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Reviews for 2023

November 2023 - On-Demand

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

On-Demand Reviews

Pertaringa 2021 Belonging To The Hills Reserve Shiraz
94 points
$37
Give this a few years of cellar age and pair this with a grass fed rack of lamb; really just beautiful.
Centenero 2019 1908 Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
94 points
$39
A cornucopia of exotic spices and concentrated fruits both dried, ripe and baked make up this benchmark example of Amarone.
Belletti NV Extra Dry Prosecco DOC
93 points
$9.99
Best Buy
Fresh and fruit forward Prosecco that feels light and airy on the palate; a perfect brunch wine.
93 points $9.99 Best Buy
Peaks & Tides 2021  Cabernet Sauvignon
93 points
$11.99
Best Buy
A pleasant and easy drinking Cabernet that gives you everything you want with a touch of sweetness.
93 points $11.99 Best Buy
Pertaringa 2022 Belonging To The Hills GSM Red Blend McLaren Vale
93 points
$18
Best Buy
Surprisingly light and nimble for a GSM blend but absolutely delightful and will make a fun food pairing.
93 points $18 Best Buy
Pertaringa 2021 Belonging To The Hills Shiraz
93 points
$18
Best Buy
Making a leaner Old World style of Syrah is a great way to go and this easily competes with more expensive versions from California and France; dark and juicy, the wine would be a great pairing with grilled or roasted lamb.
93 points $18 Best Buy
Centenero 2020 1908 Valpolicella Ripasso DOC
93 points
$24
Exactly what you want from a Valpolicella, black fruited with plenty of savory herbs and incense; a classic pairing with a ragu or roast.
Gran Bericanto 2020 Rosso Riserva Colli Berici DOC
93 points
$24
Rich, dense black fruits and exotic spices makes you crave braised boar or other roasted game.
Bennwihr NV Brut Rosé Cremant DAlsace
93 points
$50
The Pinot Noir is lively and present with crisp acidity and a beautiful rounded texture; a natural pairing for a charcuterie board or grilled wild salmon accented with fresh herbs.
Primrose Trail 2021 Proprietors Select Red Grand Reserve Red Blend Livermore Valley
92 points
$34.99
A warming and lush Cabernet led blend that is pleasure packed with ripe red and black fruits. Accented with cocoa and will pair with a rich meal or dessert.
92 points $34.99
Titus Vineyards 2022  Sauvignon Blanc
92 points
$36
New World Sauvignon Blanc in spades with ripe tropical fruit, bold florality, and just a whisper of herbaceous flavor.
Bricoleur Vineyards 2022 Estate Chardonnay
92 points
$42
Rich and oak forward but the density of the fruit holds up and makes for a well balanced wine.
Coltbridge Vineyards 2021  Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points
$9
Best Buy
A well balanced Cab Sauv with ripe red fruit that maintains a delicate, pretty nose and lightness on the palate.
91 points $9 Best Buy
Heim NV Impérial Brut Cremant dAlsace
91 points
$19
A beautiful Cremant with a balance of fruit, florals, and light autolytic character; a perfect aperitif and enough zip, substance, and minerality to pair with a light salad or seafood courses.
Old York Cellars 2021  Cabernet Franc
91 points
$26
Vanilla scented and deep, with a freshness that lifts, this Cab Franc is a savory choice for your red meat.
Bricoleur Vineyards 2022 Estate Unoaked Chardonnay
90 points
$36
Ripe fruit, rich MLF, and no oak; this wine is interesting and fun as well as a great bottle to taste academically.
Old York Cellars 2021  Vidal Blanc
89 points
$22
Fruity, floral, and almost sweet to the nose but a lovely dry wine on the palate that will pair well with fruit vinegar dressed salads.
Peaks & Tides 2021  Pinot Noir
88 points
$12.99
Best Buy
A very food friendly Pinot Noir that will pair well with a pork chop and duxelles.
88 points $12.99 Best Buy
Cielo NV DAL 1908 Prosecco DOC
88 points
$14
Best Buy
A fresh and fruit forward Prosecco with delightfully small bubbles making this a very pleasing aperitif option indeed.
88 points $14 Best Buy
Specially Selected 2021  Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$14.99
Best Buy
Dry and savory with notes of peppers and pickling spice, this would pair well with Italian beef.
88 points $14.99 Best Buy
Bericanto NV  Prosecco DOC
88 points
$19
A nice example of Prosecco that has ripe rich fruit and a fresh finish.
William Wright 2021  Chardonnay
87 points
$6.99
Best Buy
In balance and does all of the things that you expect of a Chardonnay.
87 points $6.99 Best Buy
Peaks & Tides 2021  Chardonnay
87 points
$9.99
Best Buy
The quality of Sonoma fruit does not shine here but the oak treatment does; a solid everyday Chardonnay.
87 points $9.99 Best Buy
Pradio 2022 Priara Pinot Grigio
87 points
$16
A classic easy drinking Friuli Pinot Grigio that delivers an abundance of fruit.
Old York Cellars 2021 Reserve Merlot
86 points
$30
Plummy Merlot fruit that's expressive yet stately, with a cherries jubilee flourish.
Old York Cellars 2021  Malbec
85 points
$23
Sweet and sour red fruits abound; fun and tasty but atypical.
Old York Cellars 2021 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
85 points
$33
A lighter style of Cabernet with a pleasing strawberry essence.
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