vintage: 2016

Alta Nova Cabernet 2016

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Alta Nova
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $69.99

Tasting Notes: This Napa Valley wine starts strong with violet, cherry and peppery notes that emanate from the glass to your nose. Raw power and minerality on the palate offer a complex ripe mix of red and black fruits, complimented by the smooth texture.
Alta Nova Cabernet 2016

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Bougetz Amaryllis Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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Bougetz
Fanciful Name: Bougetz Amaryllis
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $65.00

Tasting Notes: Bright flavors of thick black fruits of currant and cassis load into the palate with nice viscosity. The mid-palate is full with excellent structure that is ensconced by layers of cherry vanilla, cedar and exotic spice.
Bougetz Amaryllis Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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Smith Madrone Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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Smith Madrone
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Spring Mountain District
Retail Price: $60.00

Tasting Notes: The wine has medium-plus intensity with flavors of currant and crunchy black cherries. The palate is beautifully balanced with a finish of lavender, Asian spice, tobacco and cigar box. TLC (Textured, Layered, Complex).
Smith Madrone Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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Chateau Landat Haut Medoc 2016

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Chateau Landat
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Bend
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Haut-Medoc
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: Deep, dark, black fruit and blueberries are aromatically powerful and very smooth on the palate. A subtle herbal character is laced throughout the wine, with bright acidity adding to the complexity
Chateau Landat Haut Medoc 2016

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Smith-Madrone Estate Riesling 2016

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Smith-Madrone
Varietal: Riesling
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Spring Mountain District
Retail Price: $29.99

Tasting Notes: The wine is 100% riesling and produced from the same Spring Mountain vineyards, in the same way every year, yet the wines continually offer new characteristics every vintage. This riesling has a light straw core with light legs. The nose offers wet rocks, white flowers, cream and whiffs of petrol. The palate has medium intensity with flavors of Granny Smith apples, orange blossoms and Bosc pear that jump into medium-plus acidity and tinges of honeysuckle. The finish is balanced and lip-smacking with touches of lime custard, minerals and petrol. A classically beautiful Riesling. WOW!
Smith-Madrone Estate Riesling 2016

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Terra Noble Gran Reserva Carignan 2016

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Terra Noble
Fanciful Name: Gran Reserva
Varietal: Carignan
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Maule Valley
Retail Price: $15.95

Tasting Notes: Not often found, this 100% carignan from 60-100-year-old vines is a bargain. A bit of pepper, licorice, cherry and spice makes a perfect pairing with grilled pork or chicken.
Terra Noble Gran Reserva Carignan 2016

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Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2016

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Groote Post
Varietal: Chenin Blanc
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: South Africa
Appellation: Darling
Retail Price: $18.95

Tasting Notes: Guava, green apples, light spice and minerals lace this refreshing chenin from the South Cape. The tropical edges are perfect with Asian cuisine.
Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2016

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Levert Freres Sparkling Blend 2016

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Levert Freres
Varietal: Sparkling Blend
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Cremant de Bourgogne
Retail Price: $18.99

Tasting Notes: Beautiful aromas and tastes of blackberries and Bing cherry show layers and complexities from the fruit to the grippy finish. The bright mineral driven backbone lifts this wine and gives it a playful texture.
Levert Freres Sparkling Blend 2016

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Chateau Monbousquet Sparkling 2016

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Chateau Monbousquet
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Retail Price: $80.99

Tasting Notes: If there is a value in the mid-range Bordeaux, this is it. The complexity coaxed out of this wine is amazing, with all the classic characteristics showing marvelously in this wine. Its inky dark appearance is propped up with the velvety mouth feel that envelops all the dark brambly fruit this wine has to offer. I could barely get past the nose, though, with all the lead, damp earth, cigar and dark blue fruit components wafting magically from the glass. What a stunner!
Chateau Monbousquet Sparkling 2016

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Foppiano Vineyards Petite Sirah 2016

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Foppiano Vineyards
Varietal: Petite Sirah
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: From one of the "masters" of this variety, the Foppiano family has been producing and bottling petite sirah for generations. Their dedication to the variety, and attention to detail in the vineyard and winery, are on full display here. The wine is dark in the glass, with a touch of purple hints. On the nose, and in the mouth, lots of dark fruit are accented by spice, and hints of dark chocolate. The balanced tannins supply a velvety texture, adding to the wine allure.
Foppiano Vineyards Petite Sirah 2016

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WindVane Estate Pinot Noir 2016

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WindVane Estate
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Carneros
Retail Price: $30.00

Tasting Notes: A wonderfully balanced pinot noir, from a well-known pino- producing region in Carneros. Brilliant ruby in the glass, with subtle garnet hints. The nose and palate burst with elegant red fruit. The acidity carries through the long and graceful finish. A wine to match with a wide variety of foods: it is exceptionally versatile.
WindVane Estate Pinot Noir 2016

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Foppiano Vineyards Estate Petite Sirah 2016

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Foppiano Vineyards Estate
Varietal: Petite Sirah
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Retail Price: $25.00

Tasting Notes: Deep and brooding. Concentrated aromas and flavors of blackberries, raspberries and dark chocolate. A mouthful of pleasure. Easy tannins and a finish that just doesn't quit. Everything a petite sirah should be — and a bargain to boot!
Foppiano Vineyards Estate Petite Sirah 2016

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