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April 2020 - US Summer Whites

April 2020 - US Summer Whites
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Portlandia 2019 Pinot Gris
91 points
$16.99
Best Buy
Portlandia
2019 Pinot Gris
Golden straw color. Aromas and flavors of dried pear, honey comb, hints of tea, and honey butter with a supple, soft, dryish light body and a graceful, breezy finish that presents shades of nectarine, clementine, and honeydew melon. A crisp and ethereal Pinot Gris that will shine with food.
91 points $16.99 Best Buy
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Milbrandt Vineyards 2019 Pinot Grigio
89 points
Milbrandt Vineyards
2019 Pinot Grigio
Pale straw color. Aromas and flavors of finger lime, hints of caramel, white flowers, and banana soufflé with honey with a supple, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light body and a silky, captivating, medium-length finish revealing overtones of white peach and tangerine with no oak flavor. A serious Pinot Grigio that’s pleasingly fruity with a bright, persistent finish.
89 points
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DH Lescombes 2018 Malvasia-Riesling
89 points
$14
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DH Lescombes
2018 Malvasia-Riesling
Yellow straw color. Aromas and flavors of pineapple puree and poached pear with a satiny, bright, fruity medium-to-full body and a sleek, medium-length finish that presents elements of fruit cup and honey with no oak flavor. A juicy white blend with with kisses of fruity sweetness.
89 points $14 Best Buy
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St. Clair Winery 2018 Malvasia Bianca
89 points
$14
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St. Clair Winery
2018 Malvasia Bianca
Straw green color. Fruity, floral aromas and flavors of white flowers, acacia honey comb, ripe peach, and tangerine marmalade with a satiny, crisp, fruity sweet light body and a smooth, medium-length finish that exhibits notes of golden raisins in honey with no oak flavor. A fruity-sweet Malvasia that will appeal to Muscat fans.
89 points $14 Best Buy
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Benziger 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
89 points
$15.99
Best Buy
Benziger
2018 Sauvignon Blanc
Straw green color. Aromas and flavors of lemon meringue pie, kiwi preserves, meyer lemon, and onion marmalade on toast with a satiny, crisp, dryish light body and a smooth, medium-length finish that shows notes of golden delicious apple and white grapefruit with no oak flavor. A crisp and citrusy Sauvignon Blanc that will hit the spot.
89 points $15.99 Best Buy
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Eagle Lake 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
88 points
$9.99
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Eagle Lake
2018 Sauvignon Blanc
Golden yellow color. Aromas and flavors of lime marmalade, young gooseberry, chalk, tapioca, and yellow pepper with a supple, crisp, dryish light body and a smooth, captivating, breezy finish with notes of wet stone and pressed flowers with no oak flavor. A delicate New World Sauvignon Blanc that will pair elegantly.
88 points $9.99 Best Buy
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St. Clair Winery 2017 Gewurztraminer
87 points
$14
Best Buy
St. Clair Winery
2017 Gewurztraminer
Yellow straw color. Fruity aromas and flavors of lychee jam, orange blossom honey, overripe peach, iced tea, and wintergreen with a satiny, bright, fruity light body and a seamless, breezy finish evoking shades of apple sauce with no oak flavor. A fruity and expressive Gewurztraminer.
87 points $14 Best Buy
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Ryan Patrick 2018 Rock Island Chardonnay
86 points
Ryan Patrick
2018 Rock Island Chardonnay
Golden straw color. Aromas and flavors of wildflowers, crisp apples, honey, and freshly baked cinnamon roll with a round, crisp, fruity medium body and a graceful, delightful, medium-long finish displaying accents of sumac-spiced croutons with well-integrated tannins and light oak flavor. An appetizing, fuller-bodied Chardonnay that will be a natural at the table.
86 points
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St. Clair Winery 2018 Riesling
86 points
$14
Best Buy
St. Clair Winery
2018 Riesling
Pale golden straw color. Aromas of poached pear, cherry blossom-scented beeswax candle, hints of dill, and hazelnut oil with a satiny, crisp, off-dry light-to-medium body and a medium-length pineapple soufflé finish with no oak flavor. A juicy Riesling with nice length; pair with German fare.
86 points $14 Best Buy
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AVA Grace 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
85 points
$9
AVA Grace
2018 Sauvignon Blanc
Straw green color. Aromas and flavors of wax candles, hints of papaya, and raspberry leaf with a supple, soft, dry-yet-fruity light body and a smooth, interesting, medium-length finish with accents of peach handpie with no oak flavor. A smooth and supple New World Sauvignon Blanc with pleasant tropical character.
85 points $9
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AVA Grace 2018 Pinot Grigio
84 points
$9
AVA Grace
2018 Pinot Grigio
Pale yellow straw color. Aromas of hints of dried lemon, pita bread, and ripe melon with a silky, bright, dryish light body and a smooth, swift poached pear and sweet corn finish with no oak flavor. An easy-going white for simple quaffing.
84 points $9
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Tribute 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
84 points
$16
Tribute
2018 Sauvignon Blanc
Straw color. Aromas of gooseberry, overripe kiwi, and hints of white grapefruit with a satiny, dryish light body and a silky, relaxed pressed flowers and guava finish with no oak flavor. A crisp white for summer sipping.
84 points $16
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Imagery Estate 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
84 points
$19.99
Imagery Estate
2018 Sauvignon Blanc
Straw green color. Aromas and flavors of green pears, yellow apple, hints of under-ripe pineapple, and white tea with a lean, shy, dry thin body and an even, short finish that shows notes of chalk with no oak flavor. A simple and quaffable Sauvignon Blanc for easy drinking.
84 points $19.99
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Milbrandt Vineyards 2018 The Estates Chardonnay
83 points
Milbrandt Vineyards
2018 The Estates Chardonnay
Golden straw color. Aromas of pressed apples with peanut butter, buttered almonds, buttercream frosting, and spice cake with a supple, crisp, dryish light-to-medium body and a sleek, refreshing, medium-length agave finish with light oak flavor. A food-friendly Chardonnay that will shine at the table.
83 points
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St. Clair Winery 2018 Mimbres White New Mexico
82 points
$12
St. Clair Winery
2018 Mimbres White New Mexico
Golden yellow color. Aromas and flavors of pineapple muffin and overripe apricot with a satiny, vibrant, sweet light body and a short finish that exhibits notes of apple gelee and pickled lemon skins with no oak flavor. A sweet and easy quaffer to serve ice cold.
82 points $12
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