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for the price point and easy drinking.($ 9.99)
( 90) Louis Bernard Cote du Rhone 2020( France). Boisset’ s expertise is combining the best sources with state-ofthe-art winemaking. Southern Rhone valley sites deliver rich grenache and syrah for this blend. Extended fermentation( up to three weeks) yields great concentrated extraction. Light, yet complex, with rich earth tones, Black spice, and red currant and clove notes. Wonderful food wine for shepherd’ s pie, roasts and even pizza. Excellent value.($ 19.99)
( 90) LVE Rose NV( France). Legend Vineyard Exclusive( LVE) is an ongoing collaboration between pop icon John
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Legend and JC Boisset. This Vin Mousseux style sparking is sourced primarily from the Languedoc region in southern France. Ten percent pinot and grenache, with the remining cuvee of assorted white varietals. Pale salmon pink color leads to fresh raspberry, strawberry and peach flavors. Soft bubbles enhance any afternoon sipping on the patio.($ 19.99)
( 89) Bischofliche Weinguter Trier DOM Riesling 2022( Germany). Don’ t be fooled by the word riesling: this is done in a semi-dry style. Green apple notes dominate with a definite touch of minerality. Very viscous, with structured layers of flavor and lower alcohol. Sourcing from defined
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sites along the Mosel, Saar and Ruwer river. One hundred percent stainless-steel fermentation, with resting on the lees before fining and filtering. Perfect for pork and seafood dishes, or as an afternoon aperitif.($ 26.99)
( 89) Black Stallion Cabernet Sauvignon 2022( CA). This easy-drinking cab is sourced from Mendocino and Sonoma vineyards and select sub-AVAs. Softer and more accessible in style. This is their first release for the Cornerstone Collection. Small select lots vinified separately, then blended for the final cuvee. Dark fruit flavors of raspberry, cherry and blackberry dominate. 100 % malolactic fermentation adds a creamy rich
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texture. Perfect with Texas barbecue.($ 24.99)
( 87) Ironstone Vineyards Pinot Noir 2022( CA). The Kautz family sources these grapes from their Thorton Ranch site, which picks up the cooling influence of the Ca. Delta / San Pablo Bay. Light and earthy in style, with 13 % souzao in the blend. Aged for six months in French oak. Fruit bomb on the nose with rich cherry flavors.($ 17.99) •
WINE PANEL If you are a beverage professional with a specialty in wine who is interested in participating in the panel, please contact Editor Kyle Swartz at kswartz @ epgacceleration. com.
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