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September 2023 - Best Buy Wines

September 2023 - Best Buy Wines
This month's Wine feature is World Value Wine Challenge Wines

Best Buy Wines Reviews

Kirkland Signature 2022  Sauvignon Blanc
94 points
$7
Best Buy
A+ for typicity; unmistakably Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
94 points $7 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2020  Cabernet Sauvignon
94 points
$9
Best Buy
Vibrant ripe red and black fruit paired with an excellent balance of vanilla and spice from the oak; just plain delicious.
94 points $9 Best Buy
Taylors 2022 Promised Land Sauvignon Blanc
94 points
$13
Best Buy
A genially herbal and fruit forward expression of Sauvignon Blanc; pair with pesto, salads, and light fish dishes.
94 points $13 Best Buy
Sidewood 2022 Estate Shiraz
94 points
$17
Best Buy
Fruity and savory, this would make a distinctive house red that definitely deserves a second glass; a funky nose with tantalizing fruit on the palate.
94 points $17 Best Buy
Wakefield 2023 Estate Pinot Gris
94 points
$18
Best Buy
An explosion of fruit on the nose and palate that seems almost candied at first because of the ripeness, but is in fact pleasantly dry on the palate.
94 points $18 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2021 Red Blend Napa Valley
93 points
$10
Best Buy
Whether paired with a burger by the grill, a fine steak, or a winter pot roast, this Cabernet dominant red blend will serve you very, very well.
93 points $10 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2022  Pinot Noir
93 points
$12
Best Buy
Exactly what you want and expect from Russian River Pinot Noir; bullseye.
93 points $12 Best Buy
Taylors 2022 Promised Land Pinot Noir
93 points
$13
Best Buy
A lovely and smoldering red wine with crisp red fruits that will pair remarkably well with grilled pork.
93 points $13 Best Buy
Taylors 2022 Promised Land Merlot
93 points
$13
Best Buy
Big and rich styling; this voluptuous Merlot will serve you well as an everyday house wine or BTG.
93 points $13 Best Buy
Charles Smith 2020 The Velvet Devil Merlot
93 points
$14
Best Buy
A plummy and approachable Merlot that weaves the story of a wine that will entertain the crowd and keep them happy.
93 points $14 Best Buy
The Pale 2022 Rosé By Sacha Lichine Vin De Pays Du Var
93 points
$16
Best Buy
Vibrant red berries that enliven the palate and bring back memories of warm summer evenings.
93 points $16 Best Buy
Wakefield 2022 Estate Chardonnay
93 points
$18
Best Buy
An elegantly fruity and vivaciously ripe Chardonnay that is totally dry and maintains a crisp acidity.
93 points $18 Best Buy
Wakefield 2021 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
93 points
$18
Best Buy
A delightfully restrained Cabernet that is full of flavor but remains clean and linear on the palate.
93 points $18 Best Buy
Arrowhead Spring Vineyards 2019 Estate Cabernet Franc
93 points
$19
Best Buy
The nose shows a pleasantly medicinal note, and the palate tilts more black cherry, but otherwise this wine showcases some nice Cabernet Franc flavors, with a riper than expected pepper quality.
93 points $19 Best Buy
Zonte’s Footstep 2020 Blackberry Patch Cabernet Sauvignon
93 points
$20
Best Buy
Very Australian with the pronounced eucalyptus and herbs but also delightful and unmistakably Cabernet with its delicious display of fruit and regionality.
93 points $20 Best Buy
Zonte’s Footstep 2022 Love Symbol Grenache
93 points
$20
Best Buy
Very clean wine making, very fruity, and very consumer friendly with refreshing acidity that will pair well with food or be a great sipper by itself.
93 points $20 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2022  Côtes-Du-Rhône Villages Rouge
92 points
$6
Best Buy
A well executed and notable food wine with Grenache and Syrah in total harmony.
92 points $6 Best Buy
Cloud Watcher 2020  Merlot
92 points
$10
Best Buy
Big and concentrated fruit aromas and flavors round out this very good example of what Merlot can be.
92 points $10 Best Buy
Pampa 2023 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$10
Best Buy
Delicious and powerful while being well balanced and elegant; the perfect option for grilled steak and chimichurri sauce.
92 points $10 Best Buy
Gancia 2021 Rosé Prosecco DOC
92 points
$12
Best Buy
A fun loving Prosecco that delivers on traditional aromas and flavors while adding a splash of color and red berry character.
92 points $12 Best Buy
Garúa 2022  Sauvignon Blanc
92 points
$12
Best Buy
Ripe fruit and intense, concentrated herbal notes that are a benchmark for the region; crisp, lively, and refreshing with loads of vegetal and tropical fruit impressions.
92 points $12 Best Buy
Ciao Bella 2022 Rosé Prosecco DOC
92 points
$14
Best Buy
A welcoming everyday Prosecco with just enough Pinot Noir to add both color and a complexity of delicate red fruits in balance with the classic peach and pear flavors.
92 points $14 Best Buy
Chloe NV  Prosecco DOC
92 points
$17
Best Buy
A pleasingly dry style of Prosecco that is very food friendly and will be a delight as an aperitif any time of day or night.
92 points $17 Best Buy
Zonte’s Footstep 2021 Lake Doctor Shiraz
92 points
$20
Best Buy
A big and traditional Shiraz with a very pretty and elegant floral note from start to finish.
92 points $20 Best Buy
Zonte’s Footstep 2023 Excalibur Sauvignon Blanc
92 points
$20
Best Buy
Light and herbal with bursts of fruit; exactly what you expect from an energetic Sauvignon Blanc.
92 points $20 Best Buy
Angels & Cowboys NV Methode Traditionnelle Brut Sonoma County
91 points
$20
A very tasty New World sparkling wine with traditional sensibilities balancing citrus, floral, and citrus fruit against autolytic aromas and flavors.
Sidewood 2021 Stablemate Cabernet Sauvignon
89 points
$13
Best Buy
A wild ride of savory and sweet with just a touch of earthy.
89 points $13 Best Buy
Frost Bitten 2022 Ice Wine Riesling
89 points
$15
Best Buy
Vibrant fruit flavors with hints of subtle spice; a lovely dessert sipper.
89 points $15 Best Buy
Wakefield 2023 Estate Sauvignon Blanc
89 points
$18
Appealing fruit and refreshing acidity with just enough herbaceous quality to remind you it's Sauv Blanc.
Kirkland Signature 2021  Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$8
Best Buy
A very pleasant and approachable Cabernet that is more Bordeaux in styling with the crisp fruit and mild oak influence.
88 points $8 Best Buy
Republic Of Wine 2021  Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$8
Best Buy
A solid everyday Cabernet; everything you are looking for is here.
88 points $8 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2021  Pinot Noir
88 points
$9
Best Buy
Absolutely the juicy and fruity Pinot Noir you expect when drinking wine from Carneros.
88 points $9 Best Buy
Shadow Ridge 2020  Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$9
Best Buy
A juicy and oaky red that is super food friendly for an American steakhouse.
88 points $9 Best Buy
Winemakers Selection 2021 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$9
Best Buy
Sweet and confectionary on the nose but the ripe fruit is quite dry on the palate and balanced with very structured tannins.
88 points $9 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2021  Chardonnay
88 points
$12
Best Buy
A classic Chardonnay from California to please them all.
88 points $12 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2022  Pinot Grigio
88 points
$12
Best Buy
Light, floral, and fruity, this white wine is a summer fruit salad in your glass.
88 points $12 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2022  Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$13
Best Buy
A rock solid Cabernet with great pairing versatility; grab a bottle for the picnic with your friends this weekend.
88 points $13 Best Buy
Sidewood 2021 Stablemate Shiraz
88 points
$13
Best Buy
A lovely BTG for an Argentinean steakhouse.
88 points $13 Best Buy
Broadside 2021  Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$14
Best Buy
The right red wine companion for all of your grilled foods pairings.
88 points $14 Best Buy
Ciao Bella NV  Prosecco DOC
88 points
$14
Best Buy
Soft aromas and a touch of stone fruit make this a crowd pleasing Prosecco for large gatherings.
88 points $14 Best Buy
Ivy Ridge 2022  Sauvignon Blanc
88 points
$14
Best Buy
Unmistakably Sauvignon Blanc with a good balance of herbs and fruit.
88 points $14 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2020  Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$14
Best Buy
Some mighty fine wine for grilling a nice piece of steak.
88 points $14 Best Buy
7 Deadly Wines 2020 7 Deadly Zins Zinfandel
88 points
$15
Best Buy
Rock solid typicity for a Lodi Zinfandel.
88 points $15 Best Buy
Angels & Cowboys 2022 Rosé Sonoma County
88 points
$15
Best Buy
A truly pleasant Rosé that would be way too easy to drink by the bottle on a warm Saturday afternoon.
88 points $15 Best Buy
Cannonball 2020  Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$15
Best Buy
A Cabernet Sauvignon from California that gives you the rich fruit and round body that you expect.
88 points $15 Best Buy
Esser Vineyards 2019  Pinot Noir
88 points
$15
Best Buy
An approachable and versatile Pinot Noir that will be a hit at the dinner table.
88 points $15 Best Buy
Johnson Estate 2021 Freelings Creek Reserve Bright Steel Chardonnay
88 points
$15
Best Buy
Crowd pleasing fruit character for a cooler Chardonnay with cooler climate acidity.
88 points $15 Best Buy
Johnson Estate 2021 Freelings Creek Reserve Toasted Oak Chardonnay
88 points
$15
Best Buy
Crisp acidity and a pleasantly rich character to the wine, with the barrel slightly influences the fruit.
88 points $15 Best Buy
Chloe 2022  Pinot Grigio
88 points
$16
Zippy acidity with enough fruit to balance and really be a crowd pleaser whether sipped on its own or paired with foods.
Chloe 2021  Merlot
88 points
$17
Plush and ripe, this is a full bodied expression of Merlot.
Portlandia 2020 Big Believer Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$17
A solid 'all around and do a little bit of everything' Cabernet.
Portlandia 2021  Pinot Noir
88 points
$17
Balanced, complex, and tasty; with its bright red fruit this Pinot Noir will go with anything.
Sidewood 2021 Estate Shiraz
88 points
$17
Peppery and leathery with black fruit and a slightly sanguine tang; exactly what you want from Syrah.
Villa Maria 2022 Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc
88 points
$17
Get a nice chill on this to pair with some spicy salsa for Taco Tuesday.
Kirkland Signature 2021 Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$18
A dusty Cabernet leading with cocoa powder and flecked with mint and purple flowers with cherry and blackberry throughout.
Wakefield 2021 Estate Shiraz
88 points
$18
A simple yet enjoyable wine to pair with lamb or pulled pork in a Carolina BBQ sauce.
Zonte’s Footstep 2021 Chocolate Factory Shiraz
88 points
$20
A lovely and pretty restrained Aussie Shiraz that will be a pleasure to drink and pair with grilled meats.
Winemakers Selection 2020 Classic Series Red Blend California
87 points
$4
Best Buy
A juicy red blend that would be an uncomplicated pairing with pizza or pasta.
87 points $4 Best Buy
Cocobon Vineyards 2020  Cabernet Sauvignon
87 points
$6
Best Buy
Solid Cali Cabernet delivering exactly what the consumer wants.
87 points $6 Best Buy
Earthgrown 2020 Red Blend Monterey County
87 points
$8
Best Buy
Ripe red and black fruit dominate this wine; tailgates, steak house BTG, and large group gatherings are where you'll find her.
87 points $8 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2022  Cabernet Sauvignon
87 points
$8
Best Buy
A wine to pair with a mildly smoked, spicy beef sausage.
87 points $8 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2022  Chardonnay
87 points
$8
Best Buy
Competent wine making and a lovely everyday white blend with a hint of vegetal notes to pair with the first course.
87 points $8 Best Buy
Cycles Gladiator 2021  Chardonnay
87 points
$9
Best Buy
A people pleasing Chardonnay.
87 points $9 Best Buy
Cycles Gladiator 2021  Cabernet Sauvignon
87 points
$9
Best Buy
A dusty, smoky, earth driven Cabernet Sauvignon with brooding black fruit.
87 points $9 Best Buy
Shadow Ridge 2020  Chardonnay
87 points
$9
Best Buy
An easy going and highly drinkable Chardonnay that is perfect by the glass.
87 points $9 Best Buy
Winemakers Selection NV Reserve Prosecco DOC
87 points
$9
Best Buy
A vibrant and zippy food friendly wine to serve at any gathering.
87 points $9 Best Buy
Witching Hour NV  Chardonnay
87 points
$9
Best Buy
A rich, round, and decadent Chardonnay for those that love this style.
87 points $9 Best Buy
Cloud Watcher 2021  Sauvignon Blanc
87 points
$10
Best Buy
Restrained herbal notes with a smoky minerality and citrus forward character that is reminiscent of budget friendly Sancerre of yore.
87 points $10 Best Buy
Cupcake 2022 Citruskissed Pinot Grigio
87 points
$10
Best Buy
Pinot Grigio doing Pinot Grigio things.
87 points $10 Best Buy
Cupcake 2021  White Moscato
87 points
$10
Best Buy
Simple, fruity, easy drinking, and a real crowd pleaser for those that enjoy this style of wine.
87 points $10 Best Buy
Pampa 2022 Estate Pinot Noir
87 points
$10
Best Buy
Ripe red fruit and hints of earth give a comfortable complexity to this Pinot Noir.
87 points $10 Best Buy
Pampa 2023 Estate Malbec
87 points
$10
Best Buy
A classic rendition of Argentinean Malbec with a little extra cocoa.
87 points $10 Best Buy
Bodegas Tagua Tagua 2022 Reserva Carmenere
87 points
$12
Best Buy
A nice example of youthful Carmenere that is a nice change of pace from the typical Cabernet, Syrah, Grenache line up while still appealing to those palates.
87 points $12 Best Buy
Gancia NV  Asti DOCG
87 points
$12
Best Buy
Fruity, floral, and goes down very easily; the perfect accompaniment for tea time or a garden party.
87 points $12 Best Buy
Johnson Estate 2022 Freelings Creek Reserve Seyval Blanc
87 points
$13
Best Buy
Pleasing fruit and acid with light and savory notes; a good choice aperitif.
87 points $13 Best Buy
Taylors 2022 Promised Land Rosé South Australia
87 points
$13
Best Buy
Tart red berries and a splash of citrus and herbs make this a very food friendly wine that can just as easily be sipped all day.
87 points $13 Best Buy
Broadside 2021 Santa Margarita Ranch Merlot
87 points
$14
Best Buy
Richly spiced and complex, this is a bigger and bolder iteration of Merlot.
87 points $14 Best Buy
Ca’ di Rajo NV Extra Dry Prosecco di Treviso DOC
87 points
$15
Best Buy
A wonderful sparkler for a ploughman's lunch; serve with bread, white cheddar, and orchard fruits all day.
87 points $15 Best Buy
Topsail 2022  Sauvignon Blanc
87 points
$15
Best Buy
A rich and savory SB to pair with grilled meats.
87 points $15 Best Buy
Chloe 2022 Rosé Central Coast
87 points
$16
A very fun and very pink managerie of berries on the nose and palate.
Von Stiehl Winery 2022 Rattlesnake Hills Semi-Dry Riesling
87 points
$16
While restrained on the nose, the palate is loaded with delicious ripe fruits; a Summer fruit salad in your glass that is perfect for a day by the the lake.
Charles Smith 2021 Chateau Smith Cabernet Sauvignon
87 points
$17
An Old World style Cabernet from Washington with well balanced fruit and earth for those looking for something different from a fruity, oaky Cali wine.
Chloe NV  Prosecco DOC
87 points
$17
A crisp Prosecco that is easy to enjoy and can work well on its own or add a delicious juice.
Sidewood 2022 Estate Chardonnay
87 points
$17
Bright and crisp with well balanced fruit and floral notes, this is a playfully elegant Chardonnay.
Kirkland Signature 2020 Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon
87 points
$19
A big, juicy, Napa Cabernet with the fruit nicely set against an earthy foundation.
Miralaguna 2021 Yoshi Los Olivos District
87 points
$19
An interesting and inviting nose with berries and savory herbs.
101 North NV  Pinot Grigio
86 points
$5
Best Buy
A simple and easy drinking white wine for any occasion.
86 points $5 Best Buy
101 North NV  Chardonnay
86 points
$5
Best Buy
The three C's are here; Classic California Chardonnay.
86 points $5 Best Buy
Cocobon Vineyards NV Roasted Oak Red Blend California
86 points
$5
Best Buy
A wine bold enough and rich enough to sip after your cup of coffee.
86 points $5 Best Buy
Winemakers Selection NV Classic Series Brut Spain
86 points
$5
Best Buy
A light, fruity, and floral sipper that is lifted with crisp bubbles; a cheerful sparkling wine.
86 points $5 Best Buy
Earthgrown 2020  Cabernet Sauvignon
86 points
$8
Best Buy
An approachable Cabernet for sipping by the pool while grilling.
86 points $8 Best Buy
Earthgrown 2021  Chardonnay
86 points
$8
Best Buy
A nice example of California Chardonnay that will please all types of drinkers.
86 points $8 Best Buy
Wines Til’ friday 2022  Chardonnay
86 points
$8
Best Buy
Fruity vanilla cream goodness, perhaps a Sunday breakfast wine.
86 points $8 Best Buy
Cycles Gladiator 2021  Pinot Noir
86 points
$9
Best Buy
A ripe, juicy, and crowd pleasing Pinot Noir.
86 points $9 Best Buy
Fog Lane NV Red Blend California
86 points
$9
Best Buy
A big and bold red blend that will suit most occasions and fit the mold for mass appeal at larger group functions.
86 points $9 Best Buy
Republic Of Wine 2020 Red Blend Colchagua Valley
86 points
$9
Best Buy
A pleasingly lighter bodied red with crunchy red fruit and a bit of zesty herb.
86 points $9 Best Buy
Winemakers Selection 2022 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
86 points
$9
Best Buy
A solid, yet softer, everyday NZ SB that will be great for large gatherings and warm days spent outside.
86 points $9 Best Buy
Winemakers Selection 2020 Classic Series Red Blend California
86 points
$9
Best Buy
A lightly smoked red blend that lingers on your palate.
86 points $9 Best Buy
Cloud Watcher NV Red Blend California
86 points
$10
Best Buy
A tasty and highly versatile red blend.
86 points $10 Best Buy
Cupcake NV Red Velvet Blend California
86 points
$10
Best Buy
A big, bold, and fruity red interwoven with hints of vanilla; good for those looking for a sweeter red to sip with a slight chill.
86 points $10 Best Buy
Cupcake 2021  Chardonnay
86 points
$10
Best Buy
Standard, center of the bullseye, and exactly what you expect for a run of the mill Chard.
86 points $10 Best Buy
Bodegas Tagua Tagua 2022 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
86 points
$12
Best Buy
A solid Cabernet for those that prefer the lean and green, old school cooler vintage Bordeaux.
86 points $12 Best Buy
Bodegas Tagua Tagua 2022 Reserva Merlot
86 points
$12
Best Buy
Old World meets New in this rustic but tasty interpretation of Merlot.
86 points $12 Best Buy
Gancia NV Brut Prosecco DOC
86 points
$12
Best Buy
A very simple and pleasant sparkler that will serve well for any large gathering.
86 points $12 Best Buy
La Tannerie 2021  Cite De Carcassonne IGP
86 points
$12
Best Buy
Dusty earth and minerality coupled with red and black fruit gives this wine the ability to go well with food.
86 points $12 Best Buy
Brick & Cole 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
86 points
$13
Best Buy
This Cabernet Sauvignon has everything that you expect with ripe fruit and well balanced oak.
86 points $13 Best Buy
The Conqueror 2021  Cabernet Sauvignon
86 points
$13
Best Buy
A California red blend with candied fruit and strong notes of oak make this a fun wine for pizza night.
86 points $13 Best Buy
Shortbread 2021 Buttery Chardonnay
86 points
$14
Best Buy
So rich and so buttery smooth.
86 points $14 Best Buy
7 Deadly Wines 2020 7 Deadly Cab Cabernet Sauvignon
86 points
$15
Best Buy
Big black fruit and cocoa aromas and flavors stand out in this Cabernet.
86 points $15 Best Buy
Cannonball 2022  Sauvignon Blanc
86 points
$15
Best Buy
A cheerful house white or SB BTG at the restaurant.
86 points $15 Best Buy
Johnson Estate 2021 Freelings Creek Reserve Dry Riesling
86 points
$15
Best Buy
A very demure nose with nice acid and orchard fruit on the palate.
86 points $15 Best Buy
Chloe 2021  Chardonnay
86 points
$16
A solid all around Chardonnay for BTG or to keep around the house.
Chloe 2021  Cabernet Sauvignon
86 points
$17
Pair with chocolate covered cherries for a nice, light dessert option at home on a Tuesday.
Kirkland Signature 2020 Suscol Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
86 points
$17
A tasty BBQ wine with a good fruit quality and some smoldering herbs.
Momental NV  Pinot Noir
86 points
$19
A real crowd pleaser for those looking for a slightly riper style of Pinot Noir.
Sunshine Bliss NV  Cabernet Sauvignon
85 points
$4
Best Buy
A fruit forward Cabernet that would be a great addition to an outdoor summer grilling event.
85 points $4 Best Buy
Sunshine Bliss NV  Chardonnay
85 points
$4
Best Buy
Zippy and refreshing citrus with nice sweet vanilla tones from start to finish.
85 points $4 Best Buy
Sunshine Bliss NV  Pink Moscato
85 points
$4
Best Buy
A lightly sweet Rosé filled with fresh florals and fruit.
85 points $4 Best Buy
Sunshine Bliss NV Sweet Strawberry Flavored Wine American
85 points
$4
Best Buy
A fun loving strawberry summer sipper.
85 points $4 Best Buy
Sunshine Bliss NV  White Moscato
85 points
$4
Best Buy
An easy drinking, softer dessert wine to pair with a fruit and cheese course.
85 points $4 Best Buy
101 North NV  White Moscato
85 points
$5
Best Buy
An easy going, highly approachable sweet brunch wine.
85 points $5 Best Buy
101 North NV  Cabernet Sauvignon
85 points
$5
Best Buy
A nice everyday Cabernet as a table wine at home.
85 points $5 Best Buy
Winemakers Selection 2021 Classic Series Cabernet Sauvignon
85 points
$5
Best Buy
A good starter Cab for a week night.
85 points $5 Best Buy
Winemakers Selection 2020 Classic Series Pinot Grigio
85 points
$5
Best Buy
Simple, easy, crushable banquet wine.
85 points $5 Best Buy
Cocobon Vineyards NV Dark Red Blend California
85 points
$6
Best Buy
A low sugar dessert option to scratch that chocolate cherry genache itch.
85 points $6 Best Buy
Cocobon Vineyards 2021 Roasted Oak Buttery Chardonnay
85 points
$6
Best Buy
If you like coconut and butter while getting stuck in the rain; just drink this Chardonnay, and forget all your pain.
85 points $6 Best Buy
Wines Til’ friday 2020  Cabernet Sauvignon
85 points
$8
Friendly, slightly fruity sweet, and a good wine to pass around with folks on a camping trip.
Wines Til’ friday 2021 Red Blend American
85 points
$8
A subtle nose leaps to a pronounced palate that gushes with ripe red and black fruit.
Wines Til’ friday 2022  Pinot Grigio
85 points
$8
A fun and simple sipper loaded with yellow and orange fruit flavors.
Republic Of Wine 2021  Malbec
85 points
$9
A crowd pleasing Malbec that will do well as a steak house BTG.
Winemakers Selection 2022 Reserve Chardonnay
85 points
$9
Simple but tasty, this does good Chardonnay things with just enough complexity.
Winemakers Selection 2021 Reserve Pinot Noir
85 points
$9
A ripe Cali Pinot Noir with some earthy base notes to keep everything in balance.
Witching Hour NV  Cabernet Sauvignon
85 points
$9
Ripe and fruity; an everyday drinking red to pair with dinner.
Cupcake 2021 Butterkissed Chardonnay
85 points
$10
So smooth and so creamy yet subtly balanced by fresh acidity.
Cupcake 2021  Pinot Noir
85 points
$10
A good house Pinot to pour by the glass or pair with an Italian beef sandwich.
Cupcake 2021  Pinot Grigio
85 points
$10
A very pleasant wine with nice fruit and a smooth, rounded palate.
Pampa 2023 Estate Chardonnay
85 points
$10
An interesting and refreshing Chardonnay that displays fruit balanced with a touch of green herbs and some plush oaky tones.
Pine Crest 2020  Chardonnay
85 points
$12
Ripe rich fruit on the nose and a crisp palate.
Portlandia 2021  Pinot Gris
85 points
$12
Pinot Gris is often an easy drinking and approachable wine for sharing at large group functions and this bottle suits that need perfectly.
7 Moons 2021 Red Blend Chile
85 points
$14
Smoldering herbs and grilled fruits lead on this, a savory and light Chilean red wine.
Broadside 2021  Chardonnay
85 points
$14
Don't call this wine Chardy to the party.
Rascal 2022  Pinot Gris
85 points
$14
A Pinot Gris that should pair well with food and has the potential to improve with future vintages.
Johnson Estate 2021 Freelings Creek Reserve Sweet Riesling
85 points
$15
A refreshing white wine that can stand on its own; easy and crushable.
Chloe 2021  Pinot Noir
85 points
$17
A nice Pinot Noir option for the grill or pairing with tacos.
White Pine 2022  White Muscat
85 points
$18
White flowers and fresh fruit make this a nice white wine with a hint of sweetness.
Sunshine Bliss NV Pinot Grigio-Colombard White Blend American
84 points
$4
Best Buy
Truly unique in the way it approaches fruity and floral with a touch of sweetness.
84 points $4 Best Buy
Sunshine Bliss NV Sweet Peach Flavored Wine American
84 points
$4
Best Buy
A pleasant peach party in your mouth.
84 points $4 Best Buy
Winemakers Selection 2021 Classic Series Sauvignon Blanc
84 points
$5
Best Buy
Restrained herbs and delicate fruit make this mild Sauvignon Blanc a zesty splash of citrus to add to any meal of the day.
84 points $5 Best Buy
Member’s Mark NV Red Blend California
84 points
$8
A slightly tart nose leads into a rich palate with bursts of green spices.
Republic Of Wine 2021  Pinot Noir
84 points
$9
A savory Pinot Noir for the hunter's table paired with grilled meats.
Cloud Watcher 2020  Chardonnay
84 points
$10
An interesting tropical sipper.
Von Stiehl Winery NV Semi-Sweet Blueberry Muscat Canelli
84 points
$13
A nice sweet wine to pair with jelly and sweet cream filled doughnuts for early morning tailgates.
Quady 2022 Red Electra Moscato California
84 points
$15
Mix with ginger ale or 7 up for a wine cocktail.
Cloud Watcher 2020  Cabernet Sauvignon
83 points
$10
Dark and robust, bring this to your next fish fry.
Quady 2022 Electra Moscato California
83 points
$15
This would make a good sweetener in a Gin based cocktail.
Kirkland Signature 2021  Malbec
82 points
$6
A big bodied wine full of earthy, nutty character, and loaded with dried fruits.
Quady 2022 Electra Moscato Rosé California
82 points
$15
Serve ice cold on a hot day at the pool.
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