Category: $26 – $50

Flora Springs Chardonnay 2013

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Flora Springs
Fanciful Name: Barrel Fermented
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $35

Tasting Notes: Bright, crisp aromas and flavors of pear and golden delicious apples, balanced beautifully by toasty oak and crisp acidity. The finish is long and refreshing.
Flora Springs Chardonnay 2013

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Duckhorn Vineyards Chardonnay 2013

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Duckhorn Vineyards
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $39.99

Tasting Notes: This, only their second release for a Chardonnay, confirms that Duckhorn and Renee Ary are on the right path. Rich, vibrant fruit highlights the best fruit sourced from 11 prime valley sites. Peach and melon notes balance the touches of citrus fruits. Very detailed barrel fermentation program includes hand stirring of the lees.
Duckhorn Vineyards Chardonnay 2013

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Dashe Todd Brothers Zinfandel 2013

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Dashe Todd Brothers
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Dry Creek Valley
Retail Price: $35

Tasting Notes: Blockbuster old-vine Zin. Dense and full-bodied with lots of black raspberry, black cherry and spice. It has the ability to be cellared for five years. Grill up a T-bone and enjoy.
Dashe Todd Brothers Zinfandel 2013

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Clos Pegase Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Clos Pegase
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $50

Tasting Notes: From the central Napa Valley region, this cabernet demonstrates balance and elegance. A dense ruby in the glass, the notes of dark fruit and toast are echoed on the powerful yet balanced palate. Lots of delicious fruit, from start to long finish.
Clos Pegase Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Beran Zinfandel 2013

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Beran
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Sonoma County
Retail Price: $36

Tasting Notes: Classic Zinfandel flavors with a nose of chocolate, baking spice, plums and blueberry make this wine a real crowd-pleaser. The palate has a touch of heat with notes of blackberries, acai berries, plums, cloves and blueberry jam. Soft tannins make this a very food-friendly wine. This Zinfandel doesn’t need huge proteins to stand up next to big tannins; pair with BBQ, hard cheeses or even a great dark chocolate dessert!
Beran Zinfandel 2013

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Benovia Pinot Noir

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Benovia
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Sonoma Coast
Retail Price: $36.95

Tasting Notes: Low yield and small production help create this textbook Russian River pinot. Deep ruby color with a juicy berry nose and palate. Add some mineral notes and a bit of plum and enjoy this complex wine with roasted squab and wild rice.
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Antucura Malbec 2012

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Antucura
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Vista Flores
Retail Price: $31

Tasting Notes: A deft French touch on this Argentinean classic. Extended maceration in stainless steel and minimal oak aging (three months), produce a rich, elegant wine with beautiful color enhanced with fruit flavors of plums, blackberries, and bright cherries. Very balanced tannins, hints of spice, and a smooth finish.
Antucura Malbec 2012

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Tiefenbrunner Turmhof Pinot Nero 2013

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Tiefenbrunner Turmhof
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Alto Adige - Suditrol
Retail Price: $28

Tasting Notes: Famous for sauvignon blanc, Tiefenbrunner demonstrates its ability to produce world-class red wines with this pinot noir. Bright and spicy red fruit, good acidity, and structure showcase the wine’s quality and class.
Tiefenbrunner Turmhof Pinot Nero 2013

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Frescobaldi Pinot Noir 2011

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Frescobaldi
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2011
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Pomino
Retail Price: $30

Tasting Notes: From the renowned Frescobaldi family of Tuscany comes a pinot noir, from a region better known for Sangiovese. Elegant, structured and oh-so-very delicious. More than a mere curiosity, it’s a wonderful example of what intelligent vineyard practices and careful winemaking can achieve.
Frescobaldi Pinot Noir 2011

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Domaine Gachot Monot Cote de Nuit-Villages 2013

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Domaine Gachot Monot
Fanciful Name: Cotes de Nuit-Villages
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Cote de Nuit-Villages
Retail Price: $30.99

Tasting Notes: This wine is a fabulous value in Burgundy. Ripe cherry, forest floor and black tea jump from this pinot, flaunting an uncommon balance between depth of flavor and elegant nuance.
Domaine Gachot Monot Cote de Nuit-Villages 2013

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Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Decoy
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2012
Appellation: California
Retail Price: $26

Tasting Notes: The medium-weight bouquet displays slightly tart aromas and a touch of new wood before ripe blackberry notes emerge. It is medium-full and the tannins pop at first, but quickly integrate, allowing for a smooth mouthfeel and a tasty array of black cherry, currant and plum flavors.
Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Banshee Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Banshee Napa Valley
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $36

Tasting Notes: A beautifully concentrated cab displaying blue fruits, tobacco and well-integrated oak. The fuzzy ripe tannins and moderate acidity make this a pleasure to drink now.
Banshee Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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