May 2025 - On-Demand & New Releases Reviews

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

On-Demand & New Releases Reviews Reviews

Rosina’s Winery 2021 Estate Pinot Noir
95 points
$30
A delightfully fruity and savory NY Pinot with superb table appeal and pairing potential.
Greyscale 2021  Merlot
95 points
$54
A seamless and stylish Napa Merlot with juicy ripe fruit and well balanced creamy, chocolate-y oak; sure to please as a sipper or with a fine well-aged steak.
Corner 103 2020  Cabernet Sauvignon
94 points
$70
A charming, very lively Sonoma Cabernet with bright fruit and creamy, well-balanced oak.
Frost Bitten 2023 Ice Riesling
93 points
$15
Best Buy
A vibrantly delicious, lighter, Auslese-style ice wine with lavish honeyed fruit wrapped in a sleek satiny palate.
93 points $15 Best Buy
Tinder Box 2023 Red Blend Dao
92 points
$13
Best Buy
A attractively fruity and spry Portuguese red that will be an excellent sipper or table companion.
92 points $13 Best Buy
Rosina’s Winery 2021  Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$30
A toothsome, well-balanced Cabernet with lovely berry fruit, judicious oak, and appetizing acidity.
Rosina’s Winery 2021 Estate Cabernet Franc
92 points
$32
A nicely expressive Cabernet Franc with a fun interplay of savory and sweet notes.
Cielo 2024 Rose Pinot Grigio
91 points
$8
Best Buy
Light, refreshing, fruit-forward rosé that is extremely crushable.
91 points $8 Best Buy
Second Voyage 2022 Red Blend Red Varietal Blend
91 points
$10
Best Buy
A juicy, fruit-forward Aussie red blend that delivers the tasty goods.
91 points $10 Best Buy
Maison De Prestige 2024 Sauvignon Bordeaux Blanc
91 points
$14
Best Buy
A very savory Old World Sauvignon Blanc offering that whets the palate and will be a nice accompaniment to shellfish and fish dishes.
91 points $14 Best Buy
Vina De Le Colina 2023 Red Blend Spain
91 points
$24
A supple Spanish red blend that stacks brooding dark fruit with nutty, smoky oak and herbal, earthy terroir notes in a stylish and very table friendly manner.
Corner 103 2023  Chardonnay
91 points
$45
A rich and creamy Carneros Chardonnay with nice tropical fruit and a smooth oak-accented finish.
Maison Riche 2024  Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc
90 points
$11
Best Buy
A nicely expressive floral and spicy white that will be a lovely sipper and fun to pair with.
90 points $11 Best Buy
Wild Wings 2022 Rose California
90 points
$22
A zesty, satisfying Rosé that invigorates the palate with a deft combination of ripe fruit and mouthwatering acidity.
Corner 103 2022  Syrah
90 points
$60
A plush and inviting Sonoma Syrah with rich, ripe fruit and generous creamy oak.
Centenero 2022 1908 Valpolicella Ripasso DOC
89 points
$19
A fresh and fruity red wine with lingering notes of dried fruit and savory spices.
Kirkland Signature 2020  Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
89 points
$19
Classic flavors of dark cherry and hearty woody flavors for balance.
DH Lescombes 2022  Cabernet Sauvignon
89 points
$35
A juicy off-dry red with nice toasty, chocolatey oak notes and chewy tannins that will be great with BBQ.
Corner 103 2023  Pinot Noir
89 points
$55
An crowd-pleasing, well rounded Pinot that will be an excellent sipper or paired with fowl,pasta or lighter meat dishes.
Joli NV Peach Orange Blossom Wine Cocktail California
88 points
$7
Best Buy
A bright, citrusy and tropical sangria with a hint of spice and an orange-y finish; a party in a glass.
88 points $7 Best Buy
Cielo 2023  Pinot Noir
88 points
$8
Best Buy
An earthy red wine with loads of savory notes and soft fruit.
88 points $8 Best Buy
Pampa 2024 Estate Malbec
88 points
$12
Best Buy
Fruity and cheerful Malbec with an earthy undertone that transitions from cocktail wine to dinner table.
88 points $12 Best Buy
Serene Hills 2022  Chardonnay
88 points
$22
A smooth, spicy, and nicely rounded oak-kissed Chardonnay with a solid core of fruit.
DH Lescombes 2024  Sauvignon Blanc
88 points
$24
Round, ripe and easy drinking, this is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Joli NV Watermelon Strawberry Breeze Wine Cocktail California
87 points
$6
Best Buy
A sweet refresher to pair with snacks and salads at casual summer parties.
87 points $6 Best Buy
Wicked Grove  Blueberry Cider
87 points
$8.99
Best Buy
A refreshing, natural tasting blueberry cider that is sure to please.
87 points $8.99 Best Buy
Second Voyage 2023  Cabernet Sauvignon
87 points
$10
Best Buy
A rock solid cabernet for everyday pleasure.
87 points $10 Best Buy
Tinder Box 2024 White Blend IG Lisboa Portugal
87 points
$13
Best Buy
A soft and supple white wine sipper.
87 points $13 Best Buy
Joli NV Blackberry Marionberry Bliss Wine Cocktail California
84 points
$6
Best Buy
A floral, tropical Sangria for parties and picnics.
84 points $6 Best Buy
Vino De Eyzaguirre 2023  Merlot
84 points
$11
A super smoky red wine to pair with grilled meats and bbq.
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