January 2025 - On-Demand

January 2025 - On-Demand
This month's Wine feature is On-Demand Wines

On-Demand Reviews

Crowded House 2023  Sauvignon Blanc
95 points
$13
Best Buy
A spot-on example of a vibrant savory NZ Sauvignon Blanc with ample fruit, acidity, and versatility that refreshes the palate and begs for another sip, and another...
95 points $13 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2024  Moscato dAsti DOCG
94 points
$7
Best Buy
A beautiful example of Moscato d'Asti with effusive fruit and floral notes in fine balance; will be delightful with desserts or a dessert on its own.
94 points $7 Best Buy
Levendi 2022 Mystique Merlot
94 points
$55
Take note Bordeaux, Napa Valley opulence meets French elegance in this layered, complex and deftly balanced Merlot with satisfying flavors of bacon jam, blood orange and grilled cherries.
Greyscale 2021  Cabernet Sauvignon
93 points
$69
A broad and supple Napa Cabernet with a fine balance of fruit, oak and acidity.
Freehand NV  Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points
$5.99
Best Buy
A rich, fruit-driven Cabernet that has a lot of layers and delights the senses.
91 points $5.99 Best Buy
Freehand NV  Sauvignon Blanc
91 points
$5.99
Best Buy
A soft and supple Sauvignon Blanc that is easy drinking and satisfying.
91 points $5.99 Best Buy
Benvolio 2023  Pinot Grigio
90 points
$10
Best Buy
An intriguing and unique Pinot Grigio with beguiling fruit and smoky earth notes; this will be sensational with grilled seafood.
90 points $10 Best Buy
ABK6 2024 80/20 Blanc Fruité White Blend
90 points
$14
Best Buy
A crisp, appetizing French white with appealing fruit, palate stimulating acidity, and a deft touch of smoke and salinity; this will be a great choice for grilled fish and poultry.
90 points $14 Best Buy
Specially Selected NV Brut Cremant dAlsace
90 points
$14.99
Best Buy
A bone-dry sparkling wine with bright citrus flavors makes this a great Champagne alternative.
90 points $14.99 Best Buy
Mark Nicholas 2022 Artisanal Winemaking Pinot Noir
90 points
$18
Best Buy
Robust and generous with plenty of red fruit, savory mushrooms and toasty tannins can take this wine from rich fish dishes to elegant red meats at the table.
90 points $18 Best Buy
Levendi 2023 Estate Chardonnay
90 points
$45
A plush, seamless Chardonnay with flavors that glide along the palate effortlessly.
Freehand NV Red Blend Spain
89 points
$5.99
Best Buy
A delightfully fruity and well balanced Spanish red that will be very versatile.
89 points $5.99 Best Buy
Wicked Grove  Pearsecco Bubbly Dry Cider
88 points
$8.99
Best Buy
A fresh, dry Cider that has aromas of ripe fruit an a drier lighter palate.
88 points $8.99 Best Buy
Summit NV Red Blend California
88 points
$19
A super juicy and a satisfying red blend with explosive fruit and soft creamy oak.
Freehand NV Rosé Spain
87 points
$5.99
Best Buy
A crisp and linear Rose that will be nice at the table.
87 points $5.99 Best Buy
Specially Selected 2021  Chianti Riserva DOCG
87 points
$7.99
Best Buy
A traditional Italian wine with a new world spin; if you enjoy oaky reds, this is a great wine for you.
87 points $7.99 Best Buy
Wicked Grove  Black Cherry Imperial Cider
87 points
$9.99
Best Buy
Tropical fruit and a hint of earth bring interesting complexity to this Cider.
87 points $9.99 Best Buy
Hawx River Vineyards 2023 Barrel Select Chardonnay
87 points
$14
Best Buy
Classic Monterey Chardonnay with rich apple, vanilla notes balanced with lovely acidity.
87 points $14 Best Buy
Canella NV GranRiviera Mimosa
87 points
$16
A crisp and refreshing Mimosa RTD to accent and simplify your next brunch.
Summit NV  Cabernet Sauvignon
87 points
$19
A straightforward, oaky crowd pleasing Cabernet for everyday meals.
Summit NV  Pinot Grigio
87 points
$19
A bright fruity Pinot Grigio that is sure to be a hit at parties.
Franzia NV  Chardonnay
87 points
$20
A bright, citrusy Chardonnay that will go when with spicy appetizers.
Franzia NV Rich & Buttery Chardonnay
87 points
$20
A buttery, fruity, oak-forward Chardonnay that is sure to please fans of the style.
Freehand NV  Chardonnay
86 points
$5.99
Best Buy
A floral and delicate Chardonnay that will be a nice sipper or paired with light seafood appetizers.
86 points $5.99 Best Buy
Freehand NV  Pinot Grigio
86 points
$5.99
Best Buy
A nice versatile food wine that would complement many dishes.
86 points $5.99 Best Buy
Franzia NV  Pinot Grigio
86 points
$20
A juicy, bright Pinot Grigio that will be quite versatile.
ABK6 2024 Le Blanc Bordeaux Blanc
85 points
$18
A lovely tropical fruit driven French white with mouthwatering acidity and nice table appeal.
Summit NV  Chardonnay
85 points
$19
A pleasing buttery and tropical Chardonnay for carefree sipping and parties.
Freehand NV Moscato White Moscato
84 points
$5.99
Best Buy
An intensely floral and rather dry and lean Moscato; try as a modifier in cocktails.
84 points $5.99 Best Buy
Night Bird 2022  Cabernet Sauvignon
84 points
$21
An atypical, very fruity and juicy Cabernet with a lot of Zinfandel-like flavors that should make a bold sipper or pizza wine.
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