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January 2023 - New Release Wine This month's Wine feature is On-Demand Wines New Release Wine Reviews All $9 Best Buy Coltbridge Vineyards 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Both over ripe and under ripe expressions of the fruit exist in tandem with very well balanced oak illustrating the deft execution by the wine maker; New World flavors combine with Old World complexity. $9 Best Buy » Read Full Review $12 Best Buy Bodegas Piqueras 2020 Castillo De Almansa Roble Almansa Herbal and floral in companionship with bold dark red fruits and earthy tones, this is an indulgent, plush wine with broad appeal. $12 Best Buy » Read Full Review $8 Best Buy Bodegas Piqueras 2019 Los Losares Monastrell Mourvedre A classic and delicious Mourvedre that is very easy to drink now but has the potential to gain depth and nuance with a little more age. $8 Best Buy » Read Full Review $8 Best Buy Bodegas Piqueras 2019 Los Losares Garnacha Tintorera A dense, inky red wine that wraps you in a warm blanket of dark macerated fruit and rich oak spices. $8 Best Buy » Read Full Review $9 Best Buy Bodegas Piqueras 2019 Old Vines Garnacha Tintorera Ripe and fruity with crisp acidity, this will make an adventurous alternative BTG for Zinfandel and Merlot fans at steakhouses. $9 Best Buy » Read Full Review $13 Best Buy Sea Salt 2021 Dry Rosé New Zealand Intense fruit and floral notes make this wine leap from the glass; an ideal Rosé for all day. $13 Best Buy » Read Full Review $18 Best Buy Destination 2019 True North Red Blend Columbia Valley Layers of fruit mingle with good acid, well integrated oak, and ample tannins; a fantastic table wine for any night of the week. $18 Best Buy » Read Full Review $24 Vilano 2020 Crianza Ribera Del Duero A lush and savory expression of Tempranillo with a depth of black fruits, leather, cherries, and nice tones of oak. $24 » Read Full Review $8 Best Buy Bodegas Piqueras 2021 Wild Fermented Verdejo Fruity with good acidity and hints of minerality, this is a perfect companion for seafood paella. $8 Best Buy » Read Full Review $13 Best Buy Bodegas Piqueras 2019 Castillo De Almansa Crianza Almansa Meaty and herbal yet with a pleasant balance of fruit and mild bitterness that will make an excellent companion to red meat. $13 Best Buy » Read Full Review $13 Best Buy La Playa 2020 Claret Red Blend Colchagua Valley Layers of red and black fruit balance with light oak in this savory and flavorful wine that will make for an excellent dinner companion. $13 Best Buy » Read Full Review $17 Best Buy Bodegas Piqueras 2018 Castillo De Almansa Reserva Almansa A lovely, fruit forward Spanish table wine with enough character and savory notes to shine against complex dishes. $17 Best Buy » Read Full Review $19 Best Buy Vilano 2021 Black Ribera Del Duero An exceedingly well structured and benchmark Ribera Del Duero example, with an excellent balance of fruit and oak. $19 Best Buy » Read Full Review $20 Best Buy Alamos 2018 Seleccion Malbec A bold, complex Malbec with concentrated aromas; a great example of Argentine's most famous grape. $20 Best Buy » Read Full Review $55 Tilth 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Classic ripe Napa fruit with polished oak and rich, smooth tannins; this will win fans tonight with a quick decant as well as improve with a decade in cellar. $55 » Read Full Review $9 Best Buy La Playa 2021 Estate Series Cabernet Sauvignon A deliciously lean and rustic take on Cabernet Sauvignon that is incredibly well executed. $9 Best Buy » Read Full Review $13 Best Buy La Playa 2020 Reserva Carmenere An earthy and savory red wine with plentiful notes of dried herbs, tart red fruit, and hints of tobacco; this is a wine that demands some steak. $13 Best Buy » Read Full Review $6.99 Best Buy Barefoot Fruitscato NV Blueberry California A nicely flavored sweet blueberry wine for cobbler fans. $6.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $45 Terra Incógnita 2020 Ribera Del Duero A bold and powerful wine that will soften and integrate with either cellar time or decanting. $45 » Read Full Review $6.99 Best Buy Barefoot Fruitscato NV Mango California A robust and purely flavored mango moscato that delivers sweet pleasure without getting cloying; if you like piña coladas, you'll like this. $6.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $13 Best Buy Alamos 2020 Malbec A bold, chewy and complex Malbec with a sultry, almost smoky character. $13 Best Buy » Read Full Review Rombauer 2021 Chardonnay A pleasingly rich style of New World Chardonnay with a burst of tropical fruit. » Read Full Review $8 Best Buy Bodegas Piqueras 2019 Gold Label Red Blend Almansa Intense black and red fruits dominate the nose leading to a savory palate that conjures up thoughts of the perfect Italian beef pairing. $8 Best Buy » Read Full Review $9 Best Buy La Playa 2022 Estate Series Dry Rosé Maule Valley A Rosé full of nuanced red fruit flavors with medium alcohol, refreshing acidity, and food friendly herbal undertones. $9 Best Buy » Read Full Review $9.99 Best Buy Barefoot Bubbly NV Peach California A vibrant and delicious peach flavored bubbly that is sure to please. $9.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $11 Best Buy Bodegas Piqueras 2017 Castillo De Almansa Old Vines Selección Almansa A complex and well-muscled red wine to warm up any winter evening; serve alongside a rich meat or mushroom stew. $11 Best Buy » Read Full Review $13 Best Buy La Playa 2022 Estate Series Sauvignon Blanc Vibrant tropical fruit flavors balance with crisp acidity and playful herbaceous notes; pair this Sauvignon Blanc with appetizers. $13 Best Buy » Read Full Review $13 Best Buy La Playa 2020 Estate Series Red Blend Colchagua Valley Lush with black fruit, alongside slight baked and confectionary notes, and balanced with savory sanguine tones and fresh herbs that lift the finish. $13 Best Buy » Read Full Review $15 Best Buy Bodegas Piqueras 2018 Piqueras VS Red Blend Almansa A warming, herbaceous wine with pleasant fruit tones dancing on the palate that transports you to a rustic seaside town on the Mediterranean. $15 Best Buy » Read Full Review $19.98 Black Box 2020 Sauvignon Blanc A pleasantly crisp and refreshing sauvignon for sipping and seafood. $19.98 » Read Full Review $19.98 Black Box 2019 Merlot A nice fruity merlot for carefree sipping. $19.98 » Read Full Review $6.99 Best Buy Barefoot NV Shiraz A solid, oak-accented syrah for everyday pleasure. $6.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $6.99 Best Buy Barefoot Fruitscato NV Strawberry California A bold strawberry bomb of a moscato for fans of dessert in a glass. $6.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $9 Best Buy La Playa 2022 Estate Series Un-Oaked Chardonnay A slightly rustic and greener style of Chardonnay, but very refreshing and food friendly. $9 Best Buy » Read Full Review $9.99 Best Buy Barefoot Bubbly NV Pinot Grigio A charming off-dry sparkler with finely balanced sweetness, acidity and a crowd pleasing style. $9.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $13 Best Buy Alamos 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon A solid Mendoza Cabernet with chewy tannins and red fruit for the table. $13 Best Buy » Read Full Review $13 Best Buy La Playa 2021 Reserva Pinot Noir A pleasant and leaner style of Pinot Noir that will appeal to lovers of zippy, cool climate reds with flavors of dried cherries and cranberry with rich tannins. $13 Best Buy » Read Full Review $6.99 Best Buy Barefoot Fruitscato NV Peach California A fun peach dessert in a glass. $6.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $42 South Slope Wines 2018 Rittenhouse Vineyard Zinfandel Big and a bit boozy, but with pleasant waves of black and blue fruits. $42 » Read Full Review $6.99 Barefoot NV Zinfandel Bold fruity flavors jump out of the glass in this simple, lovable Zinfandel. $6.99 » Read Full Review $6.99 Barefoot NV Red Moscato A vibrant, mouthwatering sweet wine that delivers. $6.99 » Read Full Review $6.99 Barefoot Fruitscato NV Sweet Cranberry California A tangy, lightly medicine cranberry moscato for desserts. $6.99 » Read Full Review $9.99 Barefoot Bubbly NV Prosecco A cheerful Prosecco with ripe fruit flavors and kisses of flowers. $9.99 » Read Full Review $19.98 Black Box 2020 Malbec A spicy, herbal Chilean Malbec that drinks alike an Aussie Shiraz. $19.98 » Read Full Review $19.98 Black Box 2019 Shiraz A robustly fruity, pie-like syrah that will appeal to fans of zinfandel. $19.98 » Read Full Review $20 Whitehaven 2020 Sauvignon Blanc A rounded, vibrant green machine of a Sauvignon Blanc; great for pairing. $20 » Read Full Review $6.99 Barefoot Fruitscato NV Pineapple California Simple and elegant flavored moscato for the everyday or when you want to spice up your sangria. $6.99 » Read Full Review $19.98 Barefoot NV Sunset Red Blend California A simple, very fruity red for uncomplicated quaffing and bbq. $19.98 » Read Full Review $19.98 Black Box 2019 Pinot Noir An effortless Pinot Noir quaffer. $19.98 » Read Full Review $6.99 Barefoot Fruitscato NV Watermelon California Simple, nostalgic berries n' cream aromas seal the deal. $6.99 » Read Full Review $6.99 Barefoot Fruitscato NV Apple California A fun and easy apple-flavored moscato. $6.99 » Read Full Review $19.98 Black Box 2020 Pinot Grigio A hot summer crusher to serve with a good chill. $19.98 » Read Full Review $19.98 Black Box 2019 Rose A summer crusher. $19.98 » Read Full Review $6.99 Barefoot NV White Zinfandel A candied rose quaffer for hot days. $6.99 » Read Full Review $19.98 Black Box 2019 Riesling A shy Riesling sipper. $19.98 » Read Full Review $19.98 Black Box 2019 Red Blend California A fruity, off dry quaffer. $19.98 » Read Full Review Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Wine/Review-2023-02-18-New-Release-Wine.aspx