retail cost: $15 – $25

Stolpman Grenache Love You Bunches Rosé 2023

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Stolpman
Fanciful Name: Love You Bunches Rosé
Varietal: Grenache
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Santa Barbara County
Retail Price: $17.99

Tasting Notes: On the nose, it offers fragrant aromas of strawberry, watermelon and a hint of rose petals, complemented by subtle notes of citrus zest. Upon tasting, the palate is greeted with a refreshing burst of red berries, including ripe raspberries and juicy cherries, balanced with a crisp acidity that provides a clean and invigorating finish. The mouthfeel is light and refreshing, making it an ideal choice for warm weather or as a versatile pairing with a variety of dishes.
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Sean Minor Chardonnay Signature Series 2021

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Sean Minor
Fanciful Name: Signature Series
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Sonoma Coast
Retail Price: $25.00

Tasting Notes: There is a flavorful elegance to this chardonnay. Gentle notes of butter and apple are intertwined with balanced acidity, leaving a delightful, lingering finish.
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The Paring Chardonnay 2022

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The Paring
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Santa Barbara County
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: The 2022 Paring Chardonnay reveals a bright and inviting straw-yellow hue. On the nose, it opens with a bouquet of ripe tropical fruits — notably pineapple and mango — interwoven with fragrant notes of citrus blossom and hints of vanilla from subtle oak aging. Flavors of juicy apple, lemon zest and a hint of toasted almond unfold, complemented by a delicate undertone of butterscotch.
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Hall Ranch Red Blend 2022

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Hall Ranch
Varietal: Red Blend
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: A fun and approachable Rhone Style blend from Paso Robles. This medium-bodied wine exudes notes of bright cherry and spice. The graphite notes taper the fruit into a structured finish. This could be easily paired with a variety of food from barbeque to a delicate cheese plate.
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L’Ecole No. 41 Sémillon 2022

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L'Ecole No. 41
Varietal: Sémillon
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Retail Price: $22.00

Tasting Notes: Vibrant and refreshing with layers of stone fruit, honeysuckle, lemon and pear. Sustainably managed, beautiful, complex and perfect for a summer picnic with fresh tuna salad sandwiches and pom frites.
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Buttonwood Grove Winery Cabernet Franc 2021

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Buttonwood Grove Winery
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Cayuga Lake
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: With supple tannins and lovely dark fruit, this Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc demonstrates the quality and food-friendly nature of this often-overlooked variety. This example possesses lots of clean dark fruit, with the subtlest of spice and a touch of cocoa powder. The tannins are nicely balanced, and contribute to the lengthy, balanced finish.
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Camp Wines Merlot 2022

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Camp Wines
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: North Coast
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: The 2022 Camp Merlot pours a deep, rich ruby color with purple hues around the edges, exhibiting good clarity and a medium to full body. The nose presents a bouquet of ripe dark fruits like black cherries, plums and blackberries, with subtle notes of cocoa, vanilla and freshly turned earth. On the palate, it offers a smooth texture with flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, cedar and licorice, balanced by refreshing acidity. The finish is long and satisfying, with lingering dark fruit, a hint of spice and well-integrated, silky tannins.
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Barra of Mendocino Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

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Barra of Mendocino
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Mendocino County
Retail Price: $23.99

Tasting Notes: The 2021 Barra Cabernet Sauvignon presents a rich and robust character. On the nose, it reveals enticing aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry and plum, mingled with hints of tobacco, cedar and dark chocolate. The palate is full bodied and opulent, with velvety tannins providing a solid structure. Flavors of ripe black fruits are prominent, accented by notes of espresso, black pepper and a touch of vanilla from well-integrated oak. 
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Courtney Benham Sauvignon Blanc California Terroir Selection 2023

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Courtney Benham
Fanciful Name: California Terroir Selection
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Sonoma County
Retail Price: $17.99

Tasting Notes: This is a super crisp and clean sauvignon blanc with notes of almond skin and citrus on the nose. It is a light-bodied and uncomplicated variation of the varietal with classic citrus notes of lemon, grapefruit and lime zest.
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Smith Bench Pinot Noir 2021

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Smith Bench
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Monterey County
Retail Price: $22.99

Tasting Notes: From the Wente Family, this is a fresh and lively pinot noir from Monterey with a balanced acidity that enables it to be easily paired with any meal or occasion. A symphony of tart cherries, baking spice and gentle tannins.
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Chehalem Pinot Gris 2023

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Chehalem
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Willamette Valley
Retail Price: $20.00

Tasting Notes: Fermented and aged in steel, the bright citrus and stone fruit aspects of the wine shine through the nose and palate. Enough weight to satisfy a wide range of wine lovers, the focus of the fruit is foremost in the wine's strength, as it is eminently flexible in the large number of dishes that pair well with it.
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Smith Bench Chardonnay 2022

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Smith Bench
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Arroyo Seco
Retail Price: $18.99

Tasting Notes: From the Wente Family, this feels like a light 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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