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Mary Taylor Olivier Gessler Ugni Blanc 2020

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Mary Taylor Olivier Gessler
Fanciful Name: Mary Taylor
Varietal: Ugni Blanc
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Côtes de Gascogne
Retail Price: $14.00

Tasting Notes: A tremendous value from a region of southwest France better known for the production of Armagnac. Crafted from ugni blanc (better known as trebbiano), gros manseng, sauvignon and colombard. Lower in alcohol, with flavors that are bright, lively, and juicy, with floral aromatics. 
Mary Taylor Olivier Gessler Ugni Blanc 2020

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Hecht & Bannier Red Rhone Blend 2015

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Hecht & Bannier
Varietal: Red Rhone Blend
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Minervois
Retail Price: $25.00

Tasting Notes: A blend of syrah, grenache and carignan from a warm and generous vintage. This wine delivers rich dark fruit flavors, with notes of black pepper and cured meat.
Hecht & Bannier Red Rhone Blend 2015

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Saint Cosme Little James’ Basket Press White 2020

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Saint Cosme
Fanciful Name: Little James' Basket Press White
Varietal: White Blend
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Vin de Pays d'Oc
Retail Price: $15.95

Tasting Notes: 50/50 viognier-sauvignon blanc. Sourced from Pays d’Oc, the Saint Cosme vineyards of the Rhone Valley produce this crisp, complex delight. Aromatic with stone fruit notes and a touch of mango. The nose is aromatic, and the palate is on the rich side. A great pairing for fried or grilled fish.
Saint Cosme Little James’ Basket Press White 2020

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Domaine de la Taille aux Loups Chenin Blanc Tradition Brut

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Domaine de la Taille aux Loups
Fanciful Name: Tradition Brut
Varietal: Chenin Blanc
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Montlouis-sur-Loire
Retail Price: $30.00

Tasting Notes: 100% chenin blanc from 40-year-old vines. Initially fermented in used oak, then bottle fermented, just like Champagne. A fine bead invites, with aromas of dark, wheat toast, apple, beer and citrus.
Domaine de la Taille aux Loups Chenin Blanc Tradition Brut

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Fournier Père & Fils Sauvignon Blanc Les Belles Vignes 2020

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Fournier Père & Fils
Fanciful Name: Les Belles Vignes
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Sancerre
Retail Price: $29.00

Tasting Notes: This sauvignon blanc offers bright acidity with grapefruit and gently melon fruit. There is a flintiness which runs through the fruit, and acidity that offers a wonderful depth of flavor and texture.
Fournier Père & Fils Sauvignon Blanc Les Belles Vignes 2020

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Domaine de la Croix des Loges Red Blend Rouge 2020

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Domaine de la Croix des Loges
Fanciful Name: Rouge
Varietal: Red Blend
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Anjou
Retail Price: $13.00

Tasting Notes: 95% cab franc, 5% cabernet. Fresh fruit on the nose, ripe plum on the palate, along with notes of summertime soil, all joining and finishing with soft, slightly chewy tannins. This is a light red that you can enjoy with or without food. The type of soft, light red that will pair with almost anything. 
Domaine de la Croix des Loges Red Blend Rouge 2020

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Marc Portaz White Blend 2020

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Marc Portaz
Varietal: White Blend
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Vin de Savoie Apremont
Retail Price: $13.00

Tasting Notes: Quiet and shy at first, then this dry (slightly acidic) white wine opens up to show a great deal of body, along with a flinty, steely note on the palate. The wine also shows notes of citrus peel and white pepper. Bring on the food or the fondue. 11.5% ABV. 
Marc Portaz White Blend 2020

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Cave Sabledoc Dune Gris de Gris Rosé Blend 2021

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Cave Sabledoc
Fanciful Name: Dune Gris de Gris
Varietal: Rosé Blend
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Sable de Camargue
Retail Price: $13.99

Tasting Notes: Immediate explosion of berry and peach blossom notes with a zesty grapefruit finish. This is an easy go-to for the summer! This could be paired with seafood or as an aperitif.
Cave Sabledoc Dune Gris de Gris Rosé Blend 2021

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Château Bois Redon Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

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Château Bois Redon
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Bordeaux Supérieur
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: Blend of 75% merlot and 25% cabernet sauvignon. This is fruit forward, full of cherries, raspberries, and currants, with soft tannins. This wine should be consumed young and will be appreciated at any event.
Château Bois Redon Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

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Pardon & Fils Gamay 2021

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Pardon & Fils
Varietal: Gamay
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Beaujolais-Villages
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: Gorgeous purple color with grape jelly nose. This wine is lighter style with plum and cassis notes. It would be the perfect complement to any barbeque or picnic.
Pardon & Fils Gamay 2021

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Olema Rosé Blend Reserve 2021

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Olema
Fanciful Name: Reserve
Varietal: Rosé Blend
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Côtes de Provence
Retail Price: $21.99

Tasting Notes: Salmon-pink in color with strawberries and watermelon rind coming off the nose. Similar notes on the palate with a tartness reminiscent of sweet tarts.
Olema Rosé Blend Reserve 2021

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BP Provence Select Les Sarrins Rosé 2021

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BP Provence Select
Fanciful Name: Les Sarrins Rosé
Varietal: Rosé Blend
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Côtes de Provence
Retail Price: $25.00

Tasting Notes: Pale pink with a hue of copper. A delicate and typical Provence rosé, made up mostly of grenache and cinsault. It shows lovely notes of white flowers, citrus and peach. The finish is long and linear. A wine that will still reward you a year from now. 
BP Provence Select Les Sarrins Rosé 2021

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