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August 2021 - New Jersey Wine Competition

August 2021 - New Jersey Wine Competition
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White Horse Winery 2018 Reserve Cabernet Franc
94 points
$42
White Horse Winery
2018 Reserve Cabernet Franc
A poised Cabernet Franc that will delight at the table.
94 points $42
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William Heritage 2020 Unoaked Chardonnay
92 points
$26
William Heritage
2020 Unoaked Chardonnay
A crisp, clean and wholly satisfying Chardonnay that sings with stylish structure and length.
92 points $26
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Hawk Haven 2019 Q Red Blend Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$39
Hawk Haven
2019 Q Red Blend Cabernet Sauvignon
An elegantly fruity Bordeaux Blend from New Jersey with a refinement that will appeal far and wide.
92 points $39
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William Heritage 2018 Blanc de Noirs Outer Coastal Plain
92 points
$46
William Heritage
2018 Blanc de Noirs Outer Coastal Plain
A crisp and elegant Blanc de Noirs with nice texture and depth.
92 points $46
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William Heritage 2020 Rosé Outer Coastal Plain
91 points
$24
William Heritage
2020 Rosé Outer Coastal Plain
A juicy, plush rose with ripe, summer fruit flavors.
91 points $24
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White Horse Winery 2020 Estate Albarino
91 points
$26
White Horse Winery
2020 Estate Albarino
A crisp, clean and pure Albarino; great mineral and herbal notes.
91 points $26
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White Horse Winery 2020 Estate Reserve Rosé Outer Coastal Plain
91 points
$29
White Horse Winery
2020 Estate Reserve Rosé Outer Coastal Plain
A rose with lovely round texture and a Francophone vibe that is sure to delight the rose lover.
91 points $29
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Hawk Haven 2019 Signature Series Cabernet Franc
91 points
$46
Hawk Haven
2019 Signature Series Cabernet Franc
Intense and enticing fruity aromas followed by a sophisticated, palate pleasing finish makes this a memorable New Jersey red that won't let you down.
91 points $46
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White Horse Winery 2020 Rosé Outer Coastal Plain
90 points
$20
White Horse Winery
2020 Rosé Outer Coastal Plain
Lifted red fruits and citrus abound with a pleasantly drying, crushed stone finish.
90 points $20
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Working Dog Winery 2019 Estate Chambourcin
90 points
$24
Working Dog Winery
2019 Estate Chambourcin
A bright, oaky, juicy Chambourcin with a smoky edge.
90 points $24
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William Heritage 2020 Semillon
90 points
$28
William Heritage
2020 Semillon
Terrific balance and sophistication; Semillon may be well suited for New Jersey.
90 points $28
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William Heritage 2019 Merlot
90 points
$30
William Heritage
2019 Merlot
A refined Merlot that offers a distinctive and complex flavor experience.
90 points $30
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Hawk Haven 2019 Signature Series Syrah
90 points
$46
Hawk Haven
2019 Signature Series Syrah
A bold, well-structured Syrah with concentrated notes of ripe fruit and earth.
90 points $46
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White Horse Winery 2020 Estate Chardonnay
89 points
$19
White Horse Winery
2020 Estate Chardonnay
A pure and elegant Chardonnay that lets the noble varietal and New Jersey Terroir shine.
89 points $19
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Jessie Creek 2019 Ruby Redhead Dessert Wine New Jersey
89 points
$25
Jessie Creek
2019 Ruby Redhead Dessert Wine New Jersey
An easy-drinking and silky fortified wine with ripe berry flavors.
89 points $25
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Hawk Haven 2019 Signature Series - V Row Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
89 points
$46
Hawk Haven
2019 Signature Series - V Row Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
A piquant and outgoing Cabernet Sauvignon with hallmark New Jersey style.
89 points $46
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Hawk Haven 2019 Oa Cabernet Franc
89 points
$46
Hawk Haven
2019 Oa Cabernet Franc
An elegant Cabernet Franc that will fit right in at the table.
89 points $46
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Hawk Haven 2020 Signature Series Rosé Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$29
Hawk Haven
2020 Signature Series Rosé Cabernet Sauvignon
A light and quenching Rose.
88 points $29
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White Horse Winery 2020 Estate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
88 points
$29
White Horse Winery
2020 Estate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
A fruity, balanced and crowd-pleasing Chardonnay.
88 points $29
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William Heritage 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$30
William Heritage
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
A rustic yet sophisticated Cabernet Sauvignon with some aging potential.
88 points $30
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Hawk Haven 2020 Signature Series - Two Wire Reserve Chardonnay
88 points
$35
Hawk Haven
2020 Signature Series - Two Wire Reserve Chardonnay
A richly flavored Chardonnay with notes of dried fruit and nuts.
88 points $35
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William Heritage 2018 Blanc de Blancs Outer Coastal Plain
88 points
$40
William Heritage
2018 Blanc de Blancs Outer Coastal Plain
A creamy, toasty Blanc de Blanc well deserving of a celebratory toast.
88 points $40
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White Horse Winery 2020 Estate Semi-Sweet Rosé Outer Coastal Plain
87 points
$19
White Horse Winery
2020 Estate Semi-Sweet Rosé Outer Coastal Plain
A fuller-bodied, generous Rose with crowd appeal.
87 points $19
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Jessie Creek 2020 Ice Queen New Jersey
87 points
$25
Jessie Creek
2020 Ice Queen New Jersey
An herbaceous Ice Wine with a lovely, rounded texture.
87 points $25
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Hawk Haven 2020 Signature Series Dry Pinot Grigio
87 points
$26
Hawk Haven
2020 Signature Series Dry Pinot Grigio
A clean and mild Pinot Grigio with a juicy and refreshing quality.
87 points $26
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Working Dog Winery 2017 Estate Merlot
87 points
$28
Working Dog Winery
2017 Estate Merlot
A rustic Merlot that melds fine oak with terroir-driven style.
87 points $28
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White Horse Winery 2019 Estate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
87 points
$29
White Horse Winery
2019 Estate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
A creamy nose and scintillatingly bright palate make this a lively food pairing.
87 points $29
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Hawk Haven 2020 Rosé Pét-Nat Pinot Noir
87 points
$35
Hawk Haven
2020 Rosé Pét-Nat Pinot Noir
A crisp and refreshing sparkling rose for summer refreshment.
87 points $35
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Working Dog Winery 2017 Retriever Estate Cabernet Franc
87 points
$39
Working Dog Winery
2017 Retriever Estate Cabernet Franc
A fruit-driven Cabernet Franc with great varietal character.
87 points $39
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White Horse Winery 2020 Painted White Outer Coastal Plain
86 points
$22
White Horse Winery
2020 Painted White Outer Coastal Plain
An easy drinking, perky white for the everyday table.
86 points $22
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White Horse Winery 2020 Estate Vidal Blanc
86 points
$25
White Horse Winery
2020 Estate Vidal Blanc
A crisp and breezy white that will be a refreshing hot-weather sipper.
86 points $25
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Hawk Haven 2020 Rosé Pét-Nat Malbec
86 points
$35
Hawk Haven
2020 Rosé Pét-Nat Malbec
A fresh, fun, super-dry rose sparkler; a friendly summer aperitif.
86 points $35
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William Heritage 2020 Viognier
85 points
$24
William Heritage
2020 Viognier
A crisp-but-oaky quaffer for hot weather refreshment.
85 points $24
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Hawk Haven 2020 Signature Series Dry Riesling
85 points
$26
Hawk Haven
2020 Signature Series Dry Riesling
A clean, easy-drinking white; great for summer weather and shellfish pairings.
85 points $26
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Hawk Haven 2020 Signature Series Albarino
85 points
$29
Hawk Haven
2020 Signature Series Albarino
A fruity and friendly Albarino from Cape May.
85 points $29
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William Heritage 2019 Five Gen Red Blend Outer Coastal Plain
85 points
$35
William Heritage
2019 Five Gen Red Blend Outer Coastal Plain
A fruit-forward red blend with a smoky edge.
85 points $35
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Jessie Creek 2019 Raspberry Blush New Jersey
83 points
$18
Jessie Creek
2019 Raspberry Blush New Jersey
A lightly-flavored, berry-inflected wine for sharing with friends.
83 points $18
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Jessie Creek 2019 Sunny Day Chardonnay
83 points
$20
Jessie Creek
2019 Sunny Day Chardonnay
An East-coast Chardonnay quaffer.
83 points $20
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Hawk Haven 2020 Signature Series Gewurztraminer
80 points
$29
Hawk Haven
2020 Signature Series Gewurztraminer
A funky summer white quaffer.
80 points $29
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