wine color: Red

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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Buttonwood Grove Winery Cabernet Franc 2021

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Buttonwood Grove Winery
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Cayuga Lake
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: With supple tannins and lovely dark fruit, this Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc demonstrates the quality and food-friendly nature of this often-overlooked variety. This example possesses lots of clean dark fruit, with the subtlest of spice and a touch of cocoa powder. The tannins are nicely balanced, and contribute to the lengthy, balanced finish.
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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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BOLD Wine Co. (Seabold) Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

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BOLD Wine Co. (Seabold)
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $29.99

Tasting Notes: On the palate, it presents a full-bodied texture, dominated by deep flavors of blackberry and cassis. These dark fruit notes are complemented by underlying layers of mocha and a touch of vanilla.
BOLD Wine Co. (Seabold) Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

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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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Barra of Mendocino Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

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Barra of Mendocino
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Mendocino County
Retail Price: $23.99

Tasting Notes: The 2021 Barra Cabernet Sauvignon presents a rich and robust character. On the nose, it reveals enticing aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry and plum, mingled with hints of tobacco, cedar and dark chocolate. The palate is full bodied and opulent, with velvety tannins providing a solid structure. Flavors of ripe black fruits are prominent, accented by notes of espresso, black pepper and a touch of vanilla from well-integrated oak. 
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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.
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Savage Grace Wines Malbec

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Savage Grace Wines
Varietal: Côt
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Rattlesnake Hills
Retail Price: $36.00

Tasting Notes: A rare light-bodied Malbec with lifted aromatics of plum and black tea. 
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Amity Vineyards Pinot Noir 2022

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Amity Vineyards
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Oregon
Retail Price: $28.00

Tasting Notes: From one of Oregon's authentic pioneer wine producers, this pinot noir exemplifies what Oregon brings to the pinot noir world. Dark bright ruby in the glass, the nose and palate lean towards ripe dark fruit, with lovely accents of spice, and floral hints. An excellent expression of Oregon fruit and winemaking.
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Smith Bench Pinot Noir 2021

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Smith Bench
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Monterey County
Retail Price: $22.99

Tasting Notes: From the Wente Family, this is a fresh and lively pinot noir from Monterey with a balanced acidity that enables it to be easily paired with any meal or occasion. A symphony of tart cherries, baking spice and gentle tannins.
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Analemma Wines Pinot Noir 2019

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Analemma Wines
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Columbia Gorge
Retail Price: $44.00

Tasting Notes: From an organically farmed vineyard at 1,300 ft. elevation at the base of Mount Adams. Hand harvested, half whole-cluster fermented and aged in neutral oak. A gorgeous, translucent strawberry color with aromas and flavors of cranberry, rose and cinnamon. 
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Old Winery Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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Old Winery Road
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Napa-Sonoma
Retail Price: $39.99

Tasting Notes: Grapes from both Napa and Sonoma Counties were used by the winemakers at Buena Vista to showcase the qualities of each in a seamless 50/50 blend. Hints of cedar spice with blueberry, blackberry and black currant notes on the palate. Fruit forward, rich and well-integrated.
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