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December 2024 - On-Demand

December 2024 - On-Demand
This month's Wine feature is On-Demand Wines

On-Demand Reviews

Kirkland Signature 2022  Bordeaux Supèrieur
93 points
$6
Best Buy
A savory, sanguine, Bordeaux Superior red ideally suited for sipping or special Saturday night supper.
93 points $6 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2021 Bordeaux St. Julien
93 points
$17
Best Buy
A robust, meaty, Old World-styled red with superb interplay of fruit, earth, umami, and oak; lots of terroir on display here and will be sensational with classic beef dishes.
93 points $17 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2022  Chablis Premier Cru
93 points
$18
Best Buy
An elegantly styled, well-balanced Chablis with nice mellow fruit, bright acidity, and delicate smoky minerality; will be superb with grilled seafood.
93 points $18 Best Buy
Whitehaven 2023  Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$20
Best Buy
When you think of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, this is exactly what you want and expect.
93 points $20 Best Buy
Georges Vigouroux 2019 Chateau Tournelles Grand Vin Estate Buzet
93 points
$29
A seamless, not showy, French red that will delight at the table; kicks above its weight class.
Kirkland Signature 2022  Gigondas
92 points
$13
Best Buy
A delightfully creamy, fruit-forward Gigondas that is an effortless pleasure to drink.
92 points $13 Best Buy
Veedha 2020 Tinto 2021 Douro
92 points
$14
Best Buy
A ripe, round, fruit-forward red reminiscent of a nice Amarone.
92 points $14 Best Buy
River Road Family Vineyards 2024 Nouveau Red Blend Russian River Valley
92 points
$16
Best Buy
An intriguing, fruit-forward wine that straddles the line between Rosé and red and seems tailor made for Thanksgiving meals; savory as well as fruity.
92 points $16 Best Buy
Chateau De Saint Martin 2023 Cru Classé Rosé Côtes De Provence
92 points
$27
A rich and rewarding Provence Rosé with amazingly inviting aromas and elegantly balanced flavors on the palate.
Levendi 2022 Perspective Chardonnay
92 points
$42
A textbook Napa Chardonnay that delivers all the richness one would expect, with an elegant finesse and subtlety.
Savage Cellars 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$100
A well-balanced and concentrated Napa Cabernet that will continue to improve and delight with cellaring.
La Playa 2024 Estate Dry Rosé Itata Valley
91 points
$9
Best Buy
A savory, lightly smoky Rosé with appetizing flavors and acidity for the table.
91 points $9 Best Buy
Ruffino 2023 Lumina Pinot Grigio
91 points
$11
Best Buy
A lovely layered Pinot Grigio with a fun flinty note that will be excellent with grilled seafood and shellfish.
91 points $11 Best Buy
São Luiz 2021 Colheita Tinto Douro
91 points
$15
Best Buy
A harmonious marriage of Old Word balance, ripe fruit, and deft oak; will cover many bases at the table.
91 points $15 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2021 Gran Selezione Chianti Classico DOCG
91 points
$17
Best Buy
A nice combination of fruit and earth make this Chianti Classico a lovely way to end your week.
91 points $17 Best Buy
Black Box 2022 Deep & Dark Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points
$19.98
A decadent Cabernet for dessert pairings with chocolate and vanilla or any roasted meat with mole sauce.
91 points $19.98
Black Box 2021  Malbec
91 points
$19.98
A classic, super clean, no frills Malbec with all the ripe fruits.
91 points $19.98
Savage Cellars 2019 Red Blend Calistoga
91 points
$59
A savory, juicy, and complex red blend that would go with anything grilled.
Kirkland Signature NV Mimosa
90 points
$7
Best Buy
A juicy and mouthwatering Mimosa that has a nice balance of ripe, natural citrus and fall fruits from the base wine; well done.
90 points $7 Best Buy
Alamos 2021  Malbec
90 points
$13
Best Buy
Tasty ripe fruits with threads of coffee and chocolate woven throughout make this a crowd friendly Malbec.
90 points $13 Best Buy
Louis Morette NV Grande Reserve Brut Blanc De Blancs Champagne
90 points
$55
A very crisp, yet round Champagne with lovely, tingling, mouthwatering acidity that will make this an ideal pairing with any cuisine.
Savage Cellars 2019  Zinfandel
90 points
$65
A boisterous, in-your-face Napa Zin with boatloads of fruit and creamy oak; a must for Zin-heads.
Savage Cellars 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
90 points
$100
A rich, oaky Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley with ripe fruit and firm tannins that makes an excellent addition to dinner.
The Charmer 2023  Chardonnay
89 points
$13
Best Buy
A rich and fruity Chardonnay with lush, creamy oak and a long finish; an ideal sipper.
89 points $13 Best Buy
Chateau De Saint Martin 2020 Cru Classé Red Blend Côtes De Provence
89 points
$27
A fruity, lightly smoky and waxy red that will be fun to pair with; try with a light chill.
Vilano 2021 57 Aniversario Ribera Del Duero
89 points
$32
A well-aged Ribera del Duero with nice layers of fruit, spice, and chocolatey oak and a chewy, warm finish; this one is built to last.
Savage Cellars 2019  Syrah
89 points
$64
A super ripe, broad-shouldered, and boozy Syrah sipper.
Alamos 2021  Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$13
Best Buy
A lively and bright food wine for burgers or steak with a fresh side salad.
88 points $13 Best Buy
Ed Edmundo 2024 Superior Cellar Select Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$14
Best Buy
A dark and brooding Mendoza Cab for your meat lovers pizza night.
88 points $14 Best Buy
São Luiz 2022 Muros De Tinto Blend Douro
88 points
$14
Best Buy
A zippy everyday red wine with loads of flavors and not too much oak.
88 points $14 Best Buy
Clos Du Bois 2022  Chardonnay
88 points
$14.99
Best Buy
A rich, tropical, oaky Chardonnay that delivers on the greatest hits.
88 points $14.99 Best Buy
São Luiz 2023 Colheita Rosé Douro
88 points
$15
Best Buy
A pleasingly dry and restrained Rosé with a lovely, lingering watermelon note and a deft touch of smoke.
88 points $15 Best Buy
Black Box NV  Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$19.98
A spicy, fruity Cab with plenty of savory notes.
88 points $19.98
Black Box 2022 Tart & Tangy Sauvignon Blanc
88 points
$19.98
A tropical and crowd pleasing Sauvignon Blanc with a nice balance of acid and mild bitterness to make it very food friendly.
88 points $19.98
Black Box 2021  Merlot
88 points
$19.98
A simple, classic, fruity, and juicy Merlot for all occasions.
88 points $19.98
Mount Rozier 2023 The Fire Pit Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$24
A tangy, smoky Cabernet well-suited for grilled and barbecued meats.
Savage Cellars 2019 Proprietary Red Blend Napa Valley
88 points
$59
A vibrant yet brooding Napa red blend with equal measures of dark fruits, chocolatey oak, and savory tones; a nice steakhouse red to pair with with a cigar.
La Playa 2023 Estate Red Blend Maule Valley
87 points
$9
Best Buy
A solid red that will cover a lot of bases and doesn't weigh down the palate.
87 points $9 Best Buy
Ed Edmundo 2024 Double Oaked Cabernet Sauvignon
87 points
$10
Best Buy
A juicy, savory Cabernet with a lovely layers of creamy oak, spices, and herbs.
87 points $10 Best Buy
Heavenly Cream 2024  Chardonnay
87 points
$10
Best Buy
A round and creamy Argentine Chardonnay with ripe fruit and a long clean finish; this will be quite versatile once served with a good chill.
87 points $10 Best Buy
Alamos 2020 Red Blend Mendoza
87 points
$13
Best Buy
A lovely Argentinean blend for pairing with grilled meats.
87 points $13 Best Buy
La Playa 2023 Reserva Chardonnay
87 points
$13
Best Buy
A suave and savory Chardonnay that will be nice with roasted vegetables and smoked meats.
87 points $13 Best Buy
Black Box NV  Pinot Grigio
87 points
$19.98
A bright house white that will suit all occasions with its good balance of ripe fruit and zippy acidity.
87 points $19.98
Black Box NV  Pinot Noir
87 points
$19.98
A richer and fully ripened style of California Pinot Noir that is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
87 points $19.98
Black Box NV  Sauvignon Blanc
87 points
$19.98
An assertive Sauvignon Blanc with an herbaceous kick to pair with grilled chicken or ceviche.
87 points $19.98
Black Box 2020  Shiraz
87 points
$19.98
A wine that seems like a pairing match made in heaven for BBQ pizza.
87 points $19.98
Black Box NV  Buttery Chardonnay
87 points
$19.98
A vanilla butter ball of a Chardonnay; this tastes like Duke Silver smooth jazz.
87 points $19.98
Black Box 2021 Red Blend California
87 points
$19.98
A tasty blend with pronounced black fruit flavors and a food friendly savory component.
87 points $19.98
Black Box 2021 Velvet & Velvety Red Blend
87 points
$19.98
Tasty waves of numerous ripe red berries and fruits; like a Pinot Noir Hawaiian Punch jam band.
87 points $19.98
Black Box NV  Rose
87 points
$19.98
A crushable and very ripe red berry forward summer sipper.
87 points $19.98
Black Box NV  Chardonnay
87 points
$19.98
A solid house Chardonnay for the home or restaurant BTG that does it all.
87 points $19.98
Alamos 2020 Seleccion Malbec
87 points
$20
A solid example of the category and a tasty Malbec BTG for any steak house.
Chateau De Saint Martin 2022 Cru Classé White Blend Côtes De Provence
87 points
$28
A nice, dry French white with texture and body complemented by a refreshing finish that will be a fine aperitif or to pair with salads.
Legón 2021 Crianza Ribera Del Duero
87 points
$29
An oaky Spanish red with dense dark fruit and grippy tannins; give this one some time.
São Luiz 2023 Colheita Branco Douro
86 points
$15
Best Buy
A dry, earthy white for the table.
86 points $15 Best Buy
George Phillips Cellars 2022 Reserve Selection No. 113 Cabernet Sauvignon
86 points
$24
A very ripe, creamy, berry-forward Cabernet that drinks like a claret-style Zinfandel.
Ed Edmundo 2024 White Malbec White Malbec
85 points
$10
Tart fruits make this a great wine to have ice cold on a warm day.
Black Box NV  Riesling
85 points
$19.98
Crisp Riesling acidity with nice tropical fruit and floral notes in play.
85 points $19.98
Black Box NV Brilliant Collection Pinot Grigio
84 points
$19.98
A light and fruity summer beach beverage for responsible sessionable consumption.
84 points $19.98
Black Box NV Brilliant Collection Cabernet Sauvignon
81 points
$19.98
A sweet, fruity wine.
81 points $19.98
Black Box NV Red Sangria N/A
80 points
$19.98
Red fruits, orange and sugar; the flavors of Sangria mixed with sun tea.
80 points $19.98
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