vintage: 2020

Fattoria Poggerino Sangiovese Riserva 2020

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Fattoria Poggerino
Fanciful Name: Riserva
Varietal: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Chianti Classico DOCG
Retail Price: $45.00

Tasting Notes: Coming from just a few small plots of the oldest estates vineyards, you quickly realize you are drinking something special. Powerful dark cherry, blackberry, cedar and tobacco notes fill the mouth, before giving way to a seductive finish showing hints of cocoa powder and toasted oak. Truly a wine worth seeking out.
Fattoria Poggerino Sangiovese Riserva 2020

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1881 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

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1881 Napa
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $35.00

Tasting Notes: This is a big and chewy cabernet. It feels like the flavors of blackberry and cassis are going to explode on your palate at the start of the first sip. Amazingly, all those big jammy flavors fall into place for and extremely satisfying finish.
1881 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

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Mary Taylor Merlot 2020

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Mary Taylor
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Côtes de Gascogne
Retail Price: $11.99

Tasting Notes: A blend of indigenous white varietals: colombard, gros manseng, ugni blanc and a dash of sauvignon blanc. A juicy, floral, citrus-inflected crisp white from Southwestern France.
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Oak Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

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Oak Ridge
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Lodi
Retail Price: $16.99

Tasting Notes: Located between the Sierra Foothills and San Francisco Bay, this is a wine for rich and fruit-forward cabernet lovers. The decadent mouthfeel is almost portlike with notes of sweet cedar, blackberry, earth and ripe red fruits.
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Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils Chardonnay 2020

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Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Chablis
Retail Price: $40.00

Tasting Notes: A benchmark style showcasing the minerality that chardonnay from this northerly cool climate (Burgundy) displays.
Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils Chardonnay 2020

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Famille Bouey Red Bordeaux Blend Cuvee 58 2020

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Famille Bouey
Fanciful Name: Cuvee 58
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: AOC Bordeaux
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: The Bouey family has been farming the Medoc region for more than 200 years, and the Cuvee 58 pays homage to the founding of Famille Bouey group. Blending sourcing from the best sites in the AOC designation with the best of modern winemaking (minimal sulfites, no chemicals, HVE certification) makes for wines that are very user friendly. 80% merlot and 20% cabernet epitomizes the classic Bordeaux style of blending. Classic earthy musk on the nose leads to hints of anise, currant and blackberry on the nose. Silky as you sip with balanced acidity and a definite potential for aging. A value-driven introduction to the Bordeaux region.
Famille Bouey Red Bordeaux Blend Cuvee 58 2020

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I Veroni Sangiovese Riserva 2020

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I Veroni
Fanciful Name: Riserva
Varietal: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Chianti Rùfina
Retail Price: $44.00

Tasting Notes: This elegant chianti is thoughtfully balanced. The velvety mouthfeel of fruit and structure conducts a symphony of flavors across your palate. Every note is controlled and perfect positioned for flavor and experience.
I Veroni Sangiovese Riserva 2020

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Xavier Grenache Rouge  2020

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Xavier
Fanciful Name: Rouge 
Varietal: Grenache
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Chateauneuf du Pape
Retail Price: $68.99

Tasting Notes: A lovely example of what one of the Rhône Valley's top appellations is capable of producing. A bright saturated purple in the glass, the nose and palate are highlighted by berry and cherry fruit, with hints of spice. The palate reflects the nose, with warmth and spice, in addition to the exquisite red fruit.
Xavier Grenache Rouge  2020

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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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Poggio Anima Sangiovese Belial 2020

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Poggio Anima
Fanciful Name: Belial
Varietal: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Toscana IGT
Retail Price: $15.99

Tasting Notes: Black cherry, iron, tar, menthol and licorice give this Tuscan wine a super-distinctive, wild profile. There is plenty of depth and volume. The 2020 sangiovese offers a decidedly wild, gamy expression.
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Rise + Fall Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

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Rise + Fall
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $18.99

Tasting Notes: Paso Robles fans: Don’t miss this wine. The classic combination of earth, tobacco, dark and sumptuous black fruits, and herbs that Paso has become known for is evident here. The notes of black fruits are juicy but not overbearing with a perceptible tannic quality on the finish that’ll leave you wanting more.
Rise + Fall Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

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Caymus Vineyards Pinot Noir 1858 2020

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Caymus Vineyards
Fanciful Name: 1858
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Monterey
Retail Price: $29.99

Tasting Notes: Monterey County's mix of warm sun and cool fog produce grapes that are incredibly high quality for the price point, and this wine is no exception. This wine delivers an elegant combination of juicy plum mixed with cinnamon and spices. It compliments everything from a dinner party cheese plate to the cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving turkey.
Caymus Vineyards Pinot Noir 1858 2020

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