March 2026 - On-Demand & New Releases Reviews

March 2026 - On-Demand & New Releases Reviews
This month's Wine feature is On-Demand Wines

On-Demand & New Releases Reviews Reviews

Cielo 2025 Rose Pinot Grigio
96 points
$8
Best Buy
Bright, crisp and fruity, packed with luscious berries and blood peach that remain light on their feet with silky soft tannins and minerally citrus — irresistible on its own, even better with food.
96 points $8 Best Buy
Cielo 2025  Pinot Grigio
95 points
$9
Best Buy
Bright, dry, fruity and floral, all at the same time — you will want another bottle on ice as this is so balanced your cocktail wine will be what you want with dinner.
95 points $9 Best Buy
Castillo 2025 Red Blend La Mancha
93 points
$7
Best Buy
Black raspberry, violets and currants explode with balancing notes of pecan, hazelnuts, and eucalyptus in this silky, delicious Spanish red.
93 points $7 Best Buy
Art Of Earth 2024  Riesling
93 points
$12
Best Buy
Move over sweet Riesling, tropical aromas balance beautifully with creek stone minerality and crisp, vibrant citrus that literally dance on your palate with a bright, dry finish.
93 points $12 Best Buy
Finca Los Olmos 2025  Malbec
93 points
$17
Best Buy
Bold and juicy with loads of black fruit that are balanced with dried herb, chocolate and tea notes.
93 points $17 Best Buy
Don Jacobo 2024 Vendimia Seleccionada Tempranillo
93 points
$19
Best Buy
This Tempranillo Alta has bright acidity and chewy red tannins, best served with grilled beef, pork chops, elk or venison.
93 points $19 Best Buy
Mira Winery 2023 Godward Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
93 points
$150
A rich, round luxurious Cabernet that rolls over the palate like satin; pair with filet mignon.
Alamos 2023 Seleccion Malbec
92 points
$20
Best Buy
A bold, balanced, well-muscled red that is smooth as silk.
92 points $20 Best Buy
Reign Of Terroir 2024  Pinotage
92 points
$24
Best Buy
A grippy wine with red fruit on the palate and savory roasted notes on the finish.
92 points $24 Best Buy
Drum Roll Wine 2022 Pinot Renoir Pinot Noir
92 points
$28
Pristine red fruits, delicate mushrooms, a hint of allspice and sensual tannins, Oregon doing what Oregon does best.
Drum Roll Wine 2022 Single Vineyard Mt. Pisgah Pinot Noir
92 points
$30
Silky and sensuous flavors of forest berries, exotic mushrooms and spice are in harmony and balance.
Spritz Del Conte NV Non-Alcoholic Beverage
91 points
$16
Best Buy
Juicy and off-dry with vibrant bouncy pithy citrus, ginger, turmeric balancing pineapple, mango and a lovely bittersweet finish; serve with ice.
91 points $16 Best Buy
Brindle Ridge 2024  Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points
$17
Best Buy
Soft and juicy Cabernet with a touch of chocolate-mint-black raspberry and a complex whisper of eucalyptus and smoke; a charming South Australia Cab that shows synergy in the vineyard and winery.
91 points $17 Best Buy
Trump Winery 2023  Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points
$34
A dark, bold, and toothsome Cabernet to pair with food.
Spritz Del Conte NV Classico
90 points
$16
Best Buy
This lively bittersweet Italian Spritz is bursting with fun flavor and character for cocktailing and poolside sipping; serve on ice.
90 points $16 Best Buy
Whitehaven 2025  Sauvignon Blanc
90 points
$20
Fresh, juicy grapefruit, salted lime, quince and lemongrass in this classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
Trump Winery 2024 Rose American
90 points
$24
A juicy and crowd-pleasing rose for cocktail parties.
Ruta 36 2025  Torrontes
89 points
$19
Dry and aromatic, this wine can effortlessly surf its way from cocktail party to an exquisite array of exotic dishes to taste.
San Antonio NV California Champagne
88 points
$8
Best Buy
A crisp, zingy and juicy crowd pleaser with just the right touch of tropical fruit.
88 points $8 Best Buy
Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2025 Dry Rosé AOC Bordeaux Clairet
88 points
$12
Best Buy
Chillable red meets dry rose, silky tannins and cherry all day on the palate, a rose for the table on a warm day — bring on the burgers, grilled veggies and kabobs.
88 points $12 Best Buy
Alamos 2024  Malbec
88 points
$13
Best Buy
Rich, layered and balanced, this Malbec over-delivers the bold fruit that you expect with a dry, dark chocolatey balance.
88 points $13 Best Buy
Maison Riche 2023  Cabernet Franc
88 points
$14
Best Buy
Soft, dry and juicy with balanced richness in the form of milk chocolate — a quintessential 'Bistro' Cab Franc.
88 points $14 Best Buy
Clos Du Bois 2024  Chardonnay
88 points
$14.99
Best Buy
On the verge of off-dry, this opulently fruity Chardonnay has just a kiss of oak, a fun cocktail wine to spark conversation.
88 points $14.99 Best Buy
Cabrito Oscuro 2024 Tempranillo-Syrah La Mancha
88 points
$19
Dark and chewy fruit is beautifully framed with toasty oak and a touch of coconut.
Terramia 2021 Riserva Chianti DOCg
88 points
$20
Classic style of Chianti Riserva looking for a bone-in Strip steak or Porterhouse.
Uma Winemaker 2025  Cabernet Franc
88 points
$23
With an interesting tea note, the ample red fruits finish dry with firm tannins; aerate and give this some time to resolve.
Trump Winery 2024  Chardonnay
88 points
$24
Bright and refreshing Chardonnay with just a kiss of oak that lets the lemon, apple, pastry crust flavors shine.
San Antonio NV Almond California
87 points
$8
Best Buy
Almond-flavored bubbles for spritzes, Mojitos, French 75s, Collins and Tiki cocktail floats or for the sweet-tooth imbiber.
87 points $8 Best Buy
Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2024  Pinot Noir
87 points
$14
Best Buy
Black cherry and cedar take this to the bolder side of pinot noir where silky tannins of pinot reach a fuller-bodied style, making this a fun gateway to pinot for Syrah and Cab lovers.
87 points $14 Best Buy
Brindle Ridge 2024  Shiraz
87 points
$17
A soft and berry-filled glass of wine with generous blue and black fruits and an elegant finish.
Cabrito Oscuro 2024 Viura-Sauvignon Blanc Spain
87 points
$19
A dry and savory wine that will pair well with fin fish, roast chicken or pork.
Le Grillon 2023 Red Bordeaux Supèrieur
87 points
$22
A bold, fresh red wine to elevate your next burger or pizza.
Spritz Del Conte NV Lemoncello Non-Alcoholic Beverage
86 points
$16
A very concentrated NA Limoncello spritz reminiscent of a gin cocktail; serve with ice.
Trump Winery 2024  Sauvignon Blanc
86 points
$29
Simple, bright and breezy, a quaffable, no frills banquet wine.
Spritz Del Conte NV Lemoncello Wine Cocktail
85 points
$16
A bittersweet spritz take on Limoncello for the European bitter lemon palate — serve on ice with an orange wheel.
Terramia 2020  Sangiovese
85 points
$17
A smooth, fruit-forward Sangiovese.
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