August 2025 - On-Demand & New Releases Reviews

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

On-Demand & New Releases Reviews Reviews

Kirkland Signature 2022 Estate Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
92 points
$14
Best Buy
Great Bordeaux for a meal.
92 points $14 Best Buy
Corner 103 2023  Petite Sirah
91 points
$60
Bold, juicy red that is a quaffable wine at anytime.
Kirkland Signature 2022 Red Blend Toscana Rosso IGT
90 points
$13
Best Buy
Elegant, stately and bold with complexity to spare - herbs, density of black fruits, floral notes, and a tangy finish.
90 points $13 Best Buy
Corner 103 2024  Sauvignon Blanc
90 points
$35
Classic Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc with vibrant citrus and a slight soft touch of oak.
Contempo 2024  Montepulciano Dabruzzo DOC
89 points
$15
Best Buy
Meaty yet zesty bold red that showcases black berries and oak flourish.
89 points $15 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2023  Pauillac
89 points
$19
A nice Bordeaux for easy drinking.
Contempo 2024  Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$15
Best Buy
Purity of ripe fruit excels here, though the tannic structure holds up.
88 points $15 Best Buy
Contempo 2023  Chianti DOCG
87 points
$15
Best Buy
Tuscan sunshine, tart cherries, and earth- bask in the warmth and Italian flair.
87 points $15 Best Buy
Contempo 2024  Pinot Grigio
87 points
$15
Best Buy
Smooth Pinot Grigio that lingers on the palate.
87 points $15 Best Buy
Contempo NV  Prosecco DOC
87 points
$15
Best Buy
A refreshing Prosecco with fruit, flowers and a clean finish which is perfect for aperitifs and brunch.
87 points $15 Best Buy
Contempo 2023 Rosso Toscana IGT
87 points
$15
Best Buy
This wine is made for the dinner table and would be great with pizza.
87 points $15 Best Buy
Corner 103 2024 Rose of Pinot Noir
87 points
$35
Hints of sweetness show through in this fruit forward wine.
Contempo 2024 Dry Rose Toscana IGP
86 points
$15
Best Buy
Rose that sings with fruit and finishes with light notes of earth.
86 points $15 Best Buy
Contempo 2024  Pinot Bianco
85 points
$15
Bright and delicate white blend from Italy that is a great companion to a beach read.
Contempo NV Dry Lambrusco dellEmilia
85 points
$15
Fizzy and Fun.
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