Here are some stellar deals from Sunfish Wine Cellars.
- 2021 Big Table Farm Chardonnay The Wild Bee – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (3/8/2024)
Day 1: Diam closure. This is an amazing wine. Honeysuckles, lemon zest, stone, Carmel, mild oak and spices. Very clean and complex wine with perfect balance. Nice acidity. A true gem. 93+ points (93 points) $33 with tax
- 2022 K Vintners Viognier Art Den Hoed Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley (3/7/2024)
Day 1:Natural cork. One of the better white values out of Washington. Floral, lemon, spices, dust, minerals and stone orchard fruit. Medium finish and nice acidity. Very solid wine. 91 points
Day 2: More floral on day 2 with white flowers and lavender. Lemon, spices, stone, minerals and stone orchard fruit. For under $20 with tax a winner for sure. 91 points (91 points) Under $20 - 2021 Vietti Barbera d’Asti Tre Vigne – Italy, Piedmont, Asti, Barbera d’Asti (3/6/2024)
Day 2: Nice wine with raspberries, floral, mild spices, earth and cracked pepper. Nice acidity and medium finish. Drink now to 2027. 90 points
Day 3: Very nice with floral, mild spice, earth, raspberries, strawberries, cracked pepper and bell peppers. Medium finish and nice acidity. 90 points
Day 4: Still going strong with raspberries, earth, pepper, spices, bell peppers and rose petals. Solid wine. 90 points
Recommendation: Solid wine overall and good price around $20.00. (90 points) $22 - 2021 Grosgrain Vineyards Petit Grosgrain – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley (3/5/2024)
Diam closure. Blend of 46% Grenache, 16% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre, 8% Carignan.
Day 1: Ok this is a dude. Result of a Crush is the best wines in Walla Walla for $25 and this is so boring at that price point. Candy fruit, mild spice and floral. I really hope this improves on day 2. 75 points
Day 2: One thing great about the 3 day wine review is the honest reviews I offer. Hated this wine on day 1 and a massive improvement on day 2. Funk, raspberries, blue fruits, floral notes, pepper, minerals and green olives. Medium plus finish and very complex offering. Outstanding effort. 92 points
Day 3: Holding form of day 2. This wine needs a serious decant or hold.
Recommendation: 4 plus hour decant or drink from 2026 to 2032. (92 points) $26