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Evolution Pinot Noir 2015

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Evolution
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Willamette Valley
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: This pinot noir from Sokol Blosser offers many elements all bundled up into one extremely good wine. Hints of Bing cherry and plum are surrounded by vibrant acidity and a luscious mouthfeel. Amazing wine with food, especially some cedar plank salmon.

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Sepal Soft Blend 2016

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Sepal Soft
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Retail Price: $14

Tasting Notes: A light and delicate style of red blend that’s a nice middle ground between crisp rosés and the darker red blends. Translucent, with fresh notes of strawberry, raspberry and cherry jam.

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Muirwood Chardonnay 2017

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Muirwood
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Arroyo Seco
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: A classic hedonistic California chardonnay! Seamless flavors of pineapple, mango, guava, coconut, vanilla and cream are wrapped in a silky-smooth cocoon of oak.

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Barrelhouse Blend 2016

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Barrelhouse
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Retail Price: $14

Tasting Notes: Rich and dense texture, with notes of vanilla, dark fruit, and molasses. Bourbon barrel aging add layers of flavors that persist on the long and intense finish.

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Giant Sky Sauvignon Blanc 2017

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Giant Sky
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Marlborough
Retail Price: $11

Tasting Notes: Melon and passionfruit burst on the palate, giving this dry and crisp wine amazing complexity. Intense yet balanced, this fresh style is marvelously complemented by bright, refreshing acidity.

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Reef Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2017

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Reef Ridge
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Marlborough
Retail Price: $10

Tasting Notes: Wonderful fruit intensity with bright, zesty acidity make this a refreshingly balanced wine. Delicious flavors of passion fruit and nectarine lead to a seamless, crisp finish.

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Latitud 42 Ecologico Blend 2015

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Latitud 42
Fanciful Name: Ecologico
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Rioja
Retail Price: $10

Tasting Notes: Fresh in style, this wine has bright, concentrated flavors of cherry and raspberry with touches of vanilla and spice. Expressive and balanced by smooth, rounded tannins, this wine is to be enjoyed today.

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Dr Heidemanns Riesling 2016

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Dr Heidemanns
Varietal: Riesling
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Germany
Appellation: Mosel
Retail Price: $12

Tasting Notes: Inviting aromas of tropical fruit and honey lead to a bright and fruity wine on the palate. Intense flavors of apple and peach are balanced by a slight minerality and refreshing acidity, making this a wonderful, off-dry style.

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Saladini Pilastri Blend 2016

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Saladini Pilastri
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Rosso Piceno
Retail Price: $11

Tasting Notes: Bountiful flavors of red fruit, herbs and spice give this wine wonderful depth and personality. Fresh in style, this expression is balanced by silky tannins, bright acidity and a long, lingering finish.

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Tesoro della Regina Sangiovese 2015

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Tesoro della Regina
Varietal: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Chianti Classico
Retail Price: $16

Tasting Notes: Bursting with flavor, this delicious wine offers lovely, fresh notes of cherry that are seamlessly balanced by supple tannins. Medium-bodied with silky texture, this perfectly pairs with your favorite food or is enjoyable all on its own.

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