wine color: Red

Mondavi Reserve Cabernet 1978

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Mondavi Reserve
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 1978
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Napa Valley

Tasting Notes: A hidden gem from the cellar and a big surprise. Absolutely pristine and gorgeous. Still full of life with layers of black cherry, vanilla and a touch of spice.
Mondavi Reserve Cabernet 1978

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Valenciso Reserva Tempranillo 2010

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Valenciso
Fanciful Name: Reserva
Varietal: Tempranillo
Vintage: 2010
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Rioja
Retail Price: $42.95

Tasting Notes: Decant this big boy or hold it for a few more years. Nineteen months in French oak brings out a perfect balance of fresh fruit, mineral and spice. Grilled lamb works just fine!
Valenciso Reserva Tempranillo 2010

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Chateau Monbousquet Sparkling 2016

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Chateau Monbousquet
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Retail Price: $80.99

Tasting Notes: If there is a value in the mid-range Bordeaux, this is it. The complexity coaxed out of this wine is amazing, with all the classic characteristics showing marvelously in this wine. Its inky dark appearance is propped up with the velvety mouth feel that envelops all the dark brambly fruit this wine has to offer. I could barely get past the nose, though, with all the lead, damp earth, cigar and dark blue fruit components wafting magically from the glass. What a stunner!
Chateau Monbousquet Sparkling 2016

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Foppiano Vineyards Petite Sirah 2016

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Foppiano Vineyards
Varietal: Petite Sirah
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: From one of the "masters" of this variety, the Foppiano family has been producing and bottling petite sirah for generations. Their dedication to the variety, and attention to detail in the vineyard and winery, are on full display here. The wine is dark in the glass, with a touch of purple hints. On the nose, and in the mouth, lots of dark fruit are accented by spice, and hints of dark chocolate. The balanced tannins supply a velvety texture, adding to the wine allure.
Foppiano Vineyards Petite Sirah 2016

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WindVane Estate Pinot Noir 2016

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WindVane Estate
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Carneros
Retail Price: $30.00

Tasting Notes: A wonderfully balanced pinot noir, from a well-known pino- producing region in Carneros. Brilliant ruby in the glass, with subtle garnet hints. The nose and palate burst with elegant red fruit. The acidity carries through the long and graceful finish. A wine to match with a wide variety of foods: it is exceptionally versatile.
WindVane Estate Pinot Noir 2016

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Vietti Scarron Vigna Vecchia Barbera 2017

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Vietti
Fanciful Name: Scarron Vigna Vecchia
Varietal: Barbera
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Barbera d 'Alba
Retail Price: $50.00

Tasting Notes: An eye-opening experience with a grape renown as a simple wine. Sourced from the oldest vines in this single vineyard. This tour de force offers floral and fruit with a depth and length to its complex medley of finesse, vibrancy and length. A momentous wine.
Vietti Scarron Vigna Vecchia Barbera 2017

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Teeter-Totter Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

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Teeter-Totter
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $74.99

Tasting Notes: Beautiful and explosive out of the glass, this full-bodied wine has a smooth texture and is energetic with raspberry and dark cherry flavors. Powerful and balanced with a nice long finish.
Teeter-Totter Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

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Renato Ratti Marcenasco Nebbiolo 2015

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Renato Ratti
Fanciful Name: Marcenasco
Varietal: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Barolo
Retail Price: $59.99

Tasting Notes: If somebody were to bottle a cherry pie, I would swear it was this wine. Ratti 50Th Anniversary bottling is an absolute home run! Classic nebbiolo aromas and flavors encompass this wine, but the dominant baked cherry pie with subtle spice is full frontal. The taught natural tannins of nebbiolo are in perfect harmony with the voluptuous fruit, and speak to the ability of this wine’s inherent ability for longevity in the cellar.
Renato Ratti Marcenasco Nebbiolo 2015

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Anthill Farms “Campbell Ranch” Pinot Noir 2018

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Anthill Farms “Campbell Ranch”
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Sonoma Coast
Retail Price: $50.00

Tasting Notes: Elegant and silky — well structured with layers of fragrant cranberry and blackberry. Full bodied with a long, lingering finish.
Anthill Farms “Campbell Ranch” Pinot Noir 2018

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Bevan Ontogeny Blend 2017

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Bevan Ontogeny
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Oakville
Retail Price: $81.99

Tasting Notes: Wow, just wow! The cabernet franc in this blend makes itself apparent from the get-go. Earthy aromas of desiccated raspberry, sweet cigar leaf and baking spices emerge from the glass. The full-bodied palate of this wine encompasses a myriad of dark red fruit flavors, with a finish that seems to last forever. Amazing wine for the price.
Bevan Ontogeny Blend 2017

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Two Angels Petite Sirah 2018

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Two Angels
Varietal: Petite Sirah
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Lake County
Retail Price: $26.99

Tasting Notes: Intensely dark in the glass, with lots of purple tones. You can tell by the color that this wine is a powerhouse. The nose and palate confirm that assessment, with plenty of saturated dark fruit, with spice and hints of vanilla. Pair it with an identically intense dish, and you'll be rewarded with a wonderful flavor combination.
Two Angels Petite Sirah 2018

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Justin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon

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Justin Hope
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $34.95

Tasting Notes: Silky tannins, dark fruit and light spices carry this yummy cab to a remarkable finish. Complex and luscious without the big jam. Worth every penny.
Justin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon

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