Category: United States

Paradigm Merlot

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Paradigm Merlot
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Oakville
Retail Price: $59.99

Tasting Notes: Strong aromas of red berries, black cherries, spice and vanilla lead to an outstanding wine with elegant ripe plum and blueberry. Complex flavors also include rich blackberry cobbler, with the berries, brown sugar and vanilla, along with sandalwood incense and a hint of cocoa. This is an impressive wine with big, yet fine, texture and a lengthy finish. 
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Gran Moraine Pinot Noir

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Gran Moraine
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Oregon
Appellation: Yamhill-Carlton District
Retail Price: $55.99

Tasting Notes: This dark, red-hued pinot noir opens with a ripe black cherry bouquet with hints of raspberry, tea and cigar box. On the palate, this wine is medium-bodied, balanced, refined and smooth. The flavor profile is a gentle red plum, flinty minerality, notes of black cherry and a hint of cinnamon. The finish is smooth and dry, while its flavors fade away nicely. 
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Twomey Pinot Noir

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Twomey
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Anderson Valley
Retail Price: $50

Tasting Notes: Absolutely stellar, elegant and seductive pinot noir from the Silver Oak people. Silky, smooth, aromatic ripe berries and a long, luscious finish.
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Talley Vineyards Rincon

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Talley Vineyards
Fanciful Name: Rincon
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $45

Tasting Notes: Perfect combo of minerality and butter. Rich, silky, elegant with a super-long finish. Aromas are like a field of wildflowers. A true treat.
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Darioush Chardonnay

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Darioush
Varietal: Chardonnay
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $49.99

Tasting Notes: The mouthfeel and depth of flavor are the first things that make you pause after the first sip. You are then hit with rich butterscotch, a slight pop of apple and then a silky buttery finish. 
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Dowdell Pinot Noir 2014

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Dowdell
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Sonoma Coast
Retail Price: $65

Tasting Notes: Rich black-currant aromas lead to big dark fruit flavors with crushed stone and notes of tobacco that finish with soft and subtle tannins. Certainly a value for the price.
Dowdell Pinot Noir 2014

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Sullivan Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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Sullivan
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Rutherford
Retail Price: $95

Tasting Notes: A balanced and structured cabernet sauvignon, that is elegant and focused with berry and currant notes, as well as chocolate and spice undertones. Full-bodied, with surprising density, yet very polished and pretty. Should open up quite nicely after being in bottle for a few years
Sullivan Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon

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Austin Hope
Varietal: Cabernet
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $55.99

Tasting Notes: An amazing cabernet with dark rich fruit followed by hints of eucalyptus and a lingering finish. This could be a Hall of Fame wine! 
Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon

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Eroica Riesling

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Eroica
Varietal: Riesling
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Washington
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: Such a great wine at this price — an amazing value! Bright and clean, with fresh tropical and citrus notes, this is both a world-class riesling and a tremendous bargain. It's a real buy, by-the-case, summer refresher, as well as an exceptional food-friendly wine for the holiday season.
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Miner Family Winery The Oracle Red 2013

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Miner Family Winery
Fanciful Name: The Oracle
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $100

Tasting Notes: A lovely red blend, with a bit more than half cabernet sauvignon. Supple and elegant, with a mixture of black and some red fruit on the nose. Touches of spice and tannin add to the complexity on the palate.
Miner Family Winery The Oracle Red 2013

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Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve
Fanciful Name: Georges de Latour Private Reserve
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $145

Tasting Notes: From one of Napa Valley's long-time iconic producers, their top wine is an outstanding combination of dark fruit, power and elegance. A spectacular representation of Napa Valley winemaking.
Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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Apothic Rosé

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Apothic
Varietal: Rosé
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $10.99

Tasting Notes: A fresh and fruity approach to rosé, with hints melon and berry fruit. The soft and pretty berry flavors give way to an airy tartness with a clean finish. This would be a great summertime cocktail wine. 
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