 Salvioni La Cerbaiola Brunello di Montalcino ($200) — Tuscany, Italy
04:10 #2 — 2008 Finca Pastel de la Maria Old Vine Carignan ($195) — Priorat, Spain
07:24 #1 — 1985 Château Beau-Séjour Bécot Saint-Émilion Grand Cru ($200) — Bordeaux, France

All wines purchased from AOC Selections in Houston, Texas.

In this wine tasting, Certified Sommelier John Alanis reviews five extraordinary wines spanning Napa Valley Merlot, Burgundy Chardonnay, Brunello di Montalcino, Priorat Carignan, and aged Bordeaux. These sommelier picks range from $95 to $214 — proof you don’t need to spend thousands for a magical wine experience.

Whether you’re into red wine, white wine, or exploring wine regions beyond the usual Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine review has something for every wine lover who wants to drink better without the pretension.

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