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This review was done in 2022.


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91 • Abrupt Vineyards 2019 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 13.5% (USA) $60.00.
87 • Butterfly Fields 2021 Chardonnay, California 14.1% (USA) $11.00.
90 • Crossways Winery 2019 Pinot Noir, California 13.5% (USA) $32.00.
85 • Crossways Winery 2020 Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $28.00.
88 • Dekreme 2022 Cuvee Brut Sparkling Wine, Monterey County 11.5% (USA) $15.00.
88 • Dekreme 2022 Cuvee Brut Sparkling Wine, Mendocino County 11.5% (USA) $15.00.
88 • High Roller 2021 Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County 14.1% (USA) $14.00.
89 • High Roller 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 13.5% (USA) $14.00.
88 • Laurel Cellars 2021 Pinot Noir, Monterey County 14.2% (USA) $12.00.
85 • Laurel Cellars 2021 Chardonnay, Monterey County 14% (USA) $11.00.
87 • Pink Moon 2023 California 12.5% (USA) $10.00.
BR • Popcorn 2019 Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $16.00. - Bronze Medal
BR • Sea Wave Wines 2023 Chardonnay, Central Coast 14.2% (USA) $3.00. - Bronze Medal
BR • Sea Wave Wines 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Central Coast 12.5% (USA) $3.00. - Bronze Medal
90 • Seven Rings 2020 Chardonnay, Napa Valley 14.2% (USA) $21.00.
94 • Seven Rings 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley 13.5% (USA) $34.00.
94 • Seven Rings 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley 13.5% (USA) $39.00.
88 • Smith & Elliott 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 14.1% (USA) $26.00.
89 • Smith & Elliott 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 13.8% (USA) $32.00.
86 • Smith & Elliott 2021 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 13.8% (USA) $15.00.
87 • Smith & Elliott 2020 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 13.8% (USA) $16.00.
87 • Smith & Elliott 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 13.5% (USA) $18.00.
89 • Smith & Elliott 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 14.1% (USA) $16.00.
87 • Smith & Elliott 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 13.8% (USA) $26.00.
90 • Smith & Elliott 2022 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 14.1% (USA) $15.00.
93 • True Oak Estate 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley 13.8% (USA) $39.00.
89 • True Oak Estate 2020 Red Blend, Napa Valley 13.8% (USA) $34.00.
93 • True Oak Estate 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 13.5% (USA) $18.00.
94 • True Oak Estate 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley 13.8% (USA) $28.00.
87 • True Oak Vineyards 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 13.5% (USA) $19.00.
85 • Verada 2019 Reserve, Pinot Noir, Tri-County 14.2% (USA) $18.00.
87 • Wellsley Farms 2021 Pinot Noir, Tri-County 14.1% (USA) $9.00.
85 • Wellsley Farms 2021 Chardonnay, California 14.1% (USA) $6.00.

Archive Review

Verada
2019 Tri County, Merlot, San Luis Obispo, Monterey
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
Category: Merlot
Tasted In: 2022
Country: USA
Alcohol: 13.5%

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Jarvis 2015 Reserve, Merlot, Napa Valley
96 POINTS
Jarvis 2015 Reserve, Merlot, Napa Valley
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Mira Winery 2016 Hyde Vineyard, Merlot, Carneros, Napa Valley
95 POINTS
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Alexander Valley Vineyards 2020 Merlot, Alexander Valley
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Peace Water 2020 Mellow Brick Road, Merlot, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley
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Jarvis 2018 Merlot, Napa Valley
95 POINTS
Jarvis 2018 Merlot, Napa Valley
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Peller Estates 2020 Family Reserve, Merlot, Niagara Peninsula VQA
95 POINTS
Peller Estates 2020 Family Reserve, Merlot, Niagara Peninsula VQA
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Levendi 2022 Mystique, Merlot, Napa Valley
94 POINTS
Levendi 2022 Mystique, Merlot, Napa Valley
14.5% $55.00.
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Bianchi 2019 Signature Selection, Merlot, Paso Robles
94 POINTS
Bianchi 2019 Signature Selection, Merlot, Paso Robles
14.5% $42.00.
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Provenance Vineyards 2019 Merlot, Napa Valley
94 POINTS
Provenance Vineyards 2019 Merlot, Napa Valley
14.7% $34.00.
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Bright Leaf Vineyard 2018 Estate Bottled, Merlot, Finger Lakes
94 POINTS
Bright Leaf Vineyard 2018 Estate Bottled, Merlot, Finger Lakes
13.1% $18.00.
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Chloe 2019 Merlot, Monterey County
94 POINTS
Chloe 2019 Merlot, Monterey County
14.5% $17.00.
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Palmaris 2018 Reserve Estate, Merlot, Outer Coastal Plain
94 POINTS
Palmaris 2018 Reserve Estate, Merlot, Outer Coastal Plain
13.8% $22.00.
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Best Buys for
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95 POINTS
Peller Estates 2020 Family Reserve, Merlot, Niagara Peninsula VQA
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94 POINTS
Bright Leaf Vineyard 2018 Estate Bottled, Merlot, Finger Lakes
13.1% $18.00.
USA
Chloe 2019 Merlot, Monterey County
94 POINTS
Chloe 2019 Merlot, Monterey County
14.5% $17.00.
USA
Taylors 2022 Estate Label, Merlot, Clare Valley
93 POINTS
Taylors 2022 Estate Label, Merlot, Clare Valley
14% $18.00.
Australia
Charles Smith 2020 The Velvet Devil, Merlot, Washington
93 POINTS
Charles Smith 2020 The Velvet Devil, Merlot, Washington
13.5% $14.00.
USA
Taylors 2022 Promised Land, Merlot, South Australia
93 POINTS
Taylors 2022 Promised Land, Merlot, South Australia
14% $13.00.
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Cannonball 2020 Merlot, California
93 POINTS
Cannonball 2020 Merlot, California
13.5% $16.00.
USA
Cloud Watcher 2020 Merlot, California
92 POINTS
Cloud Watcher 2020 Merlot, California
14.5% $10.00.
USA
Sunscape NV Merlot, California
92 POINTS
Sunscape NV Merlot, California
13% $9.00.
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Verada 2019 Tri County, Merlot, San Luis Obispo, Monterey rating was calculated by to be 86 points out of 100 on 1/13/2022. Please note that MSRP may have changed since the date of our review.