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Weingut Esterhazy Blaufränkisch 2019

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Weingut Esterhazy
Varietal: Blaufränkisch
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: Austria
Appellation: Leithaberg
Retail Price: $25.00

Tasting Notes: Wake up the chardonnay drinkers with this exceptional gruner! A nose full of fresh fruit and nuts, the peppery, spicey palate is full of pear and quince. The balanced acidity brings any food to life. Perfect for a holiday party.
Weingut Esterhazy Blaufränkisch 2019

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Artesania Portugal Alvarinho Alvarinho 2022

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Artesania Portugal Alvarinho
Varietal: Alvarinho
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Vinho Verde
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: Juicy and fresh. This white wine shows notes of peach, apricot and white blossoms that practically jump out of the glass. The long, lingering finish is brought to life by rich citrus flavors like orange and lemon. A creamier mouthfeel than expected, this would pair well with any seafood dish.
Artesania Portugal Alvarinho Alvarinho 2022

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Les Filets White Blend Piquepoul & Terret 2022

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Les Filets
Fanciful Name: Piquepoul & Terret
Varietal: White Blend
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Côtes de Thau
Retail Price: $12.99

Tasting Notes: From one of the oldest planted vineyard areas, Cotes de Thau, this wine is a solid choice for piquepoul fans. It’s golden yellow with notes of mango, lemon curd and a minerality that lends it a crisp and refreshing finish.
Les Filets White Blend Piquepoul & Terret 2022

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Vinhos Sogrape White Blend Nobilis

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Vinhos Sogrape
Fanciful Name: Nobilis
Varietal: White Blend
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Vinho Verde
Retail Price: $10.99

Tasting Notes: Pale yellow gold color with aromas of citrus, orange and grapefruit rinds. This is a “better for you” take on vinho verde with a lower 9% alcohol and only 84 calories. The palate is light and almost effervescent with a light lime zest finish.
Vinhos Sogrape White Blend Nobilis

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Zulal Areni 2018

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Zulal
Varietal: Areni
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: Armenia
Appellation: Vayots Dzor
Retail Price: $25.00

Tasting Notes: There are many layers of flavor that you experience with every sip. Stone fruit, such as slightly underripe cherry, are layered with hints of plum. The dense flavors are all very controlled, releasing gently from the initial sip to the finish. A wonderful alternative if you do not want a jammy fruit bomb of flavors.
Zulal Areni 2018

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Domaine Guy Mousset Grenache Blanc 2022

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Domaine Guy Mousset
Fanciful Name: Blanc
Varietal: Grenache Blanc
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Côtes du Rhône
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: A blend of grenache blanc and clairette. This is a great value for the glass. The aromas are elegant but intense: honey blossom and other white flowers, apricot and peach. The rich and creamy notes on the palate would pair wonderfully with any spicy dishes.
Domaine Guy Mousset Grenache Blanc 2022

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Les Eclaireurs Melon de Bourgogne L’Ô de Mer 2021

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Les Eclaireurs
Fanciful Name: L'Ô de Mer
Varietal: Melon de Bourgogne
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Muscadet
Retail Price: $12.99

Tasting Notes: Highly aromatic nose of lemon, blossoms and tropical fruits. A very clean and crisp style wine made from 100% melon de bourgogne. Refreshing with lively acidity on the palate. Would pick this up for a dinner party for food pairing friendliness or a casual Tuesday night with friends.
Les Eclaireurs Melon de Bourgogne L’Ô de Mer 2021

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Albino Armani Pinot Grigio Corvara 2023

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Albino Armani
Fanciful Name: Corvara
Varietal: Pinot Grigio
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Valdadige
Retail Price: $16.99

Tasting Notes: A bit weightier than your average pinot grigio. Medium bodied with notes of lemon, crisp green apple, lime and a touch of melon. Pleasant and balanced finish. Great summer wine.
Albino Armani Pinot Grigio Corvara 2023

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Rickshaw Chardonnay 2021

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Rickshaw
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: California
Retail Price: $12.99

Tasting Notes: Sandalwood, lemon peel and crisp cider-apple aromas converge on the nose of this bottling. The palate taste of baked lemon and roasted apple flavors, forming the core
Rickshaw Chardonnay 2021

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Caliveda Cellars Chardonnay 2021

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Caliveda Cellars
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: Buttery chardonnay lovers rejoice! Its golden color perfectly represents the warmth and creaminess of this wine. Dense and heavy mouthfeel with subtle tropical notes of melon and pineapple — but the buttery goodness is the star of this show.
Caliveda Cellars Chardonnay 2021

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Salton Champagne Blend Alma Brut

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Salton
Fanciful Name: Alma Brut
Varietal: Champagne Blend
Country of Origin: Brazil
Appellation: Vale dos Vinhedos
Retail Price: $8.99

Tasting Notes: Pale straw gold color with a hint of yeast and toast on the nose. This blend of moscato and trebbiano is festive and lively with burst of pineapple, apricot and light honeyed notes on the palate.
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Domaine Yves Cuilleron Viognier Les Vignes d’à Côté 2020

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Domaine Yves Cuilleron
Fanciful Name: Les Vignes d'à Côté
Varietal: Viognier
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes
Retail Price: $29.00

Tasting Notes: Made from grapes at the edge of Condrieu, the depth and concentration is amazing for a wine at this price. Juicy and fresh and full of peach, apricot, citrus and honeysuckle, it does not overpower the palate. A delicious, mouthwatering example from Cuilleron, perfect for sipping or to accompany any manner of shellfish.
Domaine Yves Cuilleron Viognier Les Vignes d’à Côté 2020

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