In VinePair’s roundup “The 30 Best Sauvignon Blancs for 2025,” wine writer Keith Beavers features Old Vine Ranch (OVR) Sauvignon Blanc 2024 among the standout picks for summer enjoyment. Winemaker Scot Bilbro, second-generation owner of Marietta Cellars, created the OVR project to capture the unique character that only old vines can convey—something he delivers here with hand-harvested fruit from mature vineyards.

The OVR Sauvignon Blanc earns praise for its savory ginger and sliced pear aromatics, with a calm palate balancing well-integrated fruit and acidity. Aged in neutral oak for added texture, it finishes with a salty, mineral note that Beavers calls “an incredible wine for the price.” VinePair awarded it 91 points, noting its exceptional value at an average price of $20.

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In the August 2025 issue of Food & Wine, Executive Wine Editor Ray Isle selected 2023 Old Vine Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon and 2023 Masciarelli Villa Gemma Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo for his monthly “What Ray’s Pouring Now” column, which spotlights his favorite things to drink. The picks highlight both a California debut and an Italian benchmark, showcasing distinctive expressions from two very different terroirs.

2023 Old Vine Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon ($20)
The first-ever Cabernet Sauvignon in Marietta’s always-reliable series of Old Vine Ranch wines, this is a terrific California Cabernet for the price. It comes from vines dating back to the 1990s in Mendocino and glides along with juicy red berry and currant flavors, accented by a green peppercorn note.

2023 Masciarelli Villa Gemma Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo ($20)
I was in Italy’s Abruzzo region briefly this spring (a side jaunt from Rome) and drank this crimson-hued rosé from one of the region’s benchmark producers at a classic trabocco—a fishing platform repurposed as a restaurant—over the Adriatic Sea. With ultra-fresh fritto misto? Fantastico!

You can’t go wrong with either wine, from the bold, fruit-driven charm of Mendocino Cabernet Sauvignon to the bright, seaside elegance of Abruzzo’s iconic Cerasuolo!