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Reviews for 2023

July 2023 - On-Demand

July 2023 - On-Demand
This month's Wine feature is On-Demand Wines

On-Demand Reviews

Jarvis 2018 Estate Petit Verdot
96 points
$230
A black fruit backbone with dashes of green herbs and a whole field of purple flowers; this is exactly what Petit Verdot is supposed to be.
Maison Riche 2021  Haut-Médoc
95 points
$17
Best Buy
Quite delightful and a perfect table wine that will transport you back to memories of warm spring lunches along the Charente.
95 points $17 Best Buy
Maison Riche 2022 Pays DOc IGP Cabernet Franc
94 points
$11
Best Buy
A lovely everyday wine on its own and a fantastic pairing with a beef roast.
94 points $11 Best Buy
Maison Riche 2022 Pays DOc IGP Pinot Noir
93 points
$13
Best Buy
Tart red fruit and subtle earthy tones make this a classic cooler climate Pinot Noir, and at the right price point an easy BTG crowd pleaser.
93 points $13 Best Buy
Maison Riche 2021 Red Blend Bordeaux Supèrieur
93 points
$13
Best Buy
Fruity and savory with excellent structural elements; exactly what you want from a top rate table wine.
93 points $13 Best Buy
Porterhouse Winery 2018  Cabernet Sauvignon
93 points
$100
Cherry, coconut, and chocolate mix for a sumptuous and decadent Cabernet experience.
Jarvis 2018 Estate Cabernet Franc
93 points
$190
A ripe and impressive Cabernet Franc with all of the oaky pomp and circumstance while still maintaining balance.
Jarvis 2018 Lake William Red Blend Napa Valley
93 points
$325
A very tasty wine that compels you to drink more; intense, complex and leaves you pondering where any one variety begins or ends.
Maison Riche 2020  Côtes-Du-Rhône Rouge
92 points
$11
Best Buy
A lovely benchmark GSM to consume with friends while grilling this weekend.
92 points $11 Best Buy
Maison Riche NV Méthode Traditionnelle Brut Rosé Cremant De Bordeaux
92 points
$14
Best Buy
A lovely and refreshing sparkling wine that is expressive of the underlying Merlot and has enough power to pair with lighter dinner courses.
92 points $14 Best Buy
Porterhouse Winery 2019 Blackridge Vineyard Reserve Black Label Red Blend Santa Cruz Mountains
92 points
$90
A rich and robust red with dark fruit flavors beautifully balanced with earthy chocolate and cherry undertones.
Porterhouse Winery 2020  Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$100
Red and black fruit with some splashy French Oak, this smells and tastes like a benchmark Napa Cab.
William Heritage 2022 Coeur dEst Red Blend Outer Coastal Plain
91 points
$34
A supple and satisfying red blend that deftly balances fruit and creamy oak.
Porterhouse Winery 2019 Blackridge Vineyard Black Label Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points
$90
A robust and earthy Cabernet that would hold up in the cellar for a few years to be brought out for a special occasion dinner.
Jarvis 2019 Estate Tempranillo
91 points
$110
Would be curious to see how this resolves with aging; a subtle ripe Tempranillo character is currently secondary to some fine bold oak.
Hall Ranch 2020 Cellar Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
89 points
$24
Chocolate covered cherries on warm coffee cake on the nose with baking spices playing off of the rich dark fruits that dance on the well structured palate.
Terra Nonno 2021 Cour dEst Red Blend Outer Coastal Plain
89 points
$35
A savory, earthy, uniquely American red blend with intriguing pairing possibilities, particularly game.
Maison Riche 2022 Dry Rosé Vin De France
88 points
$7
Best Buy
Solid all day Rosé as a porch pounder and to take along for any summer party.
88 points $7 Best Buy
Kate Arnold 2022  Sauvignon Blanc
88 points
$19
A ripe and juicy Sauvignon Blanc that will pair nicely with a bright sunny day.
Kate Arnold 2021  Pinot Noir
88 points
$29
Red fruit and a touch of earth come together to make this Pinot Noir that would be a great edition to any dinner party or the perfect host/hostess gift.
Comartin Cellars 2021 R-Bar-R Ranch Pinot Noir
88 points
$64
A ripe red fruit California style of Pinot Noir.
Contempo 2022  Cabernet Sauvignon
87 points
$9
Best Buy
Summer BBQ meets sunset desserts; pair with grilled beef tacos and friends.
87 points $9 Best Buy
Contempo 2022  Merlot
87 points
$9
Best Buy
A unique and funky wine for pairing with a grilled steak.
87 points $9 Best Buy
Maison Riche 2022 Pays dOc IGP Sauvignon Blanc
87 points
$13
Best Buy
A nice light and green wine to sip on its own or serve as an aperitif.
87 points $13 Best Buy
Maison Riche NV Méthode Traditoinnelle Brut Cremant De Bordeaux
87 points
$14
Best Buy
A solid Old World sparkler with excellent depth and complexity of red and white fruits.
87 points $14 Best Buy
Grande River Vineyards 2021  White Meritage
87 points
$35
Rich texture with easy going and approachable flavors and aromas.
Chateau Bellevue 2021  Bordeaux Rouge
86 points
$13
Best Buy
Nice berry aromas and flavors with an excellent structure to hold up against richer courses.
86 points $13 Best Buy
Chateau Tour De Cazelle 2019 Red Blend Cotes De Bourg
86 points
$14
Best Buy
A ripe, plummy Merlot shines on the nose that uses the Cabernet Sauvignon structure very well to pair with a plethora of dishes.
86 points $14 Best Buy
William Heritage NV Select Chardonnay
86 points
$24
A nice Chardonnay that leans into the profile of the oak barrels.
William Heritage NV Select Rosé American
86 points
$24
Tart fruit and a sweet finish make this a very easy drinking Rosé.
Kate Arnold 2021  Pinot Noir
86 points
$25
Nice and approachable red berry flavor with a dash of vanilla.
River & Vine 2019 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
86 points
$32
A nice, crowd pleasing red with ripe fruit, cedary oak, and light tannins that will shine on burger night.
Ojos Del Sur 2022 Estate Malbec
85 points
$12
Green notes surround a core of dark purple fruit.
Maison Riche 2022 Dry Rosé Bordeaux Clairet
85 points
$13
Serve with a slight chill and enjoy with malt vinegar, fish and chips.
Jessie Creek Winery 2021 Coeur DEst Rose Outer Coastal Plain
85 points
$20
A unique flavorful and savory Rosé that will shine at the table.
Zonin Sparkling NV Coastal Lemon Spritz Italy
84 points
$16
A nice, frothy, lemony sparkler that tastes a bit like an Arnold Palmer.
Grande River Vineyards 2021  Riesling
84 points
$24
A fruity and funky house white to pour by the glass.
Grande River Vineyards 2021  Cabernet Franc
84 points
$29
This Cabernet Franc is a great pairing for smoked meats.
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