The cuts
Pick the situation. We'll pick the bottle.
Each cut answers one real question in a few minutes. More arrive every week — tell us what you're shopping for in the Friday Cut.
Occasion
What to pour at Thanksgiving
Turkey, cranberry, sweet potatoes, and twelve opinions. Three wines that get along with all of it.
- Thanksgiving
- Mixed crowd
- $15–30
Bringing wine to dinner, under $25
Four bottles that look thoughtful, travel well, and work whether the host opens them tonight or next month.
- Host gift
- Under $25
- Any season
Wine for pizza night
Tomato, cheese, and grease want acidity and bubbles. Four styles that make takeout feel like a plan.
- Weeknight
- Under $25
- Takeout
If you like Sauvignon Blanc, try these
Love zippy, citrusy, refreshing whites? Five bottles that keep the energy and change the scenery.
- Crisp whites
- Discovery
- $11–25
Newsletter
The Friday Cut
One short email before the weekend:
- Three bottles for three budgets
- One useful thing to know
- No scores, no jargon, no paid placements