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Bulliat Morgon Cru Beaujolais 2016

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Bulliat Morgon Cru Beaujolais
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: France
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: Delicate red, semi-transparent, lovely aromatics of cinnamon, red hard candy and scorched red earth. Lively and bright with red fruits on a polished palette with a clean finish.

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Chopo Monastrell 2016

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Chopo Monastrell
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Jumilla
Retail Price: $9.99

Tasting Notes: An energetic zesty wine, with red fruit-dominant flavors that has weight and power. This lively, fresh wine finishes with lots of grippy tannins that define the texture and go well with the powerhouse fruit.

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Selvapiana “Bucerchiale” Chianti Rufina 2013

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Selvapiana "Bucerchiale" Chianti Rufina
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: Italy
Retail Price: $27.99

Tasting Notes: From the most northerly and cooled subzone of Chianti, composed of 100% sangiovese. This single-vineyard wine has hallmark clay, bright roasted cherry aromas and flavors on a powerful structure — screaming for Bolognese sauce or lasagna.

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Domaine Piegonne 2016

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Domaine Piegonne
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Ventoux
Retail Price: $12.99

Tasting Notes: Medium-bodied and full of cherry notes, the wine is defined by its terroir. As soon as the cork comes out the garrigue, herbal flavors add depth to the fruit notes. A fantastic value.

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Serena Sweet Red 2017

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Serena Sweet Red
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: Italy
Retail Price: $12.99

Tasting Notes: Intense aromas of blackberries and ripe wild berries. Fresh, lively and frizzante with a soft, lingering finish. Highly versatile. A great aperitif and equally splendid with tomato sauces, classic Italian dishes and spicy foods.

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Almodi Petit Red DO 2015

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Almodi Petit Red DO
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Terra Alta
Retail Price: $12.99

Tasting Notes: An intense attack of red fruits and blackberries, this wine is full-bodied and bold. There is a notable presence of white pepper and spices that add personality and complexities to this excellent value.

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Rabisco Reserva Tejo 2015

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Rabisco Reserva Tejo
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Spain
Retail Price: $13.00

Tasting Notes: A real bargain, if your customers have yet to enjoy the pleasures of Portuguese dry red wines. Produced from a 50-50 blend of touriga nacional, and cabernet sauvignon, the wine possesses an intense color profile, and a nose rich in black fruit. On the palate, there is plenty of wonderful fruit, hints of spice, and a lingering finish.

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NeroOro Appassimento Nero d’Avola 2017

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NeroOro Appassimento Nero d’Avola
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Terre Siciliane IGT
Retail Price: $12.99

Tasting Notes: An overriding fruit-forward wine that still offers finesse and floral notes. The focus of this wine is on dark cherries and the silky-smooth texture that carries on through the lengthy finish.

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Yalumba Viognier 2016

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Yalumba
Varietal: Viognier
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Australia
Appellation: Eden Valley
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: Brilliantly crafted quality Viognier. This white entices with delicate floral and nectarine notes. On the palate, the wine is mouth-coating: citrus, pear and apple backed with ginger spice and white pepper with a slightly bitter finish, making this an excellent wine with a variety of foods. One of the most interesting viogniers on the market.

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The Hermit Crab White 2016

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The Hermit Crab
Varietal: White
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Australia
Retail Price: $16

Tasting Notes: Viognier and marsanne have never tasted this good! Much like a young Chateauneuf du Pape, this lip-smacking, full-bodied white will do wonders for anything fried.

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