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February 2020 - New Release Wine

February 2020 - New Release Wine
This month's Wine feature is New Release Wines

New Release Wine Reviews

Chevalier du Grand Robert 2016 Bordeaux Bordeaux AOC
91 points
$12
Best Buy
A very handsome Bordeaux with wide appeal; a great value that will be well-loved.
91 points $12 Best Buy
St. Clair Winery 2017 Special Reserve Chenin Blanc
91 points
$12
Best Buy
A lovely Chenin Blanc with heaps of varietal character; plump, bright and generous.
91 points $12 Best Buy
Robert Hall 2017 Paso Red Paso Robles
91 points
$20
A chewy, toothsome red blend with fine balance and subtlety of flavor.
St. Clair Winery 2017 Special Reserve Chardonnay
90 points
$13
Best Buy
A luscious, full-flavor Chardonnay that overdelivers.
90 points $13 Best Buy
St. Clair Winery 2018 Bellissimo New Mexico
90 points
$15
Best Buy
Great depth of fruit character makes this a rich and interesting muscat pleaser.
90 points $15 Best Buy
Bogle 2017 Old Vine Zinfandel
89 points
$12
Best Buy
A bright zinfandel with nice varietal character.
89 points $12 Best Buy
Bogle 2017  Petite Sirah
88 points
$12
Best Buy
A jammy Petite Sirah with piles of fruit; rich and full bodied.
88 points $12 Best Buy
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2019 Gewürz Gewurztraminer
88 points
$15
Best Buy
Sweet bubble gum notes mingle with classic lychee aromas in this distinctive Gewurztraminer from Mendocino.
88 points $15 Best Buy
St. Clair Winery NV Brut New Mexico
88 points
$15
Best Buy
A racy sparkler with delicate notes of fruits and flowers; can withstand cellar time.
88 points $15 Best Buy
Secret Vines 2018 Village Red Blend Les Collines Minervois
88 points
$17.94
Rich berries and French countryside flair make this a pleasing and highly pairable red.
88 points $17.94
Chesterfield Cellars 2017 Carlys Cuvee San Luis Obispo County
88 points
$32
A sprightly Rhone blend that's big on fruit.
Summit Lake 2015 Estate Bottled Zinfandel
88 points
$37
A big and boozy zinfandel with concentrated flavor and a hearty swagger.
Bogle 2018  Chardonnay
87 points
$10
Best Buy
A buttery chardonnay with gulpable appeal.
87 points $10 Best Buy
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2016 Temptation Zinfandel
87 points
$16
A food-friendly zinfandel that's not just for die-hard zin fans.
Arya 2018 Rosé Sangiovese
86 points
$19.99
A gulpable quaffer to serve with a good chill.
86 points $19.99
Secret Vines 2018 Village White Blend Deux Amis France
85 points
$17.94
A dry, shellfish-friendly French white.
85 points $17.94
Phantom 2016  California
85 points
$20
A rich and fruity California red with a spicy underbelly.
St. Clair Winery 2017 Special Reserve Rosé Syrah
84 points
$12
A distinctive, ripe rose best for pairing at the table.
St. Clair Winery NV Special Reserve Imperial Kir New Mexico
84 points
$15
A clean and bright sweet sparkler that will be well-recieved; fun!
Misson 2018 Rosé Sangiovese
84 points
$19.99
A unique and slightly savory rose.
84 points $19.99
AvinoDos NV Methode Champenoise Sparkling White Wine American
84 points
$42
A spritzy, chardonnay-like sparkler to pair with appetizers.
Misson 2018  Sangiovese
81 points
$19.99
A dense red for the table.
81 points $19.99
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