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Welcome to the our newest ongoing feature. The Underrated and Overlooked.
This is where we here at Napacabs will take a closer look at wines that (as you may have guessed) were scored a little too low by the critics, or would be easy to miss.
Lets face it: There are a lot of wines out there. So many wines, that deciding what to try can be quite daunting for someone who's just starting out, or even an avid buyer simply looking for something new. The current expert rating systems (Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, etc ..) do a fantastic job of making the wine world more accessible, and shining a spotlight on some truly exceptional products. That being said, it is often the case that these exceptional wines, which often see price bumps and availability issues, will overshadow their lower scoring(but also great) peers.
With The Underrated, we hope to give you another opinion/perspective on wines that are not getting the attention they deserve. We are not trying to counter or invalidate any standing critic’s score; we are simply reiterating that every score is another persons palate giving their subjective interpretation of a highly complex experience. Who’s to say their tastes align with yours? Are you wrong for disagreeing with a highly rated bottle? Or perhaps liking a wine that scored poorly? Of Course not. You don’t have to stop buying that 95pt Cabernet that retails for $90 (Seriously, please don’t stop buying that).
We simply wish to give you another perspective, hopefully making your online wine shopping experience a little more personal, and to make sure you don’t miss out on some wonderful wines that might have got (say it with me) ... Underrated or Overlooked.
Corvidae 2011 Chardonnay Mirth (Owen Roe)
$9.95
Owen Roe's super affordable Corvidae Chardonnay Mirth is fermented in 100 Percent Stainless Steel, and shows lots of varietal freshness, with bright green apple and lemon lime a...
Owen Roe
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Bogle 2010 Merlot California
$7.95
WS 88 Pts Best Value! - Winemaker Notes - The long, cool growing season of 2010 produced Merlot grapes unparalleled in quality. Full-bodied and big, the resulting wine resonates...
Bogle Vineyards
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Michael~David 2011 Chardonnay Lodi 7 Heavenly Chard
$13.95
Winemaker Notes - Pure and ripe with notes of buttered popcorn, white currants, and a hint of peach jam. This wine is medium bodied, balanced, and creamy with a hint of oak in t...
- Save 20% on 6,
Only $11.16 each
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Michael David Winery
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Bodegas Borsao 2011 Rose Campo De Borja
$7.95
According to the Wine Advocate: Made from 100% Grenache, the 2011 Rose is a winner. Classic strawberry and framboise scents along with floral notes jump from the glass of this l...
Bodegas Borsao
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Starmont 2010 Chardonnay Napa Valley (Merryvale)
$14.95
WS 89 Pts - Winemaker Notes - The fruit for Starmont Chardonnay is grown in our favorite cooler areas of the Napa Valley, including the Oak Knoll District and Carneros, includin...
- Save 10% on 12,
Only $13.46 each
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Merryvale
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Bogle 2010 Essential Red California
$8.95
WE 89 Pts (Best Buy) - Winemaker Notes - Winemaker Notes -Rich, enticing layers of complexity, starting with that first irresistible sip. Ripe fruit, intense with flavors of boy...
Bogle Vineyards
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