Wines Under $20

Wines under $20

Oct 142012
 
2011 Paul Dolan Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Potter Valley, Mendocino, CA, $18 (S) – Rating 88

From organically grown grapes this 100% stainless steel Sauvignon Blanc comes alive with a nose of Meyer lemon creme pie. Crisp flavors are highlighted by kiwi fruit along with Meyer lemon and tropicals. Zippy acidity as you’d expect from stainless steel fermentation with a long Meyer lemon finish. A good value under $20. Buy This Wine

Oct 142012
 
2011 Dry Creek Vineyard Fume Blanc, Sonoma County, CA, $16 (S) – Rating 89

A nose of Meyer lemon and citrus with subtle floral notes. 100% stainless steel creating crisp fruit notes offering flavors of Meyer lemon and Granny Smith apple with some intriguing minerality and floral notes. Zippy acidity that calls for summer fare. A good value under $20 Buy This Wine

Oct 102012
 
2011 Dry Creek Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, CA, $16 (S) – Rating 90

An enjoyably crisp SB with a nose of Meyer lemon, citrus and honeysuckle. Stainless steel fermentation lets the fruit speak with flavors of Meyer lemon, honeysuckle and tropicals with notes of minerality and white peach as the wine opens. Well-balanced and refreshing with crisp acidity for good food pairing. The addition of 3% Sauvignon Musque in the blend rounds out the mouth-feel a touch. Buy This Wine

Oct 012012
 
2010 La Crema Chardonnay, Monterey, CA, $18 (S) – Rating 88

A thoroughly enjoyable Chardonnay with aromas of apple, pear and creaminess. A soft and round mouth-feel with flavors of apple, tropical fruits and baking spice with notes of butterscotch cream and minerality. Just a kiss of sweetness on the finish. Buy This Wine

 

Aug 302012
 
2010 Hook & Ladder Chardonnay , Russian River Valley, CA, $19 (S) – Rating 88

A toasty nose of pineapple with notes of apricot and caramel. The palate offers a rich mouth-feel and soft acidity with flavors of butterscotch, red apple, honey and hints of cinnamon, oaky vanilla and spice. A well made good-value Chardonnay.    Buy This Wine