Affordable Wine Report

(Wines under 20 dollars) from The What’s Cookin Today Show with wine reporter Larry Lipson

For the week of 8/10/22:

Reciente , Reserva, Bodegas Olarra, from Spain, 2017, Rioja, Red Blend
Averages: $18.00 nationally, $14.99 at Costco
Ratings: Wine Enthusiast – 90 points, Wine and Spirits – 91 points, Decanter – 89 points, Cellar Tracker – 90 point
The Larry Lipson rating from 1-10 (ten being best): 8.8

Columbia Crest, Grand Estates, Merlot,2019
Merlot 90%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%, Cabernet Franc 5%
Owner: Horse Heaven Hills AVA, Washington State
Averages: $11.00 nationally
A big Merlot with good Tannins
The Larry Lipson rating from 1-10 (ten being best): 8.3