Wines Under $20

Wines under $20

Aug 302012
 
2011 Quady Winery Red Electra Mosato, California Orange Muscat Wine, $13 (S) – Rating 90

Sometimes nothing hits the spot at then end of the evening like a small glass of sweet wine. Quady Red Electra with only 5% alcohol can be the perfect nightcap. A sweet blend of red and orange muscat with a soft effervescence and flavors of summer red fruit. The website suggests additional use such as sorbets and granities. Buy This Wine

Aug 292012
 
2011 The Cusher Rose of Pinot Noir, Merwin Vineyard, Clarksburg, CA, $14 (S) – Rating 88

A solid value patio sipper with a healthy nose of watermelon, raspberry and strawberry. Flavors of ripe watermelon, tart cherry, red berries and citrus with subtle notes of red Jolly Rancher combine with zippy acidity and a hint of sweetness for a summer party favorite or to pair with lighter fare. Buy This Wine

Jul 082012
 
2011 Kunde Family Estate Magnolia Lane Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Valley. CA, $17 (S) – Rating 88

A soft nose of tropicals and herbs transcends into flavors of honeydew melon, white peach, grapefruit, guava and tropicals with herbal grassy tones and hints of creaminess, still with plenty of acidity. 1% Semillion and 5% barrel aging rounds out the edges and adds a touch of subtle complexity. Buy This Wine

Jul 082012
 
2011 Riverbench Rose’ of Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley, CA $18 (S) – Rating 90

A super summertime sipper with a spicy nose of strawberry, raspberry and spice. Crisp acidity will get the mouth watering with flavors of strawberry, rhubarb, raspberry, cinnamon and baking spice. This rosé does need a few minutes to open in the glass to reach its full potential. Buy This Wine

Jul 032012
 
2009 Duck Pond Cellars Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR, $20 (S) – Rating 89

A great value Pinot Noir at $20. Opens with a nose of cherry and leather which gives way to lighter-style flavors of cherry and raspberry with hints of leather and spice. Balanced acidity and a hint of sweetness round out this go-to Pinot. Buy This Wine