origin: United States

Northstar Merlot 2012

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Northstar
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Washington
Retail Price: $35

Tasting Notes: The epitome of great Washington merlot. Dark cherry and vanilla flavors work so nice together in this wine. The perfect balance of oak makes the finish long and memorable. Big, bold and built to last. Lay this wine down to enjoy for years to come.
Northstar Merlot 2012

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Quilt Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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Quilt Napa
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $40

Tasting Notes: This wine offers everything you would expect from a high-end wine producer. The color of this wine is deep and dark. Aromas of chocolate, licorice and dark berry fruits overtake the nose. Bold oak notes are prevalent on the palate along with hints of molasses and a rich but balanced tannic finish. Another outstanding Joseph Wagner wine.
Quilt Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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Silver Oak Twomey Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2015

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Silver Oak Twomey
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Anderson Valley
Retail Price: $50

Tasting Notes: Absolutely stellar, elegant and seductive pinot noir. Silky, smooth, aromatic ripe berries and a long, luscious finish.
Silver Oak Twomey Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2015

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Pedroncelli Bushnell Vineyard Zinfandel 2014

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Pedroncelli Bushnell Vineyard
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: The Dry Creek Valley vines on the Bushnell Vineyard average 50 years of age. The wine is a truly unique style. There are intense aromas of baked cherry, plum and spice with a nuance of tobacco. On the palate there is a concentrated, almost Port-like texture with rich flavors of black fruit, toasty oak and cedar/spice. The fruit is rich and ripe, yet not sweet. Tannins are firm and in perfect balance with all other components. The best food pairing is a great bleu cheese like Gorgonzola! If you enjoy a good cigar, pair this wine with a Maduro wrap.
Pedroncelli Bushnell Vineyard Zinfandel 2014

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Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen Eroica Riesling 2015

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Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen
Fanciful Name: Eroica
Varietal: Riesling
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Washington
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: An outstanding example of riesling, from Columbia Valley in Washington State. In cooperation with one of Germany's top riesling producers, the Eroica sets the bar extremely high for other producers in the U.S. and across the globe. Great tropical fruit, with a very long and balanced finish.
Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen Eroica Riesling 2015

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Broc Vine Starr Zinfandel 2015

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Broc Vine Starr
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $32.99

Tasting Notes: This urban North Coast winery boasts some of the best wines in California and is starting to get recognition all over the world. Their Vine Starr zinfandel leads the bunch and is zinfandel like you have never seen. Lighter, brighter and so much more alive than most zinfandel, if you have a chance to get your hands on this one make sure you do. The production at Broc Cellars is very little.
Broc Vine Starr Zinfandel 2015

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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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Annabella Cabernet 2014

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Annabella
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $25.49

Tasting Notes: From the Pozzan family of wines, and named in honor of his grandmother. This is a small-lot blend of 96% cab and 4% merlot, aged 12 months in French oak. Easy drinking with beautiful fruit notes.
Annabella Cabernet 2014

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Katherine Goldschmidt Crazy Creek Cabernet 2015

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Katherine Goldschmidt
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Crazy Creek
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: The “value” Cab from their portfolio. This father/daughter offering is the perfect introduction to a site- specific bottling from Sonoma. Hand harvested/low-yield fruit is rich in berry fruit, with subtle tobacco and mocha notes. A complex 18-month oak aging program adds to a smooth, silky finish.
Katherine Goldschmidt Crazy Creek Cabernet 2015

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Josh Cabernet (North Coast) 2014

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Josh Cabernet
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: North Coast
Retail Price: $28.99

Tasting Notes: Nice step up from the regular Josh. This is geared to fine wine shops. Sourced from Mendocino, Lake, Sonoma and Napa fruit. 91% Cab, with 9% Merlot, and aged 18 months. Wonderful nose offers great promise, and rich plush cherry fruit dominates all the way through to a smooth finish.
Josh Cabernet (North Coast) 2014

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J.Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet 2015

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J.Lohr
Fanciful Name: Seven Oaks
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $23.49

Tasting Notes: Almost a little brother to the Hilltop Cab from Lohr, with subtle differences in style. Twelve months in American oak, with 75% Cab, and smaller percentages of petite sirah, petite verdot, merlot, and cab franc. An elegant fruit-driven style with cherry, cassis and roasted hazelnuts. A “house” cab for many of us.
J.Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet 2015

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Rabble Cabernet 2015

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Rabble
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $29.99

Tasting Notes: From Paso Roble. Napa quality and complexity, without the price tag. 21-year-old vines sourced from the Mossfire ranch vineyards. Aged 10 months in oak. Mint, blueberry and baking spices dominate the flavor profile.
Rabble Cabernet 2015

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