retail cost: $15 – $25

Borgo Magredo Pinot Nero 2014

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Borgo Magredo
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Friuli Grave
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: From the northeast of Italy, this pinot noir has all of the right pieces in the right places. Good acidity, with plenty of substance. Balance, a long finish and overall good taste make this a winner in anybody’s book.
Borgo Magredo Pinot Nero 2014

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Governors Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Governors Bay
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Marlborough
Retail Price: $17

Tasting Notes: Dried apricot and honeysuckle add complexity to the passion fruit and citrus fruit flavors. It possesses a gratifyingly crisp finish that is pure, clean and just plain delicious.
Governors Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Whitehaven
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Marlborough
Retail Price: $19

Tasting Notes: Pale gold in the glass, this is a delicious example of a New Zealand sauvignon blanc. Citrus fruit is accented by typical grassiness. Fresh and bright on the palate; the finish is long and balanced.
Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Mt. Beautiful Chardonnay 2014

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Mt. Beautiful
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Canterbury
Retail Price: $19

Tasting Notes: This will draw attention to the lovely Chardonnays produced in New Zealand that haven’t received accolades they deserve. From certified-sustainable vineyards, this is a rather New World/Old World style. It has nuances of wildflowers, mineral and under-ripe fruit on the nose. These nuances continue on the palate, but then fruit flavors become lush and mouth filling. The finish is long and lively with racy sweet/tart acidity and a hint of lemon/grapefruit. Pair this with pork or fowl with a fruit glaze, or enjoy it as an aperitif.
Mt. Beautiful Chardonnay 2014

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Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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Loveblock
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Marlborough
Retail Price: $24

Tasting Notes: This new effort from Kim Crawford’s hilltop vineyards has a welcoming appeal. It is not the one-note, citrus/grapefruit style that pervades New Zealand sauvignon blancs, but rather a lush, aromatic quaff with notes of passion fruit, peach and mandarin orange. A perfect accompaniment to Thai dishes, sushi and soft-shell crabs.
Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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Smythe & Renfield Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Smythe & Renfield
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Marlbourough
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Alluring notes of fresh-cut grapefruit, lime and citrus are matched with ripe flavors of passion fruit and kiwis. Excellent with grilled chicken, salads and seafood.
Smythe & Renfield Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Kicker Cane Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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Kicker Cane
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Alexander Valley
Retail Price: $21

Tasting Notes: A powerful Cabernet with notes of ripe plumb, redcurrant, clove and other spices. This Alexander Valley wine shows that you do not have to drink Napa to get complex Cabernet.
Kicker Cane Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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Davis Bynum River West Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

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Davis Bynum River West Vineyard
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Retail Price: $25

Tasting Notes: Single vineyard. French oak barrel-fermentation and aging. 100% malolactic fermentation. Aged sur lie. The result? Rich, buttery, toasty, classic Russian River Chardonnay! A bouquet of baked fruits and spices leads to a creamy texture that coats the palate with flavors of apple, pear and apricot, with a hint of vanilla/butterscotch. There is still a crisp acidity on the finish that adds great length.
Davis Bynum River West Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

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Beniziger Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Beniziger
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Sonoma County
Retail Price: $22

Tasting Notes: The Benziger family has been one of Sonoma’s sustainability pioneers, with their well-thought-out vineyard and winery practices. This care and attention to detail are demonstrated by the quality of this wine. Showing lots of dark fruit, berry, plum and cherry on the nose, the palate confirms the freshness and energy. The finish is long and balanced, with plenty of finesse and class.
Beniziger Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Beaucanon Estate Chardonnay 2012

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Beaucanon Estate
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $25

Tasting Notes: This lovely Chardonnay definitely has a French flair. The grapes are 100% organic. Understated tropical fruit aromas and flavors with slightly toasted oak undertones. A rich, honey-like texture. The balance of fruit, oak and acidity is perfect. A lovely hint of minerality lingers on the finish. All components harmonize and gently coat the palate and stay. It is reminiscent of a good Meursault in style. The 2012 vintage is now peaking beautifully. Ideal for seafood.
Beaucanon Estate Chardonnay 2012

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Hofer Rosé 2014

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Hofer
Fanciful Name: Zweigelt
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Austria
Appellation: Weinviertel
Retail Price: $17

Tasting Notes: Beautiful color; filled with enticing aromas of wild strawberries and a hint of spice on the finish. More full bodied than most Rosés.
Hofer Rosé 2014

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Argentine Revolution Malbec 2012

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Argentine Revolution
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $18

Tasting Notes: Beautiful, deep purple color in the glass leads to softer, round tannins, with a touch of dark chocolate on the creamy finish. Light oak aging complements the Cuyo valley sourcing. A perfect introductory malbec!
Argentine Revolution Malbec 2012

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