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Sean Minor Chardonnay Signature Series 2021

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Sean Minor
Fanciful Name: Signature Series
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Sonoma Coast
Retail Price: $25.00

Tasting Notes: There is a flavorful elegance to this chardonnay. Gentle notes of butter and apple are intertwined with balanced acidity, leaving a delightful, lingering finish.
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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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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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Courtney Benham Sauvignon Blanc California Terroir Selection 2023

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Courtney Benham
Fanciful Name: California Terroir Selection
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Sonoma County
Retail Price: $17.99

Tasting Notes: This is a super crisp and clean sauvignon blanc with notes of almond skin and citrus on the nose. It is a light-bodied and uncomplicated variation of the varietal with classic citrus notes of lemon, grapefruit and lime zest.
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Lloyd Chardonnay 2023

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Lloyd
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Carneros
Retail Price: $34.99

Tasting Notes: Oak, Vanilla and butter flavors balance in perfect harmony in this full-bodied, single-vineyard chardonnay. Winemaker Rob Lloyd’s technique with the grape gives the true chardonnay drinker exactly what they are looking for; powerful, ripe fruit and lasting flavor.
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Chehalem Pinot Gris 2023

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Chehalem
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Willamette Valley
Retail Price: $20.00

Tasting Notes: Fermented and aged in steel, the bright citrus and stone fruit aspects of the wine shine through the nose and palate. Enough weight to satisfy a wide range of wine lovers, the focus of the fruit is foremost in the wine's strength, as it is eminently flexible in the large number of dishes that pair well with it.
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Smith Bench Chardonnay 2022

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Smith Bench
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Arroyo Seco
Retail Price: $18.99

Tasting Notes: From the Wente Family, this feels like a light California chardonnay but still has delectable notes of oak, brown sugar and caramel apples. There’s a hint of banana on the palate, with butterscotch tones that flow through the finish.
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Caliveda Cellars Chardonnay 2022

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Caliveda Cellars
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $18.99

Tasting Notes: While there are tropical fruit, melon and apples notes in this chardonnay, the star of this chardonnay are the vanilla and oak that melt into a buttery goodness on the finish. This for lovers of classic California chardonnays that exude oak, warmth and creaminess.
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Oberon Sauvignon Blanc 2023

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Oberon
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $19.00

Tasting Notes: Oberon has proven to be one of the most reliable sauvignon blanc producers in the country. The 2023 bottling further confirms the reputation is well earned. Brilliant straw gold in the glass; the nose and palate are dominated by bright and clean tree fruit, with hints of honeydew. Vivid and focused on the palate — a versatile and lovely wine.
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Muirwood Vineyards Chardonnay

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Muirwood Vineyards
Varietal: Chardonnay
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Arroyo Seco
Retail Price: $16.99

Tasting Notes: Soft aromas for hazelnut, baked apple and pineapple followed by pear and citrus notes on the palate, balanced by oak which gives added complexity. Full bodied and rounded creamy texture leaves you with a lingering finish.
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King Estate Pinot Gris Artisan Series 2023

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King Estate
Fanciful Name: Artisan Series
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Willamette Valley
Retail Price: $20.00

Tasting Notes: From one of the country's historically reliable pinot gris producers, this wine reinforces that reputation. Pale gold, the bright stone fruit with hints of citrus dominate the nose and palate. The finish continues those impressions, with balance and finesse.
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Pine Ridge Vineyards White Blend Chenin Blanc Viognier 2023

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Pine Ridge Vineyards
Fanciful Name: Chenin Blanc Viognier
Varietal: White Blend
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: California
Retail Price: $16.00

Tasting Notes: The viognier carries the chenin blanc to an aromatic versatile wine with orange blossoms, honeydew, tangerine and peach. Perfect for spicey Asian chicken or a fresh goat cheese salad.
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