January 2026 - On-Demand & New Releases Reviews

January 2026 - On-Demand & New Releases Reviews
This month's Wine feature is On-Demand: West Coast Reds focus Wines

On-Demand & New Releases Reviews Reviews

Delphine Révillon NV Prestige Blanc De Blancs Champagne
94 points
$89
Crisp, dry, rich and lightly spiced all at the same time with a luxurious mousse and a finish that would seemingly go on forever if you were not pouring a second delicious glass so soon.
La Playa 2024 Reserva Sauvignon Blanc
92 points
$14
Best Buy
This dry, complex Sauvignon Blanc over-delivers on aroma, balance and flavor and will shatter what you think about Chilean Sauvignon Blanc.
92 points $14 Best Buy
Guillaume De Guers 2024  Picpoul de Pinet
92 points
$17
Best Buy
A soft, earthy French white for the table.
92 points $17 Best Buy
Stella Rosa NV Peach Semi-Sweet Wine
91 points
$12
Best Buy
A toothsome and complex Moscato with a fun interplay of sweet fruits, spices and herbs.
91 points $12 Best Buy
Stella Rosa NV Black Semi-Sweet Flavored Wine
91 points
$12
Best Buy
A vibrant combination of sweet red berries and savory herbs and spices.
91 points $12 Best Buy
Corner 103 2023  Grenache
91 points
$55
A delicious, vibrant and appetizing Sonoma Grenache that captures the spry, juicy, effortlessly drinkable nature of the classic Rhone grape.
Delphine Révillon NV Extra Brut Rosé Champagne
91 points
$78
As much fun as this is to drink, have a second bottle on ice to have with dinner as you will be hard pressed to find savory food which it will not enhance.
Kirkland Signature 2023 Classico Chianti Riserva DOCG
90 points
$8
Best Buy
A delicious and layered Chianti Riserva that hits all the right notes and will sing at the table.
90 points $8 Best Buy
Stella Rosa NV Red Semi-Sweet Wine
90 points
$12
Best Buy
A tasty strawberry flavored sweet bubbly that will be a hit.
90 points $12 Best Buy
Corner 103 2023  Carignane
90 points
$55
A juicy, flavor-packed American take on the classic grape from the Cotes du Rhone.
Delphine Révillon NV Brut Secret Champagne
90 points
$66
A richly layered Champagne that veers towards a bolder style that after your toasts can be the festive center-of-the-table wine for an elegant dinner.
Maison Riche 2024  Pays dOc IGP
89 points
$14
Best Buy
A soft, crushable, lightly smoky red for everyday meals and pleasure; serve with a slight chill on its own or with grilled fare.
89 points $14 Best Buy
Corner 103 2022 Corner Cuvée Red Blend Sonoma County
89 points
$60
A very ripe, almost sweet, gulpable red blend with ample fruit and a warming finish.
Stella Rosa NV Blueberry Semi-Sweet Wine
88 points
$12
Best Buy
A super tasty, sweet bubbly blueberry delight.
88 points $12 Best Buy
Stella Rosa NV  Moscato dAsti
88 points
$12
Best Buy
A nice sweet peachy treat.
88 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
Alamos 2021 Seleccion Malbec
88 points
$20
Bursting with chewy fruits and tannins, a big rustic red for the backyard.
Summit NV Rosé Blush Bubbles
87 points
$4
Best Buy
Bold and dry with a whisper of tannic structure, these bubbles can handle meat off the grill, full-bodied foods and aged cheese.
87 points $4 Best Buy
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
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
Don Rodolfo 2025 Art of the Andes Pinot Grigio
85 points
$12
Dry, fruity and quaffable, ready to pour with an eclectic mix of ethnic foods.
Stella Rosa NV Rosso Semi-Sweet Wine
85 points
$12
A sweet and slightly smoky effervescent wine that will be nice with BBQ.
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