April 2025 - On-Demand & New Releases Reviews

April 2025 - On-Demand & New Releases Reviews
This month's Wine feature is On-Demand: New Release Wines

On-Demand & New Releases Reviews Reviews

Mira Winery 2021 Estate Petit Verdot
96 points
$95
Dark fruit galore with the right amount of oak and a touch of violets, well built for a steak house dinner.
Perrier-Jouët 2016 Belle Époque Champagne
96 points
$220
Opulent layers of brioche, lemon curd and pineapple give sumptuous decadence on a palate that is accented with electricity, silky bubbles and refreshing opulence.
Château Sainte Marguerite 2024 Fantastique Rosé Côtes De Provence
95 points
$40
Deftly balanced, bright and passionately flavorful - the perfect accompaniment to great conversation and an array of fresh foods—this is a glass full of perfectly balanced hand picked berries and dried flowers.
Taylors Estate 2024 Rosé Pinot Noir
94 points
$18
Best Buy
Crunchy red fruit, lime zest and dried flowers neatly packaged in this poolside rose that is complex enough for a buttoned up dinner table.
94 points $18 Best Buy
Château Sainte Marguerite 2024 Symphonie Rosé Côtes De Provence
93 points
$20
Best Buy
An excellent everyday drinking rose that would work with anything from a cheese board while being complex enough to hold up to a savory dinner.
93 points $20 Best Buy
Whitehaven 2023  Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$20
Best Buy
Bursting with juicy grapefruit and creek stone, a refreshing, mouthwatering white with all things fish, fresh herbs and seafood.
93 points $20 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2024 Rosé Glera
92 points
$7
Best Buy
A remarkably vibrant and flavor-packed Prosecco for all occasions.
92 points $7 Best Buy
Mistura Unica 2024  Vinho Verde DOC
92 points
$8
Best Buy
A wonderfully tangy and quenching Vinho Verde that will be brilliant as an aperitif with oysters and shellfish, like a garden party in a glass.
92 points $8 Best Buy
Aromantiques 2024 Rosé Clare Valley
92 points
$22
Juicy red fruit, a hint of refreshing mint and just the right acidity make this a great rose on its own or pair with anything from a salad to a burger.
Castillo 2023  Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points
$9
Best Buy
A rock solid Cabernet Sauvignon with well balanced acidity and complex flavors, well framed with oak aging.
91 points $9 Best Buy
Squid Inc. 2023 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points
$15
Best Buy
This is a smoky, meaty Cabernet Sauvignon with dark juicy fruit that will pair well with barbecued meats or vegetables.
91 points $15 Best Buy
Point Of The Bluff Vineyards 2023 Estate Riesling
91 points
$19
A delightfully fruity and lively Riesling with flavors that dance across the palate.
Mira Winery 2021 Estate Red Blend Yountville, Napa Valley
91 points
$75
Loads of creamy oak and some fresh fruit make this a great wine to swap out for your nightly cocktail.
Kirkland Signature NV Spumante Extra Dry Glera
90 points
$7
Best Buy
A delicious and savory Prosecco with a long mouthwatering finish.
90 points $7 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2021  Barolo DOCG
90 points
$19
Approachable Barolo that is still youthful and full of delight.
Mira Winery 2022 Estate White Wine Blend Yountville, Napa Valley
90 points
$75
A boldly tropical and oaky Fume Blanc style white blend sipper that will appeal to Chardonnay drinkers.
Della Natura 2023 Extra Dry Millesimato Prosecco DOC
89 points
$12
Best Buy
Fresh fruity Prosecco with well balanced acid and sugar making it easy to drink.
89 points $12 Best Buy
Alamos 2021 Red Blend Mendoza
88 points
$13
Best Buy
A well-crafted Argentine red blend with lively peppercorn, oak and cranberry flavors.
88 points $13 Best Buy
Maison De Prestige 2022  Bordeaux Supèrieur
88 points
$14
Best Buy
Dark fruit and strong tannins make this a perfect companion to a hearty meal.
88 points $14 Best Buy
Alamos 2021 Seleccion Malbec
88 points
$20
Bursting with chewy fruits and tannins, a big rustic red for the backyard.
Wine Sisterhood 2021 Velvet Vine Petite Sirah
88 points
$25
A nice everyday red with jammy berry fruit and chewy, vanilla-accented oak.
Alamos 2023  Malbec
87 points
$13
Best Buy
Generous toasty vanilla frames ample chewy fruit and earthy notes of rich earth.
87 points $13 Best Buy
Clos Du Bois 2022  Chardonnay
87 points
$14.99
Best Buy
An creamy Chardonnay with generous fruit and vanilla, soft and inviting.
87 points $14.99 Best Buy
Wine Sisterhood 2022 Sunlit Chardonnay
87 points
$25
Classic chardonnay with well balanced notes of dried pineapple, vanilla custard, papaya and lemon skin, perfect for cocktailing or pairing with fish and seafood.
Point Of The Bluff Vineyards NV 136 Red Blend Red Varietal Blend
87 points
$27
Smokey wine with great notes of tart red fruit and an extended finish.
Castillo NV Brut Sparkling Wine La Mancha
86 points
$12
Best Buy
Refreshing and easy drinking sparkling wine to open for any and no good reason.
86 points $12 Best Buy
Alamos 2023  Cabernet Sauvignon
86 points
$13
Best Buy
Lively dry Argentine Cabernet with food loving tannins on the finish.
86 points $13 Best Buy
Point Of The Bluff Vineyards 2024  Pinot Gris
86 points
$25
This would be the kind of creamy Pinot Grigio to serve with a vegetable lasagna.
Della Natura 2023 Millesimato Prosecco DOC
85 points
$12
Cheers, you made it to the end of the week so its a good excuse to open some bubbly wine.
Sanderson Family Winery 2023 Red Wine Enchantment
85 points
$18
A smoky, meaty offering that would make for a good table wine for a family dinner or BBQ.
Mira Winery 2022 Estate Sauvignon Blanc
85 points
$85
Light airy aromas and subtle flavors; give this some time to open up.
Tsali Notch NV Chatsworth Muscadine
84 points
$19
Fresh sweet fruit and a touch of herbal notes to give balance to the wine.
Tsali Notch NV Dragging Canoe Muscadine
84 points
$19
Cherry, honey and chamomile, an off-dry carnival of flavor.
Zonte’s Footstep 2025 Scarlet Ladybird Rosé Fleurieu Peninsula
84 points
$19
Unique example of rose that showcases bright herbal and vegetal flavors on the nose and palate.
Wine Sisterhood 2022 Blooming Rose California
84 points
$25
A nice fruity rose for quaffing on the patio with a good chill; try in a spritzer with a slice of lemon.
Mountain Valley Winery NV  Seyval Blanc
84 points
$28
Fresh and candied fruit with a pleasant finish that lasts.
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