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Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc 2024

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Stoneleigh
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2024
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Marlborough
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: You know this is New Zealand just from the nose. Fresh vibrant fruit note, with zippy acidity. Cool fermented in stainless steel. Passionfruit, grapefruit and stony minerality highlight the nose. Great aperitif or perfect with light seafood. Perfect warm-weather quencher.
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Hugl Weine Grüner Veltliner 2024

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Hugl Weine
Varietal: Grüner Veltliner
Vintage: 2024
Country of Origin: Austria
Appellation: Neusiedlersee
Retail Price: $16.99

Tasting Notes: The 2024 Hugl Gruner Veltliner is a bright, refreshing white wine with crisp acidity and vibrant citrus notes. Aromas of green apple and a touch of minerality give it a classic Austrian character. The palate is light-bodied yet expressive, with flavors of lemon zest, pear and a clean, zippy finish. A fantastic value, it’s perfect for warm-weather sipping or pairing with seafood and fresh salads.
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Ironstone Vineyards Pinot Noir 2022

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Ironstone Vineyards
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Central Valley
Retail Price: $17.99

Tasting Notes: The Kautz family sources these grapes from their Thorton Ranch site, which picks up the cooling influence of the Ca. Delta/San Pablo Bay. Light and earthy in style, with 13% souzao in the blend. Aged for six months in French oak. Fruit bomb on the nose with rich cherry flavors. Perfect first pinot noir to try.
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Black Stallion Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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Black Stallion Estate Winery
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: This easy-drinking cab is sourced from Mendocino and Sonoma vineyards and select sub-AVAs. Softer and more accessible in style. This is their first release for the Cornerstone Collection. Small select lots vinified separately, then blended for the final cuvee. Dark fruit flavors of raspberry, cherry and blackberry dominate. 100% malolactic fermentation adds a creamy rich texture. Pill the cork: she’s ready to go. Perfect with Texas BBQ.
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Bischöfliche Weingüter Trier DOM Riesling 2022

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Bischöfliche Weingüter Trier
Fanciful Name: DOM Riesling
Varietal: Riesling
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Germany
Appellation: Mosel Saar Ruwer
Retail Price: $26.99

Tasting Notes: Don’t be fooled by the word Riesling: this is done in a semi-dry style. Green apple notes dominate with a definite touch of minerality. Very viscous, with structured layers of flavor and lower alcohol. Sourcing from defined sites along the Mosel, Saar and Ruwer river. 100% stainless steel fermentation, with resting on the lees before fining and filtering. Perfect for pork and seafood dishes, or as an afternoon aperitif.
Bischöfliche Weingüter Trier DOM Riesling 2022

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LVE Rosé

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LVE
Varietal: Grenache Blend
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Languedoc
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: Legend Vineyard Exclusive (LVE) is an ongoing collaboration between pop icon John Legend and JC Boisset. This Vin Mousseux style sparking is sourced primarily from the Languedoc region in southern France. 10 % pinot and grenache, with the remining cuvee of assorted white varietals. Pale salmon pink color leads to fresh raspberry, strawberry and peach flavors. Soft bubbles enhance any afternoon sipping on the patio.
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Louis Bernard Red Rhone Blend 2020

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Louis Bernard
Varietal: Red Rhone Blend
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Côtes du Rhône
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: Boisset’s expertise is combining the best sources with state-of-the-art winemaking. Southern Rhone valley sites deliver rich grenache and syrah for this blend. Extended fermentation (up to three weeks) yields great concentrated extraction. Light, yet complex, with rich earth tones, Black spice, and red currant and clove notes. Wonderful food wine for shepherd’s pie, roasts and even pizza. Excellent value.
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Becalm Malbec 2024

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Becalm
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2024
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $9.99

Tasting Notes: This wine fits its name perfectly. It’s smooth yet full bodied with notes of mocha, plum and spice. Rich for the price point and easy drinking.
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Belle Reserva Sauvignon Blanc

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Belle
Fanciful Name: Reserva
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Maule Valley
Retail Price: $9.99

Tasting Notes: Bold and firm with notes of blackcurrant, plum and tobacco. For the price point, it’s structured and oaky, with a long finish that lingers.
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McPherson Cellars Albariño 2023

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McPherson Cellars
Varietal: Albariño
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Lubbock County
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: This is the classic Texas interpretation of the famed Spanish/Portuguese varietal. Fermented in stainless steel to preserve the crisp acidity and fruit flavors. Notes of peach, honey and lemon dominate. Perfect for the ABC (anything but chardonnay) crowd. Great wine for Gulf coast seafood.
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Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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Daou Vineyards
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $27.00

Tasting Notes: The structure of this wine leads you to believe it is in a different weight class, but as it opens it has amazing approachability. Dense berry fruit and firm, yet balanced tannin and rounded acidity give way to an amazingly satisfying finish and lingering savor.
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Smith Bench Chardonnay 2023

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Smith Bench
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Arroyo Seco
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: From the Wente Family, this feels like a lighter California chardonnay but still has delectable notes of oak, brown sugar and caramel apples. There’s a hint of banana on the palate with butterscotch tones that flow through the finish.
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