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Reviews for 2022

October 2022 - Americana Cup

October 2022 - Americana Cup
This month's Wine feature is Americana Cup Wines

Americana Cup Reviews

City Winery 2018 Methode Champenoise North Fork Of Long Island
93 points
$42
This is a wine that over delivers with complex aromas; find yourself in a field full of sunflowers.
Awards: 2023 Americana Cup - Best Sparkling Wine
Stone Hill Winery NV Cream Sherry Missouri
92 points
$32
This wine brings to mind salted caramels on a camping trip through a cedar grove; a lovely Cream Sherry.
Awards: 2023 Americana Cup - Best Fortified Wine
Stone Hill Winery NV  Concord
91 points
$10
Best Buy
This sweet red is spiked grape juice; you just can't hate a tasty juice box.
91 points $10 Best Buy
Easley 2021  Traminette
90 points
$8
Best Buy
Fruity and a touch sweet, this is a high quality Gewurztraminer substitute.
90 points $8 Best Buy
Stone Hill 2019 Ozark Hellbender Red Blend Ozark Mountain
90 points
$16
Best Buy
A fruity red wine blend that's sure to please.
90 points $16 Best Buy
Stone Hill Winery 2020  Norton
90 points
$22
A wine to open your horizons and show what quality can be achieved outside of the typical European wine styles.
City Winery 2020 Montgomery Mills Single Vineyard Riesling
89 points
$24
A flavorful, pure, and balanced Finger Lakes Riesling that is sure to please.
Stone Hill Winery 2020  Vignoles
88 points
$16
This white has notes of sweetened dried fruits that will pair well with a charcuterie board on your next picnic.
Bioterra 2019 Fingerprint Collection Petite Sirah
88 points
$145
An interesting and savory wine that would make a good pairing with peppered steak on the grill.
Stone Hill Winery NV Rosé Montainge Missouri
87 points
$10
Best Buy
Sweet with lush red fruits and a touch of herbal savory balance, this would pair well with a dessert fruit and cheese plate.
87 points $10 Best Buy
Stone Hill Winery NV  Moscato
87 points
$16
A fun, fruity wine that would make a good white Sangria.
VARA NV Dulce Vermut Añejo Listan Prieto
87 points
$20
A lovely bitter digestif on its own, this Vermouth would make a savory and nutty addition to a Martini or Vesper.
Bin TT 2020 Red Blend American
87 points
$65
A delicious and complex wine that would make for a tasty BBQ pairing.
Stone Hill Winery NV Sangria Missouri
86 points
$14
Best Buy
A sweeter take on a traditional red Sangria; try it in your next mug of mulled wine.
86 points $14 Best Buy
Stone Hill Winery 2021  Traminette
86 points
$16
A sweet and floral surprise that will enhance perfumed Mediterranean lamb dishes.
Stone Hill Winery 2020  Chambourcin
86 points
$18
A bold purple Chambourcin with black fruit and floral characteristics.
Stone Hill Winery NV Sweet Rosé Pink Catawba
85 points
$10
An interesting and pleasant sweet wine for the adventurous types trying domestic wines.
Stone Hill Winery 2020  Vidal Blanc
85 points
$10
Nice enough and drinkable but shows potential to be more.
Stone Hill Winery 2020  Chardonel
85 points
$14
Buttery fruits in your glass to match a pineapple upside down cake.
Stone Hill Winery NV Golden Rhine Missouri
84 points
$10
A ripe and juicy sweet wine to pair with spicy Thai food.
Bella Rose Vineyard 2019 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
84 points
$28
Unusual yet flavorful and would match nicely with BBQ beef ribs.
VARA NV Viña Cardinal Single Vineyard New Mexico
84 points
$35
Pair with Conservas atop a honeyed almond cracker.
City Winery 2020 Pet-Nat UVA Blanca Vineyard Riesling
82 points
$29
A unique, funky sparkler great for Thai food.
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