20 Best Wines To Try On National Wine Day 2022

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Need a convenient excuse to drink wine in the middle of the week? We got you covered.

Lucky for you, May 25 is National Wine Day! A day intended to celebrate this wonderful drink. National Wine Day is the perfect excuse to try out something new and wonderful with family and friends.

Wine is naturally gluten-free (with only about 120 calories per serving), making it relatively safe for those on a diet. In fact, moderate consumption of wine is reported to have a positive effect on our heart and overall well-being.

So which one should you try? To help you this National Wine Day 2022, we listed down the best wine brands that you can pop open and enjoy.

Best Wine Brands 2022

1. Grgich Hills Chardonnay

Fresh and balanced, this 2016 Chardonnay features a creamy and flavorful medium body, while being well-rounded and ladened with fruity notes. It’s crisp acidity is balanced and comes at a very affordable price.

2. Heitz Cellar Bella Oaks Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Famous for its aroma of bay leaf, anise, mint and dark chocolate, this Cabernet Sauvignon spent three years ageing in French oak barrels. It’s also smooth, so expect a delightful experience.

3. Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

A highly-rated red wine from Oakville, United States, this is a full-bodied selection that boasts rich flavors like spring flowers, graphite, crème de cassis and licorice. It’s also aged 65 percent and is in limited production at only 400-600 cases each year.

4. Masseto Toscana

A 2016 release, this wine is super concentrated without being overbearing, thanks to its dark and expressive body. It has an intense aroma with notes of dark fruit, spice and black cherry. Aged for two years in oak barrels, you can’t go wrong with a glass or two.

5. Wayfarer Pinot Noir

Light, medium-bodied and fruit forward, the Wayfarer Pinot Noir 2014 is a complex wine that’s bursting with earthiness and Asian spice, making for an elegant experience all throughout. Leave it to age further and you’ll get something more pronounced.

6. Bodegas Ponce Gulp Hablo Garnacha

When it comes to affordable wines, you can't go wrong with this. Produced by one of the most highly-regarded winemaking families, this is loaded with flavors of tart cherries, white pepper and juicy red fruit. It’s also best enjoyed with charcuterie and cheese.

7. Bacchus Ginger’s Cuvée Pinot Noir

A quality California pinot noir that’s very affordable? Yes please. Sustainably-produced by Bacchus, this wine features candied red fruit, cedar space and potting soil for a zesty and refreshing taste.

8. Triennes Rosé

A joint venture between Aubert de Villaine and Jeremy Seysses, this wine is produced from organically-farmed fruit and contains notes of tart strawberries, cream and citrus zest. It’s also quite affordable and makes for a great partner to French-inspired snacks.

9. Januik Merlot

With luscious notes of raspberries, vanilla and black cherries, this wine boasts a supple and lasting finish. It’s best served with roasted vegetables, making it a great dinner staple.

10. Elena Walch Pinot Grigio (Selezione)

Made from sustainably-farmed ingredients and vinified in stainless steel tanks, this Pinot Grigio is bright and zesty and has notes of salty pears, white peppers, citrus and fresh cut herbs. It’s also light on the palate, making for a great companion to slow afternoons.

11. Fonseca Bin 27 Reserve Point N.V.

Produced from a blend of reserve wines and aged for four years in large wooden vats, this wine is rich, smooth and loaded with fruity flavors of ripe plums, licorice and toasty spice. It’s best paired with desserts or enjoyed on its own.

12. Vietti Moscato d’Asti

Vietti makes some of the best Moscato and this one is no exception. Made with organically-farmed fruit, this wine provides ample natural acidity, which balances out its residual sugar. It also boasts notes of canned peaches and honeysuckle to balance its fizzy flavor, making for a great sip each time.

13. Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico

If you’ve never been to Italy, then this wine is the next best thing. Organic and fruit driven, this Chianti from Felsina boasts a ruby red hue with striking aromatics, making it very vibrant and energetic. Serve slightly chilled.

14. Santa Julia Orgánica Malbec

Made by a pioneering winemaking famiy in Argentina, the Santa Julia Organica Malbec packs plenty of flavors, including ripe dark fruits, black currant, raisins and violets. The wine is also concentrated, making it ideal for mixing into tasty Sangria, although it’s still great enjoyed on its own.

15. Dark Horse Sauvignon Blanc

Bright and refreshing, this white wine has vibrant notes of lime and grapefruit, which are characteristics usually seen in New Zealand wines. It’s also incredibly affordable for its taste, so stocking up for parties and events shouldn’t be too expensive.

16. 1924 Scotch Barrel Aged Chardonnay

Aged in Scotch barrels, this classic chardonnay will pleasantly surprise you. Proudly made in the state of California, this aged wine is sure to leave a lasting impression.

17. Loimer ‘Lois’ Gruner Veltliner

As the perfect at-home happy hour wine, the Loimer Lois Gruner Veltliner is high acid and biodynamic, making it very complimentary when paired with snacks like cheese boards, fried appetizers and veggies. It also boasts flavors of citrus rind, radish and green apple.

18. Gaja Barbaresco

The Gaja Barbaresco is by a legendary wine producer, which makes use of a signature winemaking practice. This results to a complex wine with notes of coriander, cedar, wild berry, baking spice and dark chocolate.

19. Vega Sicilia Unico 2009

A decade in the making, this 2009 blend comes with 94% tempranillo and 6% cabernet sauvignon, along with six years of oak aging and an additional four in the bottle before being released. The result is a beautiful and ripe wine.

20. Barons de Rothschild Legende Bordeaux Rouge

One of the greatest Bordeaux releases in decades, this wine is packed with red berry fruit, warm wild berry, vanilla and sweet oak spice. It’s also very affordable, so you can enjoy a complex experience without paying so much.