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Live Your Best Life Sauvignon Blanc 2021

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Live Your Best Life
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: California
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: Sustainably farmed, gluten free and vegan friendly. This sauvignon blanc is also low alcohol at 9%, and has less than one gram of sugar. Aromas of melon and grapefruit hit your nose immediately and follow through on the palate with additions of tart green apple and pineapple.
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Iter Sauvignon Blanc 2022

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Iter
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: Very light lemon color. Fresh-squeezed lime with notes of melon. Crisp and clean, this wine pairs nicely with seafood.
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Parr Vineyards Viognier 2022

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Parr Vineyards
Varietal: Viognier
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Texas Hill Country
Retail Price: $35.99

Tasting Notes: Texas doesn’t need to grow chardonnay when they grow viognier this great. Robert and Dilek have supplied great fruit to top Texas wineries (William & Chris and Lewis, to name just a few) and have made the transition to producing their own estate-sourced wines. Floral and fresh, with a smooth clean finish. Hints of banana and kiwi. Their 20-acre vineyard is in the heart of the newest Texas AVA: Hickory Sands (pending TTB final approval).
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Wente Vineyards Chardonnay L. PRIMA 2021

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Wente Vineyards
Fanciful Name: L. PRIMA
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Central Coast
Retail Price: $17.99

Tasting Notes: From the Wente Family, this chardonnay has a pale-yellow color. Classic California chardonnay with notes of apple followed by oak, vanilla and nice creaminess.
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House of Brown Chardonnay 2022

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House of Brown
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: California
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: Great depth and concentration with plenty of Golden Delicious apples, pear, lemon and candied orange notes to please the palate. A gentle kiss of buttered brioche on the lengthy finish is the perfect touch. Nothing seems forced or manipulated on this well-balanced beauty.
House of Brown Chardonnay 2022

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Newsom Vineyards Albariño 2021

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Newsom Vineyards
Varietal: Albariño
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Texas High Plains
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: Nolan Newsom works his winemaking magic with this classic varietal. Utilizing malolactic fermentation, he tames the acidity and creates a rich buttery white, perfect for hot Texas summers. Great minerality with hints of melon, butterscotch and vanilla. Time for a bottle with mussels in a lemon wine sauce.
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Smith Bench Chardonnay 2021

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Smith Bench
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Arroyo Seco
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: From the Wente Family, this chardonnay has a medium-yellow color. Tropical and apple notes elegantly balanced with oak and a kiss of spice. Think lobster and butter sauce.
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Daou Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2022

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Daou Vineyards
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: Stunning melon and floral notes leap from the glass with zippy flavors of green apple, melon and just the right amount of grapefruit to let you know you are drinking sauvignon blanc. A fully loaded package with a bright, juicy, refreshing finish.
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McPherson Cellars Piquepoul Blanc 2022

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McPherson Cellars
Fanciful Name: Piquepoul Blanc
Varietal: Picpoul Blanc
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Texas High Plains
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: Continuing his mission to highlight Mediterranean varietals, Kim McPherson works his magic with picpoul blanc. The 100-degree Texas heat shifts this from lip stinger to lip-smacking good. Lower alcohol and stainless-steel fermentation accent the great acidity and clean finish. Fresh Gulf shrimp in a lemon wine sauce is the perfect pairing.
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Gloria Ferrer Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs

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Gloria Ferrer
Fanciful Name: Blanc de Blancs
Varietal: Chardonnay
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Carneros
Retail Price: $35.00

Tasting Notes: This lovely, 100% chardonnay sparkling wine reveals lots of bright apple citrus fruit, with subtle floral hints. In the mouth, the wine's energy is apparent, with lovely effervescence and plenty of fruit. The finish is quite lengthy, with excellent balance.
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Luke Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2022

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Luke Wines
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Wahluke Slope
Retail Price: $20.00

Tasting Notes: 100% sauvignon blanc. The nose is dominated by tropical fruit, with hints of grass. In the mouth, it showcases the typical aspects of bright citrus and stone fruits, with amazing focus and balance. Its great acidity makes it a wonderful paring with a wide variety of foods.
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Piper Sonoma Brut Réserve Champagne Blend

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Piper Sonoma
Fanciful Name: Brut Réserve
Varietal: Champagne Blend
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Sonoma County
Retail Price: $27.00

Tasting Notes: Nearly all chardonnay, with a balancing dollop of pinot noir added, the wine is brilliant gold in the glass, with a touch of green. The nose is dominated by bright tropical and citrus fruit, with hints of spice. In the mouth, the elegant sparkling wine is refreshing and delicious. A versatile, lovely wine.
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