vintage: 2015

Racine Merlot 2015

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Racine
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Vin de Pays d'Oc
Retail Price: $14

Tasting Notes: Very nicely balanced with good crunchy fruit flavors of blackberries and cassis with an underlying freshness that provides lift. Makes an excellent choice for appetizers or a poultry or pork course.
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River Road Chardonnay 2015

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River Road
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Sonoma
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Rich and pure flavors of green apple, mango and rich bartlett pear are balanced out with moderate oak use. There is a great mouthfeel with rounded-out ripeness from the Sonoma weather.
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Seven Rings Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Seven Rings
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Oak Knoll District
Retail Price: $30

Tasting Notes: A Cabernet that, like the 2015 vintage, is firm, concentrated and powerful. Judicious use of oak provides balance for the commanding tannins, and Oak Knoll’s smooth texture and ripeness come through in this balanced, harmonious effort.
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McPherson Cellars Albariño 2015

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McPherson Cellars
Varietal: Albariño
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: United States
Retail Price: $21.99

Tasting Notes: Kim and his Dad “Doc” McPherson were early pioneers in producing wines that didn’t fit the traditional categories but thrived in the hot, dry Texas climate. His Albariño is a classic example. Perfect balance of fruit and acid. Viscous mouth feel that begs for another sip. Excellent with gulf coast seafood.
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Brennan Vineyards Viognier 2015

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Brennan Vineyards
Varietal: Viognier
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Texas
Appellation: Texas High Plains AVA
Retail Price: $22.99

Tasting Notes: This is the style that put Viognier on the radar as the most popular white varietal in Texas. Sourced for three distinct vineyard sites, this is predominately Viognier, with a touch of Semillon.
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Brennan Vineyards Rousanne 2015

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Brennan Vineyards
Varietal: Rousanne
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Texas
Appellation: Texas High Plains AVA
Retail Price: $32.99

Tasting Notes: One of the newer varietals gaining popularity in Texas. Rich, elegant, and full-bodied. Great acidity without overwhelming the palate. This is their first release sourced from the famed Reddy vineyard.
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Bending Branch Winery Rousanne 2015

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Bending Branch Winery
Fanciful Name: Comfortage
Varietal: Rousanne
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Texas
Appellation: Texas Hill Country
Retail Price: $32.99

Tasting Notes: Named after their hometown of Comfort, Texas, this 100% Rousanne excels. Clean crisp, with very balanced acids. Hints of peach, spice and apple. Aging is 50/50 in oak and stainless steel. Great food wine for grilled seafood or chicken.
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Millbrook White 2015

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Millbrook
Fanciful Name: Tocai Friulano Proprietor's Special Reserve
Varietal: White
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: New York
Appellation: Hudson River Region
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Nicely balanced: not too dry, not too sweet. It's like a Pinot Grigio on steroids. Very food friendly: filled with refreshing aromas of pear, apricot and citrus.
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Poquito Valencia 2015

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Poquito
Varietal: Moscato
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Spain
Retail Price: $9

Tasting Notes: It doesn’t get any cuter than this! Moscatel de Alejandria from Valencia, Spain, all packaged in a soda pop bottle with a metal cap. Delicate floral, apricots and pears, super refreshing and just 5% alcohol. Great over ice.
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Vietti Moscato D’Asti Cascinetta 2015

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Vietti Moscato
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Italy
Retail Price: $14

Tasting Notes: Pale sunshine-yellow in color with a slight frizzante, this Moscato d’Asti has intense aromas of peaches, rose petals and ginger. On the palate it is delicately sweet and sparkling with modest acidity, good balance, good complexity and a finish of fresh apricots.
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La Sirena 2015

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La Sirena
Varietal: Muscat
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa, CA
Retail Price: $29

Tasting Notes: Honeysuckle, lychee and peach predominate in this Heidi Barrett creation. Muscat Canelli clones produce a dry, complex wine, beautifully balanced, with a touch of lime on the finish.
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Vino Noceto Frivolo Moscato Bianco 2015

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Vino Noceto Frivolo
Varietal: Moscato
Vintage: 2015
Appellation: California
Retail Price: $18

Tasting Notes: Straw yellow, with a hint of gold. A lively fruit salad on the nose and palate, the wine is a bright expression of Muscat, with all of the tastes and texture you would expect.
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