retail cost: $26 – $50

William Randell Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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William Randell
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Australia
Retail Price: $49.95

Tasting Notes: From one of Australia's unsung wine heroes. Powerful and lush, yet with good acidity and ripe tannins. An excellent example of high-end Australian winemaking, from Eden Valley.
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Northstar Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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Northstar
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Washington
Retail Price: $40

Tasting Notes: More lithe than muscular; supple yet powerful. Plenty of black fruit in this Columbia Valley wine, tempered by acidity and tannins. Ready to go now, but you should set a few bottles aside to enjoy after it's spent some time resting in the cellar.
Northstar Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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Rock View Cabernet 2015

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Rock View
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $31

Tasting Notes: From Alexander Valley, an intense wine that is packed with opulent notes of black cherry, red currant and a hint grilled meat. The 2015 is complex and energetic, a classic cabernet from an underrated appellation.
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Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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Sequoia Grove
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $39.99

Tasting Notes: An exceptionally elegant style of Napa cabernet. Notes of red fruit, along with darker aspects, contribute to its accessibility and charm. Truly delicious now, but a little time in the cellar will pay off.
Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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Château Phelan Segur 2014

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Château Phelan
Varietal: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Retail Price: $45

Tasting Notes: From St.-Estephe, Bordeaux. From a well-established and highly regarded producer, from the northern reaches of the Medoc, this wine shows plenty of polish. It is well balanced, with excellent fruit, tempered by balancing acidity and tannins. Delicious now, patience will be rewarded by cellaring for a few years.
Château Phelan Segur 2014

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J.Lohr Hilltop Cabernet 2014

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J.Lohr Hilltop
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $44.99

Tasting Notes: This one just keeps getter better. 90% Cabernet, with a kiss of cab franc and petite verdot, and wrapped in 18 months of French oak. Deep color, lingering flavors of hazelnuts and dark chocolate .Complex, rich and full-bodied. The glass you never want to empty.
J.Lohr Hilltop Cabernet 2014

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Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet 2015

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Alexander Valley Vineyards
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $27.99

Tasting Notes: Always a sentimental favorite. A classic Bordeaux-styled wine with 83% cab complimented with touches of merlot, cab franc, petite verdot and malbec. Very concentrated flavors. Smoky, silky and smooth on the finish. 14 moths in oak only enhances the deep black cherry and plum flavors. A kiss of coffee and mocha on the nose. Perfect for any special occasion day ending in a “Y.”
Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet 2015

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Miner Emily’s Cuvee’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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Miner Emily’s Cuvee’
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $49.99

Tasting Notes: The bouquet is full of lilac, black currant, lavender and sweet spices. A nice hint of coffee/mocha shows on the second sniff. There are palate-coating flavors of blueberry, currant and blackberry, with subtle hints of sweet/toasty oak. That coffee/mocha sneaks up suddenly. The finish is long with supple tannins, lively acidity and a nice touch of terroir. It’s a lovely wine, well balanced and approachable, but will cellar for several years easily. From a premier Napa winery.
Miner Emily’s Cuvee’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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J 20 Cuvee

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J
Fanciful Name: 20
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Retail Price: $28.99

Tasting Notes: A Sonoma sparkling with creamy soft bubbles complimented by hints of Meyer lemon, honeysuckle and pear. The dance of bubbles to fruit is well choreographed and a true delight.
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Wedding Oaks Bridal Bliss Muscat Canelli 2015

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Wedding Oaks
Fanciful Name: Bridal Bliss
Varietal: Muscat
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Texas
Appellation: Texas High Plains
Retail Price: $25.99

Tasting Notes: Only 381 cases produced of this Frizzante-style sparking. 100% Muscat Canelli sourced from a single vineyard in the Texas High Plains AVA. Honeysuckle and pear flavors balance a hint of minerality. Easy drinking, and perfect for those hot afternoons.
Wedding Oaks Bridal Bliss Muscat Canelli 2015

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Szigeti Sekt

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Szigeti
Varietal: Blend
Country of Origin: Austria
Appellation: Neusiedlersee
Retail Price: $36.99

Tasting Notes: Done in the classic method champenoise style, with select grapes sourced within the district. Blended from Chardonnay, pinot blanc, and blaufrankish. Very balanced acidity, with hints of cherry blossoms on the nose. Fine bubbles linger on the palate. Very well crafted. Burgenland wine imported by Winebow
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Jean Noel Haton Reserve Brut

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Jean Noel Haton
Fanciful Name: Reserve
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Champagne
Retail Price: $50

Tasting Notes: Lively and creamy with a subtle, smoky base note underscoring the flavors of lemon zest and white peach. Just a touch of yeasty notes in a subtle and pleasant way on the tightly knit, spiced finish.
Jean Noel Haton Reserve Brut

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