star rating: Five Stars (92-100)

William Rose Prohibition Blend 2018

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William Rose
Fanciful Name: Prohibition
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: United States
Retail Price: $20.00

Tasting Notes: This delightfully lively rosé is a 50/50 blend of Oregon Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. The wine is completely dry, with alluring peach, grapefruit and other citrus notes, as well as some added structure from the Pinot Noir. This should make both white- and red-wine drinkers happy.
William Rose Prohibition Blend 2018

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The Hermit Crab Blend

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The Hermit Crab
Varietal: Blend
Country of Origin: Australia
Retail Price: $16.00

Tasting Notes: Viognier and Marsanne blend seamlessly in this creamy wine with lots of mineral and a bit of acid to carry it through. Delicate citrus and stone fruit work perfectly with any steamed shell fish and butter.
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Chateau Saint-Pierre de Mejans Blend 2017

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Chateau Saint-Pierre de Mejans
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Luberon
Retail Price: $15.95

Tasting Notes: A lush blend of Grenache and Cinsault from this small family vineyard in Luberon. The winery is house in a 14th Century Chateau. Taste fresh berries and light peach. Perfect with a cheese and charcuterie plate.
Chateau Saint-Pierre de Mejans Blend 2017

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Mas de Gourgonnier Blend 2018

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Mas de Gourgonnier
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Les Baux de Provence
Retail Price: $18.00

Tasting Notes: Certified organic from the house of Les Baux-de-Provence. Bright, clean wild strawberry with user friendly minerality on the finish. Try it with some grilled salmon.
Mas de Gourgonnier Blend 2018

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Turley Zinfandel 2018

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Turley
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $23.99

Tasting Notes: Dead ringer for a fine, classic, dry French rosé. Small production - high in acid but low in alcohol - crisp, clean and wonderful with shellfish
Turley Zinfandel 2018

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River Road Double Oaked Chardonnay 2018

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River Road Double Oaked
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: United States
Retail Price: $15.99

Tasting Notes: True to its name, this wine is packing tons of oak flavors, and the oak texture notes are front and center. There are fruit flavors of apple and Bartlett pear that almost support the creamy texture and vanilla notes. Both American and French oak is used.
River Road Double Oaked Chardonnay 2018

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Sundry Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

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Sundry Vineyards
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $17.99

Tasting Notes: A dark wine that shows cherry, plum and — most notably rich — complex chocolate notes that draw everything together. Smooth textured and energetic, the fruit balance on this Paso Cab is remarkable.
Sundry Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

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Leuwin Estate Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 60/40 Siblings Blend 2016

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Leuwin Estate Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 60/40
Fanciful Name: Siblings
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Australia
Appellation: Margaret River
Retail Price: $21.95

Tasting Notes: This white Bordeaux lookalike, from Margaret River, is rich, minerally and fantastic. Dry, crisp and begging for some fried seafood.
Leuwin Estate Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 60/40 Siblings Blend 2016

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Chopo Monastrell Cabernet Blend 2016

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Chopo Monastrell Cabernet
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Jumilla
Retail Price: $16.99

Tasting Notes: A striking, intense blend that has powerful blackberry and cherry notes mixed with some leathery and meaty savory notes. This wine makes for a complex powerhouse that stands out as a fantastic offering from the underrated Jumilla region.
Chopo Monastrell Cabernet Blend 2016

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Millbrook Proprietor’s Reserve Tocai Friulano 2018

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Millbrook Proprietor's Reserve Tocai Friulano
Varietal: Friulano
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: United States
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Lovers of pinot grigio and falanghina should try this tasty white from the Hudson Valley in NYS. Not too dry, not too sweet. Refreshing aromas and flavors of pear, citrus and kiwi make this a versatile treat with apps, salads, fish and Asian cuisine.
Millbrook Proprietor’s Reserve Tocai Friulano 2018

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Precipice Chardonnay 2018

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Precipice
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Yarra Valley
Retail Price: $16.99

Tasting Notes: A fruit-forward wine laced with flavors of nectarine, peach and a tropical side with a hint of pineapple. There are savory and citrus notes that speak to the crisp, fruity nature of the wine, along with a slight oak influence to give structure and texture.
Precipice Chardonnay 2018

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Armani Colle Ara Pinot Grigio 2018

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Armani
Fanciful Name: Colle Ara
Varietal: Pinot Grigio
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Valdadige Terradeiforti
Retail Price: $21.99

Tasting Notes: A deep gold color from some skin contact that gives the wine a density and power that is not stereotypical to your everyday light pinot grigio. With mineral and ripe golden apple, pear and cider notes that go from the nose to the palate, this impressive wine from Armani is a stunner.
Armani Colle Ara Pinot Grigio 2018

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