Category: 2015

Soter Mineral Springs Ranch Pinot Noir

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Soter
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Oregon
Appellation: Yamhill Carlton District
Retail Price: $80

Tasting Notes: Serious, intensely structured pinot that needs some time in the bottle. Full bodied — balanced acidity. Layers and layers of spice, herbs, cedar and blueberries. Decant first or cellar for a year or two.
Soter Mineral Springs Ranch 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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Samuel Robert Pinot Noir Willamette 2015

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Samuel Robert
Fanciful Name: Willamette
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Oregon
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Red cherry, cranberry, smoky undertones engage the senses. Fresh flavors of cherry and raspberry excited the palate. Elegantly finished with delicate acidity. The quality of 2015 vintage is present in this wine.
Samuel Robert Pinot Noir Willamette 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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Crossfork Creek Cabernet Yakima Valley 2015

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Crossfork Creek
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Washington
Appellation: Yakima Valley
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: This classic Washington cabernet sauvignon begins with flavors of black fruits and violets, leading into plum and spice, and finishing with supple tannin. An outstanding value.
Crossfork Creek Cabernet Yakima Valley 2015

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Chateau La Tonnelle Haut Medoc 2015

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Ch La Tonnelle
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: France
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Experience the grandeur of the 2015 vintage. A cabernet sauvignon-based red exuding flavors of black cherry and cassis with a touch of spice. The smooth finish is provided length by soft tannins.
Chateau La Tonnelle Haut Medoc 2015

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Rocca Felice Langhe Rosso Arbat 2015

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Rocca Felice Langhe
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Italy
Retail Price: $18

Tasting Notes: A graceful pairing of barbera and nebbiolo. Fresh red cherry, crushed flowers and licorice combine with the soft tannin and bright acidity. An elegant beauty.
Rocca Felice Langhe Rosso Arbat 2015

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Paso Ranches Bourbon Barrel Zinfandel 2015

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Paso Ranches
Fanciful Name: Bourbon Barrel
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: Zinfandel with a bourbon-barrel twist. The juicy flavors of blackberry and raspberry are complimented with spicy vanilla and caramel. The big flavors marry together perfectly.
Paso Ranches Bourbon Barrel Zinfandel 2015

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Villa Cavarena Valpolicella Ripasso 2015

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Villa Cavarena
Varietal: Corvina
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Italy
Retail Price: $25

Tasting Notes: Subtle and Intense. Luscious cherry and strawberry are complimented by smoke and hints of leather. Finishing with a soft tannin.
Villa Cavarena Valpolicella Ripasso 2015

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Aeris Pinot Noir 2015

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Aeris
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Oregon
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: Yet another standout by winemaker Sarah Cabot. Enticing aromas of red berries, cherry cola and a touch of sweet oak appear on the nose. Slightly darker fruit is present on the palate with some notes of strawberry and subtle hints of violet. Sophisticated and well balanced.
Aeris Pinot Noir 2015

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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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