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January 2021 - New Release

January 2021 - New Release
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Wallis Family Estate 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
94 points
$100
Wallis Family Estate
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
Violet color. Inviting aromas and flavors of crusty dark berry tart, chocolate craisin and orange peel, waxy honeycomb, and hint of leather with a supple, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and an effortless, involved, long finish manifesting notes of blueberries, violet and orange blossom water, and roasted pecans with chewy, drying tannins and moderate oak flavor. A rich and chewy Napa Cabernet that is drinking with vigor and poise now, yet promises greater rewards with cellaring.
94 points $100
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Mija NV White Sangria New York State
93 points
$10
Best Buy
Mija
NV White Sangria New York State
Opaque cloudy golden yellow color. Aromas of tangerine juice, ripe mango, and hints of bay leaf with a supple, vibrant, fruity sweet medium body and a graceful, delightful, medium-long sweet apple finish with no oak flavor. A juicy and inviting Sangria that hits the spot; great for the brunch crowd.
Awards: 2021 Best Sangria
93 points $10 Best Buy
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Wallis Family Estate 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
93 points
$100
Wallis Family Estate
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
Deep purple color. Inviting aromas and flavors of chocolate toffee, bubbly berry pie crust, frozen French vanilla yogurt, and hint of dried flowers with a satiny, vibrant, fruity medium-full body and a seamless, charming, medium-long finish imparting shades of dried berries in cream, cedar, and roasted nuts with well-integrated, dusty tannins and moderate oak flavor. A lively Napa Cabernet with nicely balanced fruit and structure and a youthful stride.
93 points $100
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Broadside 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
90 points
$17
Best Buy
Broadside
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
Deep purple color. Elegant aromas and flavors of grilled plum, spiced brown sugar sauce, dried cassis, and cinnamon creme with a slightly chewy, vibrant, fruity medium-to-full body and a warming, refreshing, medium-long finish with notes of dark chocolate, hazelnut, and green tea with firm, well-integrated tannins and moderate oak flavor. A yummy Cabernet Sauvignon with attractive spicy character and great pairability.
90 points $17 Best Buy
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Concrete 2016 Old Vine Zinfandel
90 points
$20
Concrete
2016 Old Vine Zinfandel
Black ruby color. Aromas and flavors of wild berries, tonka bean, and custard with a velvety, crisp, fruity medium body and a smooth, delightful, medium-length finish revealing shades of tobacco and French toast with fresh berries with moderate oak flavor. A fruity, velvety Zinfandel with kisses of creamy sweetness.
90 points $20
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Broadside 2018 Printers Alley Red Blend Paso Robles
89 points
$17
Broadside
2018 Printers Alley Red Blend Paso Robles
Ruby black color. Spicy aromas and flavors of spiced cranberry sauce, pickled tomato, licorice, black tea, and coconut with a round, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a tingling, nuanced, medium-long finish with suggestions of ripe cherry, raisins, date cake, and charcoal with moderate oak flavor. A festive, firm and pleasing Red, perfect for the winter months.
89 points $17
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Monte De Oro 2019 Muscat Canelli
89 points
$24
Monte De Oro
2019 Muscat Canelli
Pale yellow straw color. Aromas of apricot jam, honeysuckle, almond tea cakes, and candied violet with a round, soft, off-dry light-to-medium body and a smooth, appealing, medium-long apricot nectar, ripe fig and Meyer lemon finish. A delightful Temecula Muscat that will serve well as an aperitif, with shellfish or simply on its own.
89 points $24
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Quinantu 2018 Red Wine Blend Maule Valley
88 points
$14
Best Buy
Quinantu
2018 Red Wine Blend Maule Valley
Black ruby color. Unusual aromas of smoked greens, black currant, blistered berries, and roasted root vegetables with a slightly chewy, vibrant, dryish light-to-medium body and a tingling, medium-length tart berries finish with coarse, grippy tannins and light oak flavor. An earthy Chilean red for grilled fare.
88 points $14 Best Buy
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Crux Winery 2018 Estate Zinfandel
87 points
$40
Crux Winery
2018 Estate Zinfandel
Dusty garnet color. Aromas and flavors of raspberry crumble bar, lemon balm, and granola with a vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a brisk finish with light oak flavor. A light and bright Zinfandel quaffer.
87 points $40
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Mija NV Red Sangria New York State
84 points
$10
Mija
NV Red Sangria New York State
Murky dull burnt sienna color. Aromas and flavors of orange juice, hints of pomegranate, and orange liqueur with a satiny, vibrant, fruity sweet light-to-medium body and a seamless, breezy finish displaying overtones of hints of candied beets and grape jam with no oak flavor. A bouncing berry Sangria to serve on ice with good company.
84 points $10
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