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July 2024 - California This month's Wine feature is California Wines California Reviews All $125 Wallis Family Estate 2021 Denali Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Cali Cab at its finest; enjoy now or lay this down for a few or ten years to pleasantly surprise your future self. $125 » Read Full Review $156 Reynolds Family Winery 2021 C.s. Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Dense, big, and brooding, this is classic Napa Cabernet for a steak house and will only get better with a couple hours of decanting. $156 » Read Full Review $89 Levendi 2021 Mazaika Cabernet Sauvignon A quintessential Napa Cab that will generously reward you with its time in the cellar; full-bodied, complex, and rich. $89 » Read Full Review $150 Gregory James Wines 2021 Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Dense, structured, and dripping with ripe fruit and French oak; all in balance in this big wine. $150 » Read Full Review $6 Best Buy Barefoot NV Riesling Racy acidity and nice spectrum of fruits to balance with the lightly candied sweetness; a quintessential off-dry Riesling. $6 Best Buy » Read Full Review $38 Zialena 2023 Estate-Grown Sauvignon Blanc A ripe, juicy, and vivacious California style Sauvignon Blanc. $38 » Read Full Review $72 Reynolds Family Winery 2021 Persistence Red Blend Napa Valley Exactly what you want from a high quality Napa Cabernet; vibrant red to black fruits, barrel spice with light vanilla tones, and a pop of minty freshness. $72 » Read Full Review $6.99 Best Buy Barefoot NV Sauvignon Blanc Enjoy this Sauv Blanc's candied and tropical nose and palate with a light floral character and uplifting herbaceous quality. $6.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $9.99 Best Buy Barefoot Bubbly NV Extra Dry California Aromas of spring time orchard blossoms fill the nose with peach and pear dancing on the palate; a pleasing weekend sipper that will make a great Bellini base. $9.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $44 Gregory James Wines 2022 Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay Orchard fruit with vanilla and a hint of tropical fruit; this wine has the richness to please Cali fans with the acid and balance to still appeal to Old World drinkers. $44 » Read Full Review $48 AvinoDos 2021 Méthode Champenoise Single Vineyard Blanc de Blanc Carneros, Napa Valley A refreshing and citrus-forward sparkling wine with ample bubbles to share with friends and family. $48 » Read Full Review $72 Reynolds Family Winery 2021 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon A classic Napa Cabernet with bold fruit, balanced oak, and seems to have a bit of that Rutherford dust to the tannins. $72 » Read Full Review $6.99 Best Buy Barefoot NV Malbec Red fruit, black fruit, and blue fruit with some cocoa and baking spices; pair with chocolate fruit desserts. $6.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $7 Best Buy CK Mondavi 2022 Merlot A surprisingly refreshing Merlot that delivers quality fruit without the weight. $7 Best Buy » Read Full Review $9.99 Best Buy Barefoot Bubbly NV Brut Rose California A lovely pour redolent of strawberry from nose to palate with a light interplay of other red fruits and flowers. $9.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $14 Best Buy Camino Del Rio 2023 Sin Roble Chardonnay Cool yet tropical and creamy, a lovely, balanced CA chardonnay. $14 Best Buy » Read Full Review $25 Midnight Cellars 2022 Full Moon Red Varietal Blend A higher ABV blend with ripe fruit and fresh acidity; drink responsibly with buffalo burgers or sloppy Joes. $25 » Read Full Review $6.99 Best Buy Barefoot NV Merlot A nice everyday red to keep around the house. $6.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $6.99 Best Buy Barefoot NV Pink Moscato Waves of red berry candy make this easy drinking and very approachable. $6.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $6.99 Best Buy Barefoot NV White Moscato Floral, peach, and citrus for a Bellini base or morning tailgating sipper; a charming, sweet wine that is light on its feet. $6.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $6.99 Best Buy Barefoot NV Pinot Noir Big sweet cherry and baking spice notes make up this food friendly Pinot Noir. $6.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $6.99 Best Buy Barefoot NV Rose A refreshing Rosé with waves of semi sweet red and tropical fruits; this would make for a delicious Frosé. $6.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $7 Best Buy CK Mondavi 2023 Sauvignon Blanc For those that like the riper fruit and floral notes of Sauvignon Blanc with minimal intrusion of the herbal character. $7 Best Buy » Read Full Review $7 Best Buy CK Mondavi 2023 Pinot Grigio A crisp and refreshing apéritif that will satisfy at any group gathering. $7 Best Buy » Read Full Review $9.99 Best Buy Barefoot Bubbly NV Brut Cuvee American Light and crisp fruit notes with wisps of white flowers; a pleasing, simple sipper that will work well for brunch cocktails. $9.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $9.99 Best Buy Barefoot Bubbly NV Pink Moscato Sweet peach with a splash of ripe red berries; a Sunday morning brunch treat to pair with berries over Belgian waffles. $9.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $24 Ron Rubin 2022 Pinot Noir A nice Pinot example of a lighter and more refreshing style than typically associated with Russian River; a solid BTG on any restaurant menu. $24 » Read Full Review $26 Anarchist Wine Co. 2023 The Anarchist Gruner Veltliner Ripe fruit dominates this white wine that has a round body and great freshness. $26 » Read Full Review $6.99 Best Buy Barefoot NV Cabernet Sauvignon Red fruit forward and easy drinking for a Cabernet, this is a solid everyday table wine. $6.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $6.99 Best Buy Barefoot NV Pinot Grigio A bright and fruit forward white wine. $6.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $6.99 Best Buy Barefoot NV Rich Red Blend Red fruit and black fruit with nice acid and pleasing spices. $6.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $7 Best Buy CK Mondavi 2022 Dark Cabernet Sauvignon A fruity, easy drinking red for any occasion. $7 Best Buy » Read Full Review $46 Gregory James Wines 2018 Bacigalupi Vineyard Pinot Noir A lush style of Russian River with chocolate-covered cherries and a touch of green herb lift. $46 » Read Full Review $6.99 Barefoot NV Chardonnay What most people like about a Cali Chard; a rich, fruity white wine for any night of week that's perfect with creamy pastas and cheeses. $6.99 » Read Full Review $7 CK Mondavi 2022 Buttery Chardonnay A light, crisp, fresh, and crushable white. $7 » Read Full Review $7 CK Mondavi 2023 Chardonnay An uncomplicated crowd pleasing Cali Chard. $7 » Read Full Review $9.99 Barefoot Bubbly NV Pride Sweet Rose A pretty, sweet sparkler to enjoy after dinner or for morning tailgates. $9.99 » Read Full Review $6.99 Barefoot NV Sweet Red A sweet drinking, red fruit cocktail of a wine. $6.99 » Read Full Review $9.99 Barefoot Bubbly NV Moscato Spumante Sweet and floral bubbles to raise your spirits. $9.99 » Read Full Review Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Wine/Review-2024-08-09-California.aspx