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Reviews for 2020

June 2020 - New Release Wine

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

New Release Wine Reviews

Sixteen Appellations 2016 Red Blend Napa Valley
93 points
$75
An old world-styled Bordeaux varietal blend from Napa that will be a charmer at the table.
Hall Ranch 2017  Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$20
Best Buy
A very oaky and desirable cabernet sauvignon that will delight fans of the style.
92 points $20 Best Buy
Paradise Ridge 2012 Love Late Disgorge Blanc de Blanc Russian River Valley
92 points
$52
A bright, citrusy blancs de blancs that opens the palate; remarkable freshness for its maturity.
Francois de la Roche 2019 La Coulée Sauvignon Blanc
91 points
A crisp and clean Sauvignon Blanc for the table.
Kenwood 2016  Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points
$15
Best Buy
A desirable Cabernet that offers something for everyone; easy to love.
91 points $15 Best Buy
Phantom 2018  Chardonnay
91 points
$20
An okay, juicy Chardonnay that hits the nail on the head.
Francois de la Roche 2019  Sauvignon Blanc
90 points
A bright and appetizing Touraine Sauvignon Blanc with great depth and roundness.
Adventure Series 2018  Chianti DOCG
90 points
$4.99
Best Buy
A juicy, spicy Chianti that checks all the boxes; will pair effortlessly.
90 points $4.99 Best Buy
Aldi NV Orange Mimosa American
90 points
$9.99
Best Buy
A balanced and flavorful mimosa that offers a delicious brunch time treat in a convenient package.
90 points $9.99 Best Buy
Art of Earth 2019 Qualitätswein Riesling
90 points
$11.99
Best Buy
A delightful and true to self Riesling with a nice sense of place.
90 points $11.99 Best Buy
Hall Ranch 2018 Estate Zinfandel
90 points
$20
Best Buy
A wonderfully juicy and appetizing zinfandel that is sure to please.
90 points $20 Best Buy
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2018 Estate Syrah
90 points
$24
A high-acid, toasty Syrah that will pair like a dream with lamb; drink now or cellar.
Bernador NV  Vinho Verde DOC
89 points
$4.99
Best Buy
A refreshing and layered Vinho Verde with nicely restrained acidity.
89 points $4.99 Best Buy
Exquisite Collection 2019 Trio Blanc
88 points
$7.99
Best Buy
A rock solid white with a juicy sensibility.
88 points $7.99 Best Buy
Paradise Ridge 2015 The Convict Zinfandel
88 points
$48
A simple pleasure of a zinfandel.
Terroir 2018 Terroir Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$48
A bright and youthful Cabernet Sauvignon that's ready to drink.
ESPRITZA NV Bubbly White Wine
87 points
$4.99
Best Buy
A fruity, prosecco-like sparkler that's sure to please.
87 points $4.99 Best Buy
African Rock 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Pinotage Western Cape
87 points
$5.99
Best Buy
A bold, smoky red that will triumph with grilled game.
87 points $5.99 Best Buy
Aldi NV Pineapple Mimosa American
87 points
$9.99
Best Buy
A fun, fruity, tropical wine cocktail.
87 points $9.99 Best Buy
Art of Earth 2019  Pinot Grigio
87 points
$11.99
Best Buy
A dry and mineral-forward Pinot Grigio.
87 points $11.99 Best Buy
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2019 Dry Rosé of Sangiovese Sonoma County
87 points
$16
A pure, nicely restrained rose that offers simple summer pleasure.
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2018 Homestead Red Blend Alexander Valley
87 points
$23
A wide-appealing, juicy red; a great standalone sipper or pairing for summer barbecue.
Paradise Ridge 2015  Merlot
87 points
$38
A punchy, fruity merlot that's easy to pair.
ESPRITZA NV Bubbly Rosé Wine
86 points
$4.99
Best Buy
A cider-like wine for carefree sipping; serve ice cold.
86 points $4.99 Best Buy
African Rock 2019  Sauvignon Blanc
86 points
$5.99
Best Buy
A tart earthy sauvignon blanc for the table.
86 points $5.99 Best Buy
Petit Coconut NV
86 points
$7.99
Best Buy
A fruity, tangy, creamy treat.
86 points $7.99 Best Buy
Fruity Haze NV Blackberry Merlot
85 points
$3.99
Best Buy
A berry-flavored spritzer that offers bubbly fun in a glass.
85 points $3.99 Best Buy
Fruity Haze NV Raspberry Zinfandel Rosé
85 points
$3.99
Best Buy
A juicy-sweet quaffer for your inner child.
85 points $3.99 Best Buy
Raw Bar 2019  Vinho Verde
85 points
$10
A crisp, refreshing Vinho Verde for casual sipping.
Art of Earth NV Bubbly Sangria
85 points
$11.99
A crisp and soda-like bubbly sangria for outdoor festivities.
85 points $11.99
Chateau Frey 2018 Organic Pinot Gris
85 points
$18
A crisp and curiously toasty Pinot Gris that will open the palate.
Hall Ranch 2019  Sauvignon Blanc
85 points
$18
A concentrated yet restrained Sauvignon Blanc.
Bogle 2017  Pinot Noir
84 points
$12
A toasty, friendly Pinot Noir with big notes of cherry and chocolate.
Lawer Estates 2019 Rosé Pinot Noir
84 points
$22
A understated rose that will shine with food.
Lawer Estates 2019 Rosé Syrah
83 points
$25
An earthy rose for the table.
Rosé-Vous? 2019  Pays dOc IGP
81 points
$4.99
A simple rose quaffer to serve ice cold.
81 points $4.99
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