Pertois-Moriset Champagne Blend L’Assemblage Brut

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Pertois-Moriset
Fanciful Name: L'Assemblage Brut
Varietal: Champagne Blend
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Champagne
Retail Price: $55.00

Tasting Notes: Seductive aromas of white roses and dried pineapple rise from the glass. Flavors of green apple, peach and orange peel blossoms in the mouth giving way to a racy, sexy finish kissed with a hint of toasted brioche. This blend of chardonnay and pinot noir all from estate vineyards will amaze for its price.
Pertois-Moriset Champagne Blend L’Assemblage Brut

Charles Heidsieck Champagne Blend Brut Réserve

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Charles Heidsieck
Fanciful Name: Brut Réserve
Varietal: Champagne Blend
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Champagne
Retail Price: $75.00

Tasting Notes: From a well-known and respected Champagne house, their Brut Réserve is comprised of the classic varieties, with the reserve wines used for the blend adding complexity and texture. The lovely fruit aspect of the profile, on the nose and palate, are reinforced by the long and exceptionally elegant finish.
Charles Heidsieck Champagne Blend Brut Réserve

Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir 2021

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Willamette Valley Vineyards
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Willamette Valley
Retail Price: $70.00

Tasting Notes: Sourced from a single vineyard just south of Salem, this scrumptious pinot noir rings all the bells! A nose of plum, herbs and graphite leads to a complex palate of red and black fruit, cedar, chocolate and a touch of cinnamon. The structured tannins and well-balanced acidity complete this wine that belongs next to a plate of grilled lamb chops and mushroom risotto.
Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir 2021

Henri Goutorbe Champagne Blend Cuvée Prestige

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Henri Goutorbe
Fanciful Name: Cuvée Prestige
Varietal: Champagne Blend
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Champagne
Retail Price: $65.00

Tasting Notes: A grower cuvee Champagne from three vineyards in Ay. Fresh, brisk apple with creamy almond, the savory palate works with roasted white fish and mushrooms.
Henri Goutorbe Champagne Blend Cuvée Prestige

Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Blend Cuvée Brut

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Piper-Heidsieck
Fanciful Name: Cuvée Brut
Varietal: Champagne Blend
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Champagne
Retail Price: $70.00

Tasting Notes: Reflecting the house style, this blend of wines produced from multiple parcels providing a cross section of the region's terroir, the wine is brilliant pale gold in the glass, with a fine and persistent mousse. The extended bottle aging provides multiple layers of tree fruit and toasted nuts. In the mouth, it is supple and lively. A great example of an attractive house style, from one of the region's leading producers.
Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Blend Cuvée Brut

San Felice Red Bordeaux Blend Vigorello 2019

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San Felice
Fanciful Name: Vigorello
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Toscana IGT
Retail Price: $57.99

Tasting Notes: From one of the pioneers of the Supertuscan movement, the usual, regional blend is augmented and elevated by the use of pugnitello, a native variety that contributes complexity and structure to the wine. Intensely dark ruby in the glass, the nose and palate both reflect the dark red fruit, with spice and a subtle floral character. Wonderfully flexible in terms of the wide range of dishes that the wine complements.
San Felice Red Bordeaux Blend Vigorello 2019

Xavier Grenache Rouge  2020

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Xavier
Fanciful Name: Rouge 
Varietal: Grenache
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Chateauneuf du Pape
Retail Price: $68.99

Tasting Notes: A lovely example of what one of the Rhône Valley's top appellations is capable of producing. A bright saturated purple in the glass, the nose and palate are highlighted by berry and cherry fruit, with hints of spice. The palate reflects the nose, with warmth and spice, in addition to the exquisite red fruit.
Xavier Grenache Rouge  2020

Georges Cartier Champagne Blend Tradition Brut

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Georges Cartier
Fanciful Name: Tradition Brut
Varietal: Champagne Blend
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Champagne
Retail Price: $61.00

Tasting Notes: With a majority of the wine produced using pinot meunier, the fruit really shines in this outstanding example of high-quality Champagne. Brilliant pale gold, with a fine and delicate mousse, the nose and palate showcase the superb fruit, as well as the extended aging in bottle. Complexity and lovely fruit are the dominant aspects of this superb sparkler.
Georges Cartier Champagne Blend Tradition Brut

Herdade do Rocim Red Blend Rocim Clay Aged Tinto

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Herdade do Rocim
Fanciful Name: Rocim Clay Aged Tinto
Varietal: Red Blend
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Alentejo
Retail Price: $63.99

Tasting Notes: A very-modern wine, produced using ancient techniques. After crushing, the wine is aged for over a year in clay containers, which contributes to the wine's smooth texture, along with weight on the palate, allowing the red fruits prevalent on the nose to echo on the palate. Lovely now, worthy of some aging.
Herdade do Rocim Red Blend Rocim Clay Aged Tinto

Donnafugata Nero d’Avola Mille e una notte 2019

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Donnafugata
Fanciful Name: Mille e una notte
Varietal: Nero d'Avola
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Sicilia
Retail Price: $91.00

Tasting Notes: Intense ruby color in the glass, the nose is complex, with notes of black and red fruits, enhanced by hints of bright spice and vanilla tones. In the mouth, the extended finish is previewed by accessible dark fruit with excellent texture and volume. Absolutely stunning.
Donnafugata Nero d’Avola Mille e una notte 2019

Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional 2016

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Quinta do Crasto
Varietal: Touriga Nacional
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Douro
Retail Price: $79.00

Tasting Notes: Exceptionally dense bright purple in the glass, the nose is dominated by dark berry fruit, with a subtle floral hint. Lush and weighty on the palate, with rich fruit and tannins, the finish lingers and lingers. Delicious now, it's also a great candidate for aging.
Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional 2016

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis 2020

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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Fanciful Name: Artemis
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $85.00

Tasting Notes: A cuvee from five vineyards. Fresh and pure, with black cherry, cedar, cassis, ripe blackberry, coffee and tobacco. Long and supple, it is truly a classic Napa cab.
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis  2020
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