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Reyneke Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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Reyneke
Fanciful Name: Reserve
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: South Africa
Appellation: Stellenbosch
Retail Price: $135.99

Tasting Notes: Quite the powerhouse here. The wine is intense in color, with an impressive nose of intense black fruit, plus hints of spice. It has a solid backbone of acidity, with great structure, finesse and aging potential.
Reyneke Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cépages Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Chateau St. Jean
Fanciful Name: Cinq Cépages
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Sonoma County
Retail Price: $85

Tasting Notes: With grapes gathered from across some of the finest vineyards in Sonoma County, this blend of five varieties is predominantly cabernet sauvignon. Elegance with structure might be the most apt description for this serious, intense wine. The dark fruit nos, and concentration on the palate are followed by a long, balanced finish.
Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cépages Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Becklyn Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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Becklyn Cellars
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $74.99

Tasting Notes: An elegant bouquet of chocolate, vanilla, and cassis on the nose. The layers and tannin integration make this Napa Valley wine one of the best of the vintage.
Becklyn Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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Kanonkop Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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Kanonkop Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: South Africa
Retail Price: $47.49

Tasting Notes: Beautifully structured, this cabernet exudes quality and intensity. The nose is dominated by black fruit, with hints of oak influence and other spices. The long finish showcases the balance of the wine. A keeper, aging it will reward those who are patient.
Kanonkop Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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Alexander Valley Vineyard Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Alexander Valley Vineyard
Fanciful Name: Single Vineyard
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: United States
Retail Price: $64.99

Tasting Notes: With a history that dates back to the ‘70’s, this limited-production wine is sourced from a single five-acre plot and named for the original schoolhouse on site. 100% cab, aged 24 months in oak. Rich, supple, and ‘chewy’. Vanilla, dark chocolate and dark fruits dominate the nose. This and a prime cut of beef — no sides needed.
Alexander Valley Vineyard Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Beaulieu Vineyard
Fanciful Name: Georges de Latour Private Reserve
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $145

Tasting Notes: From one of Napa Valley's longtime iconic producers, their top wine is an outstanding combination of dark fruit, power and elegance. A spectacular representation of Napa Valley winemaking. It is intense, and the long, lingering finish echoes the quality for quite some time.
Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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Duckhorn
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $99.99

Tasting Notes: A 40-year tradition of excellence continues with winemaker Renee Ary and this classic Napa Cab. Prime sourcing from their own seven-estate vineyard lots is blended with fruit from top valley growers. Aged 16 months in oak, with expressive black fruit notes, softer tannins, hints of spice and pepper. Ready to enjoy now or lay down if you’re patient enough to wait.
Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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Mercer Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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Mercer Family Vineyards
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Horse Heaven Hills
Retail Price: $15.99

Tasting Notes: This cabernet sauvignon — blended with syrah, petit verdot, merlot and malbec — gives aromas of rich black fruit with notes of baked blackberries, spice cabinet and earthy undertones. The lush fruit carries through in the mouth. Soft, well-integrated tannins give structure to the wine while maintaining an elegant, balanced mouth feel, with a soft, velvety lingering finish. This wine shows great expression of the terroir of the Horse Heaven Hills.
Mercer Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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Cyrus Blend 2014

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Cyrus
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Alexander Valley
Retail Price: $84.99

Tasting Notes: Winemaker Kevin Hall continues the Sonoma winery’s Bordeaux homage with this vintage’s 20th release. Nine different vineyard lots, the five classic varietals and 24-month oak aging all help to create the ultimate offering from AVV. Deep rich color, subtle oak, balanced tannins and rich dark chocolate and licorice notes. Very elegant wine — share with your best friends!
Cyrus Blend 2014

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Elio Perrone Sourgal Sparkling 2018

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Elio Perrone
Fanciful Name: Sourgal
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Moscato d'Asti
Retail Price: $18.99

Tasting Notes: White peach and apple on the nose, leading into honeysuckle and light spice notes. Very well balanced style with the sweetness not overpowering on the finish. Light hints of candied citrus create a delightful lingering finish.
Elio Perrone Sourgal Sparkling 2018

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Bera Sparkling 2017

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Bera
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Moscato d'Asti
Retail Price: $22.99

Tasting Notes: This classic Piedmontese sparkler is produced by Alessandra Bera using the Charmat method. Fresh and fruity, this dessert-style wine is always best enjoyed very soon after release. Pale yellow with tints of green, lively aromas of fresh grapes, honey, white flowers and orange blossoms. Rich and sweet but rounded by brisk acidity, perfect to accompany fruity desserts, almond cheese cake or smooth cheeses and apricots.
Bera Sparkling 2017

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Rinaldi Sparkling 2017

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Rinaldi 
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Moscato d’Asti
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: The bouquet is delicate and intense with aromas of fruit and spices. The palate is sweet and smooth with lingering aromatic persistence. A refreshing, well-balanced and pleasant Piedmonte wine.
Rinaldi Sparkling 2017

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