| 2022 |
Ilurce |
Graciano 'Rio Madre' |
Bubblegum pink in the glass, this wine has a nose of ripe summer peach and rose petal. Flowery notes continue on the taste buds, joined by nectarine, apricot, violet candy and orange zest flavors. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
Best Buy |
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2023-08-04 |
| 2021 |
Fairvalley |
Sauvignon Blanc |
Lime and orange zest fill the nose. The palate has moderate acidity, flavors of lime and white grapefruit along with light notes of peach that soften the citrus tang. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
Best Buy |
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2023-08-04 |
| 2020 |
Lafond |
Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills |
A light hue in the glass, this bottling hits the nose with candied pomegranate, strawberry juice and Red Hot cinnamon candy aromas. The palate is tightly woven and brisk with cranberry, raspberry and sandalwood flavors. |
Wine Enthusiast |
90 |
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2023-08-04 |
| 2022 |
Dancing Crow Vineyards |
Sauvignon Blanc Big Valley District Lake County |
Love the Sauvignon Blanc typicity found in this expression with classic aromas and flavors of lemon, lime, green apple, chamomile blossom, wet stone minerality, cut grass and green capsicum, the latter of which gives it an appetizing quality. Enjoy this wine on its own or—my personal recommendation—with Hawaiian pizza. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
90 |
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2023-08-04 |
| 2021 |
Jorge Ordóñez |
Verdejo ‘Nisia Las Suertes’ |
Medium straw-colored to the eye, this wine has a bouquet of lemon curd, vanilla and nutmeg. Full textured, it offers flavors of lemon curd, lime sorbet, butterscotch and fennel pollen that sail into a vibrant finish. |
Wine Enthusiast |
94 |
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2023-08-04 |
| 2020 |
Trentadue |
Merlot 'La Storia' Alexander Valley |
This smooth and nicely ripe wine is easy to sip and enjoy. Light tannins and a rounded mouthfeel soothe the palate while subtle dried herbs and tasty, modest black cherry and blueberry flavors give plenty to appreciate. |
Wine Enthusiast |
91 |
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2023-08-04 |
| 2022 |
Trentadue |
OPR' Sauvignon Blanc |
High acidity and a slight spritz give this Sauvignon Blanc the zest of life. Find vibrant aromas and flavors of lime leaf, pink grapefruit and freshly squeezed lemon alongside earthier tones of white blossom and hay. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
Best Buy |
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2023-08-04 |
| 2021 |
Pacific Redwood |
Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast |
This is an extremely fun, engaging, drink-me-now Cabernet Sauvignon with modest (13.7%) alcohol and a gentle sandy tannic texture. Notes of black cherry, blackberry, black currant, violet, fresh fennel, damp forest floor and hints of cacao and vanilla lead to a clean, medium-length finish. Added bonus: the consumer-friendly price tag. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
Best Buy |
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2023-08-04 |
| 2021 |
Cederberg |
Sauvignon Blanc |
Pear and honeydew mixed with light notes of grass on the nose. It’s light- to medium-bodied, with balancing acidity lending freshness and carrying flavors of linden tea, lemon and honeydew throughout the medium finish. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
Best Buy |
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2023-08-04 |
| 2022 |
Ocean Road |
Rose |
An enticing perfume of strawberries and cream, peach and orange blossom billows from the glass. The palate is mostly dry but with a slight bit of sweetness. There’s a creamy texture and oodles of ripe raspberry flavor to the finish. Drink now well chilled. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
Best Buy |
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2023-08-04 |