retail cost: $15 – $25

River Road Pinot Noir RRV Reserve 2016

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River Road
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: Red currant, cherry and cranberry stimulate the palate. The clean fruit flavors pair elegantly with a supple tannin and a touch of oak.
River Road Pinot Noir RRV Reserve 2016

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Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc 2016

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Loveblock
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Retail Price: $22

Tasting Notes: Tasty, lip-smacking goodness of white peach and fresh fig. Balanced acidity with a pleasant lingering finish. A pleasure to sip and enjoy with shellfish.
Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc 2016

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Precipice Pinot Noir 2016

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Precipice
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $17

Tasting Notes: An elegantly crafted pinot noir exuding flavors of raspberry, Bing cherry and cola. The fresh flavors lead gently to a finish balanced with a soft spice and lively acidity.
Precipice Pinot Noir 2016

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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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Macchia Zinfandel Mischievous Lodi 2016

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Macchia
Fanciful Name: Mischievous Lodi
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $22

Tasting Notes: The perfect expression of Lodi zinfandel. Powerful fruit-forward flavors of blackberry, blueberry and pepper are accented gently by oak baking spice.
Macchia Zinfandel Mischievous Lodi 2016

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Levert Cremant de Bourgogne Brut 2013

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Levert
Fanciful Name: Cremant de Bourgogne
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: France
Retail Price: $18

Tasting Notes: The aromas of green apple and pear excite the palate. The bright citrus flavors dance on the tongue due to the small bubbles. This beautiful Cremant balances bright flavors citrus and toast.
Levert Cremant de Bourgogne Brut 2013

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Kudos Pinot Noir Willamette 2016

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Kudos
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Oregon
Appellation: Willamette
Retail Price: $18

Tasting Notes: Bright flavors of red cherry, cranberry, and floral tones lead into soft acidity. This wine delights the palate with elegant fresh flavors leading to a soft tannin and balanced acidity. A can’t-miss value.
Kudos Pinot Noir Willamette 2016

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King’s Pass Chardonnay Napa 2016

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King’s Pass
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Napa
Retail Price: $19

Tasting Notes: Aromas of ripe apple and stone fruits lead to flavors of pear and citrus with the oaky tones of vanilla. The fruit and oak flavors are elegantly finished by a soft mouth-watering acidity.
King’s Pass Chardonnay Napa 2016

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Grove Pinot Noir 2016

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Grove
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Oregon
Retail Price: $19

Tasting Notes: This wine has the finesse of Oregon pinot noir. Flavors of black cherry and plums leap from the glass. The vigorous fruits are balanced by subtle hints of cranberry, smoke and spice on the finish.
Grove Pinot Noir 2016

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King’s Pass Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2016

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King’s Pass
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa
Retail Price: $25

Tasting Notes: Elegant and seamless flavors of black currant, plum and blackberry marry with the gentle influence of oak. The subtle fruit flavors slowly build on the palate.
King’s Pass Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2016

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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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Chateau Landiras Graves 2014

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Chateau Landiras
Varietal: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Retail Price: $24

Tasting Notes: Bordeaux steal of a bargain. 65% merlot and 35% cabernet. Palate is bursting with blackberry and black currant with silky tannins on the finish. Bonus: it's sustainably farmed with no pesticides or chemicals.
Chateau Landiras Graves 2014

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