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December 2021 - New Release

December 2021 - New Release
This month's Wine feature is On-Demand Wines

New Release Reviews

Corner 103 2018  Petit Verdot
95 points
$60
A commanding, pure and instantly appealing Petite Verdot.
Smith Devereux 2017 Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon
95 points
$60
A poised and chewy old world claret style cabernet that deserves serious attention, time, and the finest cuts of meat.
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2017 Redemption Zinfandel
94 points
$24
A wonderfully chewy and rich, full-throttled zinfandel with great acidity and tannins to balance the vibrant pie-like fruit; a textbook example of old school California zinfandel.
Broadside 2019 Paso Robles Margarita Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
94 points
$24
A rich, spicy and spry Paso cab to dig into and explore.
Smith Devereux 2018 Zetta Red Meritage
94 points
$64
A supple and delicious Merlot-forward red blend that is drinking delightfully now and will do so for some time.
Broadside 2019 Single Vineyard Margarita Vineyard Merlot
93 points
$17
Best Buy
A huge, fruity, oak-bomb with delicious caramel and spice flavors.
93 points $17 Best Buy
Peaks & Tides 2018  Pinot Noir
92 points
$12.99
Best Buy
A balanced, easy-to-love Pinot Noir.
92 points $12.99 Best Buy
Corner 103 2019  Syrah
92 points
$50
A balanced, instantly appealing Syrah.
Broadside 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points
$17
Best Buy
A very juicy, widely appealing, crunchy cabernet with lots to offer every cab fan.
91 points $17 Best Buy
Corner 103 2020  Chardonnay
91 points
$45
A round, balanced Chardonnay with delicious oak flavor.
Corner 103 2019 Old Vine Zinfandel
91 points
$50
A juicy, balanced and friendly Zinfandel with creamy oak nuance.
Evanta 2021  Malbec
90 points
$4.49
Best Buy
A bold, hugely pleasing Malbec that nails the style.
90 points $4.49 Best Buy
Sunshine Bay 2021  Sauvignon Blanc
90 points
$7.95
A bright and zesty sauvignon blanc bursting with tropical citrus flavors.
90 points $7.95
Scarlet Path 2019  Zinfandel
90 points
$8.99
Best Buy
A rock solid Lodi Zin with loads of juicy flavors.
90 points $8.99 Best Buy
30 Miles 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
90 points
$14.99
Best Buy
A lovely Napa Cabernet that nails the style for a fraction of the price.
90 points $14.99 Best Buy
Matthew Fritz 2019  Pinot Noir
90 points
$16
Best Buy
A juicy, fruity, crowd-pleasing Pinot with plenty to offer.
90 points $16 Best Buy
Corner 103 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
90 points
$60
A tasty Sonoma Cabernet with creamy, spicy oak that satisfies.
Outlander 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
89 points
$8.99
Best Buy
A brawny, fruit-laden Cabernet with bold chocolate-y character complimented by an unexpected brightness; lovely.
89 points $8.99 Best Buy
William Wright 2019 William Wright Reserve Pinot Noir
89 points
$9.99
Best Buy
A nicely composed Pinot Noir with good varietal character.
89 points $9.99 Best Buy
Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2018  Bordeaux Supèrieur
89 points
$13
Best Buy
A rock-solid weeknight Bordeaux.
89 points $13 Best Buy
Del Rio 2020 Estate Grown and Produced Pinot Noir
89 points
$32
An unabashedly fruity nose coupled with a very dry palate; pair this with roasted fowl.
Tonti Family Wines 2019 Old Vine Zinfandel
89 points
$65
A light and juicy Zinfandel that drinks effortlessly.
Tonti Family Wines 2019 Artisan Reserve Old Vine Zinfandel
89 points
$75
A rich Zinfandel with piles of dried fruit and roasted nuts; a lovely cool-weather Zin.
Fancy Flock 2019 Red Blend Valdepenas
88 points
$3.99
Best Buy
A solid old-world red that will fit right in at the table; pair with roasted pork dishes and good company.
88 points $3.99 Best Buy
Tailslide 2019  Pinot Noir
88 points
$6.99
Best Buy
A fruity, juicy Pinot Noir that will be a real crowd pleaser.
88 points $6.99 Best Buy
Exquisite Collection 2020 Rosé Côtes de Provence
88 points
$9.99
Best Buy
A solid Provençal rose that delivers flavors of the French countryside.
88 points $9.99 Best Buy
Villanella 2020  Pinot Grigio
88 points
$9.99
Best Buy
A clean, crisp and fruit-forward Pinot Grigio.
88 points $9.99 Best Buy
Shortbread 2019  Chardonnay
88 points
$14
Best Buy
A lush and inviting Chardonnay with great flavor and style.
88 points $14 Best Buy
BonAnno Vintners 2019  Chardonnay
88 points
$18
A solid, nicely balanced Chardonnay that will cover a lot of bases.
Corner 103 2019  Zinfandel
88 points
$50
A juicy, easy Zinfandel that's a great introduction to the varietal.
Elementalist 2020  Pinot Grigio
87 points
$6.99
Best Buy
A cheerful and laid back Pinot Grigio for anytime sipping.
87 points $6.99 Best Buy
Bear Bros 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
87 points
$8.99
Best Buy
A rock solid California Cabernet dripping with chocolate-covered berry flavors.
87 points $8.99 Best Buy
Exquisite Collection 2021  Sauvignon Blanc
87 points
$8.99
A round and gentle sauvignon blanc sipper to serve with a good chill.
87 points $8.99
Contempo 2021  Dry Rose
87 points
$9
Best Buy
A cheerful, tropical rose that surely fits the bill.
87 points $9 Best Buy
Quarter Cut 2020 Bourbon-Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon
87 points
$9.99
A fun, fruity, instantly appealing cabernet crusher.
87 points $9.99
Quarter Cut 2020 Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Blend California
87 points
$9.99
A nice spicy, creamy red blend that is sure to please.
87 points $9.99
Zarita  Margarita RTD California
87 points
$13.99
A tangy and fun margarita; serve on the rocks with a salt rim.
87 points $13.99
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2019  Pinot Noir
87 points
$34
A nice chewy, oaky pinot sipper.
Corner 103 2019  Marsanne-Roussanne
87 points
$35
A juicy, well-structured white for the table.
Contempo 2021  Chardonnay
85 points
$9
A clean, lithe Chardonnay with zippy mouthwatering acidity.
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