Top 10 Wines for June 2021
Looking for your new favorite summer wine? Check out Sheila's picks, starting at only $8.99.
Pannier Rose – We ended up with a double order of this one. Your Good Buy of the Week - The product of a balanced blend to which was added red wine from Champagne vineyards. Brut Rosé evokes fruit and freshness. Its red fruit aromas, leading to toasted notes, are ideal for sharing delicious aperitifs with friends. Was $74.99, now $32.99.
2018 Chateau de Micouleau Bordeaux - A blend of Cabernet and Merlot. Deep dark color with violet glints. Intense, dense and rich in black fruits. Ample and balanced, revealing aromas of red fruits and spiced notes. It would be a perfect accompaniment for grilled red meats. Wood box for case. Was $19.99, now $9.99.
2019 Cotes Blanches Sancerre Rouge - Staff Comments: A French red Loire that you will love! It’s refined and balanced. Dried cherries and gooseberries on the nose. Light in body with essence of white pepper, lingonberries, blueberry compote, black walnuts and red currants. Have this with grilled fish tacos, a summer chopped salad with chilled salmon, or a Colorado goat cheese. Was $29.99, now $22.99.
2018 Grace Town Petite Sirah - Petite Sirah, aka Durif, is French in origin and originally a seeding cross of Syrah and Peloursin, which yields wines that are dark, rich and bold. Grace Town Petite Sirah is dark in color with prunes, cherries, vanilla, long flavors. A complex red wine that complements a variety of dishes such as barbecue pork or chicken, or spicy chili! Was $15.99, now $10.99.
2020 Maubet Cotes de Gascogne Rose - Staff Comments: Fantastic! Such a unique blend of Cabernet and tannat. Aromas of strawberry blossoms and fresh cherries. Full bodied, dry, elegant with tons of flavor! Hints of white peaches, grapefruit and watermelon puree. Pair this with chicken fajitas, grilled sliders or Marcona almonds. Was $12.99, now $8.99.
2018 Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc - Staff Comments: From South Africa, this really shines! Notes of limestone and pomelo on the nose. The perfect summer sipper! Fresh pineapple, stone fruit, green apples and lemon sorbet make this dry and inviting. Sunshine in a glass! Have this with shrimp tacos, a cucumber and sweet onion coleslaw or a caprese salad. Was $15.99, now $11.99.
2019 Clean Slate, Mosel (Germany) Riesling: Rated 90 points Wine Review online.com. This dry Riesling has a pale-yellow color with delicate green apple, citrus and floral aromas combined with dusty mineral notes. In the mouth are attention-getting intense flavors of peaches, green apples, and Meyer lemon enhanced by bright, cleansing acidity and lingering flavors. Great for a pool party, picnic or a Niçoise salad with grilled tuna. It is quite a bargain and will be great for summer entertaining. Only $12.99.
2020 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Rated 92 points Anthony Dias Blue Reviews. Spice and citrus on the nose, bright, tangy, and crisp with racy acidity and juicy lime fruit; even though Kim has left the building, the wine is still a pleasure. Was $17.99, on sale for $13.99.
2020 Cuvee de Roy Tavel Rose – Staff Comments - A French rose made up of 5 grapes. This is a full bodied rose, and breathtaking at that! Dry and supple; golden raspberries, lavender, papaya, fresh strawberries, and a touch of cinnamon apples. The layers are beautifully refined, the taste is magical! Have this with grilled artichokes, Caesar salmon salad or poached pears. This is a fantastic value! Was $17.99, now $13.99.
2019 Sisters Forever Chardonnay - Staff Comments: An un-oaked Chardonnay from the Donati Family Vineyard in California that really delivers! Essence of butter cremes and hazelnuts. Full bodied, rich and austere. Notes of salinity, peach blossoms, hibiscus, lemongrass and starfruit. Easy everyday drinking wine. Have this with spicy crab cakes, green chili with grilled pork, or a Swiss raclette. Was $16.99, now $10.99.