retail cost: $26 – $50

Markham Chardonnay 2022

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Markham
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $27.99

Tasting Notes: 45 years ago, the Markham family resurrected the original winery that dated back to 1874, and started producing world-class wines. This is classic Napa Chardonnay, with most of the sourcing from the Little Canyon vineyard in the cool Oak Knoll AVA. 100% barrel fermented, but only 25% malolactic fermented. Aged almost nine months in French oak. Classic notes of citrus and apple with rich vanilla overtones. Light touches of minerality from the valley floor add a level of complexity. An excellent value for the money.
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Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay 2023

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Sonoma-Cutrer
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Sonoma Coast
Retail Price: $29.99

Tasting Notes: This elegant cuvee is blended from six estate vineyards and a small group of trusted growers. Rich in style and very fruit forward. 100% malolactic fermentation, and aged nine months in a regimented blend of French oak barrels. Cool-climate fruit yields rich apple and pear notes with delicate hints of oak. Very balanced acidity makes for a perfect aperitif, and an excellent food wine. Overdelivers for the price.
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Bodega Renacer Milamore Malbec Blend 2021

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Bodega Renacer
Fanciful Name: Milamore
Varietal: Malbec Blend
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $27.99

Tasting Notes: Both delicious and interesting. Interesting, in that the wine is produced by partially drying the grapes before fermentation. This concentrates the fruit, which intensifies each component of the wine. Nearly opaque ruby in the glass, the nose is filled with dark fruit, and abundant spices. Weighty on the palate, the rich fruit shines through, with an elegant and persistent finish.
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Textbook Merlot 2022

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Textbook
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $29.99

Tasting Notes: Winemaker Abigail Horstman lets the grapes speak as she sources from prime sites in the Oak Knoll, Yountville, Oakville and Calistoga AVAs. Fermented 100% in stainless steel, with 9% cabernet added to the cuvee, and then aged for 14 months in French oak. Inky, and lush, with soft raisin and caramel notes. Subtle notes of vanilla and oak on the smooth lingering finish. Time to throw some thick rib-eyes on the grill.
Textbook Merlot 2022

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Cave des Vins de Sancerre L’Etincelle Sauvignon Blanc 2023

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Cave des Vins de Sancerre
Fanciful Name: L'Etincelle
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Sancerre
Retail Price: $29.99

Tasting Notes: Made by Cave des Vins de Sancerre, this only cooperative with the Sancerre appellation, this sauvignon blanc is lively and energetic. Citrus notes abound with a touch of minerality, making this a great accompaniment to any charcuterie board.
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Château La Nerthe Les Cassagnes Red Rhone Blend 2022

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Château La Nerthe
Fanciful Name: Les Cassagnes
Varietal: Red Rhone Blend
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Côtes du Rhône Villages
Retail Price: $28.00

Tasting Notes: The blend of grapes used to create this wine may be "typical," but the wine is far from that. From one of the leading producers in the Rhône Valley: bright ruby/garnet in the glass, the nose and palate of red fruit, hints of spice and plenty of regional herbal notes. The wine is supple, with enough weight and texture to add to the complexity, and long, elegant finish.
Château La Nerthe Les Cassagnes Red Rhone Blend 2022

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Joto Eiko Fuji Honkara

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Joto
Fanciful Name: Eiko Fuji Honkara
Varietal: Rice
Country of Origin: Japan
Appellation: Yamagata
Retail Price: $26.00

Tasting Notes: For a change of pace, this sake, this rice wine, is an excellent introduction for customers who have not yet enjoyed the pleasures of a high-end sake. This version is dry, and best served chilled, as you would with any excellent white wine. It is exceptionally food friendly, paring with any number of spicy dishes, as well as smoked and grilled foods.
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Bischöfliche Weingüter Trier DOM Riesling 2022

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Bischöfliche Weingüter Trier
Fanciful Name: DOM Riesling
Varietal: Riesling
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Germany
Appellation: Mosel Saar Ruwer
Retail Price: $26.99

Tasting Notes: Don’t be fooled by the word Riesling: this is done in a semi-dry style. Green apple notes dominate with a definite touch of minerality. Very viscous, with structured layers of flavor and lower alcohol. Sourcing from defined sites along the Mosel, Saar and Ruwer river. 100% stainless steel fermentation, with resting on the lees before fining and filtering. Perfect for pork and seafood dishes, or as an afternoon aperitif.
Bischöfliche Weingüter Trier DOM Riesling 2022

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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.
Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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