wine color: Red

Domaine André Brunel Grenache 2021

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Domaine André Brunel
Varietal: Grenache
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Southern Rhône
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: The Brunel family has been making wine in the Rhone region of France for five generations, and this value offering combines this expertise with the grapes from the Vin de Pays region in the southern Rhone. Old vine grenache is blended with 10% mouvedre. Natural winemaking (concrete tank fermentation) is combined with a new-age eco approach (no chemicals). Fresh and vibrant with very balanced tannins and acidity. A great way to explore red wines beyond ABC (anything but cabernet). Great pairing with shepherd’s pie.
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Altocedro Malbec 2021

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Altocedro
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: La Consulta
Retail Price: $16.00

Tasting Notes: When looking for value, Argentina has the market cornered. A ripe and dark-fruited, powerful Malbec with dusty tannins. Named after the large cedar trees on the property.
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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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La Crema Pinot Noir 2022

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La Crema
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Sonoma Coast
Retail Price: $28.99

Tasting Notes: This winery was a huge factor in bringing pinot Noir to the masses. A well-made product at an attractive price with consistent quality from vintage to vintage — not an easy feat with this fickle grape. The cool Sonoma Coast AVA’s yielded intense, concentrated flavors. Mainly hand-picked fruit underwent cold soak and open tank fermentation. Aging was in French oak for six months. Beautiful combination of classic European style with vibrant California fruit. Rich fruit aromas of plum and cherry highlight the rich color and soft finish. A great value for the pinot category
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Prado Rey Tempranillo Sr. Niño 2022

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Prado Rey
Fanciful Name: Sr. Niño
Varietal: Tempranillo
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Ribera del Duero
Retail Price: $25.00

Tasting Notes: A dark purple tone, with high-intensity inviting aromatics that lead to juicy, fruit and plummy notes on this festive and fun wine. Organically farmed, with carbonic maceration that brings liveliness to its style.
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RouteStock Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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RouteStock Cellars
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $29.00

Tasting Notes: An elegant balance of black fruit is balanced with hints of stone fruit. The juicy fruit and slightly firm tannins all tie in with a hint of vanilla and gentle yet satisfying finale.
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Roccalta Red Blend 2022

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Roccalta
Varietal: Red Blend
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Chianti 
Retail Price: $9.99

Tasting Notes: Approachable and easy drinking chianti. Fruity and intense aromas with the typical notes of orange peel and tart cherry that follow through on the palate. Toasted oak barrel and balanced tannins give this wine a balanced structure and finish.
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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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Bodegas Montecillo Tempranillo Reserva

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Bodegas Montecillo
Fanciful Name: Reserva
Varietal: Tempranillo
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Rioja
Retail Price: $20.99

Tasting Notes: Established in 1870, these folks have been pioneers in bringing the best of Spain to America. Sourcing older vines helps yield concentrated flavor. Very regimented fermentation combines the best of old world and new world techniques (stainless and concrete tanks) The magic happens in the aging to achieve the Reserva status. Twenty-four months in mainly French oak is followed by 24 months of bottle aging. Beautiful ruby coloring in the glass leads to red fruit notes. Rich and elegant, with touches of expresso and vanilla on the finish. Incredible value for a wine of the pedigree.
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J. Lohr Red Blend Pure Paso 2021

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J. Lohr
Fanciful Name: Pure Paso
Varietal: Red Blend
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: Winemaker Brenden Wood refines his red blend that highlights the real potential of the Paso Robles AVA. Primarily cabernet sourced from their Shotwell vineyard, with the addition of petite sirah (31%) and three other varietals. Stainless steel fermentation is then followed with oak aging for 18 months. Intense inky coloring, silky smooth with notes of anise, pepper and caramel. Time to fire up the grill for some thick rib eyes.
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1858 Red Blend

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1858
Varietal: Red Blend
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: California
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: A dark maroon color greets you upon pouring this plush wine. Baked black and blue fruits, warm spice and sumptuous-but-soft tannins and toasted wood on the finish. This is a smooth but structured and approachable wine from the Wagner Family.
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NeroOro Red Blend Rosso Gold 2021

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NeroOro
Fanciful Name: Rosso Gold
Varietal: Red Blend
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Terre Siciliane
Retail Price: $29.99

Tasting Notes: A powerful and structured dry wine. The nose beckons you with deep red fruits, raspberry and cranberry aromas. The palate is full bodied with a concentration of those red fruits with notes of baked cherry pie, green pepper and tomato leaves.
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