July 2024 - On-Demand

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

On-Demand Reviews

Jarvis 2020  Tempranillo
93 points
$120
Juicy, ripe, slightly boozy, and oaky with excellent complexity and balance therein.
Castillo De Monlero 2023  Tempranillo
92 points
$10
Best Buy
A beautiful example of Tempranillo; no frills but with gorgeous typicity.
92 points $10 Best Buy
Coltbridge Vineyards 2022 Red Blend South Australia
92 points
$11
Best Buy
A red wine with black and red fruit that has a brightness alongside a smart use of oak that doesn't weigh it down.
92 points $11 Best Buy
Corner 103 NV Brut Rosé Pinot Noir
92 points
$50
Lush red fruit aromas and flavors that are sure to please fans of Blanc de Noir.
Hartenberg Estate 2020  Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$80
Very complex with an interesting ripe, herbal quality that balances the red and black fruit; would like this with a steak, bell pepper, onion, and plum kebab.
Savage Cellars 2022  Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$140
A well built, concentrated, full-bodied Cab that will only improve with age.
Coltbridge Vineyards 2022  Chardonnay
91 points
$11
Best Buy
Well proportioned flavors and integration; seems to understand the global market and balances Old and New World appeal.
91 points $11 Best Buy
Darling Cellars 2024 Arum Fields Reserve Chenin Blanc
91 points
$16
Best Buy
Nice complexity with spot on South African typicity for Chenin Blanc; lovely ripe orchard fruit with good acidity and traditional weight to the body.
91 points $16 Best Buy
Darling Cellars 2022 Black Granite Vintage Reserve Red Blend Darling
91 points
$24
A nice red wine blend with good depth and heft that would be an excellent steakhouse BTG option.
Corner 103 2022  Pinot Noir
91 points
$55
Simple, delightful, and dialed in, this is a very pleasant profile for any Pinot lover.
Hartenberg Estate 2019 The Megan Red Blend Stellenbosch
91 points
$149
A big yet well-balanced red wine that has all the flavors of being warmed by the South African sun.
Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2023  Sauvignon Blanc
90 points
$14
Best Buy
Light bodied with vibrant acidity and a thread of orchard and tropical fruit that goes from nose to finish; classic and well executed.
90 points $14 Best Buy
Corner 103 2021  Zinfandel
90 points
$55
Grab this Zin and impress your friends with this crushable red.
Hartenberg Estate 2023 Doorkeeper Unwooded Chardonnay
89 points
$58
A solidly tasty middle ground between Old World and California style Chardonnay.
Raw Bar 2023  Vinho Verde DOC
88 points
$9
Best Buy
Light, refreshing, and palate reviving, this is exactly the sipper you want as an aperitif.
88 points $9 Best Buy
Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2023  Côtes-Du-Rhône Rouge
88 points
$10
Best Buy
Would be very well-suited for a lamb burger with feta and olive.
88 points $10 Best Buy
Vino Village NV  Chardonnay
88 points
$15
Best Buy
A nice house wine or a go to BTG for steakhouses and places that cater to consumers of a richer and rounder style of Chardonnay.
88 points $15 Best Buy
Monte De Oro 2023 Dulce De Verano Sweet Rosé Temecula Valley
88 points
$25
A unique Rosé that's just right to pair with your favorite summer garden delights.
Corner 103 2022  Chardonnay
88 points
$45
A lovely, oaky Chardonnay with a lively, refreshing finish.
Bianchi 2021 Solomon HIlls Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir
88 points
$100
For those that enjoy a bolder, riper, and slightly barrel extracted style of Pinot Noir; think a Cab drinker's Pinot.
Lavender Valley 2021  Zinfandel
87 points
$15
Best Buy
Jammy fruits with spices and a nice earthy under tone, a classic Zinfandel to the letter and complete with the ABV running a little hot.
87 points $15 Best Buy
Le Plume 2023  Chardonnay
87 points
$15
Best Buy
A solid everyday Chardonnay redolent with warm baked good aromas and a nice dried white stone fruit flavor.
87 points $15 Best Buy
Vino Village NV  Cabernet Sauvignon
87 points
$15
Best Buy
A pleasing banquet Cab with the primary flavors of black fruit, barrel-forward cocoa and vanilla, and light herbs all in play.
87 points $15 Best Buy
Darling Cellars 2024 Reserve Bushvine Sauvignon Blanc
87 points
$16
Fruity and fun with bright acidity that wets the palate, this wine would be great with hors d'ouevres and a cheese board.
Darling Cellars 2022 Chocoholic Pinotage
87 points
$19
Wine made to pair with a backyard barbecue; lovely typicity.
Bianchi 2020 MSP Reserve Red Cuvée Paso Robles
87 points
$100
A red blend with power and good concentration of fruit and a touch of earth; steak and mushroom eaters rejoice.
Willowbench Vineyard 2021  Cabernet Sauvignon
86 points
$15
Best Buy
Ripe, New World fruit here with a smoky, cocoa-barrel influence; a crowd pleasing Cali Cab.
86 points $15 Best Buy
Monte De Oro 2023 Nostimo White Blend Temecula Valley
86 points
$25
A floral treat with lightly sweetened fruit tones for those that like a white blend without aggressive acidity.
Monte De Oro 2023  Riesling
86 points
$25
Ripe, floral, and tropical. A pleasurable high aromatic white wine but leans more floral than is traditionally associated with Riesling.
Eclat 2023  White Moscato
85 points
$15
A light floral and slightly sweet Moscato that will be an easy crowd pleaser at banquets.
Monte De Oro 2023  Pinot Gris
85 points
$25
Lightly floral with zippy acidity and just a touch of heft to the body to make this more serious and a good pairing for appetizers.
Vino Village NV Rosé California
84 points
$15
A nice savory character that will pair well with foods with a clean finish that makes it easy to drink more.
Bianchi 2021 Bien Nacido Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay
84 points
$60
A good Chardonnay to pair with pasta in a heavy cream sauce.
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