10 Wine Snob Approved Gifts Under $50

Buying wine for a wine snob is terrifying. You want something they’ll actually respect… without blowing your whole holiday budget.

In this video I’m sharing 10 bottles under $50 that I’d happily pour for the fussiest wine nerd I know – plus who each one is perfect for.

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🔴 New here? I’m Mike, your digital wine & spirits guide. I make videos to help you buy bottles with confidence – whether you’re shopping for a friend, a boss, or yourself.

Next week I’m doing a whole separate episode just on bubbles for gifts and New Year’s, so hit subscribe if you want those picks too.

Wines in this video:
Ridge Vineyards “Lytton Springs” 2022 – Dry Creek Valley
Remelluri Rioja Reserva 2016 – Rioja Alavesa
Château de Saint Cosme Gigondas 2022 – Southern Rhône
Tenuta delle Terre Nere “Anniversario Calderara Sottana” Etna Rosso 2022 – Sicily
Lingua Franca “Avni” Pinot Noir 2022 – Willamette Valley
Roagna Langhe Bianco 2023 – Piedmont
El Enemigo Chardonnay 2023 – Gualtallary, Uco Valley
Domaine de la Bastide Blanche Bandol Rosé 2024 – Provence
Carl Loewen Maximin Klosterlay Riesling Trocken 2021 – Mosel
Jorge Ordóñez “Victoria Nº2” Moscatel 2023 (375ml) – Málaga

⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:01 Reds (5 bottles)
5:15 Whites & Rosé

💬 Question for you:
If you had $50 to impress a wine snob, what region are you grabbing from? Burgundy, Etna, Mosel, California… let me know in the comments so I know what to go deeper on in a future video.

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