Wines
of the Week: Under $20 III, 90 Points
Once
again, we continue our series focusing on high quality wines,
with wide distribution, that can be found for $20 or less. So
add them to your shopping list, scoff at those more expensive
bottles, and enjoy quality, even on a budget. Happy drinking!
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St.
Supery 2016 Sauvignon Blanc
Winery:
St. Supery
Grape(s): 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Napa Valley, Ca
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
Inviting grapefruit and melon aromas with a slight grassy
accent draw one into a glass. On the palate, lush honeydew
and citrus flavors from a nice fruit core that weaves
in a few grassy and minerally suggestions. There's a nice
compelling round quality to the wine that's balanced by
a pleasant acidity. Nice Sauv Blanc.
Rating: 90 |
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Kenwood
2014 Pinot Noir
Winery:
Kenwood
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Russian River Valley,
Ca
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
A melange of strawberries, raspberries, and plums with
accents of sweet spice and rhubarb rises up from a glass.
Lots of strawberry jam and raspberry form a fruit core
that weaves in cinnamon, rhubarb, and floral hints. Plush
tannins and a balanced acidity make this an very approachable
wine, which will pair nicely with grilled salmon.
Rating: 90 |
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Seghesio
2015 Zinfandel
Winery:
Seghesio
Grape(s): Zinfandel & Petite Sirah
Region: Sonoma
County, California
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
An abundance of blackberries and blueberries is backed
up by hints of clove, pepper, and anise on the nose. Lush,
dark flavors of blueberry, blackberry, and raspberry mingle
with suggestions of anise, clove, and white pepper on
the palate. Smooth with polished tannins, it's a lovely,
fruit-driven Zin.
Rating: 90 |
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Bonterra
2015 Chardonnay
Winery:
Bonterra
Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay
Region: Mendocino
County, California
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Compelling notes of pears, apples, peaches, and creamy
oak rise up from a glass. Those apple and pear flavors
come up front on teh palate and make way for buttery and
barrel spice highlights. Nice body and a pleasant acidity,
a good value for Chardonnay.
Rating: 90 |
By
Jason Barlow
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*Wines
rated with a "+" need
a bit more time to reach peak quality
but will
do so over the coming years
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