vintage: 2022

Michaut Frères Chardonnay 2022

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Michaut Frères
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Chablis
Retail Price: $29.99

Tasting Notes: This is a great example of a plush and luxuriously textured Chablis. Abundant stone fruit notes like apricot and mango with the classic Chablis minerality that produces a dry but rich finish.
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Jacques Dumont Sauvignon Blanc 2022

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Jacques Dumont
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Val de Loire
Retail Price: $15.00

Tasting Notes: Bright tropical fruit rains down on the palate, showing notes of kiwi, peach and lemon. Lively and well balanced on the long finish. Will pair well with any seafood; think swordfish, grilled calamari and salads. A real standout in this overwhelming category.
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Cantina Di Dolianova Cannonau 2022

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Cantina Di Dolianova
Varietal: Cannonau
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Cannonau di Sardegna
Retail Price: $16.99

Tasting Notes: A red that’s packed with ripe red fruits and a touch of crushed black pepper. Full-bodied and structured, this would easily harmonize with many types of food, from lighter fare like cheese to heavier stews.
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Château Paradis Casseuil Red Bordeaux 2022

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Château Paradis Casseuil
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Bordeaux
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: This is a round, bouncy and fresh red from a Lafite Rothschilds estate winery. Bright red fruit notes lead with hints of oak and earthiness that yearn for a charcuterie board. The wine has structure and black fruit notes to round out the palate.
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Campo Al Mare Red Bordeaux Rosso 2022

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Campo Al Mare
Fanciful Name: Rosso
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Bolgheri
Retail Price: $35.00

Tasting Notes: The Bolgheri region, at the Western edge of Tuscany, is home to top wines, utilizing cabernet sauvignon, and other classic red varieties. With the addition of merlot, cabernet franc and petit verdot, this blend provides complexity, with lovely weight, great structure and plenty of dark fruit. The lingering, balanced finish demonstrates the level of winemaking and the resulting quality of the wine.
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Castello Colle Massari Sangiovese Blend Rosso Rigoleto 2022

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Castello Colle Massari
Fanciful Name: Rosso Rigoleto
Varietal: Sangiovese Blend
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Montecucco
Retail Price: $47.00

Tasting Notes: An “international’’ blend of sangiovese, cabernet sauvignon and merlot, the wine is fermented and aged in steel. Brilliant lighter red, the nose and palate are dominated by dark fruit, with hints of spice, and touch of an herbal note. The lack of oak helps the wine maintain a supple texture, with a balanced finish, highlighted by bright, clean fruit.
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The Paring Chardonnay 2022

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The Paring
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Santa Barbara County
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: The 2022 Paring Chardonnay reveals a bright and inviting straw-yellow hue. On the nose, it opens with a bouquet of ripe tropical fruits — notably pineapple and mango — interwoven with fragrant notes of citrus blossom and hints of vanilla from subtle oak aging. Flavors of juicy apple, lemon zest and a hint of toasted almond unfold, complemented by a delicate undertone of butterscotch.
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Hall Ranch Red Blend 2022

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Hall Ranch
Varietal: Red Blend
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: A fun and approachable Rhone Style blend from Paso Robles. This medium-bodied wine exudes notes of bright cherry and spice. The graphite notes taper the fruit into a structured finish. This could be easily paired with a variety of food from barbeque to a delicate cheese plate.
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L’Ecole No. 41 Sémillon 2022

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L'Ecole No. 41
Varietal: Sémillon
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Retail Price: $22.00

Tasting Notes: Vibrant and refreshing with layers of stone fruit, honeysuckle, lemon and pear. Sustainably managed, beautiful, complex and perfect for a summer picnic with fresh tuna salad sandwiches and pom frites.
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Caymus 1858 Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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Caymus
Fanciful Name: 1858
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $39.99

Tasting Notes: Coming from the iconic Wagner family, makers of Caymus, this is an extremely versatile pairing wine with notes of blackberry, vanilla, dried brush, baking spices and bell pepper rind. It is a rich, lush wine that’s sure to impress.
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Camp Wines Merlot 2022

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Camp Wines
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: North Coast
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: The 2022 Camp Merlot pours a deep, rich ruby color with purple hues around the edges, exhibiting good clarity and a medium to full body. The nose presents a bouquet of ripe dark fruits like black cherries, plums and blackberries, with subtle notes of cocoa, vanilla and freshly turned earth. On the palate, it offers a smooth texture with flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, cedar and licorice, balanced by refreshing acidity. The finish is long and satisfying, with lingering dark fruit, a hint of spice and well-integrated, silky tannins.
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Sean Minor Pinot Noir 2022

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Sean Minor
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Sonoma Coast
Retail Price: $27.99

Tasting Notes: On the palate, it is medium bodied with a smooth, silky texture, revealing a medley of juicy red fruits like cherry and cranberry, layered with pomegranate and a touch of mushroom. The wine's bright acidity and well-integrated tannins create a harmonious balance, leading to a refreshing, long finish accented by lingering notes of red fruit, a hint of vanilla and a delicate minerality.
Sean Minor Pinot Noir 2022

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