April 2026 - On-Demand & New Releases Reviews

April 2026 - On-Demand & New Releases Reviews
This month's Wine feature is On-Demand Wines

On-Demand & New Releases Reviews Reviews

Johnson Estate NV Methode Champenoise Sparkling Ice Wine Lake Erie
94 points
$69
Crisp, clean with and packed with zippy red fruit, a natural at the end of a meal, even more exciting as a foil to cheese and charcuterie.
Cerro 2022  Cabernet Sauvignon
94 points
$100
A plush, elegantly balanced Napa Cabernet with deep fruit, polished tannins, and a long evolving finish.
Wine Spots 2023  Cabernet Sauvignon
93 points
$58
Classic Napa Valley Cabernet with notes of cocoa, blueberry, currant and tea.
Carne Humana 2022 Red Blend Napa Valley
93 points
$100
A super ripe and juicy Petit-Verdot-led Napa red blend with nice depth and polish; make sure to aerate and let this open up for more complexity.
Kirkland Signature 2022  Barolo DOCG
92 points
$19
Best Buy
A well-made Barolo showing classic flavors, with just a touch of age to make it approachable now.
92 points $19 Best Buy
River Road Family Vineyards 2024 Reserve Chardonnay
91 points
$19
A delicious, well-balanced RRV Chardonnay that hits all the right notes.
River Road Family Vineyards 2024  Sauvignon Blanc
91 points
$19
A round, juicy Sauvignon Blanc with lush fruit and a creamy, silky finish.
River Road Family Vineyards 2024  Pinot Noir
90 points
$19
A rock solid everyday Pinot with fine balance, versatility and style.
Wine Spots 2024  Pinot Noir
89 points
$49
A generous Pinot with red plum and cherry flavors, silky enough for fish and veggies with enough stamina to handle a steak.
Wine Spots 2023  Cabernet Sauvignon
89 points
$49
Dry, fruity Cabernet with generous oak notes and a touch of menthol.
River Road Family Vineyards 2025 Un-Oaked Chardonnay
88 points
$14
Best Buy
A super fruit-forward Chardonnay for everyday enjoyment.
88 points $14 Best Buy
Wine Spots 2024  Chardonnay
88 points
$35
Lightly boozy Chardonnay with waxy pear and floral notes that has just a touch of oak.
River Road Family Vineyards 2024 Reserve Pinot Meunier
87 points
$24
Soft, bold, a touch spicy and dry yet fruity at the same time — a fun excursion for Pinot Noir drinkers.
River Road Family Vineyards 2024 Stephanies Vineyard Pinot Noir
87 points
$29
Juicy, fruity style of Pinot for outdoor grilling and everyday sipping.
River Road Family Vineyards 2024 Un-Oaked Extra Dry Chardonnay
86 points
$17
Fruity and dry with tropical notes and a hint of candied citrus.
Camino Del Rio NV Vino Blanco Chardonnay
84 points
$14
A candied off-dry and fruity Chardonnay for cocktail parties and wine spritzes.
Camino Del Rio NV Vino Tinto California
84 points
$14
Off-dry, fruity and soft, a no-nonsense, chillable Cab for cocktail parties and picnicking.
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