February 2026 - On-Demand & New Releases Reviews
This month's Wine feature is On-Demand Wines
On-Demand & New Releases Reviews Reviews
'Zinfandel since before it was cool' — this flavor packed red over-delivers on smoky fruit while maintaining refreshing minerally acidity leaving you wanting for that next sip.
$25
Best Buy
Think New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc+, all the crisp, dry, juicy citrus and grapefruit you expect along with passionfruit-guava-lime and a sessionable 'spritz' to add a bit of sparkle.
$14
Best Buy
Bright, lively and sophisticated with loads of cherry and notes of eucalyptus.
$25
Best Buy
Dry and juicy all at the same time with loads of fresh Mediterranean herbs that practically order the Mezze platter for you.
$11
Best Buy
A no nonsense, flavorful Cab with plenty of fruit that finishes dry with tasty, silky tannins.
$25
For the wine cooler lover looking to venture into off-dry wine, this delivers with bounds of generous cherry fruit.
$20
Everything you want in a red California blend is here - dry, soft tannins, generous fruit and balance to keep you coming back for another sip between bights of your burger, roast chicken or grilled veggie pizza.
$20
A well-muscled red wine with a bold personality to lean into with bold meat and mushroom dishes, try also with a light chill as a foil to smoky-spicy BBQ.
$12
Best Buy
Simple, dry and fruit forward, the sunshine-kissed fruit leads the flavors without the typical herbal Sauvignon edge.
$25
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