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Reviews for 2021

June 2021 - New Release

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

New Release Reviews

Monte De Oro 2017 Estate Grown Zinfandel
94 points
$40
A precisely balanced Zinfandel; each sip leaves you wanting more.
Awards: 2021 Best Zinfandel
Byington 2017 Unfiltered Pinot Noir
92 points
$54
A palate-pleasing Pinot Noir that offers delicious pure fruit flavors complimented by fresh herb notes.
Lorenzi Estate 2017 Reserve Estate Merlot
92 points
$65
An earthy, fruit-forward Merlot that will shine at the table.
Zonte’s Footstep 2018 Super Trooper Shiraz Cabernet
91 points
$17
Best Buy
A delicious wine in the classic Aussie Shiraz style; full bodied, juicy, and a little brooding.
91 points $17 Best Buy
Penfolds 2018 Bin 704 Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points
$75
A bold, juicy, chewy Cabernet Sauvignon with chocolatey appeal.
Byington 2016 Tin Cross Vineyard Merlot
90 points
$39
Mouthfilling with buoyant berry notes, this bold Merlot is an easy hit.
Byington 2019 Unfiltered Pinot Noir
90 points
$54
A earthy and zesty Pinot Noir for pairings.
Silvia Cellars 2018 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
90 points
$85
A restrained but flavorful Cabernet Sauvignon that drinks effortlessly.
Penfolds 2018 Bin 600 Cabernet Shiraz California
89 points
$50
A light-hearted, wide-appealing California Cabernet with Aussie swagger.
Tin Cross 2019 Reserve Pinot Noir
89 points
$64
A tasty, complex and grown-up Pinot Noir with stylish savory character.
Lorenzi Estate 2017 The Catalyst Reserve Red Blend Temecula Valley
89 points
$75
Distinctive ripe fruit flavors and a twisting and turning structure; a nice change of pace for Zin-lovers.
Petit Chocolat NV  Germany
88 points
$7
Best Buy
A cream liqueur-like wine specialty that offers delicious chocolatey flavors and lipsmacking sweetness.
88 points $7 Best Buy
Lorenzi Estate 2017 Reserve Estate Zinfandel
88 points
$65
A bold and tannic Zinfandel for rich meals.
Point Of The Bluff Vineyards 2020 Reserve Rosé Blaufrankisch
87 points
$29
A clean, pure and refreshing Finger Lakes rose with an easy-to-love fruity style.
Byington 2018 Sparkling Rosé Wine Santa Cruz Mountains
87 points
$54
Scintillating acidity and fresh flavors lend this wine to cellaring; unveil its full potential after several years.
Silvia Cellars 2016 Three Barrels Red Blend North Coast
86 points
$28
A chewy red best for beef.
White Horse Winery 2017 Vintners Red Blend American
85 points
$23
A lighter bodied red blend with red fruit and oak influence; a great summer red choice.
Byington 2014 Reichel Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
85 points
$71
A silky, savory Cabernet Sauvignon for steaks; drink now.
Quanta 2018 Crianza Yecla
84 points
$11
A balanced and table-ready Tempranillo.
Silvia Cellars 2013 Reserve Old Vine Zinfandel
84 points
$35
A full-bodied Zinfandel for the table.
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