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Wines of the Week: Under $20, 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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Honig 2017 Sauvignon Blanc
Winery: Honig
Grape(s):
96% Sauvignon Blanc, 3% Semillon & 1% Muscat
Region: Napa Valley, California
Year: 2017

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
15-20

Review:
Swirling a glass brings up aromas of grapefruits, melons, pears, and spring flowers. Flavors of melon, lime, and grapefruit interweave among nuances of white blossoms and minerals on the palate. Nice and round but it still has a lively acidity, making ideal to enjoy with grilled chicken in a citrus marinade.
Rating: 90

Donnafugata 2017 Sur Sur Grillo
Winery: Donnafugata
Grape(s):
Grillo
Region: Sicila, Italy

Year:
2017

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
15-20

Review:
A bouquet of minerals, grapefruits, fresh herbs, and peach greets the senses. Peach, apple, and citrus flavors envelop the palate, with traces of herbs and minerals backing them up. Good body and a fresh acidity make this a ideal food wine. Match it with white fish covered in a mango salsa.
Rating: 90

Ancient Peaks 2016 Renegade Blend
Winery: Ancient Peaks
Grape(s):
32% Syrah, 25% Zinfandel, 20% Malbec, 19% Petit Verdot, & 4% Petite Sirah
Region: Paso Robles, California

Year: 2016

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
15-20

Review:
The nose offers a compelling array of blackberries, cherries, herbs, and floral spice. Blackberry, black cherry, and plum flavors form a nice fruit core, which coalesces among undertones of dark chocolate, dried herbs, and spice. This isn't a fruit-bomb, like so many red blends today. It has nice fruit but that's offset by a compelling savory character. Pair with BBQ chicken pizza.
Rating: 90

Michael David 2015 "Freakshow" Red Blend
Winery: Michael David
Grape(s):
Syrah & Petite Sirah
Region: Lodi, California

Year: 2015

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
15-20

Review:
Ripe aromas of blueberries, blackberries, and boysenberries interweave among suggestions of chocolate, smoky oak, and clove on the nose. Jammy fruit comes forth on the palate with blackberry, boysenberry, and dark cherry flowing into whispers of cocoa, cedar, and candied nuts. Round with plush tannins and ample fruit, it's a fine choice for any party.
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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