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Reviews for 2024

October 2024 - On-Demand

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

On-Demand Reviews

River Road 2023 Reserve Pinot Meunier
94 points
$24
Shows off the beautiful red berry aspects of the variety with a light and pleasing earthy base note; this wine begs for food.
Kirkland Signature 2023  Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Rouge
93 points
$7
Best Buy
Grenache fruit dominant on the nose and palate with Syrah for a bit of savory, peppery lift and structure; textbook delicious Cote Du Rhone.
93 points $7 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2021 Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon
93 points
$19
Best Buy
The concentration of flavor is excellent and the wine is textbook Napa Cabernet with a bit of lift from a small percentage of blending grapes.
93 points $19 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2022  Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$8
Best Buy
Well-balanced and rich with a silky texture and bold fruit flavors to pair with roast; a well-executed, rich styling of a Bordeaux blend.
92 points $8 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2021  Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$9
Best Buy
Well-made and well-balanced with a hint of oak, but mostly expressive of ripe and ready to drink Cabernet fruit.
92 points $9 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2021 Old Vine Zinfandel
92 points
$9
Best Buy
A Zinfandel that is bigger than life with rich fruit flavors and a creamy texture; a certain crowd pleaser.
92 points $9 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2022  Pinot Noir
92 points
$9
Best Buy
A classic and very drinkable example of Carneros Pinot Noir, with purity of concise ripe red berry essence; simply delicious.
92 points $9 Best Buy
Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2023  Cabernet Franc
92 points
$11
Best Buy
A very pleasing Cab Franc table wine for pairing with roasts and grilled meats.
92 points $11 Best Buy
Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2023 Flamant Dry Rosé France
92 points
$11
Best Buy
Light and crisp with waves of red fruits and berries, this is exactly what you want from a light and affordable Rosé.
92 points $11 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2023  Pinot Noir
92 points
$11
Best Buy
Bold, ripe red fruit for a crowd pleasing Pinot Noir to fit any occasion; has great balance and is very easy to drink.
92 points $11 Best Buy
Maison Riche 2023  Sauvignon Blanc
92 points
$14
Best Buy
A simply delightful table wine; think light citrus and flowers with a hint of tropical notes and zippy acidity.
92 points $14 Best Buy
Clark Estate 2023 Riverside Terrace Sauvignon Blanc
92 points
$17
Best Buy
Bright and tropical just like you want your Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
92 points $17 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2022 Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$22
Big and bold with vibrant ripe red and black fruits; a solid representation of the quality that comes out of a premiere region.
Öömrang 2022  Kerner
92 points
$64
A bold white wine full of tropical fruit flavors.
Wallis Family Estate 2022 Diamond Terrace Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$125
Beautiful ripe fruit with decadent oak and a hint of minty and herbal freshness; big and bold for a special night now, but very curious to try this after some years in cellar.
Kirkland Signature 2023  Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points
$14
Best Buy
Approachable but still Cabernet fruit dominant; this is what California table wine should be.
91 points $14 Best Buy
Simi 2022  Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points
$20
A ripe and juicy Cabernet without getting all heavy and oaky; appreciate the fruit as this will make a lovely companion for many a dinner pairing.
Ron Rubin 2023  Chardonnay
91 points
$29
The oak is definitely here but there is ample tropical fruit as well as zippy acidity to keep everything in balance and make this a Chardonnay that would also appeal to fans of Macon and richer white Burgundies.
Öömrang 2022  Siegerrebe
91 points
$64
Intensely aromatic and perfumed with tropical fruits and florals, this is one of the best examples of the Siegerrebe grape coming out of the USA.
Wallis Family Estate 2022  Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points
$125
Juicy ripe red and black fruit with vanilla pastries balanced by firm tannins; a tasty crowd pleaser now with potential to develop complexity in cellar.
Portola Vineyards 2019  Pinot Noir
90 points
$42
A high quality, complex Pinot Noir comprised of tasty red fruit notes with an earthy base line, good structure, and whispers of food-complimenting savory herbs.
Öömrang 2022 White Blend Muller-Thurgau
90 points
$64
Light, fruity, and floral with some crowd pleasing sweetness; an easy pour for large social gatherings.
Öömrang 2022  Sylvaner
90 points
$64
Rich texture and pronounced orchard fruit notes make this a lovely example of Sylvaner from the Pacific coast.
Blue Bin 2023  Pinot Grigio
89 points
$14
Best Buy
A compelling Pinot Grigio with balanced acidity and a rounded mouthfeel.
89 points $14 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2022  Malbec
88 points
$6
Best Buy
Dense dark fruit is balanced by elevated acidity and the delicate blending of other grapes adds a savory depth and balance to make this a really good food wine and everyday table wine.
88 points $6 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2023  Sauvignon Blanc
88 points
$7
Best Buy
Herbal on the nose with citrus and some tropical fruits and ample acidity on the palate; a lovely food wine and exactly what you expect for NZ SB.
88 points $7 Best Buy
Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2023 White Blend Bordeaux AOC
88 points
$12
Best Buy
A nice, savory, and zippy white table wine for pairing with seafood and lighter aperitif.
88 points $12 Best Buy
Blue Bin 2023  Sauvignon Blanc
88 points
$14
Best Buy
Tropical fruit-forward with enough herbaceous tones to keep this food friendly across a wide array of cuisine.
88 points $14 Best Buy
Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2023  Pinot Noir
88 points
$14
Best Buy
A nice Pinot Noir as a daily drinker and versatile food pairing choice.
88 points $14 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2021 Suscol Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$17
Tasty and very expressive of the earthy and herbal Cabernet Franc parentage.
River Road Family Vineyards 2023  Chardonnay
88 points
$18
Classic California Chardonnay with some oak spice and brioche leading the aromas to be studded with complimentary ripe yellow fruit flavors.
River Road Family Vineyards 2023 Reserve Chardonnay
88 points
$19
Classic ripe Russian River fruit with a dollop of French oak; will be highly productive as a BTG on any restaurant menu.
Ron Rubin 2023  Chardonnay
88 points
$19
Ripe yellow orchard fruits stand out against a back drop of bold, barrel caramel flavors.
Kirkland Signature 2023  Chardonnay
87 points
$8
Best Buy
Cali Chard richness with extra candied citrus and tropical fruit fun.
87 points $8 Best Buy
Wine Water NV Sparkling Water with Sauvignon Blanc
87 points
$11
Best Buy
Pleasantly surprised by the mild bubbles; there is some trace of herbal, citrus Sauvignon Blanc but it is delicate.
87 points $11 Best Buy
Maison Riche 2023  Pinot Noir
87 points
$14
Best Buy
Light, crisp, and herbaceous with crunchy red berries; a solid Pinot Noir for the table.
87 points $14 Best Buy
River Road Family Vineyards 2023 Reserve Chardonnay
87 points
$29
Buttered French bread with a bite of apple; a long term staple with hallmark aromas and flavors of California Chardonnay.
Kirkland Signature 2022 Red Blend Napa Valley
86 points
$10
Best Buy
An approachable and crowd pleasing Napa version of a Bordeaux blend for early consumption.
86 points $10 Best Buy
Pampa 2024 Estate Chardonnay
86 points
$10
Best Buy
Light, refreshing and simple; a nice vanilla lemon cream expression that will pair easily with most foods.
86 points $10 Best Buy
Wine Water NV Dry Rosé Water
86 points
$11
Best Buy
Sparkling water with red berry wine essence.
86 points $11 Best Buy
Blue Bin 2023  Chardonnay
86 points
$14
Best Buy
Crisp and refreshing citrus notes make this Cali Chardonnay a natural aperitif.
86 points $14 Best Buy
Blue Bin 2023 Vin Rosé California
86 points
$14
Best Buy
Pretty in pink, redolent with aromas of rose and strawberry watermelon.
86 points $14 Best Buy
Meiomi 2022  Pinot Noir
86 points
$22
Juicy and opulent, this would pair with a very rich burger.
Red Thread 2023 Farfalla Vineyard White Blend Dry Creek Valley
86 points
$28
A pleasant New World representation of this classic Rhone white blend with spiced apple aromas and flavors.
River Road Family Vineyards 2023 Mills Vineyard Chardonnay
86 points
$29
Ripe fruit and vanilla make this a pleasing picnic companion.
Pampa 2021 Family Reserve Malbec
86 points
$32
A solid table wine for any evening at home, with bold, dark berries and notes of mint and black tea.
La Playa 2023 Estate Series Viognier
85 points
$10
A floral and fun wine to pair with soups, salads, and other light courses that can use an aromatic lift.
Famille Bougrier 2023  Sauvignon Blanc
85 points
$11
A lovely BTG option as this is more demure than other Sauvignon Blanc; crisp and food friendly.
Wine Water NV Sparkling Water with Cabernet Sauvignon
85 points
$11
A light, effervescent low-alcohol option when you still want a red wine.
Don Rodolfo 2023 Art of the Andes Pinot Noir
85 points
$12
This is a solid Chilean Pinot Noir to pair with smoked kielbasa.
River Road 2022 Double Oaked Chardonnay
85 points
$16
A Chardonnay with refreshing acidity that holds up the all the sweet characters.
Portola Vineyards 2019 Los Trancos Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir
85 points
$42
A light and savory, very food friendly Pinot Noir with vibrant acidity to balance and cut through richer meat courses.
Kirkland Signature 2023  Pinot Grigio
84 points
$13
A crisp white wine with some fruity flavors from nose to palate.
River Road Family Vineyards 2023 Stephanies Vineyard Pinot Noir
84 points
$29
A bright Pinot Noir with light hints of cocoa for your next date night in.
Paradise Hills Vineyard NV Presidents Choice Red Blend American
84 points
$37
An interesting blend of aromas and flavors with a sweet and savory palate.
Bar Harbor Cellars NV White Pine Pinot Grigio
83 points
$23
Fun, sweet, and tropical aromas on the nose lead to a zippy and light sipper on the palate.
Bar Harbor Cellars NV Wild Blueberry Wine with Grape Brandy Maine
80 points
$39
An extremely extracted port to enjoy with cheese.
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