Wines Under $20

Wines under $20

Jun 272011
 
2008 Whistling Dog Pinot Noir, NSV Estate, Eola – Amity Hills, OR, $24 (S) – Rating 90

Whistling Dog Cellars continues to offer high value artistic wines at a reasonable price. Truly delicious with rich flavors of dark cherry and blueberry with hints of oaky toast, spice and leathery smoke. Well balanced soft tannins add to the beauty. Small production of only 200 cases…order while you can!

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Jun 142011
 
2009 Patianna Sauvignon Blanc, Estate Vineyards, Mendocino, CA, $16 (S) – Rating 92

Patianna Organic Vineyards consistently serves up a beautiful, clean, crisp organic Sauvignon Blancs at an excellent price. Fermented in stainless steel, no oak and no ML fermentation creates a flavorful wine of pineapple, melon and minerality with a just hint of green apple. The acidity balanced with a creamy finish sets this wine apart.

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Jun 102011
 
2009 The Crusher Chardonnay, Clarksburg, CA, $13 (S) – Rating 86

The Crusher Chardonnay sports a richness found in more expensive wines. Round flavors of toasty caramel, vanilla crème brûlée and melted butter marry nicely with notes of  pear and grilled pineapple. While rich (but not a butter-bomb), this is a balanced wine with enough minerality and acidity to pair well with food.

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Jun 102011
 
2009 The Crusher Rosé of Pinot Noir, Clarksburg, CA, $12 (S) – Rating 87

The Crusher Rosé is dangerously easy drinking… soft strawberry, spice, rhubarb and raspberry. This is no wimpy thin Rosé. 13% Viognier adds to the depth, structure and complexity. A great patio sipper at a great price that will pair well with lighter fare.

Jun 102011
 
2009 The Crusher Petite Sirah, Clarksburg, CA, $13 (S) – Rating 90

An extremely approachable Petite Sirah, The Crusher, has soft tannins and rich flavors of dark cherry, blackberry and blueberry with a hint of oaky spice. A very rich and luscious mouth-feel. A wonderful BBQ wine.

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