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Reviews for 2022

July 2022 - New Release Wine

July 2022 - New Release Wine
This month's Wine feature is On-Demand Wines

New Release Wine Reviews

Morambro Creek 2020  Shiraz
94 points
$25
This rich and full Shiraz with savory and herbal notes will pair well with pork or lamb dishes.
Rodney Strong 2018  Cabernet Sauvignon
94 points
$30
Lush dark fruits balance with supple oak; well integrated enough to enjoy now but built for cellar aging.
Rodney Strong 2017  Cabernet Sauvignon
94 points
$37
An excellent and well crafted Cabernet that shows well today, but gives me every confidence that it will be more harmonious and delectable in 5 years.
Malbicho 2021  Malbec
93 points
$10
Best Buy
A big, well-balanced chewy red wine with black and blue fruits, texture and personality; would sidle up quite nicely to grilled meats, strong cheeses or charcuteries
93 points $10 Best Buy
Jip Jip Rocks 2021 Single Vineyard Shiraz Cabernet Blend Padthaway
93 points
$16
Best Buy
A stellar blend of Syrah and Cabernet makes this a delicious and versatile grilling wine.
93 points $16 Best Buy
Rodney Strong 2019  Chardonnay
93 points
$22
A classic example of clean and well crafted California Chardonnay, spot on.
Davis Bynum 2018 River West Chardonnay
93 points
$25
A rich and opulent California expression that tastes and smells like a ripe vintage Montrachet.
Rodney Strong 2021 Rosé Russian River Valley
93 points
$25
A crisp and highly drinkable Rose to pair with grilled salmon or tuna.
Davis Bynum 2018  Pinot Noir
93 points
$35
High quality new world fruit made in an Old World style; to be enjoyed now or allowed to gain complexity in the cellar.
Monte De Oro 2018 Estate Grown Vista Del Monte Vineyard Vigna Vicini Red Blend Temecula Valley
93 points
$42
A wonderful bbq wine that will take you from burgers to steak to lamb.
Jip Jip Rocks 2020 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$16
Best Buy
A broad shouldered and well-structured Cabernet that will pair with a rich meal now as well as develop with cellaring.
92 points $16 Best Buy
Morambro Creek 2020  Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$25
A minty and herbal forward high quality Cabernet with hints of bitter chocolate.
Wildwood Oak Winery 2021 Nonnos Legacy Zinfandel
92 points
$40
A classic California Zinfandel; fresh and fruity now but will shed fat and gain complexity with time.
Jip Jip Rocks 2021 Single Vineyard Shiraz
91 points
$16
Best Buy
Rich and savory with notes of stewed fruit and herbal spice, this Shiraz will continue to develop in the glass or cellar.
91 points $16 Best Buy
Rodney Strong 2013 Gentlemans Port Sonoma County
91 points
$22
Pair with blue cheeses and red fruit preserves, dark chocolate, or a medium bodied cigar; this tastes like high quality Ruby Port.
Rodney Strong 2018  Pinot Noir
91 points
$25
A ripe, juicy, and well structured Pinot Noir that is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Comartin Cellars 2020 R-Bar-R Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir
91 points
$64
A ripe and approachable California Pinot Noir with enough complex savory notes to rein in the lush fruit.
Rodney Strong 2018  Cabernet Sauvignon
89 points
Rich chocolate and fruit flavors balanced out with woody vanilla flavors is what California does best.
Knotty Vines 2019 Red Blend California
89 points
$15
Best Buy
A delightful and super versatile table wine.
89 points $15 Best Buy
Upshot By Rodney Strong 2019 Red Blend Sonoma County
89 points
$19
A fun red wine with layers of complexity but also fresh and juicy berry flavors to be enjoyed by almost wine drinker.
Upshot By Rodney Strong 2019 White Blend California
89 points
$19
A complex and interesting white blend that shows the skill and value of having a great vignernon.
Monte De Oro 2018 Estate Grown Simplexity Red Blend Temecula Valley
89 points
$38
A tasty and versatile red blend, like a Swiss Army knife of red wine food pairings.
Winemode 2021 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
88 points
$4
Best Buy
A refreshing and tropical version of Sauvignon Blanc that will appeal to New Zealand drinkers while also expressing Chilean terroir.
88 points $4 Best Buy
Winemode 2021 Reserve Rosé Casablanca Valley
88 points
$4
Best Buy
A lovely apéritif wine with grilled meats.
88 points $4 Best Buy
Mt. Monster 2020 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$13
Best Buy
A big and beautiful Aussie Cabernet to pair with grass fed beef and bbq shrimp skewers.
88 points $13 Best Buy
Rodney Strong 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$23
Ripe and fruity, well crafted and balanced with oak; a no-nonsense good quality Sonoma Cabernet.
Rodney Strong 2016 Symmetry Red Meritage
88 points
$60
A high quality blend that makes a great table wine to pair with a wide variety of foods.
Rowen 2018 Red Blend Sonoma County
88 points
$60
A broad shouldered and structured Bordeaux blend with enough ripe fruit to consume now but with structure that would benefit from decanting or cellar aging.
Rodney Strong 2019  Chardonnay
87 points
A crisp yet round Chardonnay built for some time in the cellar.
Knotty Vines 2019  Chardonnay
87 points
$15
Best Buy
Orchard and citrus fruit balanced with oak offer a delightful food pairings or an evening sipper.
87 points $15 Best Buy
Rodney Strong 2021 Charlottes Home Sauvignon Blanc
87 points
$18
A refreshing and citrus driven expression with some sweet fruit to balance the tartness.
Monte De Oro 2018 Estate Grown Monte De Oro Vineyard Petite Sirah
87 points
$45
A supple Petite Sirah with deep well of fruits, balanced oak, and pleasing warmth.
Monte De Oro 2018  Syrah
87 points
$46
A broad and chewy Syrah with a deep well of dark fruit.
Knotty Vines 2019  Pinot Noir
86 points
$15
Best Buy
A pleasant and unmistakably juicy New World Pinot Noir.
86 points $15 Best Buy
Rodney Strong 2020  Chardonnay
86 points
$18
A creamy new world Chardonnay with a crisp citrus backbone.
Portola Vineyards 2021 Rosé Of Pinot Noir
86 points
$20
A pleasant Rose sipper with Pinot Noir fruit characteristics shining through.
Monte De Oro 2018 Estate Grown Cabernet Franc
86 points
$45
A light and dusty Cabernet Franc for the table.
Knotty Vines 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
85 points
$15
This wine has ripe fruit and pleasant oak aromas and flavors.
Star In The Valley 2021 The Astronomer Orange Wine Vidal Blanc
85 points
$36
Earthy and a touch funky, this would make a good fall pairing with cassoulet.
Wildwood Oak Winery 2021 Kelsi Kreek Rosé Grenache
84 points
$33
A savory Rose that begs to be paired with grilled vegetables as well as light protein dishes.
Star In The Valley 2021 Field Star White Blend Shenandoah Valley
80 points
$26
Fruity and floral, this would make for an interesting grilled salmon pairing.
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