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

Artesania Portugal Alvarinho Alvarinho 2022

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Artesania Portugal Alvarinho
Varietal: Alvarinho
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Vinho Verde
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: Juicy and fresh. This white wine shows notes of peach, apricot and white blossoms that practically jump out of the glass. The long, lingering finish is brought to life by rich citrus flavors like orange and lemon. A creamier mouthfeel than expected, this would pair well with any seafood dish.
Artesania Portugal Alvarinho Alvarinho 2022

Les Filets White Blend Piquepoul & Terret 2022

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Les Filets
Fanciful Name: Piquepoul & Terret
Varietal: White Blend
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Côtes de Thau
Retail Price: $12.99

Tasting Notes: From one of the oldest planted vineyard areas, Cotes de Thau, this wine is a solid choice for piquepoul fans. It’s golden yellow with notes of mango, lemon curd and a minerality that lends it a crisp and refreshing finish.
Les Filets White Blend Piquepoul & Terret 2022

Vinhos Sogrape White Blend Nobilis

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Vinhos Sogrape
Fanciful Name: Nobilis
Varietal: White Blend
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Vinho Verde
Retail Price: $10.99

Tasting Notes: Pale yellow gold color with aromas of citrus, orange and grapefruit rinds. This is a “better for you” take on vinho verde with a lower 9% alcohol and only 84 calories. The palate is light and almost effervescent with a light lime zest finish.
Vinhos Sogrape White Blend Nobilis

Domaine Guy Mousset Grenache Blanc 2022

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Domaine Guy Mousset
Fanciful Name: Blanc
Varietal: Grenache Blanc
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Côtes du Rhône
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: A blend of grenache blanc and clairette. This is a great value for the glass. The aromas are elegant but intense: honey blossom and other white flowers, apricot and peach. The rich and creamy notes on the palate would pair wonderfully with any spicy dishes.
Domaine Guy Mousset Grenache Blanc 2022

Les Eclaireurs Melon de Bourgogne L’Ô de Mer 2021

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Les Eclaireurs
Fanciful Name: L'Ô de Mer
Varietal: Melon de Bourgogne
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Muscadet
Retail Price: $12.99

Tasting Notes: Highly aromatic nose of lemon, blossoms and tropical fruits. A very clean and crisp style wine made from 100% melon de bourgogne. Refreshing with lively acidity on the palate. Would pick this up for a dinner party for food pairing friendliness or a casual Tuesday night with friends.
Les Eclaireurs Melon de Bourgogne L’Ô de Mer 2021

Albino Armani Pinot Grigio Corvara 2023

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Albino Armani
Fanciful Name: Corvara
Varietal: Pinot Grigio
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Valdadige
Retail Price: $16.99

Tasting Notes: A bit weightier than your average pinot grigio. Medium bodied with notes of lemon, crisp green apple, lime and a touch of melon. Pleasant and balanced finish. Great summer wine.
Albino Armani Pinot Grigio Corvara 2023

Henri Goutorbe Champagne Blend Cuvée Prestige

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Henri Goutorbe
Fanciful Name: Cuvée Prestige
Varietal: Champagne Blend
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Champagne
Retail Price: $65.00

Tasting Notes: A grower cuvee Champagne from three vineyards in Ay. Fresh, brisk apple with creamy almond, the savory palate works with roasted white fish and mushrooms.
Henri Goutorbe Champagne Blend Cuvée Prestige

Domaine Etienne Daulny Sauvignon Blanc 2022

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Domaine Etienne Daulny
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Sancerre
Retail Price: $29.00

Tasting Notes: This sancerre has an amazing balance of acidity and minerality with subtle notes of melon and pineapple. The elegant layers of flavor do not disappoint from the beginning to the end.
Domaine Etienne Daulny Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Blend Cuvée Brut

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Piper-Heidsieck
Fanciful Name: Cuvée Brut
Varietal: Champagne Blend
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Champagne
Retail Price: $70.00

Tasting Notes: Reflecting the house style, this blend of wines produced from multiple parcels providing a cross section of the region's terroir, the wine is brilliant pale gold in the glass, with a fine and persistent mousse. The extended bottle aging provides multiple layers of tree fruit and toasted nuts. In the mouth, it is supple and lively. A great example of an attractive house style, from one of the region's leading producers.
Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Blend Cuvée Brut

Georges Cartier Champagne Blend Tradition Brut

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Georges Cartier
Fanciful Name: Tradition Brut
Varietal: Champagne Blend
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Champagne
Retail Price: $61.00

Tasting Notes: With a majority of the wine produced using pinot meunier, the fruit really shines in this outstanding example of high-quality Champagne. Brilliant pale gold, with a fine and delicate mousse, the nose and palate showcase the superb fruit, as well as the extended aging in bottle. Complexity and lovely fruit are the dominant aspects of this superb sparkler.
Georges Cartier Champagne Blend Tradition Brut

Rickshaw Chardonnay 2021

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Rickshaw
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: California
Retail Price: $12.99

Tasting Notes: Sandalwood, lemon peel and crisp cider-apple aromas converge on the nose of this bottling. The palate taste of baked lemon and roasted apple flavors, forming the core
Rickshaw Chardonnay 2021