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April 2021 - New Release

April 2021 - New Release
This month's Wine feature is New Release Wines

New Release Reviews

Hangar 17 NV Red Blend Finger Lakes
93 points
$9
Best Buy
A juicy, never-heavy red with elegant oak nuance and great food-affinity.
93 points $9 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2018  Chablis Premier Cru
93 points
$19
Best Buy
A svelte, instantly appealing Chablis with great balance and flavor.
93 points $19 Best Buy
Rooftop Reds 2018 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
93 points
$25
A wonderfully balanced Chardonnay with sophisticated oak and charming minerality.
Kirkland Signature 2015  Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
93 points
$26
A delicious, well-integrated Brunello that will continue to improve with age.
Levendi 2016 Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
93 points
$99
A luxurious aromatic profile shines in this brooding, steak-worthy Napa cab.
Kirkland Signature 2019  Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
92 points
$19
Best Buy
A spot on Chateauneuf-du-Pape that shows classic savory flavors and bright red fruit.
Awards: 2021 Best Value Chateauneuf-du-Pape
92 points $19 Best Buy
Real Nice Winemakers 2018 Into The Woods Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$22
An oaky and generous cabernet sauvignon that will be a real hedonist crowd pleaser.
Mirat 2004 Reserva Tempranillo
92 points
$45
A lovely Ribera del Duero with solid maturity and deep, complex flavors.
Mirat 2009 Gran Reserva Tempranillo
92 points
$75
A mature and ready-to-drink Ribera del Duero with a complex finish.
Rooftop Reds 2018  Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points
$25
A complex and stately new York cabernet sauvignon with excellent acidity and firm tannins; drink now or cellar for a few years.
Kirkland Signature 2020  Pinot Grigio
90 points
$5
Best Buy
A balanced and elegant Pinot Grigio with sophisticated fruit notes.
90 points $5 Best Buy
Stella Rosa NV Moscato Asti DOCG
90 points
$18
Best Buy
An effortlessly drinkable Asti spumante that charms and delights.
90 points $18 Best Buy
Real Nice Winemakers 2018 Black Magnolia Pinot Noir
90 points
$22
A heavily oaked, full-flavor Pinot Noir with luscious notes of ripe blue fruit.
Mirat 2005 Reserva Tempranillo
90 points
$45
A rich, yet precisely balanced red wine with complex aromas and flavors.
Whitehall Lane 2018 Las Brisas Vineyard Pinot Noir
90 points
$50
A spot on cool climate Pinot Noir; ready to drink by itself or with food.
Kirkland Signature - K Vine 2019 Evergreen Vineyard Chardonnay
89 points
$9
Best Buy
A distinctive and attractive Chardonnay that is sure to please.
89 points $9 Best Buy
Raw Bar 2020  Vinho Verde
89 points
$9
Best Buy
A bright and tropical, fruit-forward Vinho Verde that will shine al fresco.
89 points $9 Best Buy
Stella Rosa 2020  Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie
89 points
$12
Best Buy
A lipsmacking Pinot Grigio with sophisticated fruit and floral nuances.
89 points $12 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2018  Gigondas
89 points
$14
Best Buy
A slightly spicy Gigondas that will play very well at the table.
89 points $14 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2019  Sancerre
89 points
$15
Best Buy
A richer, riper styled Sancerre with mouthwatering acidity and length.
89 points $15 Best Buy
Bonterra 2019  Pinot Noir
89 points
$18
A precisely balanced red; crisp, smooth, fruit-forward and very food friendly.
Stella Rosa 2020 Rosé Prosecco di Treviso DOC
89 points
$18
A mouthfilling and nuanced Prosecco rose that's blushing with red fruit.
Intercept 2018  Cabernet Sauvignon
89 points
$19.99
A sumptuous and satisfying cabernet for all occasions.
89 points $19.99
Rooftop Reds 2019  Blaufrankisch
89 points
$30
Bold aromatics and an unpretentious palate are sure to charm wine lovers; serve with a slight chill with great company and sunny weather.
Chevalier du Grand Robert 2020 Flamant Dry Rosé France
88 points
$7.99
Best Buy
A charming, piquant rose sipper.
88 points $7.99 Best Buy
Cono Sur 2020 Bicicleta Reserva Chardonnay
88 points
$8
Best Buy
A well balanced Chardonnay; bright and with a nuanced richness that plays very well with food.
88 points $8 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature - K Vine 2020 Buckshot Vineyard Rosé Washington
88 points
$9
Best Buy
A juicy and appetizing rosé for all occasions.
88 points $9 Best Buy
Buttercup 2019 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
88 points
$12.99
Best Buy
A creamy full-throttled Chardonnay that delivers the juicy, fruity goods.
88 points $12.99 Best Buy
Instigator 2019  Chardonnay
88 points
$12.99
Best Buy
A roasty, toasty oak-accented Chardonnay sipper.
88 points $12.99 Best Buy
Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2020  Sauvignon Blanc
88 points
$13
Best Buy
Big, fruit-forward aromatics will charm the imbiber into a glass of this easy-to-love Loire sauvignon blanc.
88 points $13 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2018  Bordeaux Supèrieur
87 points
$7
Best Buy
A rich, brooding and pairable Bordeaux for the everyday table.
87 points $7 Best Buy
Cloud Break 2019 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
87 points
$9.99
Best Buy
A well-balanced, flavorful Chardonnay that is sure to please.
87 points $9.99 Best Buy
Chevalier du Grand Robert 2019  Cabernet Franc
87 points
$11.99
Best Buy
A bold and palate-filling cabernet franc with big notes of purple fruit.
87 points $11.99 Best Buy
Instigator 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
87 points
$12.99
Best Buy
A juicy well-structured cabernet with a table-tuned temperament; let this breathe a bit.
87 points $12.99 Best Buy
Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2019  Pinot Noir
87 points
$13
Best Buy
A rich and juicy Pinot Noir for weeknight pairing.
87 points $13 Best Buy
Hall Ranch 2018  Cabernet Sauvignon
87 points
$15.99
A spot-on cabernet with seamless structure and round, inviting flavors.
87 points $15.99
Porto Meneres NV Porto Fine White Douro
87 points
$15.99
A classic after dinner sipper, best served with food.
87 points $15.99
Vignerons De Puisseguin Lussac Saint-Emilion 2019 Prieur Saint-Florent Côtes De Bordeaux
87 points
$19
A modern red Bordeaux that checks all the boxes, great with food but can stand on its own.
Spyglass 2019  Pinot Noir
87 points
$19.99
A rock-solid Pinot with a nice balance of savory fruit and oak.
87 points $19.99
L’Enclos Du Château De Senozan 2020  Chardonnay
87 points
$23
A bold and buttery Macon-Villages with palate-lifting acidity.
Vignerons De Puisseguin Lussac Saint-Emilion 2019 La Pruladiere Lussac St. Emilion
87 points
$29
A smooth, complex Bordeaux ready for a weekend dinner with friends, or try laying down for a few years.
Hangar 17 NV Curtiss White Blend Finger Lakes
86 points
$9
Best Buy
A fun and fruity white blend with big crowd-appeal.
86 points $9 Best Buy
Cloud Break 2019  Pinot Noir
86 points
$9.99
Best Buy
A crisp, mouthwatering Pinot that will be a nice addition to dinner.
86 points $9.99 Best Buy
Cycles Gladiator 2019  Merlot
86 points
$12
Best Buy
A solid weeknight Merlot with the fruit, oak and tannins you crave.
86 points $12 Best Buy
Sand Point Family Vineyards 2019  Chardonnay
86 points
$12
Best Buy
A light and crushable Chardonnay for anytime sipping.
86 points $12 Best Buy
Golden Circle 2019  Chardonnay
86 points
$12.99
Best Buy
A piquant and fruity Chardonnay for carefree sipping.
86 points $12.99 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2014 Gran Reserva Ribera Del Duero
86 points
$13
Best Buy
A savory, sun-baked old world red for the rustic table.
86 points $13 Best Buy
Pin Point 2019  Pinot Noir
86 points
$14
Best Buy
A fun, herbal and spicy Pinot that will be fun to pair with.
86 points $14 Best Buy
Vignerons De Puisseguin Lussac Saint-Emilion 2018 Les Rocs Nobles Bordeaux Rouge
86 points
$14
Best Buy
A smooth red Bordeaux for weekday dinners that delivers both savory and dark fruit flavors.
86 points $14 Best Buy
Mirat 2005 Gran Reserva Tempranillo
86 points
$75
A mature wine ready to drink now.
Magna Terra 2019  Pinot Noir
85 points
$7.99
An oaky Pinot sipper.
85 points $7.99
Contempo 2020 Estate Grown Malbec
85 points
$9
A smoky, oaky Malbec with lush purple fruit flavors.
Firebrand 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
85 points
$9.99
A supple easy-drinking cabernet for everyday pleasure.
85 points $9.99
Contempo 2020  Pinot Grigio
85 points
$10
A zippy and textured Pinot Grigio sipper.
Creamery 2019 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
85 points
$12.99
An easy-going Chardonnay sipper for everyday pleasure.
85 points $12.99
Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2020 Rosé Sancerre
85 points
$29
An herbaceous rose Sancerre for blushing French wine lovers.
Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2019  Sancerre
85 points
$29
A crisp and clean Sancerre for casual daytime sips.
Contempo 2020 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon
84 points
$9
An earthy, oaky red for the weeknight table.
Cloud Break 2019  Merlot
84 points
$9.99
A straightforward Merlot with a deft dose of oak.
84 points $9.99
Cloud Break 2020  Pinot Grigio
84 points
$9.99
A nice earthy Pinot Grigio quaffer for a summer spritz.
84 points $9.99
Cloud Break 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
84 points
$9.99
A firm, oaky cabernet to serve with a well-marbled steak.
84 points $9.99
Spyglass 2018  Cabernet Sauvignon
84 points
$19.99
A nice savory cabernet for sipping or the table.
84 points $19.99
LangeTwins Family Winery And Vineyards 2017 Midnight Reserve Lodi
84 points
$40
A fruity and toasty red for anytime enjoyment.
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