Wines
of the Week: Under $20, 90 Points 02
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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Garzon
2018 Pinot Noir Reserve Rose
Winery:
Garzon
Grape(s): Pinot
Noir
Region: Uruguay
Year:
2018
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
A mix of red berries, grapefruits, and herb aromas rise
up from a glass. The palate brings together flavors of
red cherries, strawberries, and ruby grapefruit with hints
of spring flowers and herbs. Offering a nice acidity and
good body, this wine is well-suited for food. Match up
with grilled chicken breast and veggies.
Rating: 90 |
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Domaine
Lafage Tessellae 2015 Old Vines Carignan
Winery:
Domaine
Lafage Tessellae
Grape(s): Carignan
Region: Catalanes,
France
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
One is welcomed by notes of dark cherries, blackberries,
plums, and spice on the nose.†The palate expounds
cherry, blackberry, and raspberry flavors that play among
elements of spice, leather, and minerals. Rich fruit combines
with supple tannins to make this wine a good match for
chicken or lamb kabobs.
Rating: 90 |
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Edmeades
2014 Zinfandel
Winery:
Edmeades
Grape(s): 77%
Zinfandel, 15% Petite Sirah, & 8% Syrah
Region: Mendocino County, Ca
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
One is drawn in by aromas of blackberries, cherries, and
raspberries, accented by elements of clove and cocoa.
Flavors of cherry, blackberry, and plum emerge on the
palate, followed up by suggestions of toasty clove, earth,
and dark chocolate. Offering polished tannins and good
fruit character, itís a wine to pair with chicken
fijtas.
Rating: 90 |
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Folie
A Deux 2017 Chardonnay
Winery:
Folie
A Deux
Grape(s): 100%
Chardonnay
Region: Sonoma
County,
California
Year:
2017
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
The noses offers a compelling array of tropical and citrus
fruit with accents of buttery oak and vanilla. With a
sip, flavors of peach, pineapple, and lemon interweave
among expressions of butterscotch, nutmeg, and toasty
oak. A fresh acidity frames the wine, but it still has
little richness and roundness. Pair with a seafood pasta
in a creamy sauce.
Rating: 89 |
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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