Category: Under $15

Mas La Cheveliere Pinot Noir

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Mas La Cheveliere
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: IGP Pays d'Oc
Retail Price: $12.95

Tasting Notes: Made by the LaRoche folks of Chablis, their ultra-modern winery in Beziers, France, is light, fragrant and delicious pinot. High marks for the cost. An every-day winner.
Mas La Cheveliere Pinot Noir

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Beringer Founder’s Estate Pinot Noir

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Beringer
Fanciful Name: Founder's Estate
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $10

Tasting Notes: Affordable introduction to pinot noir. Well balanced — lots of ripe, juicy fruit — easy to sip. Great with grilled salmon or your favorite meatloaf.
Beringer Founder’s Estate Pinot Noir

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Errazuriz Max Reserva Pinot Noir

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Errazuriz
Fanciful Name: Reserva
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Chile
Retail Price: $14

Tasting Notes: Bright and clean. Ruby red in appearance, to the edge. Cherry, and other red fruits on the nose are echoed on the palate, with its good acidity and subtle textures. At this price, a real bargain.
Errazuriz Max Reserva Pinot Noir

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Bend Merlot 2015

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Bend
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $9

Tasting Notes: This wine launches with big flavors of plum and black cherry. The lush fruits are balanced with a long and smooth finish. This is the perfect wine for buyers looking for outstanding value without a hefty price.
Bend Merlot 2015

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Saladini Pilastri Rosso Piceno 2015

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Saladini Pilastri
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Italy
Retail Price: $14

Tasting Notes: Vibrant red cherry and blueberry gently paired with hints of savory herbs. The varietal pairing provides both acidity and polish.
Saladini Pilastri Rosso Piceno 2015

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Double Black Zinfandel Paso 2015

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Double Black
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: This classic expression of Paso Robles zinfandel reveals bright blackberry and black cherry with a backbone of black pepper spice. The elegant finish lingers with rich flavors of plum and baking spice.
Double Black Zinfandel Paso 2015

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Domaine de Bellevue Signargues CDR 2016

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Domaine de Bellevue
Fanciful Name: CDR
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: France
Retail Price: $14

Tasting Notes: A vibrant and fresh example of Cotes du Rhone leading with bright brambly flavors of raspberry and red cherry. The structure of the wine consists of baking spice and black pepper. A great value Cotes du Rhone.
Domaine de Bellevue Signargues CDR 2016

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Beyer Ranch Merlot Central Coast 2013

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Beyer Ranch
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Central Coast
Retail Price: $11

Tasting Notes: Perfectly balanced merlot. This wine features classic varietal character. Flavors of black cherry, plum, blackberry, leading to a soft finish with subtle tannins.
Beyer Ranch Merlot Central Coast 2013

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Gnarly Head 1924 Double Black Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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Gnarly Head 1924
Fanciful Name: Double Black
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: Just Released! An ample amount of concentrated dark fruits are obvious from the start. Black cherry, dark plum, blackberry and sweet currant flavors burst on the palate and are followed by a hint of spice on a silky long finish.
Gnarly Head 1924 Double Black Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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Aegerter Les Enfants Pinot Noir 2016

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Aegerter
Fanciful Name: Les Enfants
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: France
Retail Price: $12.99

Tasting Notes: Aergerter is a well-known Burgundy producer that travels outside of Burgundy to make an amazingly affordable pinot noir from.... the Languedoc? With the same care and skill they use in Burgundy, they are able to craft the most well balanced, pure pinot noir you will ever find for under $15.
Aegerter Les Enfants Pinot Noir 2016

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Round Pound Kith & Kin Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Round Pound Kith & Kin
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $12.99

Tasting Notes: This cabernet sauvignon offers amazing control; the fruit is robust yet doesn’t overwhelm. As it coats your palate, the profile changes from structure and dark fruit to a bright pop of cherry. Amazing wine for that special dinner.
Round Pound Kith & Kin Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Chocapalha Arinto 2016

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Chocapalha
Varietal: Arinto
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Portugal
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: Arinto (Pronounce it like a Star Wars droid, RN2) is a great alternative for your sauvignon blanc/pinot grigio customers. Bright, clean, with great focus, it's refreshing, and very food friendly. This version is one of the best, and a wonderful value. Citrus, and a touch of tropical fruit, with a long finish.
Chocapalha Arinto 2016

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