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Reviews for 2024

June 2024 - On-Demand

June 2024 - On-Demand
This month's Wine feature is On-Demand Wines

On-Demand Reviews

Kirkland Signature 2023 Rosé Prosecco DOC
93 points
$7
Best Buy
A lovely Rosé Prosecco with a very pleasant red berry essence.
93 points $7 Best Buy
For Better Or Worse 2021  Cabernet Sauvignon
93 points
$15
Best Buy
A charming Cabernet with a fine pirouette of zesty fruit and creamy, smoky oak.
93 points $15 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2019  Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
93 points
$19
Best Buy
A delicious classic that is drinking well now but has the structure to be laid in a cellar for a few years; pair with a braised boar ragu.
93 points $19 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2020  Barolo DOCG
93 points
$19
Best Buy
A supple and bouncy delight of a Barolo with high toned fruit and mouthwatering acidity framed judiciously by a wisp of smoky oak.
93 points $19 Best Buy
Franzese Wines 2023  Areni
93 points
$24
An exceptionally good and friendly red wine with bright red fruits and a pleasing underlying light spice that rounds out the wine nicely.
Cerro 2020  Cabernet Sauvignon
93 points
$95
A classic example of a big, bold and rich Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley; it's everything that you would expect and desire it to be.
Coltbridge Vineyards 2022 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$15
Best Buy
New World ripeness to the fruit with some crisp Old World acidity and all enrobed within a measured amount of oak character; a pleasure to taste.
92 points $15 Best Buy
Member’s Mark 2020 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$18
Best Buy
Delightfully ripe fruit without being over ripe and not over extracted with oak; like an American Left Bank Bordeaux table wine— truly delightful.
92 points $18 Best Buy
Naledi 2023  Chardonnay
92 points
$18
Best Buy
Pomaciously fruited and lightly robed in cream, this wine is a delicious interplay of soft and tart while finishing zesty; a very good Macon substitute.
92 points $18 Best Buy
Skyhook 2018 Red Blend Sonoma County
92 points
$45
Dense, rich, lush fruit and earthy tannins create a well balanced red wine that has the acidity to work well with food or alone.
Cerro Block 2018 Single Vineyard Petit Verdot
92 points
$85
Fruity and floral with an underlying earthy bass tone, this will pair with steaks while bringing an ethereal top note to the combination.
Kirkland Signature 2021  Chianti Riserva DOCG
91 points
$8
Best Buy
A lovely everyday pasta and red sauce wine with vibrant tart red cherry balanced with a touch of leather and green herbs.
91 points $8 Best Buy
River Road Family Vineyards 2022 Stephanies Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir
91 points
$29
Plush red fruit and refreshing acidity come together with balanced oak to create an excellent wine for dinner or afterwork drinks.
Member’s Mark 2022 Private Reserve Pinot Noir
90 points
$12
Best Buy
A beautifully ripe Russian River Pinot Noir loaded with red and black fruits.
90 points $12 Best Buy
Chateau Tanunda 2022 Grand Barossa Shiraz
90 points
$19.99
Bold and juicy with layers of intense flavors to pair with grilled meats and especially lamb.
90 points $19.99
Chateau Tanunda 2019 Grand Barossa Year Of The Tiger Limited Reserve Shiraz
90 points
$28.99
A juicy, fruity Shiraz with the bold richness expected from the Barossa Valley.
90 points $28.99
Massif 2018 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
90 points
$135
This smells and tastes like a high quality Napa Cabernet that needs either several hours in a decanter or at least another 5 years in cellar to begin to unfurl.
The Saltress 2022  Cabernet Sauvignon
89 points
$13
Best Buy
A rich, elegant, full bodied and beefy Cabernet with drying earthy tannins and an overall savory palate that rewards with an uplifting finish; pair with herb crusted grilled meats.
89 points $13 Best Buy
Franzese Wines 2023 White Blend Ararat
89 points
$24
A food friendly white wine with nice yellow fruit and floral notes that will pair well with cheese or compliment a stuffed squash aperitif.
La Playa 2022 Estate Series Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$9
Best Buy
A lovely, lean Cabernet that will pair with grilled meats or roasts and is a great every day table wine.
88 points $9 Best Buy
Vino De Eyzaguirre 2022  Syrah
88 points
$11
Best Buy
Bolder tannins and a fuller body will lend this for pairing with steak, roasts, and grilled meats, and make it especially tasty with grilled lamb.
88 points $11 Best Buy
Naledi 2022 Meritage Coastal Region
88 points
$18
An easy pairing with braised meats but a pour that makes you crave a burger or some smoked sausage followed by a cigar.
Aoyo 2018 Dark Gold R7 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$22
A classic, slightly under ripe Cabernet that benefits from a bit of sweetness and barrel character to balance and lift the slight bitter green flavors.
Lobo 2020 Wulff Vineyard Pinot Noir
88 points
$50
A big, rich, and opulent Pinot Noir, exactly as you would expect for the region.
Cerro 2019 Red Blend Napa Valley
88 points
$60
Violet candies with hints of tart cherry and strawberry; a bit unusual but also very pleasing on the nose and palate.
Instrumental Wines 2023  Chardonnay
87 points
$9
Best Buy
Fruity and ripe with straightforward orchard fruit, citrus, and mild tropical fruit flavors; a good house bottle for any occasion.
87 points $9 Best Buy
La Playa 2023 Estate Series Un-Oaked Chardonnay
87 points
$9
Best Buy
A very nice table wine or everyday un-oaked Chardonnay to have around the house but that is also good enough to share with company.
87 points $9 Best Buy
The Saltress 2023  Sauvignon Blanc
87 points
$13
Best Buy
A tasty, tropical fruit-forward version of Sauvignon Blanc.
87 points $13 Best Buy
The Saltress 2022 Meritage Western Cape
87 points
$13
Best Buy
A slightly smoky and earthy Left Bank blend with vibrant fruit and a bit of spice; sure to please a crowd and pair well with a roast or grilled meats.
87 points $13 Best Buy
Belasco De Baquedano 2023 Llama Rosado De Malbec
87 points
$17
Serve with a slight chill and this is a boat party guzzler with just enough acid to balance its waves of strawberry and blueberry cream.
Instrumental Wines 2021  Cabernet Sauvignon
86 points
$9
Best Buy
A crowd-pleasing Cab for burger night.
86 points $9 Best Buy
Vino De Eyzaguirre 2022  Merlot
86 points
$11
Best Buy
A lighter bodied and herbaceous expression of Merlot.
86 points $11 Best Buy
La Playa 2022 Estate Series Viognier
86 points
$13
Best Buy
A zesty Viognier with tart peach and lemon notes that will shine with grilled fish and poultry.
86 points $13 Best Buy
River Road Family Vineyards 2023 Reserve Sur Lie Aged Un-Oaked Chardonnay
86 points
$16
An oaky and aromatic Chardonnay sipper for everyday pleasure.
Axel 2022 Reserve Carmenere
86 points
$17
A spicy, savory red to pair with your favorite lamb dish.
Naledi 2023  Sauvignon Blanc
86 points
$18
Tropical fruit with some citrus and a pleasing green note; a good Sauvignon Blanc with a nice South African vibe.
Naledi 2022  Cabernet Sauvignon
86 points
$18
The grip builds as the rich, dark fruited character and luxurious oak envelopes this savory, deep black bruiser.
La Playa 2022 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
85 points
$13
A solid food wine, particularly for grilled meat pairings.
Sea Salt 2023  Sauvignon Blanc
84 points
$14
A very green and herbal Sauvignon Blanc with refreshing acidity; pair with the salad course.
River Road Family Vineyards 2023 Reserve Sur Lie Aged Un-Oaked Chardonnay
84 points
$16
A solid everyday Chardonnay that you'll happily pop a second bottle of for the family get together.
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