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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 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.
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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