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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

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

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

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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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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