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September 2020 - New Jersey Wine Competition Extension

September 2020 - New Jersey Wine Competition Extension
This month's Wine feature is New Jersey Wine Competition Extension Wines

New Jersey Wine Competition Extension Reviews

Sharrott Winery 2018  Merlot
95 points
$25
A wild and free Merlot with balanced brett influence and an "all-natural" Francophone style.
Awards: 2020 Best New Jersey Vinifera Red
Coda Rossa 2018  Merlot
94 points
$16
Best Buy
A charmingly green and smoky Merlot with great body and lengthy finish.
94 points $16 Best Buy
Cape May 2017  Pinot Noir
93 points
$22
A fuller-bodied Pinot Noir with great complexity and style; Cape May over-delivers with this highly pairable, attractive Pinot that will certainly delight at holiday meals.
Coda Rossa 2018 Coeur DEst Red Blend Other Red
91 points
$17
Best Buy
Lip-smacking acidity that will surely compliment a seared ribeye steak.
91 points $17 Best Buy
Cape May 2017  Red Meritage
91 points
$18
Best Buy
A bright, food-friendly Meritage blend that with elevate the meal.
91 points $18 Best Buy
Bellview Winery NV Pet Nat Outer Coastal Plain
91 points
$20
A fun and fruity, pet nat with bold Prosecco-esque peachiness, racy acidity and mouthwatering minerality; a true charmer for the natural set.
Sharrott Winery 2019 Coia Vineyards Blaufrankisch
91 points
$26
A light and earthy Blaufrankisch with lovely balance and easy pairability.
Bellview Winery 2018 Estate Bottled Chambourcin
90 points
$18
A bold Gamay-like Chambourcin wine with the essence of freshly picked fruit.
Awards: 2020 Best New Jersey Hybrid Red
Bellview Winery 2019 Estate Bottled Traminette
89 points
$15
Best Buy
A crisp, clean New Jersey white with great minerality.
Awards: 2020 Best New Jersey Hybrid White
89 points $15 Best Buy
Coda Rossa 2018 1526 Red Blend Other Red
89 points
$17
Fruit-forward and bright, this palate-pleaser shows smart blending that creates a balanced and appetizing wine.
Isaac Smith 2019 Apple Wine Outer Coastal Plain
88 points
$14
Best Buy
A bold, pure apple wine for simple sipping and creative pairings.
Awards: 2020 Best New Jersey Fruit Wine
88 points $14 Best Buy
Bellview Winery 2018 Estate Bottled Chardonnay
88 points
$18
An easy-to-love Chardonnay with a toasty, autumnal vibe.
Cape May 2017  Cabernet Franc
88 points
$20
An old world styled Cabernet Franc with distinctive New Jersey terroir.
Sharrott Winery 2019 Barrel Reserve Chardonnay
88 points
$25
A somewhat Burgundian Chardonnay from the Outer Coastal Plain with restrained oak and hints of fruit.
Bellview Winery NV Batch No. 3 Port Outer Coastal Plain
88 points
$28
A rich, chocolatey Domestic Port-Style Wine that will pair effortlessly with blue cheese and creamy desserts.
Isaac Smith NV Red Domestic Port-Style Wine New Jersey
88 points
$29
A rich, vibrant Port-Style Wine with notes of chocolate and candied citrus.
Sharrott Winery 2019 Estate Reserve Vignoles
86 points
$19
A pillowy, fun, tropical Vignoles for summer sipping.
Sharrott Winery 2019  Chambourcin
86 points
$25
A fruity, juicy red that will pair well with cold-weather stews and bakes.
Bellview Winery 2018 Estate Bottled Merlot
86 points
$28
A delicate Merlot best for meats and cheeses.
Sharrott Winery 2018 Unoaked Chardonnay
84 points
$19
An easy-drinking unoaked Chardonnay.
Isaac Smith 2019 White Domestic Port-Style Wine New Jersey
84 points
$21
A light, aperitif-style White Port that could be delightful served on ice, topped with seltzer and garnished with fresh fruit.
Cape May 2019 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
84 points
$24
A sprightly Chardonnay that tickles the palate.
Cape May 2019  Vidal Blanc
83 points
$18
A funky, easy quaffer to serve with a good chill.
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