March 2025 - On-Demand & New Releases Reviews

March 2025 - On-Demand & New Releases Reviews
This month's Wine feature is On-Demand: New Release Wines

On-Demand & New Releases Reviews Reviews

Collina San Ponzio 2021 "Fossati" Barolo DOCG
94 points
$85
A rich, layered Barolo that deftly meshes fruit and earth notes and has enough stuffing and tannins for a long haul in the cellar.
Cielo 2024  Pinot Grigio
93 points
$9
Best Buy
A round and lush Pinot Grigio with great flavor and texture; a superb sipper that can also work with richer white meat dishes.
93 points $9 Best Buy
Whitehaven 2023  Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$20
Best Buy
Bursting with juicy grapefruit and creek stone, a refreshing, mouthwatering white with all things fish, fresh herbs and seafood.
93 points $20 Best Buy
Collina San Ponzio 2022 Bric Dei Pittatori Barbera dAlba DOC
93 points
$35
A standout Barbera that combines the traditional juiciness of the grape with richer, more serious structure and finesse.
Collina San Ponzio 2021  Barolo DOCG
93 points
$44
A stylish and mouthwatering Barolo that is approachable now and will be better with a little age.
Hazel Wine Company 2023  Pinot Noir
92 points
$24
A lovely dry Pinot Noir with excellent balance of fruit, savory, and oak tones to enjoy now or later.
Centenero 2021  Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
92 points
$34
A round and savory Amarone with a earthy nose and a juicy creamy palate.
Saddleback Cellars 2023  Chardonnay
92 points
$45
Seamlessly balanced Chardonnay that has bright fruit and subtle oak notes—a great wine for roasted chicken.
Saddleback Cellars 2021  Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$82
An extracted, ageable and generous cab with layers of dark fruit, tea cake and crushed violets—give this a bit of time.
Portola Vineyards 2021 Estate Pinot Noir
91 points
$42
A decadent, balanced Pinot with toothsome tannins that over-delivers with dark fruit and complex, savory flavors of spice, cocoa and wild mushrooms.
Hillside Winery NV Indian Summer American
90 points
$29
A well balanced off-dry blueberry bubbly that will be fun with desserts or BBQ.
Saddleback Cellars 2021  Merlot
90 points
$60
Long, dry and balanced with layers of fruit, leather, spiced olives and tea.
Apple Barn Winery NV Apple Cranberry American
89 points
$25
Loaded with crunchy, tart, ripe fruit, fun on its own and even better at a picnic table of friends blue ribbon favorite dishes.
Don Rodolfo 2024  Pinot Noir
88 points
$12
Best Buy
A nice and savory Pinot Noir that artfully balances fruit, oak, and earthy root vegetable notes into a table friendly offering.
88 points $12 Best Buy
Alamos 2021 Red Blend Mendoza
88 points
$13
Best Buy
A well-crafted Argentine red blend with lively peppercorn, oak and cranberry flavors.
88 points $13 Best Buy
Cielo NV Brut Prosecco DOC
88 points
$14
Best Buy
Appley crisp bubbles for an aperitif or light lunch—a ray of sunshine in a glass.
88 points $14 Best Buy
Alamos 2021 Seleccion Malbec
88 points
$20
Bursting with chewy fruits and tannins, a big rustic red for the backyard.
The Apple Barn Cider House NV Bluebarb Hard Cider American
88 points
$23
A chewy, savory and mouthwatering combination of spicy apple, earthy berry, and floral notes that will be nice on its own or with appetizers.
The Apple Barn Cider House NV Red Lemonhead Hard Cider Tennessee
88 points
$23
A richly flavorful and fun strawberry cider treat.
Apple Barn Winery NV Apple Punch Chambourcin
88 points
$24
An appealing combination of berry and watermelon flavor make this a good choice for desserts or cocktails.
Portola Vineyards 2021  Pinot Noir
88 points
$42
A bold pinot with dark, rustic red fruits underlining toasty oak and spice.
Kate Arnold 2022 Bright Vineyard Pinot Noir
88 points
$65
Lush and exotic, this fruit forward pinot takes you on an umami journey, ready to pair with an eclectic feast for an adventurous diner.
Don Rodolfo 2024  Pinot Grigio
87 points
$12
Best Buy
A crisp, chewy, dry pinot grigio that will be a nice foil for chicken dishes.
87 points $12 Best Buy
Alamos 2023  Malbec
87 points
$13
Best Buy
Generous toasty vanilla frames ample chewy fruit and earthy notes of rich earth.
87 points $13 Best Buy
Clos Du Bois 2022  Chardonnay
87 points
$14.99
Best Buy
An creamy Chardonnay with generous fruit and vanilla, soft and inviting.
87 points $14.99 Best Buy
Apple Barn Winery NV Apple Blush American
87 points
$22
Bursting with fruit and just enough sweetness to pair with a fun variety of cheese and desserts.
Hillside Winery NV Don Rosso Red Blend American
87 points
$22
Fun, silky smooth red with loads of crushable fruit—think chillable red or bold dryish rosé.
Hillside Winery NV Outblushed Muscadine
87 points
$23
A boldly herbal sweet wine to pair with strong cheeses or try in cocktails.
Mountain Valley Winery NV Catawba American
87 points
$23
An off-dry rose that balances the fun and wild side with a more serious structure.
Pend D’Oreille 2023  Chardonnay
87 points
$23
Toasty vanilla and ripe pear richness will appeal to the New World style Chardonnay drinker.
The Apple Barn Cider House NV Simply Muscadine Grape Cider Muscadine
87 points
$23
Would be a good accompaniment to candied nuts and dessert cheeses.
The Apple Barn Cider House NV Simply Red Grape Cider Muscadine
87 points
$23
Sweet cider with pleasant acidity that cleans up the mouthfeel; great beverage to have instead of dessert.
The Apple Barn Cider House NV South Cider American
87 points
$23
Crunchy apples and a smooth finish make for an ideal cider for a cheese plate.
Mountain Valley Winery NV Red Velvet American
87 points
$24
A flavorful berry sweet wine with a tasty chocolate note that is sure to please.
Apple Barn Winery NV Blackberry Dessert American
87 points
$28
Nice texture and complexity of fruit make this blackberry fortified wine a great choice for a range of desserts and cheeses, on its own, or in a cocktail.
Don Rodolfo 2024  White Moscato
86 points
$12
Best Buy
Fun and dryish with delicate lemon honeysuckle notes and lovely fresh fruit.
86 points $12 Best Buy
Alamos 2023  Cabernet Sauvignon
86 points
$13
Best Buy
Lively dry Argentine Cabernet with food loving tannins on the finish.
86 points $13 Best Buy
Ishara 2022  Chardonnay
86 points
$20
An easy drinking Chardonnay with apple and pressed flower flavors balanced with just a hint of toast.
Mountain Valley Winery NV Collier Reserve Muscadine
86 points
$22
An interesting flavor ride of a wine to pair with desserts and cheeses.
Hillside Winery NV Cantina Bianca Muscadine
86 points
$23
Sweet, but balanced with intriguing flavors that range from poached pear to lavender to toasted nuts.
Mountain Valley Winery NV Southern Peach Tennessee
86 points
$24
Peach white tea all day, a bellini in a glass—try with some bubbles for a nice brunch cocktail.
Hillside Winery NV Hillside Mist American
86 points
$27
A nice juicy fruity-sweet sparkler that will be good with spicy foods and desserts.
Apple Barn Winery NV Apple Pie Dessert American
86 points
$28
Pommeau for after dinner, with cheese or in a cocktail spiking a pumpkin spice latte.
Mountain Valley Winery NV  Cabernet Sauvignon
86 points
$28
Meaty, chewy, and a touch boozy, bustling with crushed fruit and chewy tannins, it practically orders the steak on its own.
Saddleback Cellars 2021 Red Blend Red Varietal Blend
86 points
$45
Bring on the grilled meats for the juicy fruit and generous oak in this cabernet-led blend—think tattooed arms dressed up in a suit.
Tsali Notch NV Sweetwater Muscadine
85 points
$19
An easy wine for fun with friends—a good foundation for punch and a picnic spritz.
In The Stars 2022  Pinot Noir
85 points
$20
A very dry and somewhat lean Pinot Noir for the table.
Mountain Valley Winery NV Mountain Muscadine
85 points
$21
A sweet muscadine wine with some earthy twists and turns that will be fun with desserts and cheese.
The Apple Barn Cider House NV Honey Basil Hard Cider American
85 points
$23
A boldly spicy, floral and sweet cider to pair with desserts.
Apple Barn Winery NV Apple Strawberry American
85 points
$24
This is all apple all the time with a fun hint of strawberry.
Apple Barn Winery NV Apple Peach American
85 points
$24
Clean and fruity for fun, unpretentious sipping.
Apple Barn Winery NV Sweet Red Wine Tennessee
85 points
$25
A sweet blue ribbon cherry pie in a glass—looks and tastes of ruby red violets.
Mountain Valley Winery NV  Sauvignon Blanc
85 points
$28
Quaffable Sauvignon Blanc with a hint of tropical fruit and sage to enjoy before or at the beginning of a meal.
Mountain Valley Winery NV  Syrah
85 points
$28
A fruity and slightly rustic Syrah for the table or a party.
Mountain Valley Winery NV Sweet Tea Muscadine
84 points
$22
A curious, medicinal tea-like sweet wine to pair with funky cheeses.
The Apple Barn Cider House NV Sip Gingerly Hard Cider American
84 points
$23
A spicy, lightly floral, tea-like cider that would be fun on its own or in fall cocktails.
The Apple Barn Cider House NV Hop Zen Apple Cider With Hops American
84 points
$23
A funky, hoppy cider with lingering bitterness that will appeal to old school hop heads.
Apple Barn Winery NV  Muscadine
84 points
$24
Fruity, sweet, floral, and a touch waxy and spicy all at the same time.
Mountain Valley Winery NV Blackberry American
84 points
$24
Tooty fruity with loads of blackberry and crushed boysenberry, nice for brunch.
Apple Barn Winery NV Anchors Aweigh Wine American
84 points
$25
A soft, not-to-sweet fruit wine that will pair nicely with cheeses.
Apple Barn Winery NV Apple Blueberry American
84 points
$25
A savory take on a fruit wine balances sour apple, blueberry pie and sweet savory orange tea notes with a hint of saltwater taffy.
Apple Barn Winery NV Sweet White Wine Tennessee
84 points
$25
Sweet grape and candied fruit with a savory hint of smoke—a fun base for a spritz with soda or ginger beer.
Hillside Winery NV Carnival Delight Grape Wine American
84 points
$25
Confectionary flavors abound—drink this instead of having a slice of cake.
Hillside Winery NV Black and Blue Wine American
84 points
$26
A sweet and savory wine that has balanced sweetness.
Mountain Valley Winery NV  Chardonnay
84 points
$26
Generous toasty vanilla frames crisp apple flavors for everyday sipping.
Hillside Winery NV  Pinot Grigio
83 points
$23
A dry, earthy pinot grigio aperitif that will seamlessly pair with seafood.
Mountain Valley Winery NV Mountain Red Wine American
83 points
$23
A chewy sweet Concord grape wine for the dessert tray.
The Apple Barn Cider House NV Midnight Blue Hard Cider American
83 points
$23
A sweet, soda-like berry cider with a creamy nose.
Apple Barn Winery NV Apple Raspberry American
83 points
$24
A pleasant raspberry flavored fruit wine for the cheese board.
Mountain Valley Winery NV  Petit Verdot
83 points
$29
Bold black fruit, vanilla toast and balsamic strawberry flavors ready for bold, smoky fare.
Mountain Valley Winery NV Rhubarb American
80 points
$23
Curious cheesy flavor and waxy texture makes this wine more savory than other fruit or rhubarb wines.
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