That this is a list should come as no surprise. The title, dear reader, gives it away. What matters most, however, is what you do with it.
The search for value in Napa Valley is not a fool’s errand; it can still be done!
As someone who has written wine recommendation lists for years across various publications, I’ve found they usually fall into one of two camps: wonderfully practical and helpful, or gloriously hedonistic and almost useless.
Scroll down for Jonathan’s best value Napa wines under $75
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Cristaldi’s pick of the best Napa wines for under $75
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