Wines Under $20

Wines under $20

May 092013
 
2011 D-Cubed Cellars Zinfandel Rosé, Napa Valley, Ca, $20 (S) – Rating 89

This rich dry Zinfandel rosé ain’t yo momma’s White Zin. An excellent picnic wine with enough juicy acidity pair with a array of foods. The nose offers bright notes of spicy cherry, raspberry and minerality. Deeper in color than many rosés. Flavors of bright red cherry, raspberry, red fruit and minerality with hints of tart cranberry on the finish. Buy This Wine

May 082013
 
2012 Anne Amie Vineyards Cuvee A Muller-Thurgau, Yamhill-Carlton, OR, $15 (S) – Rating 89

An attention grabbing bouquet of tart citrus and green apple with subtle notes of yeasty pie crust. This Muller-Thurgau, a Swiss white grape, offers mouth-watering acidity balanced with just a kiss of sweetness. Integrated flavors of citrus, green apple and floral notes plus white peach on the finish. A nice change of pace. Buy This Wine

May 082013
 
2010 Buena Vista Winery Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, CA, $16 (S) – Rating 89

Very easy drinking and immediately approachable. Excellent restaurant choice…good price…no decanting required. A rich nose of black cherry, dark spice and dark chocolate. A jammy mouth-feel but interestingly lean on the finish with soft tannins and balanced acidity. Flavors of cherry and plum with a bit of raspberry and spice with espresso on the finish. Buy This Wine

May 012013
 
2011 Ca’ Momi Winery Zinfandel, Napa Valley, CA, $20 (S) – Rating 90

Lower in alcohol than many Zinfandels -13.9%. A jammy nose of spicy blueberry pie with hints of chocolate. Intense berry flavors of blueberry, blackberry and a little raspberry. Surprisingly crisp acidity with easy tannins. A long finish with notes of very dark chocolate and bacon. Buy This Wine

Mar 252013
 
2011 Giordano Prosecco doc, Sparkling Wine, Veneto, Italy, $15 (S) – Rating 90

This is one Prosecco that should not be relegated to a mixer or mimosa. A crisp floral nose with notes of lemon and orange peel. A near perfect level of effervescence with a soft mouth-feel yet mouthwatering acidity.  Dry flavors of citrus with hints of tangerine and lime are enhanced by notes of yeastiness. Buy This Wine