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McPherson Cellars Albariño 2023

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McPherson Cellars
Varietal: Albariño
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Lubbock County
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: This is the classic Texas interpretation of the famed Spanish/Portuguese varietal. Fermented in stainless steel to preserve the crisp acidity and fruit flavors. Notes of peach, honey and lemon dominate. Perfect for the ABC (anything but chardonnay) crowd. Great wine for Gulf coast seafood.
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Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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Daou Vineyards
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $27.00

Tasting Notes: The structure of this wine leads you to believe it is in a different weight class, but as it opens it has amazing approachability. Dense berry fruit and firm, yet balanced tannin and rounded acidity give way to an amazingly satisfying finish and lingering savor.
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The Calling Chardonnay 2022

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The Calling
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Retail Price: $26.00

Tasting Notes: The Chardonnay has the classic profile of rich and savory with control. Buttery tones, with hints of caramel and a touch of granny smith apple are all encapsulated in a soft pillow of structure. 
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Decoy Limited Pinot Noir 2023

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Decoy
Fanciful Name: Limited
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Sonoma Coast
Retail Price: $29.99

Tasting Notes: Always innovating and evolving, the Decoy Limited series parses the portfolio to upgrade to this level. Sourcing from prime sites in the Sonoma Coast AVA, in addition to their estate properties, moves this tier to the top level. Rich deep coloring, with fig and plum notes, showcases an earthy full-bodied wine. Aging 11 months in French oak adds vanilla and spice to the long, lingering finish.
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Smith Bench Chardonnay 2023

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Smith Bench
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Arroyo Seco
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: From the Wente Family, this feels like a lighter California chardonnay but still has delectable notes of oak, brown sugar and caramel apples. There’s a hint of banana on the palate with butterscotch tones that flow through the finish.
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Textbook Chardonnay 2023

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Textbook
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Sonoma County
Retail Price: $23.99

Tasting Notes: The Pey family continues their mission to deliver classic Sonoma wines. Sourcing from the Dry Creek Valley and the Russian River Valley AVA’s. 100% barrel fermented, but only 30% malolactic. Aged 11 months in French oak. Soft acidity, a hint on minerality and classic pear, apple and peach notes. Very balanced and a great food wine.
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Goose Ridge Vineyards G3 Merlot 2021

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Goose Ridge Vineyards
Fanciful Name: G3
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Retail Price: $15.99

Tasting Notes: Classic NW merlot. Concentrated flavors with black cherry, spice and mocha notes. Second label for the Monson family’s famed Goose Ridge Estate winery. All estate grown, sourcing from the famed Goose Gap AVA, which is located between Red Mountain and Horse Heaven Hills. 94% merlot and 6% cabernet. Aged for 15 months in a blend of French and American oak. This is a Merlot to discover and share with friends. We enjoyed it with a grilled pork loin.
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Precision Wine Company District Series No. 1 Sauvignon Blanc 2023

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Precision Wine Company
Fanciful Name: District Series No. 1
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Chiles Valley
Retail Price: $26.99

Tasting Notes: If you’re looking for a classic California sauvignon blanc, look no further. Fresh and clean on the palate with notes of guava, citrus and kiwi. Harmonious in the blending of tropical aromas and delicate white blossoms
Precision Wine Company District Series No. 1 Sauvignon Blanc 2023

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McPherson Cellars La Herencia Tempranillo Blend 2019

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McPherson Cellars
Fanciful Name: La Herencia
Varietal: Tempranillo Blend
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Texas
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: Kim McPherson continues the legacy that his father “Doc” started in the late 1960’s with his Texas interpretation of Old-World varietals. Tempranillo-based, with additions of mouved, syrah and carignan for complexity. Earthy, rich, with dark fruit flavors. Aged 11 months in French oak. Old World in style with a Texas twist. Perfect for a huge chunk of smoked brisket.
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Hall Sauvignon Blanc 2023

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Hall
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $29.99

Tasting Notes: Sleek and vibrant with notes of orange blossoms, honey crisp apple and key lime blossom in the mouth, while lingering on the long, refreshing finish. A remarkable wine that will keep you coming back for more.
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Double Black Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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Double Black
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $15.99

Tasting Notes: A beautiful example of a Paso cabernet with a medium purple color. Notes of fresh black raspberry and crushed blackberries where smooth tannins round out the finish.
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