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This review was done in 2020.


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86 • Castillo 2022 Red Blend, La Mancha 13.5% (Spain) $7.00.
91 • Castillo 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Tierra De Castilla 13% (Spain) $9.00.
86 • Castillo NV Brut Sparkling Wine, La Mancha 10.5% (Spain) $12.00.
89 • Castillo De Monlero 2022 Tempranillo, Valencia 13% (Spain) $10.00.
92 • Castillo De Monlero 2023 Tempranillo, Valencia 13% (Spain) $10.00.
87 • Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Pays d’Oc IGP 12% (France) $13.00.
92 • Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2021 Pinot Noir, Pays d’Oc IGP 13% (France) $13.00.
89 • Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2021 Côtes-Du-Rhône Rouge 14% (France) $11.00.
94 • Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2020 Cabernet Franc, Pays D’oc Igp 13.5% (France) $11.00.
87 • Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2021 White Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc 11.5% (France) $12.00.
91 • Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2021 Dry Rosé, Bordeaux Clairet 12% (France) $13.00.
87 • Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2019 Haut-Médoc 13% (France) $17.00.
88 • Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2018 Bordeaux Rouge 12.5% (France) $11.00.
88 • Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2022 Bordeaux Blanc 11.5% (France) $12.00.
89 • Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2018 Bordeaux, Entre-Deux-Mers Rouge 12.5% (France) $11.00.
BR • Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2022 Dry Rosé, Bordeaux Clairet 12.5% (France) $13.00. - Bronze Medal
86 • Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2019 Haut-Médoc 12.5% (France) $17.00.
88 • Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2022 Dry Rosé, France 12.5% (France) $7.00.
87 • Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Pays d’Oc IGP 12% (France) $13.00.
86 • Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2022 Pinot Noir, Pays d’Oc IGP 13% (France) $13.00.
93 • Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2022 Cabernet Franc, Pays d’Oc IGP 13.5% (France) $11.00.
88 • Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2022 Côtes-Du-Rhône Rouge 14% (France) $10.00.
90 • Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Pays d’Oc IGP 12% (France) $14.00.
88 • Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2023 Côtes-Du-Rhône Rouge 14% (France) $10.00.
92 • Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2023 Cabernet Franc, Pays d’Oc IGP 13.5% (France) $11.00.
88 • Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2023 White Blend, Bordeaux AOC 11.5% (France) $12.00.
92 • Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2023 Flamant Dry Rosé, France 12.5% (France) $11.00.
88 • Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2023 Pinot Noir, Pays d’Oc IGP 13% (France) $14.00.
88 • Contempo 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Cachapoal Valley 12% (Chile) $9.00.
87 • Contempo 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cachapoal Valley 13.5% (Chile) $9.00.
87 • Contempo 2021 Inferno Red Blend, Cachapoal Valley 13.5% (Chile) $9.00.
87 • Contempo 2021 Malbec, Cachapoal Valley 13% (Chile) $9.00.
92 • Contempo 2020 Montepulciano, Montepulciano D’Abruzzo DOC 13% (Italy) $9.00.
88 • Contempo 2021 Estate Grown, Merlot, Cachapoal Valley 13.5% (Chile) $9.00.
85 • Contempo 2021 Estate Grown, Pinot Noir, Cachapoal Valley 13.5% (Chile) $9.00.
93 • Contempo NV White Moscato, Veneto IGT 8% (Italy) $9.00.
88 • Contempo 2022 Montepulciano D’abruzzo DOC 13% (Italy) $9.00.
88 • Contempo 2022 Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie DOC 12% (Italy) $9.00.
85 • Contempo 2022 Dry Rosé, Cachapoal Valley 12% (Chile) $9.00.
87 • Contempo 2022 Chardonnay, Cachapoal Valley 13% (Chile) $9.00.
87 • Contempo 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Cachapoal Valley 13% (Chile) $9.00.
87 • Contempo 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cachapoal Valley 14% (Chile) $9.00.
87 • Contempo 2022 Merlot, Cachapoal Valley 14% (Chile) $9.00.
88 • Contempo NV Prosecco DOC 11% (Italy) $11.00.
86 • Contempo 2023 Dry Rosé, Cachapoal Valley 13% (Chile) $11.00.
88 • Contempo 2023 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 13% (Italy) $11.00.
89 • Copper Cap 2021 Reserve Estate, Chardonnay, Monterey County 13.5% (USA) $14.00.
87 • Currency 2020 Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $13.00.
91 • Freehand NV Cabernet Sauvignon, Spain 12.5% (Spain) $5.99.
86 • Freehand NV Chardonnay, Spain 12% (Spain) $5.99.
BR • Freehand NV Moscato, White Moscato, Spain 10.5% (Spain) $5.99. - Bronze Medal
89 • Freehand NV Red Blend, Spain 13% (Spain) $5.99.
87 • Freehand NV Rosé, Spain 11.5% (Spain) $5.99.
91 • Freehand NV Sauvignon Blanc, Spain 12% (Spain) $5.99.
86 • Freehand NV Pinot Grigio 12% (Italy) $5.99.
88 • Maison De Prestige 2022 Bordeaux Supèrieur 14.5% (France) $14.00.
87 • Maison Riche 2021 Bordeaux Rouge 13% (France) $11.00.
87 • Maison Riche 2022 Bordeaux Blanc 12% (France) $12.00.
95 • Maison Riche 2021 Haut-Médoc 12.5% (France) $17.00.
93 • Maison Riche 2021 Red Blend, Bordeaux Supèrieur 13% (France) $13.00.
85 • Maison Riche 2022 Dry Rosé, Bordeaux Clairet 12.5% (France) $13.00.
88 • Maison Riche 2022 Dry Rosé, Vin De France 12.5% (France) $7.00.
87 • Maison Riche 2022 Pays d’Oc IGP, Sauvignon Blanc 12% (France) $13.00.
94 • Maison Riche 2022 Pays D’Oc IGP, Cabernet Franc 13% (France) $11.00.
93 • Maison Riche 2022 Pays D’Oc IGP, Pinot Noir 13% (France) $13.00.
92 • Maison Riche 2020 Côtes-Du-Rhône Rouge 14% (France) $11.00.
92 • Maison Riche NV Méthode Traditionnelle Brut Rosé, Cremant De Bordeaux 12% (France) $14.00.
87 • Maison Riche NV Méthode Traditoinnelle Brut, Cremant De Bordeaux 12% (France) $14.00.
87 • Maison Riche 2023 Pinot Noir, Pays d’Oc 13% (France) $14.00.
92 • Maison Riche 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Pays d’Oc 12% (France) $14.00.
93 • Maison Riche 2023 Cabernet Franc, Pays d’Oc IGP 13% (France) $14.00.
88 • Maison Riche 2023 Dry Rosé, France 12.5% (France) $11.00.
92 • Mistura Unica 2024 Vinho Verde DOC 9.5% (Portugal) $8.00.
87 • Pin Point 2020 Pinot Noir, Monterey 13.5% (USA) $14.00.
91 • Raw Bar 2021 Vinho Verde 9.5% (Portugal) $9.00.
88 • Raw Bar 2022 Vinho Verde 9.5% (Portugal) $9.00.
88 • Raw Bar 2023 Vinho Verde DOC 9.5% (Portugal) $9.00.
93 • Sea Salt 2021 Dry Rosé, New Zealand 13% (New Zealand) $13.00.
92 • Sea Salt 2022 Dry Rosé, East Coast 12.5% (New Zealand) $13.00.
87 • Sea Salt 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $13.00.
BR • Sea Salt 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $14.00. - Bronze Medal
85 • Wine Water NV Sparkling Water with, Cabernet Sauvignon 4.9% (France) $11.00.
87 • Wine Water NV Sparkling Water with, Sauvignon Blanc 4.9% (France) $11.00.
86 • Wine Water NV Dry Rosé Water 4.9% (France) $11.00.

Archive Review

Contempo
2019 Estate Grown, Merlot, Central Valley
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
Category: Merlot
Tasted In: 2020
Country: Chile
Alcohol: 13.5%

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Jarvis 2015 Reserve, Merlot, Napa Valley
96 POINTS
Jarvis 2015 Reserve, Merlot, Napa Valley
14.6% $310.00.
USA
Mira Winery 2016 Hyde Vineyard, Merlot, Carneros, Napa Valley
95 POINTS
Mira Winery 2016 Hyde Vineyard, Merlot, Carneros, Napa Valley
15% $75.00.
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Alexander Valley Vineyards 2020 Merlot, Alexander Valley
95 POINTS
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2020 Merlot, Alexander Valley
14% $24.00.
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Peace Water 2020 Mellow Brick Road, Merlot, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley
95 POINTS
Peace Water 2020 Mellow Brick Road, Merlot, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley
14.8% $44.00.
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Jarvis 2018 Merlot, Napa Valley
95 POINTS
Jarvis 2018 Merlot, Napa Valley
14.3% $190.00.
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Peller Estates 2020 Family Reserve, Merlot, Niagara Peninsula VQA
95 POINTS
Peller Estates 2020 Family Reserve, Merlot, Niagara Peninsula VQA
13.5% $10.00.
Canada
Levendi 2022 Mystique, Merlot, Napa Valley
94 POINTS
Levendi 2022 Mystique, Merlot, Napa Valley
14.5% $55.00.
USA
Bianchi 2019 Signature Selection, Merlot, Paso Robles
94 POINTS
Bianchi 2019 Signature Selection, Merlot, Paso Robles
14.5% $42.00.
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Provenance Vineyards 2019 Merlot, Napa Valley
94 POINTS
Provenance Vineyards 2019 Merlot, Napa Valley
14.7% $34.00.
USA
Bright Leaf Vineyard 2018 Estate Bottled, Merlot, Finger Lakes
94 POINTS
Bright Leaf Vineyard 2018 Estate Bottled, Merlot, Finger Lakes
13.1% $18.00.
USA
Chloe 2019 Merlot, Monterey County
94 POINTS
Chloe 2019 Merlot, Monterey County
14.5% $17.00.
USA
Palmaris 2018 Reserve Estate, Merlot, Outer Coastal Plain
94 POINTS
Palmaris 2018 Reserve Estate, Merlot, Outer Coastal Plain
13.8% $22.00.
USA

Best Buys for
Merlot

Peller Estates 2020 Family Reserve, Merlot, Niagara Peninsula VQA
95 POINTS
Peller Estates 2020 Family Reserve, Merlot, Niagara Peninsula VQA
13.5% $10.00.
Canada
Bright Leaf Vineyard 2018 Estate Bottled, Merlot, Finger Lakes
94 POINTS
Bright Leaf Vineyard 2018 Estate Bottled, Merlot, Finger Lakes
13.1% $18.00.
USA
Chloe 2019 Merlot, Monterey County
94 POINTS
Chloe 2019 Merlot, Monterey County
14.5% $17.00.
USA
Taylors 2022 Estate Label, Merlot, Clare Valley
93 POINTS
Taylors 2022 Estate Label, Merlot, Clare Valley
14% $18.00.
Australia
Charles Smith 2020 The Velvet Devil, Merlot, Washington
93 POINTS
Charles Smith 2020 The Velvet Devil, Merlot, Washington
13.5% $14.00.
USA
Taylors 2022 Promised Land, Merlot, South Australia
93 POINTS
Taylors 2022 Promised Land, Merlot, South Australia
14% $13.00.
Australia
Cannonball 2020 Merlot, California
93 POINTS
Cannonball 2020 Merlot, California
13.5% $16.00.
USA
Cloud Watcher 2020 Merlot, California
92 POINTS
Cloud Watcher 2020 Merlot, California
14.5% $10.00.
USA
Sunscape NV Merlot, California
92 POINTS
Sunscape NV Merlot, California
13% $9.00.
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Contempo 2019 Estate Grown, Merlot, Central Valley rating was calculated by to be 87 points out of 100 on 1/29/2020. Please note that MSRP may have changed since the date of our review.