Wine Enthusiast – October 2019

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BEST BUYS

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LangeTwins 2018 Estate Grown Sangio-

vese Rosé ( Lodi ). This bold and animated

wine dazzles the eye with a hot-pink color, with a

nose that’s bright in citrus and raspberry aromas.

It tastes lively, fresh and very fruity—exactly the

things that are great about rosé. Best Buy. — J.G.

abv: 12.5% Price: $ 15

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LangeTwins 2016 Old Vine Zinfandel ( Lodi ).

This is an attractive, polished wine that

matches bold fruit fl avors with a generous dash of

spice without the oak smothering the classic old-

vine fruitiness. The full-bodied palate has a deft

touch of tannins and a spicy fi nish. Best Buy. — J.G.

abv: 15.5% Price: $ 15

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Trim 2017 Chardonnay ( California ). This

appealing wine is nicely balanced, fresh

and has a fl inty mineral character that enhances the

crisp apple and white-peach fl avors. Bright acidity

gives it an appetizing mouthfeel and clean fi nish.

Best Buy. — J.G.

abv: 12.9% Price: $ 12

BEST BUYS

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Nieto Senetiner 2017 Malbec ( Mendoza ). A

mild note of brine shares space with bolder

black plum and berry aromas on the nose. It is zesty

in feel, with ripe berry and dark plum fl avors. Foley

Family Wines. Best Buy. — M.S.

abv: 13.8% Price: $ 13

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OZV 2017 Old Vine Zinfandel ( Lodi ). Jammy

in fl avor and soft in texture, this full-bodied

wine seems to melt in the mouth. The strawberry

and chocolate notes taste rich and ripe, with light

tannins framing it all. Best Buy. — J.G.

abv: 14.2% Price: $ 13

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Cantina Tollo 2018 Made with Organic Grapes

Bianco ( Terre di Chieti ). Aromas of chalk,

chamomile and citronella off er a vibrant start to

this easygoing wine. It is rounded in feel on the

palate, bolstered by bright, persistent acidity and

sporting fl avors of juicy citrus and melon. Vino Ver-

itas. Best Buy. — A.P.

abv: 12% Price: $ 10

BEST BUYS

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Kirkland Signature 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon

( Columbia Valley ). Aromas of coff ee bean

and chocolate are followed by notes of herb, orange

peel and citrus on the nose. On the lighter side of

medium-bodied, berry fruit fl avors follow on the

palate, fi nishing with a fi rm handshake of tannins

that soft en with time open. Citrus notes linger on

the fi nish. Best Buy. — S.S.

abv: 14.9% Price: $ 9

CORRECTION

In the August 2019 issue, this wine’s designation

was misidentifi ed. The correct listing is below.

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Boeger 2017 Sampler Series Zinfandel ( El

Dorado ). Pure and focused, this wine shows

classic varietal character in its wild berry, dried

sage and black pepper fl avors. It is full bodied,

lightly tannic and has an appealing ripeness that

fl ows from the aroma through the fi nish. Best

Buy. — J.G.

abv: 15.5% Price: $ 12