vintage: 2022

Markham Chardonnay 2022

94
Markham
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $27.99

Tasting Notes: 45 years ago, the Markham family resurrected the original winery that dated back to 1874, and started producing world-class wines. This is classic Napa Chardonnay, with most of the sourcing from the Little Canyon vineyard in the cool Oak Knoll AVA. 100% barrel fermented, but only 25% malolactic fermented. Aged almost nine months in French oak. Classic notes of citrus and apple with rich vanilla overtones. Light touches of minerality from the valley floor add a level of complexity. An excellent value for the money.
Markham Chardonnay 2022

Print Label

Dolum Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

94
Dolum Estates
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: California
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: Well-fruited, with notes of blueberry, plum puree and blackberry. Richly textured with a velvety mouthfeel, leading to a finish showing hints of cedar and cocoa. A wonderful wine that overdelivers for its price.
Dolum Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Print Label

Radius Merlot 2022

89
Radius
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Walla Walla Valley
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: Plush and supple. This easy-drinking merlot is sure to please with succulent notes of plum, raspberry and dark cherry. The plushness of this wine is accentuated by hints of vanilla and marshmallow.
Radius Merlot 2022

Print Label

St. Francis Old Vines Zinfandel 2022

94
St. Francis
Fanciful Name: Old Vines
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Sonoma County
Retail Price: $25.00

Tasting Notes: Produced from vines with a minimum age of 50 years, from various vineyard sites across Sonoma County, this zinfandel with petite sirah blend is a great example of the worldclass wines the region consistently produces. Dense ruby with purple hints in the glass, the nose and palate are very expressive, with plenty of black berry and cherry fruit, with touches of spice. A balanced mouthfeel and finish confirm the wine's quality.
St. Francis Old Vines Zinfandel 2022

Print Label

Textbook Merlot 2022

93
Textbook
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $29.99

Tasting Notes: Winemaker Abigail Horstman lets the grapes speak as she sources from prime sites in the Oak Knoll, Yountville, Oakville and Calistoga AVAs. Fermented 100% in stainless steel, with 9% cabernet added to the cuvee, and then aged for 14 months in French oak. Inky, and lush, with soft raisin and caramel notes. Subtle notes of vanilla and oak on the smooth lingering finish. Time to throw some thick rib-eyes on the grill.
Textbook Merlot 2022

Print Label

Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

93
Decoy
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: California
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: Sourcing from prime vineyard sites in Alexander Valley, Mendocino and the Central Coast. Very concentrated flavors in a classic fruit-forward style that’s very accessible. 6% merlot adds smoothness to the 18-month French-oak aging regimen. Black fruits dominate the nose with inky squid colors and hints of white pepper and dark chocolate. Time for that prime rib dinner celebration.
Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Print Label

Aveleda Solos de Granito Alvarinho 2022

94
Aveleda
Fanciful Name: Solos de Granito
Varietal: Alvarinho
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Vinho Regional Minho
Retail Price: $17.99

Tasting Notes: A top-end alvarinho from a top-end producer, Aveleda produces two soil specific wines. The Xisto, wines produced from grapes grown on schist soil, is outstanding on its own. The Granito, vines planted in granite-dominated soils, displays superb class and pedigree. Brilliant pale yellow in the glass, the nose is rich with tree fruit, hints of citrus and a touch of minerality. That minerality takes the forefront on the palate, with stone fruit and an echo of citrus, followed by a lengthy, balanced finish.
Aveleda Solos de Granito Alvarinho 2022

Print Label

J. Lohr Wildflower Valdiguié 2022

90
J. Lohr
Fanciful Name: Wildflower
Varietal: Valdiguié
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Arroyo Seco
Retail Price: $13.99

Tasting Notes: The perfect P (Porch, Pool or Patio) wine for the warming temps. Easy drinking, and the perfect “first red” wine. Low alcohol, under 90 calories, and only 3.8 carbs. Try this slightly chilled, and enjoy the raspberry, cranberry and cherry flavors. Perfect afternoon sipper with spring rolls.
J. Lohr Wildflower Valdiguié 2022

Print Label

Château La Nerthe Les Cassagnes Red Rhone Blend 2022

96
Château La Nerthe
Fanciful Name: Les Cassagnes
Varietal: Red Rhone Blend
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Côtes du Rhône Villages
Retail Price: $28.00

Tasting Notes: The blend of grapes used to create this wine may be "typical," but the wine is far from that. From one of the leading producers in the Rhône Valley: bright ruby/garnet in the glass, the nose and palate of red fruit, hints of spice and plenty of regional herbal notes. The wine is supple, with enough weight and texture to add to the complexity, and long, elegant finish.
Château La Nerthe Les Cassagnes Red Rhone Blend 2022

Print Label

Duckhorn Vineyards Greenwing Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

92
Duckhorn Vineyards
Fanciful Name: Greenwing
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: A newer part of the expanding Duckhorn portfolio, and it utilizes the shared sourcing and winemaking experience of the Duckhorn brand. 85% cabernet with touches of malbec and syrah for complexity. Dark black fruits dominate, with hints of toasted coconut and a hint of minerality. Very complex, concentered, with a smooth finish. Overdelivers for the money — a great value.
Duckhorn Vineyards Greenwing Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Print Label

Ironstone Vineyards Pinot Noir 2022

87
Ironstone Vineyards
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Central Valley
Retail Price: $17.99

Tasting Notes: The Kautz family sources these grapes from their Thorton Ranch site, which picks up the cooling influence of the Ca. Delta/San Pablo Bay. Light and earthy in style, with 13% souzao in the blend. Aged for six months in French oak. Fruit bomb on the nose with rich cherry flavors. Perfect first pinot noir to try.
Ironstone Vineyards Pinot Noir 2022

Print Label

EPG Brand Acceleration
Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.