June 2026 - On-Demand & New Releases Reviews
This month's Wine feature is On-Demand Wines
On-Demand & New Releases Reviews Reviews
Elegant balance of summer flowers, dried herbs, chalk, exotic citrus and white raspberries, with a silky, dry, deftly balanced finish — South of France in a glass.
$39
Crisp and floral, dry and fruity, minerally and exotic, all at the same time; think Sauvignon Blanc structure with a Riesling nose, all wrapped up with a long, yummy finish.
$5.59
Best Buy
French in style, this Chardonnay takes advantage of California sunshine to add juicy peach and honeysuckle to classic Chardonnay flavors, all seamlessly punctuated with the perfect touch of oak.
$45
Opulent cherry, currant and wild mushroom flavors are brought together by just enough rich vanilla oak to add decadence without going too far; a Pinot worth the splurge.
$55
Classic Cab Franc flavor in an elegant and light robe.
$11
Best Buy
Crisp, vibrant and racy, balancing zesty citrus, stoney minerality and juicy pineapple-melon flavors, this Sauvignon Blanc gives Sancerre a run for its money at a fraction of the price.
$14
Best Buy
For red burgundy tastes on an IGP budget, this Pinot delivers it all — scrumptious red fruit, wild mushrooms, earthy minerality and silky red velvet tannins.
$14
Best Buy
Full-bodied and packed with tart, silky, chewy fruit, this shows off the art of blending these classic grape varietals.
$20.99
Best Buy
A fat, decadent, sweet vanilla-packed Chardonnay that practically orders the butter poached lobster for you.
$45
A bold, balanced, well-muscled red that is smooth as silk.
$20
Best Buy
This is an expressive, aromatic white that will serve as a bridge between fruitier wines and dryer styles.
$15
Best Buy
Elegance-meets-power in this beautiful, well-structured Chablis where flinty minerality and citrus joins with both opulent and well-manicured oak, seamless from the first whiff through the long, balanced finish.
$23
Squeaky clean and refreshing, this apple and citrus forward white will practically order the fish tacos for you.
$8
Best Buy
Juicy, dry and crunchy, this muscular red is a prizefighter in a glass, balancing crushed dark fruit, black pepper, vanilla and earthy minerality with strength and grace.
$10
Best Buy
Dry, silky and minerally, this lightly salmon-hued Pinot Rose is the perfect afternoon sipper and will pair with all things salads, roast chicken, grilled veggies and light cheeses.
$14
Best Buy
Fresh, juicy grapefruit, salted lime, quince and lemongrass in this classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
$20
A lovely floral, off-dry sipper that will be perfect chilled for a warm summer evening on the patio.
$24
Dry and fruit-forward, there are just enough savory herb flavors to balance the juicy cherry, blood orange and strawberry flavors.
$19
Rich, layered and balanced, this Malbec over-delivers the bold fruit that you expect with a dry, dark chocolatey balance.
$13
Best Buy
Dry, dark and balanced with bright acidity to pair with a wide variety of foods.
$13.49
Best Buy
On the verge of off-dry, this opulently fruity Chardonnay has just a kiss of oak, a fun cocktail wine to spark conversation.
$14.99
Best Buy
Clean and crisp, an afternoon sipper that will open your palate and pair perfectly with oysters and light hors d'oeuvres.
$14
Best Buy
Big, dark and chewy, made for a grilled burger, steak or chop which with its dark tannins and bell pepper notes will easily cut through the fat and protein.
$14.99
Best Buy
Generous oak frames apple, pear, toffee, kettle corn and spice notes on this full-bodied, dry Chardonnay.
$33
Berry-packed and soft, this fruit-forward, vanilla-soaked Pinot is deep, dark and rich.
$17
Bright, dry and silky, a hint of mushrooms adds a touch of savory to raspberry, red apple and hibiscus flavors — light, dry and easy drinking.
$35
A straight-forward everyday Bordeaux to be enjoyed with food.
$12
Crisp and clean, a great introduction to Sauvignon Blanc with citrus-tropical-hay flavors for Sauvy B curious Pinot Grigio lovers.
$14
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