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La Vostra Prosecco 2023

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La Vostra
Varietal: Prosecco
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Superiore
Retail Price: $16.99

Tasting Notes: Easy drinking but crisp and lively. This prosecco shows the brand’s exceptional style with fine bubbles that burst with citrus flavors, green apple and floral blossoms. Delicious, and sure to bring enjoyment with every sip.
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Domaine Guy Mousset Red Rhone Blend 2023

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Domaine Guy Mousset
Varietal: Red Rhone Blend
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Côtes du Rhône
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: Strawberry jam and sweet baking spices envelop you as you take a sip. The tannins are subtle, but fine, creating a medium-bodied, fruit-driven wine. Well integrated, with a freshness that makes this a perfect year-round red.
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Château Paradis Casseuil Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2023

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Château Paradis Casseuil
Fanciful Name: Blanc
Varietal: Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Bordeaux
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: A classic Bordeaux Blanc from the estate winery belonging to Lafite Rothschild. Notes of bright citrus: lemon, lime zest and clementine. The minerality provides a great backbone to compliment chicken and fish dishes.
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Cantina Di Dolianova Cannonau 2022

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Cantina Di Dolianova
Varietal: Cannonau
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Cannonau di Sardegna
Retail Price: $16.99

Tasting Notes: A red that’s packed with ripe red fruits and a touch of crushed black pepper. Full-bodied and structured, this would easily harmonize with many types of food, from lighter fare like cheese to heavier stews.
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Château Paradis Casseuil Red Bordeaux 2022

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Château Paradis Casseuil
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Bordeaux
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: This is a round, bouncy and fresh red from a Lafite Rothschilds estate winery. Bright red fruit notes lead with hints of oak and earthiness that yearn for a charcuterie board. The wine has structure and black fruit notes to round out the palate.
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Nero Oro Nero d’Avola Rosso Riserva 2021

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Nero Oro
Fanciful Name: Rosso Riserva
Varietal: Nero d'Avola
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Sicilia
Retail Price: $16.99

Tasting Notes: A structured and full-bodied red. This wine has great density and is filled with notes of raspberry, spice, blackberries and a hint of plum. While it is full-bodied, it is still clean and fresh on your palate.
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Laurent Delaunay Gamay 2023

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Laurent Delaunay
Varietal: Gamay
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Beaujolais
Retail Price: $10.99

Tasting Notes: Classic fun, easy-drinking Beaujolais from a fifth-generation wine maker. Silky, refreshing with soft tannins. Juicy cherries, raspberries and a touch of florality.
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Laurent Delaunay Gamay 2023

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Laurent Delaunay
Varietal: Gamay
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Beaujolais-Villages
Retail Price: $13.99

Tasting Notes: A very charming expression of Beaujolais from a fifth-generation winemaker. Fresh strawberries, wildflowers and earth flood the palate with balanced acidity and a smooth mouthfeel.
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La Belle Angèle Pinot Noir 2023

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La Belle Angèle
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Vin de France
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: A fruit-forward expression of the varietal, the grapes used for this blend were selected from the producer’s top vineyards in Southern France. This approachable, easy-drinking, oak-aged Pinot Noir shows expressive notes of red plum, cherries and mixed berries.
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The Paring Chardonnay 2022

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The Paring
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Santa Barbara County
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: The 2022 Paring Chardonnay reveals a bright and inviting straw-yellow hue. On the nose, it opens with a bouquet of ripe tropical fruits — notably pineapple and mango — interwoven with fragrant notes of citrus blossom and hints of vanilla from subtle oak aging. Flavors of juicy apple, lemon zest and a hint of toasted almond unfold, complemented by a delicate undertone of butterscotch.
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L’Ecole No. 41 Sémillon 2022

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L'Ecole No. 41
Varietal: Sémillon
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Retail Price: $22.00

Tasting Notes: Vibrant and refreshing with layers of stone fruit, honeysuckle, lemon and pear. Sustainably managed, beautiful, complex and perfect for a summer picnic with fresh tuna salad sandwiches and pom frites.
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Buttonwood Grove Winery Cabernet Franc 2021

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Buttonwood Grove Winery
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Cayuga Lake
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: With supple tannins and lovely dark fruit, this Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc demonstrates the quality and food-friendly nature of this often-overlooked variety. This example possesses lots of clean dark fruit, with the subtlest of spice and a touch of cocoa powder. The tannins are nicely balanced, and contribute to the lengthy, balanced finish.
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