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July 2022 - New Release Wine This month's Wine feature is On-Demand Wines New Release Wine Reviews All $25 Morambro Creek 2020 Shiraz This rich and full Shiraz with savory and herbal notes will pair well with pork or lamb dishes. $25 » Read Full Review $30 Rodney Strong 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Lush dark fruits balance with supple oak; well integrated enough to enjoy now but built for cellar aging. $30 » Read Full Review $37 Rodney Strong 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon 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. $37 » Read Full Review $10 Best Buy Malbicho 2021 Malbec 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 $10 Best Buy » Read Full Review $16 Best Buy Jip Jip Rocks 2021 Single Vineyard Shiraz Cabernet Blend Padthaway A stellar blend of Syrah and Cabernet makes this a delicious and versatile grilling wine. $16 Best Buy » Read Full Review $22 Rodney Strong 2019 Chardonnay A classic example of clean and well crafted California Chardonnay, spot on. $22 » Read Full Review $25 Davis Bynum 2018 River West Chardonnay A rich and opulent California expression that tastes and smells like a ripe vintage Montrachet. $25 » Read Full Review $25 Rodney Strong 2021 Rosé Russian River Valley A crisp and highly drinkable Rose to pair with grilled salmon or tuna. $25 » Read Full Review $35 Davis Bynum 2018 Pinot Noir High quality new world fruit made in an Old World style; to be enjoyed now or allowed to gain complexity in the cellar. $35 » Read Full Review $42 Monte De Oro 2018 Estate Grown Vista Del Monte Vineyard Vigna Vicini Red Blend Temecula Valley A wonderful bbq wine that will take you from burgers to steak to lamb. $42 » Read Full Review $16 Best Buy Jip Jip Rocks 2020 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon A broad shouldered and well-structured Cabernet that will pair with a rich meal now as well as develop with cellaring. $16 Best Buy » Read Full Review $25 Morambro Creek 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon A minty and herbal forward high quality Cabernet with hints of bitter chocolate. $25 » Read Full Review $40 Wildwood Oak Winery 2021 Nonno's Legacy Zinfandel A classic California Zinfandel; fresh and fruity now but will shed fat and gain complexity with time. $40 » Read Full Review $16 Best Buy Jip Jip Rocks 2021 Single Vineyard Shiraz Rich and savory with notes of stewed fruit and herbal spice, this Shiraz will continue to develop in the glass or cellar. $16 Best Buy » Read Full Review $22 Rodney Strong 2013 Gentleman's Port Sonoma County Pair with blue cheeses and red fruit preserves, dark chocolate, or a medium bodied cigar; this tastes like high quality Ruby Port. $22 » Read Full Review $25 Rodney Strong 2018 Pinot Noir A ripe, juicy, and well structured Pinot Noir that is sure to be a crowd pleaser. $25 » Read Full Review $64 Comartin Cellars 2020 R-Bar-R Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir A ripe and approachable California Pinot Noir with enough complex savory notes to rein in the lush fruit. $64 » Read Full Review Rodney Strong 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Rich chocolate and fruit flavors balanced out with woody vanilla flavors is what California does best. » Read Full Review $15 Best Buy Knotty Vines 2019 Red Blend California A delightful and super versatile table wine. $15 Best Buy » Read Full Review $19 Upshot By Rodney Strong 2019 Red Blend Sonoma County A fun red wine with layers of complexity but also fresh and juicy berry flavors to be enjoyed by almost wine drinker. $19 » Read Full Review $19 Upshot By Rodney Strong 2019 White Blend California A complex and interesting white blend that shows the skill and value of having a great vignernon. $19 » Read Full Review $38 Monte De Oro 2018 Estate Grown Simplexity Red Blend Temecula Valley A tasty and versatile red blend, like a Swiss Army knife of red wine food pairings. $38 » Read Full Review $4 Best Buy Winemode 2021 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc A refreshing and tropical version of Sauvignon Blanc that will appeal to New Zealand drinkers while also expressing Chilean terroir. $4 Best Buy » Read Full Review $4 Best Buy Winemode 2021 Reserve Rosé Casablanca Valley A lovely apéritif wine with grilled meats. $4 Best Buy » Read Full Review $13 Best Buy Mt. Monster 2020 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon A big and beautiful Aussie Cabernet to pair with grass fed beef and bbq shrimp skewers. $13 Best Buy » Read Full Review $23 Rodney Strong 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Ripe and fruity, well crafted and balanced with oak; a no-nonsense good quality Sonoma Cabernet. $23 » Read Full Review $60 Rodney Strong 2016 Symmetry Red Meritage A high quality blend that makes a great table wine to pair with a wide variety of foods. $60 » Read Full Review $60 Rowen 2018 Red Blend Sonoma County 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. $60 » Read Full Review Rodney Strong 2019 Chardonnay A crisp yet round Chardonnay built for some time in the cellar. » Read Full Review $15 Best Buy Knotty Vines 2019 Chardonnay Orchard and citrus fruit balanced with oak offer a delightful food pairings or an evening sipper. $15 Best Buy » Read Full Review $18 Rodney Strong 2021 Charlotte's Home Sauvignon Blanc A refreshing and citrus driven expression with some sweet fruit to balance the tartness. $18 » Read Full Review $45 Monte De Oro 2018 Estate Grown Monte De Oro Vineyard Petite Sirah A supple Petite Sirah with deep well of fruits, balanced oak, and pleasing warmth. $45 » Read Full Review $46 Monte De Oro 2018 Syrah A broad and chewy Syrah with a deep well of dark fruit. $46 » Read Full Review $15 Best Buy Knotty Vines 2019 Pinot Noir A pleasant and unmistakably juicy New World Pinot Noir. $15 Best Buy » Read Full Review $18 Rodney Strong 2020 Chardonnay A creamy new world Chardonnay with a crisp citrus backbone. $18 » Read Full Review $20 Portola Vineyards 2021 Rosé Of Pinot Noir A pleasant Rose sipper with Pinot Noir fruit characteristics shining through. $20 » Read Full Review $45 Monte De Oro 2018 Estate Grown Cabernet Franc A light and dusty Cabernet Franc for the table. $45 » Read Full Review $15 Knotty Vines 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon This wine has ripe fruit and pleasant oak aromas and flavors. $15 » Read Full Review $36 Star In The Valley 2021 The Astronomer Orange Wine Vidal Blanc Earthy and a touch funky, this would make a good fall pairing with cassoulet. $36 » Read Full Review $33 Wildwood Oak Winery 2021 Kelsi Kreek Rosé Grenache A savory Rose that begs to be paired with grilled vegetables as well as light protein dishes. $33 » Read Full Review $26 Star In The Valley 2021 Field Star White Blend Shenandoah Valley Fruity and floral, this would make for an interesting grilled salmon pairing. $26 » Read Full Review Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Wine/Review-2022-08-18-New-Release-Wine.aspx