Happy New Year!

Here is this week’s Affordable Wine Report (Wines under $20) to start the New Year Right!

 

 

 

• Roederer Estate Brut from Anderson Valley
  Non-Vintage
  $17.99 average cost.
  Larry rated it 9 points out of 10.
  This sparkling also received a double Gold
  from The San Francisco Chronicle competition,
  93 points from the wine enthusiast and 90 points
  from the wine spectator.

 

• Piper Sonoma non-vintage.
  Average price 12.99- 24.00.
  Larry rated it 8.5

 

• Murphy Goode 2015 California Red Blend
  35% Zinfandel, 27% Merlot, 16% Petite Syrah,
  13% Petite Verdot, 6% Syrah, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon.
  Averages $15.98,
  13.5 alcohol
  Larry rated it 8.0

Larry Lipson served as the Los Angeles Daily News food critic for 50 years. He is now based in Florida and a regular contributor to CRN Digital Talk Radio’s What’s Cookin’ Today and other food, wine, and travel programs.