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November 2020 - New Release Wine

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

New Release Wine Reviews

Monte De Oro 2016 Unique Elements Red Blend Temecula Valley
92 points
$32
An almost off-dry red packed with yummy hot-climate flavors; skillfully blended.
Maroon Wines 2015 Reserve Zinfandel
92 points
$60
A distinctive Zinfandel with just-baked fruit character.
Denada 2018 Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points
$14
Best Buy
A pleasing, concentrated cabernet that will certainly compliment steak.
91 points $14 Best Buy
LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards 2018 Diablo Single Vineyard Petite Sirah
91 points
$32
A bold, fruity and intriguing Petite Sirah with aging potential.
LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards 2018 Redtail Single Vineyard Nero dAvola
91 points
$32
A bold red with charming aromatics; this one will play well with thoughtfully paired meals.
Monte De Oro 2017 Vigna Vicini Red Blend Temecula Valley
91 points
$38
A juicy, spicy, peppery red blend that's a great match to a charcuterie plate.
McIlroy 2019 Bembey Vineyard Pinot Noir
91 points
$40
Vivid fruit and creamy oak shine in this wide-appealing RRV Pinot Noir.
Stephen Vincent 2018  Cabernet Sauvignon
90 points
$23
A spot-on sexy Napa Cabernet that will evolve with time; decant or cellar.
Kenwood 2019 Rugged Elements Andrews Vineyard Chardonnay
90 points
$38
A sultry, oaky Chardonnay with layers and layers of flavor.
Kenwood 2019 Rugged Elements Stone Ranch Petite Sirah
90 points
$38
A bold, inky Petite Sirah for robust pairings.
McIlroy 2018 Chock Rock Vineyard Pinot Noir
90 points
$40
A spicy, palate-pleasing Pinot Noir with silky texture and great table presence.
Kenwood 2017 Rugged Elements Bavarian Lion Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
90 points
$50
A bold, dry and restrained Cabernet that will play well with food; decant.
Contempo 2019  Barbera
87 points
$9.99
Best Buy
A rock solid Barbera with a nice blend fruity and earthy notes.
87 points $9.99 Best Buy
The Abarbanel 2019 Les Chemins de Favarelle Chardonnay
87 points
$14
Best Buy
An oaky but restrained Chardonnay that will pair well with fish.
87 points $14 Best Buy
Les Dauphins 2018  Côtes du Rhône Rouge
87 points
$14.99
Best Buy
Decant or cellar this rock solid Cotes du Rhone to unveil further complexity.
87 points $14.99 Best Buy
LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards 2017 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
87 points
$15
Best Buy
A chewy, oaky Cabernet for weeknight beef.
87 points $15 Best Buy
LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards 2019 Estate Sauvignon Blanc
87 points
$15
Best Buy
A crisp, dry quaffer for anytime sipping.
87 points $15 Best Buy
LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards 2017 Thirty Eight Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
87 points
$32
A woody, chewy cab with plenty of yummy spice notes.
Monte De Oro 2016 Estate Grown Tempranillo
87 points
$32
A solid domestic Tempranillo that will play well with Mediterranean fare.
Sand Point Family Vineyards 2018  Pinot Noir
86 points
$12
Best Buy
A simple Pinot Noir with wide appeal.
86 points $12 Best Buy
Caricature 2018 Old Vine Zinfandel
86 points
$15
Best Buy
A chewy, oaky, juicy Zin for anytime sipping.
86 points $15 Best Buy
ONE LEAF 2018  Shiraz
85 points
$9.99
A simple but juicy California Shiraz for weeknight sipping.
85 points $9.99
ONE LEAF 2019  Malbec
85 points
$9.99
A berry-packed juicy Malbec that will hit the spot.
85 points $9.99
LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards 2019 Estate White Moscato
85 points
$15
A bright, somewhat serious Moscato to pair with delicate desserts.
LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards 2018  Pinot Noir
85 points
$20
An easy Pinot Noir quaffer for weeknight sipping.
ONE LEAF 2018  Chardonnay
84 points
$9.99
A funky white quaffer to serve with a good chill.
84 points $9.99
ONE LEAF 2018  Pinot Noir
84 points
$9.99
A food-friendly Pinot Noir that will really deliver at the table.
84 points $9.99
Sand Point Family Vineyards 2019  Pinot Grigio
84 points
$12
A fruity everyday quaffer to serve with a good chill.
Sand Point Family Vineyards 2019  Sauvignon Blanc
84 points
$12
A simple quaffer to serve ice cold.
Sand Point Family Vineyards 2017  Merlot
84 points
$12
A very oaky Merlot for weeknight beef.
Caricature 2018 Red Blend California
84 points
$15
An oaky weeknight pleaser with a jammy center.
LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards 2019 Estate Rosé Sangiovese
84 points
$15
A nice balance of fruity and savory notes make this a fun rose to pair with food.
Les Dauphins 2019 Rosé Côtes du Rhône
83 points
$11.99
A gulpable quaffer to serve ice cold.
83 points $11.99
LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards 2019 River Ranch Rosé Aglianico
83 points
$22
A savory, weedy rose that will be fun to pair with.
LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards 2017 Railroad Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
83 points
$32
An very oaky cab for weeknight beef.
The Abarbanel 2018 Les Dolmens Rouges Cabernet Sauvignon
82 points
$14
An everyday red for the table.
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