August 2024 - On-Demand

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

On-Demand Reviews

Chateau Bellevue 2022  Bordeaux Rouge
93 points
$13
Best Buy
A beautiful Bordeaux that's just starting to come into its own; fruity and savory with proper balance and structure, yum.
93 points $13 Best Buy
Whitehaven 2023  Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$20
Best Buy
When you think of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, this is exactly what you want and expect.
93 points $20 Best Buy
Kangarilla Road 2019 Devils Whiskers Shiraz
93 points
$35
A Shiraz with brilliant flavor intensity and fresh acidity; a great food wine.
Riva De La Rosa 2023  Gavi DOCG
92 points
$18.98
Best Buy
Light and refreshing with a nice balance of fruit, citrus, white flowers, and herbs; awakens the palate and is exactly what you want from an Italian white wine.
92 points $18.98 Best Buy
Eccentric 2023  Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points
$10
Best Buy
Lighter bodied with good fruit and excellent structure, combined with straight forward flavors; this is a lovely Cabernet for burger and grilled sausage pairings.
91 points $10 Best Buy
Specially Selected NV Brut Rosé France
91 points
$10.99
Best Buy
A very easy-drinking sparkling Rosé that would be perfect for brunch.
91 points $10.99 Best Buy
Cupcake 2022  Pinot Grigio
91 points
$13
Best Buy
Bright and refreshing while maintaining enough complexity to make it a good food companion.
91 points $13 Best Buy
Black Box 2022 Deep & Dark Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points
$19.98
A decadent Cabernet for dessert pairings with chocolate and vanilla or any roasted meat with mole sauce.
91 points $19.98
Black Box 2021  Malbec
91 points
$19.98
A classic, super clean, no frills Malbec with all the ripe fruits.
91 points $19.98
Point Of The Bluff Vineyards 2023 Unoaked Blaufrankisch
91 points
$30
Fruity, savory, and friendly in food pairings; even better than what you expected from a well-executed Blaufrankisch.
Alamos 2021  Malbec
90 points
$13
Best Buy
Tasty ripe fruits with threads of coffee and chocolate woven throughout make this a crowd friendly Malbec.
90 points $13 Best Buy
Pampa 2024 Estate Malbec
89 points
$10
Best Buy
Very juicy and purple fruit forward; a benchmark example of Mendoza Malbec.
89 points $10 Best Buy
Cupcake 2022  Chardonnay
88 points
$13
Best Buy
Smells like walking into a vintage ice cream shoppe in a California coastal town; think classic buttery vanilla notes with orchard fruit.
88 points $13 Best Buy
Cupcake 2023  Sauvignon Blanc
88 points
$13
Best Buy
An easy sipping restrained version of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc; it's all there but in a softer, sweeter, friendly way.
88 points $13 Best Buy
Clos Du Bois 2022  Chardonnay
88 points
$14.99
Best Buy
A rich, tropical, oaky Chardonnay that delivers on the greatest hits.
88 points $14.99 Best Buy
Riva De La Rosa 2023  Frascati DOC
88 points
$16.98
A food friendly white wine with a little weight and texture that adds to the fresh fruit flavors; will go seamlessly from apps to light mains.
88 points $16.98
Riva De La Rosa 2023  Sauvignon Blanc
88 points
$18.98
With lively acidity, nice herbal notes, and a balance of crisp fruits, this Sauv Blanc has something for all its fans.
88 points $18.98
Black Box NV  Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$19.98
A spicy, fruity Cab with plenty of savory notes.
88 points $19.98
Black Box 2022 Tart & Tangy Sauvignon Blanc
88 points
$19.98
A tropical and crowd pleasing Sauvignon Blanc with a nice balance of acid and mild bitterness to make it very food friendly.
88 points $19.98
Black Box 2021  Merlot
88 points
$19.98
A simple, classic, fruity, and juicy Merlot for all occasions.
88 points $19.98
San Simeon 2023 Estate Vineyards Viognier
88 points
$19.98
A rich, round Viognier with ample floral notes and a hint of fruit; will generously complement your cheese and fruit plate.
88 points $19.98
San Simeon 2023  Sauvignon Blanc
88 points
$19.98
A tropical Sauvignon Blanc with a hint of oak rounding out the body to capture Fumé Blanc drinkers; tasty and thoughtfully made.
88 points $19.98
San Simeon 2022 Estate Vineyards Chardonnay
88 points
$19.98
Ripe, creamy, oaky, and delicious for some while showing quality wine making to all; decant to allow more fruit to express.
88 points $19.98
Point Of The Bluff Vineyards NV June Bug Red Blend Finger Lakes
88 points
$20
A tart, fruity, fresh red that will go down easy, particularly with a chill on it.
Rooftop Reds NV Sparkling Riesling
88 points
$22
Clean, crisp, and dry while exhibiting classic Riesling fruit and floral character; an absolutely lovely bottle of everyday bubbles.
Point Of The Bluff Vineyards 2023 Sparkling Rosé Cabernet Franc
88 points
$24
A lovely Rosé filled with light floral character, red apple, and crisp red berries.
Kangarilla Road 2021  Shiraz
88 points
$25
Just delicious with the right balance of savory and earthy herbs as well as ripe red and black fruit tones; such a good grilling wine.
Point Of The Bluff 2022 Reserve Riesling
88 points
$25
A slightly restrained Riesling with fresh and tart fruit accenting the lively acidity; for enjoying on a warm day.
Maddalena 2022 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$25.99
Rich, earthy, and oaky with refreshing acidity and jammy, dark fruit flavors.
88 points $25.99
San Simeon 2022 Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$25.99
Very black fruit and purple flower forward with some zesty baking spices.
88 points $25.99
La Playa 2023 Estate Series Cabernet Sauvignon
87 points
$10
Best Buy
A light and vibrant style of Cabernet to pair with fire roasted meats.
87 points $10 Best Buy
Alamos 2020 Red Blend Mendoza
87 points
$13
Best Buy
A lovely Argentinean blend for pairing with grilled meats.
87 points $13 Best Buy
Member’s Mark 2021  Pinot Noir
87 points
$15
Best Buy
A full-bodied Pinot Noir with intense black and red fruits accompanied with chocolate qualities.
87 points $15 Best Buy
Cupcake NV  Prosecco DOC
87 points
$17
Easy enough to enjoy with brunch but complex enough to pair with a light supper; a simple, quenching sipper.
Black Box 2021 Velvet & Velvety Red Blend
87 points
$19.98
Tasty waves of numerous ripe red berries and fruits; like a Pinot Noir Hawaiian Punch jam band.
87 points $19.98
Black Box NV  Chardonnay
87 points
$19.98
A solid house Chardonnay for the home or restaurant BTG that does it all.
87 points $19.98
Black Box 2021 Red Blend California
87 points
$19.98
A tasty blend with pronounced black fruit flavors and a food friendly savory component.
87 points $19.98
Black Box NV  Pinot Grigio
87 points
$19.98
A bright house white that will suit all occasions with its good balance of ripe fruit and zippy acidity.
87 points $19.98
Black Box NV  Pinot Noir
87 points
$19.98
A richer and fully ripened style of California Pinot Noir that is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
87 points $19.98
Black Box NV  Rose
87 points
$19.98
A crushable and very ripe red berry forward summer sipper.
87 points $19.98
Black Box NV  Sauvignon Blanc
87 points
$19.98
An assertive Sauvignon Blanc with an herbaceous kick to pair with grilled chicken or ceviche.
87 points $19.98
Black Box 2020  Shiraz
87 points
$19.98
A wine that seems like a pairing match made in heaven for BBQ pizza.
87 points $19.98
Black Box NV  Buttery Chardonnay
87 points
$19.98
A vanilla butter ball of a Chardonnay; this tastes like Duke Silver smooth jazz.
87 points $19.98
Alamos 2020 Seleccion Malbec
87 points
$20
A solid example of the category and a tasty Malbec BTG for any steak house.
Point Of The Bluff Vineyards 2023 Dry Rosé of Cabernet Franc
87 points
$25
A pleasing and food friendly Rosé with ample crunchy red fruit and a savory Cabernet Franc backbone.
San Simeon 2022  Pinot Noir
87 points
$25.99
Ripe red cherry with a little extra oaky brownie fudge; quite tasty.
87 points $25.99
La Playa 2023 Estate Series Viognier
86 points
$10
Best Buy
A lively, aromatic white wine; voluptuous and floral.
86 points $10 Best Buy
Heavenly Cream 2023  Chardonnay
86 points
$11
Best Buy
Nice crisp acidity and vibrant citrus fruit but then topped with vanilla marshmallow cream, for those that enjoy that sort of balance.
86 points $11 Best Buy
Highlands 41 2022 Black Granite Red Blend Paso Robles
86 points
$16.98
A solid steakhouse BTG, wedding, or large gathering of friends wine for your next good times hang.
86 points $16.98
Point Of The Bluff Vineyards 2022  Riesling
86 points
$17
A round, rich Riesling with a hint of sweetness to tame the acidity; can definitely handle your favorite spicy dish.
Maddalena 2022 Estate Reserve Chardonnay
86 points
$18.98
Ripe and fruity with some vanilla and birthday cake in the mix; a serviceable choice for any occasion.
86 points $18.98
Riva De La Rosa 2023  Vermentino
86 points
$18.98
A savory, classic Italian white for a variety of food pairings; needs a bit of decanting to really open up.
86 points $18.98
Point Of The Bluff Vineyards 2021 Pétillant Naturel Riesling
86 points
$24
An earthy side of Riesling with all the flavors you would expect from a natural wine; pair with orchard fruits and some creamy cheeses.
Point Of The Bluff Vineyards 2023  Chardonnay
86 points
$25
Refreshing with a lingering vibrant acidity that's bordering on tart.
Opaque 2020 Darkness Red Blend Paso Robles
86 points
$29.99
A rich, full-bodied red wine that will kill it paired with your next smashburger.
86 points $29.99
Point Of The Bluff Vineyards 2021 Reserve Blaufrankisch
86 points
$30
A lighter bodied red with a touch of sweetness in concert with crunchy red berries; a pleasant wine for drinking in the very near future.
The Champion 2023  Sauvignon Blanc
85 points
$13.99
Interesting, herbaceous, and a touch more savory and tart without the pronounced tropical fruit notes indicative of Marlborough.
85 points $13.99
Highlands 41 2022  Cabernet Sauvignon
85 points
$16.98
A light and bright Cabernet Sauvignon with an earthy, herbal anchor.
85 points $16.98
Black Box NV  Riesling
85 points
$19.98
Crisp Riesling acidity with nice tropical fruit and floral notes in play.
85 points $19.98
Point Of The Bluff Vineyards 2023 June Bug Blush Finger Lakes
85 points
$22
A slightly sweet Rosé with candied tart red berries that will be very easy to enjoy outside on a warm Summer day.
Maddalena 2023 Estate Reserve Rosé Paso Robles
84 points
$14.99
A fresh Rosé for hot Summer days with a touch of residual sugar rounding out the tart fruit finish.
84 points $14.99
Black Box NV Brilliant Collection Pinot Grigio
84 points
$19.98
A light and fruity summer beach beverage for responsible sessionable consumption.
84 points $19.98
Black Box NV Brilliant Collection Cabernet Sauvignon
81 points
$19.98
A sweet, fruity wine.
81 points $19.98
Black Box NV Red Sangria N/A
80 points
$19.98
Red fruits, orange and sugar; the flavors of Sangria mixed with sun tea.
80 points $19.98
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