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Wines of the Week: Weekend Winners

During the week, we all love a great bargain, but once the weekend rolls around, a lot of us like to spend a little extra for that better bottle. Thus, here are three wines between $20-25 that won over our tasting panel. Enjoy!

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D66 "Others" 2014 Grenache
Winery: D66
Grape(s): Grenache, Carignan, Syrah and Mourvedre

Region: Catalnes, France
Year: 2014

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
20-25

Review:
A bouquet of bramble berries, vanilla, spice, and anise greet the senses. Rich, jammy fruit flavors of blackberry and raspberry come together with suggestions of cola, spice, and earth on the palate. Opulent fruit and spicy, earthy elements are in harmony here. Nice bottle.
Rating: 91

Saldo 2016 Zinfandel
Winery: Saldo
Grape(s): 85% Zinfandel; 15% Blend of Petite Sirah and Syrah

Region: California

Year:
2016

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
25-30

Review:
Jammy cherries, raspberries, and boysenberries mingle with expressions of dark chocolate and anise. Lush raspberry, cherry, and blackberry flavor come up front on the palate, flowing into notes of mocha, clove, and licorice. Rich and round, it's a mouth-filling Zin that will conquer any BBQ dish you match it with.
Rating: 91

Ruffino 2014 Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico
Winery: Ruffino
Grape(s): Sangiovese

Region: Chianti, Italy

Year:
2014

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
20-25

Review:
Aromatics of cherries, leather, and rose petals rise up from a glass. The palate offers bing cherry and raspberry flavors, along with accents of spice, leather, and cedar. Light with a nice acidity, it's perfect for any pasta in a marinara sauce.
Rating: 90

By Jason Barlow

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Ratings Key:
96 — 100
Spectacular
92 — 95
Outstanding
89 — 91
Great
85 — 88
Good
81 — 84
Solid

*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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