vintage: 2018

Francois Chidaine Méthode Traditionelle Brut 2018

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François Chidaine
Fanciful Name: Méthode Traditionelle Brut
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2018 
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Loire Valley
Retail Price: $23.00

Tasting Notes: The aromatics are fresh, filled with citrus zest and green apple. On the palate, the mousse is dry, pleasant, creamy, not aggressive. Flavors of ripe stone fruits, and Golden Delicious apples.
Francois Chidaine Méthode Traditionelle Brut 2018

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Chateau Camus Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

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Chateau Camus
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: France
Retail Price: $25.99

Tasting Notes: Inviting earthy aromas fill the air with vanilla notes hiding in the corners. Plush black cherry, juicy plum and a kiss of black licorice keep expanding in the mouth before surrendering to a focused finish surrounded by silky tannins. Any self-respecting piece of red meat would be proud to share the table with this delightful bottle.
Chateau Camus Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

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Domaine La Combelle Jacquere 2018

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Domaine La Combelle
Varietal: Jacquere
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Vin de Savoie Apremont
Retail Price: $15.99

Tasting Notes: This is a zesty little white wine that packs a punch. Dry, limey and very much “alive.” Great mix of rock with acidity. Notes of dried pineapple, and pink grapefruit. Long clean, crisp finish.
Domaine La Combelle Jacquere 2018

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Alexander Valley Vineyards Petite Sirah Alexander School Reserve 2018

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Alexander Valley Vineyards
Fanciful Name: Alexander School Reserve Petite Sirah
Varietal: Petite Sirah
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Alexander Valley
Retail Price: $49.99

Tasting Notes: Kevin Hall showcases his passion for small lot projects (568 6btl.cases) with this special offering. This second vintage is sourced from 2 special lots which were grafted over to old head-pruned vines in hillside and valley floor sites. Almost perfect growing conditions yielded perfect fruit. Hand harvested, then soaked for 24 hrs., yeast inoculated and then punched down for maximum color and fruit extraction. After vinification, the wine was aged for 20-month oak barrel program. Inky, dark, and perfumed with blue fruit berries dominating on the nose. Balanced acidity, with hints of vanilla and dark chocolate lead to a smooth, lingering finish. I just love experiments that turn out like this!
Alexander Valley Vineyards Petite Sirah Alexander School Reserve 2018

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Emeritus Vineyards Hallberg Ranch Pinot Noir 2018

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Emeritus Vineyards
Fanciful Name: Hallberg Ranch Pinot Noir
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Russian River
Retail Price: $49.99

Tasting Notes: A truly elegant wine for any special occasion. A true estate wine, grown, produced and bottled at the winery. This single-vineyard selection features 11 clones, including two from the classic Cote de Nuit region. Dry-farmed, inoculated with native yeasts and aged 10 months in French oak, this wine shows subtle elegance. Beautiful aromatics of fresh berry fruit underlies a lighter style with mild acidity. Paired with Pacific NW salmon, this would make for a special dinner.
Emeritus Vineyards Hallberg Ranch Pinot Noir 2018

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Latitud 42 Rioja Crianza 2018

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Latitud 42
Fanciful Name: Rioja Crianza
Varietal: Tempranillo Blend
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Rioja
Retail Price: $16.99

Tasting Notes: Oak age rounds out this black cherry-heavy wine and gives hints of spice on the finish. The fruit character drives the wine, and slight savory tones make it enjoyable and approachable.
Latitud 42 Rioja Crianza 2018

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Willamette Valley Vineyards Dijon Clone Chardonnay 2018

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Williamette Valley Vineyards
Fanciful Name: Dijon Clone Chardonnay
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Williamette Valley
Retail Price: $25.00

Tasting Notes: A wonderful and balanced chardonnay with subtle tones of butter and apple. The savory aspects are immediately complimented with bright acidity making for an elegant finish.
Willamette Valley Vineyards Dijon Clone Chardonnay 2018

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Microbio Rufete 2018

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Microbio Wines
Fanciful Name: Ruf Y Ann
Varietal: Rufete
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Vino de la Tierre de Castilla y Leon
Retail Price: $20.00

Tasting Notes: From a lesser-known grape varietal, this red is lighter-bodied and pinot noir fans will rejoice in its slightly tart red fruits and finesse.
Microbio Rufete 2018

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Alexander Valley Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel 2018

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Alexander Valley Vineyards
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Alexander Valley
Retail Price: $49.99

Tasting Notes: Starting in 1978, the Wetzel family began producing wonderful zins, starting with the Sin Zin, and adding the Redemption and Temptations offerings over the years. This offering is very special and hard to find but worth the effort. Sourced from a 50-year-old single vineyard with head-trained and spur-pruned vines yielding small lots with intense flavor. The entire crop was aged for 20 months in seven American oak barrels. Great combination of spice and fruit, with 16% ABV, dark fruit notes and hints of vanilla and dark cocoa. Rich and full bodied with balanced acidity. Perfect for the carnivores pulling thick ribs off the grill.
Alexander Valley Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel 2018

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Ceretto Dolcetto D’Alba Rossana 2018

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Ceretto
Fanciful Name: Dolcetto D’Alba
Varietal: Dolcetto
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Dolcetto D’Alba
Retail Price: $19.75

Tasting Notes: Classic and extremely tasty example of Dolcetto. Fruit in harmony with earthy notes and just a touch of bright tannin, super aromatic with a long finish. Just enough grip to make you want to drink it more.
Ceretto Dolcetto D’Alba Rossana 2018

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Chateau des Bachelards Comtesse de Vazeilles Fleurie 2018

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Chateau des Bachelards
Varietal: Gamay
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Fleurie
Retail Price: $47.95

Tasting Notes: An extraordinary Beaujolais and the best vintage for this gamay. Complex with nuances of berries, cola, graphite and violets, all wrapped in firm but subtle tannins. One of the best!
Chateau des Bachelards Comtesse de Vazeilles Fleurie 2018

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Chateau D’Etroyes Mercurey Rouge 1er Cru Le Clos L’Eveque 2018

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Chateau D’Etroyes
Fanciful Name: Mercurey Rouge 1er Cru
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Mecurey
Retail Price: $40.00

Tasting Notes: Inviting aromas of black cherries, violet and bergamot flirt with the nose. Dazzling flavors of raspberry, blackberry and blueberry blossom in the mouth before surrendering to a long, generous finish, sprinkled with notes of fresh roasted coffee and baking spices. To get a burgundy of this quality at this low of a price truly is a rare find.
Chateau D’Etroyes Mercurey Rouge 1er Cru Le Clos L’Eveque 2018

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