Category: Under $15

Indigo Eyes Cabernet 2013

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Indigo Eyes
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $11.99

Tasting Notes: Perfect introductory cab for the novice drinker. Light-to-medium bodied, and very approachable. Cherry and plum notes dominate with a subtle earthy mushroom undertone. Only 3,500 cases produced. Perfect pool red for those 100-degree days.
Indigo Eyes Cabernet 2013

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Anne de Joyeuse Cabernet Original 2015

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Anne de Joyeuse
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: France
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: A clear “Best Buy,” this has nice concentration of ripe, dark berry flavors and is quite focused and balanced. Sees some barrel aging, which adds some nice depth while remaining fresh and balanced.
Anne de Joyeuse Cabernet Original 2015

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Gnarly Head Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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Gnarly Head
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $12

Tasting Notes: Bold, red fruit aromas and some hints of vanilla are present on the nose. Boasting supple cherry with hints of leather, tobacco and spice on the palate, this 2014 cabernet is certainly a great value for it's modest price range.
Gnarly Head Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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Santa Julia Reserva 2015

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Santa Julia
Fanciful Name: Reserva
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Agentina
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: From the Zuccardi family, this wine demonstrates the reason that they are held in such high esteem. The firm tannins act as a balance with the lovely dark fruit. The finish is long and satisfying.
Santa Julia Reserva 2015

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Los Boldos Cabernet Tradition 2016

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Los Boldos
Fanciful Name: Tradition
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Argentina
Retail Price: $14

Tasting Notes: Intense wine with bold dark cherry and raspberry notes. The nose and the palate are similar and the fruit-forward notes blend nicely. This is a spice-laden full-bodied wine with rustic tannins.
Los Boldos Cabernet Tradition 2016

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Pietro Marini Cabernet 2014

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Pietro Marini
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Argentina
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: A wonderfully balanced cabernet from Salta that is just fruit-forward enough to please the new-world drinker, and reserved enough to attract the old-world drinker. Lovely red fruits abound from this stellar value cabernet.
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19 Crimes Cabernet 2016

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19 Crimes
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Australia
Retail Price: $10

Tasting Notes: Fun and easy drinking. Deep and dark red, with aromas of black cherry, ripe plum and vanilla. Easy fruity finish makes this a crowd-pleaser.
19 Crimes Cabernet 2016

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2015 Maison Nicolas Cabernet Sauvignon

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Maison Nicolas
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: France
Retail Price: $10.99

Tasting Notes: Maison Nicolas has been a premier shipper/importer of excellent quality, great-value French wines for years. This Pays D’OC- I.G.P. cabernet sauvignon has subtle floral aromas with nuances of currant, black cherry and plum. After a bit of aeration, some mineral notes show. On the palate, you’ll taste the aforementioned fruit flavors along with some of Languedoc’s famous terroir. Tannins are soft and in perfect balance with lively acidity on the finish. This is simply a darn good bottle of French cabernet sauvignon and an unbeatable value!
2015 Maison Nicolas Cabernet Sauvignon

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Zardetto Private Cuvee Brut Prosecco

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Zardetto
Fanciful Name: Private Cuvee
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: Italy
Retail Price: $13.99

Tasting Notes: Artful blend of glera, Chardonnay, and a kiss of muscat for a truly unique style that has crisp acidity with a touch of sweetness. Citrus and grapefruit notes dominate the nose and lead to a clean finish. Perfect with Gulf oysters. A Venetian wine imported by Winebow.
Zardetto Private Cuvee Brut Prosecco

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Barefoot Bubbly Pinot Grigio

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Barefoot Bubbly
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $8.99

Tasting Notes: Affordable party and picnic sparkler. Light and easy to sip with hints of citrus and orange blossoms. Great with appetizers.
Barefoot Bubbly Pinot Grigio

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Marchese dell’Elsa Moscato d’Asti

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Marchese dell'Elsa
Varietal: Moscato
Country of Origin: Italy
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: Spring apple with candied orange zest mix with vibrant acidity to lift the strong peach notes front and center. The wine has a luscious sweetness and a fresh, zesty mouthfeel that keeps this wine interesting and approachable.
Marchese dell’Elsa Moscato d’Asti

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Castell de Sant Pau Cava

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Castell de Sant Pau
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: Spain
Retail Price: $12.99

Tasting Notes: This charming, elegant sparkling wine is your best bet to enter the world of cava and become hooked. The floral bouquet rides slowly into a delicate palate, ending with a clean, dry finish. Made from all-white grapes, so blanc de blanc sparkling lovers should try their take at this wonderfully priced cava.
Castell de Sant Pau Cava

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