Every so often, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board loses its mind—in a good way. Their bureaucratic approach to inventory means some world-class wines get slashed to prices that defy logic. These aren’t bin-end leftovers; they’re legitimate gems that would cost double or triple anywhere else. Here are eight remarkable bottles currently available across Pennsylvania—especially around Philly—that deserve your immediate attention before they vanish for good.

Nik Weis 2020 Riesling, Wiltinger Kabinett Mosel (Germany)

From one of the Mosel’s most revered estates, this Kabinett is all slate, flowers, and crystalline fruit. Lilac, peach, and mineral-driven acidity weave into a graceful, low-alcohol frame. It’s absurdly underpriced, even at its OG retail price. $17.23 $22.99

Benoît Gautier 2022 "Argilex" Vouvray (France)

This Loire Valley Chenin balances floral elegance with minerality and ripe orchard fruit. Notes of pear, apricot, and citrus glide over a sleek, dry finish. It’s joyful yet serious—perfect with goat cheese pizza. $14.23 $18.99

Escudo Rojo 2021 "Origine" Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley (Chile)

Baron Philippe de Rothschild’s Chilean outpost strikes gold with this Maipo Cabernet. Polished tannins and blackcurrant depth meet notes of mocha, pepper, and eucalyptus. A sleek, modern red with European pedigree and New World ripeness. I pulled this one out in a class on Chilean wine and freaked everyone out... in a good way. $19.23 $31.99

Marietta Cellars 2021 "Christo" Red, North Coast (California)

Marietta’s Christo—Syrah, Grenache, Petite Sirah, and Viognier—shows California’s Rhône-style potential. Plush blackberry, smoked meat, and violets mingle with savory spice. It’s soulful, structured, and shockingly complex (and that's for the OG price). I did accidentally drink a whole bottle watching Appple TV's For All Mankind. $15.23 $25.99

Quivira Vineyards 2020 Zinfandel, Sonoma County (California)

An organically farmed, old-school Sonoma Zin brimming with raspberry, cherry, and wild blackberry. Bright acidity keeps the fruit in check, giving lift and energy. Pure California sunshine in a glass—bold but beautifully balanced. Had this with a Chicken Parm sandwich after teaching a class on Burgundy. Did not dissapoint. $11.73 $19.99

Cellers Unió 2018 "Tendral Selección" Priorat (Spain)

A blend of Garnacha and old vine Carignan from Catalonia’s rugged slate hills. Juicy red fruit meets iron, dried herbs, and smoky minerality. Firm yet graceful, it’s textbook Priorat power with a mineral snap. Paired this with a duck consommé and a chicken-fried duck wing. Best pairing ever. $16.23 $26.99

La Mejorada 2015 "Las Cercas" Castilla y León (España)

A decade-aged blend of Tempranillo and Syrah with haunting complexity—plum, violets, smoked bacon, and graphite. Medium-bodied, lively, and refined, it delivers the depth of a $60 bottle for a third of the price. A true insider’s find. I made an elderly employee of my local wine shop dig through their warehouse to find me two bottles. I am not ashamed, even though I should be. $19.73 $32.99

To find these wines near you (if these deals still exist), head here: https://www.finewineandgoodspirits.com/clearance/9997