Argonaut Wine & Liquor’s Top 10 Wines for October 2026 features handpicked bottles offering exceptional quality and value.
Looking for the best wines in Denver this October? Argonaut Wine & Liquor’s Top 10 Wines for October 2026 features handpicked bottles offering exceptional quality and value. From everyday favorites to something special for a fall dinner or gathering, discover our picks for the month.
2024 Gait Napa Chardonnay – Rated 90 points Wine Enthusiast
Was $39.99 | now only $13.99
Napa Chardonnay at this price is the kind of discovery we love. Expect a smooth, generous style with ripe fruit and a satisfying richness that makes it easy to pour with dinner or enjoy on its own.
Pair it with: Roast chicken with herbs.
2023 Performance Cabernet Sauvignon Napa
Was $49.99 | now only $19.99
Big Napa Cab character without the usual big Napa Cab price. Look for dark fruit, a fuller feel and the kind of rich, satisfying finish that makes Cabernet such a natural match for a hearty meal.
Pair it with: Grilled steak.
2022 Mil Piedras Malbec
Was $16.99 | now only $6.99
Dark-fruited, easygoing and built for a good time, this Malbec brings plenty of flavor without asking much from your wallet. At $6.99, it is an especially good bottle to keep around when dinner turns into “a few friends are coming over.”
Pair it with: Steak tacos.
2025 Lunae 33 Sauvignon Blanc
Was $16.99 | now only $11.99
Fresh, lively and ready for anything from a sunny afternoon to a seafood dinner. This is Sauvignon Blanc for people who want a bright, refreshing glass without overthinking it.
Pair it with: Fish tacos with lime.
Monmousseau Cuvée Ciselée Crémant de Loire Brut, 95 points Decanter
Was $29.99 | now only $17.99
This is the bottle that makes sparkling wine especially fun. A 95-point Decanter-rated Crémant from the Loire with the elegance you want from bubbles, but at $17.99, it is easy to bring to dinner, a celebration or just a Tuesday that needs improving.
Pair it with: Fried chicken.
2024 Château Guichot Red Bordeaux, 92 points Decanter
Was $16.99 | now only $11.99
A classic Bordeaux style at a very approachable price. It brings dark fruit, savory notes and enough structure to make it a natural dinner wine without feeling overly serious.
Pair it with: Roast beef.
2025 Cuvée du Roy Tavel Rosé
Was $17.99 | now only $13.99
Tavel is one of the Rhône Valley's great secrets for people who like their rosé with a little more presence. This is a fuller, food-friendly style that can move easily from aperitif to dinner.
Pair it with: Grilled salmon.
2021 California Press Red – Rated 92 points Wine Enthusiast
Was $17.99 | now only $9.99
A juicy California red that keeps things easy and delicious, with ripe fruit and enough richness to make it feel like more than a $10 bottle. This is the kind of wine you open for pizza night and then wonder where the second bottle went.
Pair it with: Cheeseburgers.
Faena Vinho Verde
Was $10.99 | now only $7.99
Light, refreshing and wonderfully easy to drink, with a slight frizzante! This is the kind of white that belongs in the refrigerator all weekend. Crisp enough for warm afternoons and versatile enough for dinner.
Pair it with: Fish tacos or a fresh summer salad.
2024 Pagano Aglianico IGT
Was $19.99 | now only $14.99
Aglianico is one of Italy's great under-the-radar red grapes, and this bottle is a delicious introduction. Expect dark fruit, a savory edge and enough character to make pizza night feel like a trip to southern Italy.
Food pairing: Sausage and roasted pepper pizza.