Ticen RanchNapa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon California

Blackberry, dark cherry and plum meet at the finish along with dusty cocoa and coffee notes. There’s a gorgeous richness to this Cab; however, it’s not a big, tannic blockbuster, so this is one to enjoy while you’re waiting on your beefier Cabs to come along in the cellar.

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Stadt Krems
Grüner Veltliner Kremstal
Krems, Austria

92 Points Wine Enthusiast
Underneath the vivid green pear and lemon notes on the nose there is a real Mirabelle intensity. The palate adds yeasty creaminess to these notions on a slender but concentrated palate, while salty, peppery highlights enliven that yeasty body. Best Buy.

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2019 Vega Piedra Rioja Tinto Haro, Rioja Alta, Spain

Here is another terrific bargain and once again, it follows my principle of finding a well-respected producer and “drilling down” to their entry-level, value-driven wines. It never fails — the quality of the more expensive wines filters right on down to the daily drinkers! The art and effort are in knowing where to drill down to find the hidden gems…

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