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Bending Branch Winery Branch White

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Bending Branch Winery
Fanciful Name: Branch
Varietal: White
Country of Origin: Texas
Retail Price: $17.99

Tasting Notes: The little Texas winery that could . . . and delivers another winner. Delightful blend of muscat blanc, muscat giallo, and roussanne. Dr. Young shows his skill working with blending different-sourced grapes to very tasty perfection. Try this with parmesan cheese. Smooth, easy drinking with subtle peach overtones.
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Kia Ora Sauvignon Blanc 2016

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Kia Ora
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Retail Price: $9.99

Tasting Notes: Clean with a citrus heavy, passion fruit and characteristic lemon and lime notes. This Marlborough wine is a refreshingly good example of value sauvignon blanc that delivers on its promised richness and drinkability.
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McPherson Cellars Vermentino 2015

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McPherson Cellars
Varietal: Vermentino
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Texas
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: Kim McPherson continues to work his magic with Mediterranean varietals. Richer and more full-bodied than its Italian cousin, this pairs beautifully with lighter summer fare, especially seafood or chicken teriyaki. Clean and crisp with balanced acidity. Citrus, orange, and pear flavors dominate. Perfect wine for lazy summer afternoons in Texas!
McPherson Cellars Vermentino 2015

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Playtime Blonde Chardonnay 2015

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Playtime Blonde
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $12

Tasting Notes: When looking for that perfect summertime white wine, this chardonnay fits the bill. Soft butter with hints of tropical fruit makes this a truly “playful” Chardonnay for all occasions involving summer.
Playtime Blonde Chardonnay 2015

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Casas del Bosque Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2015

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Casas del Bosque
Fanciful Name: Reserva
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Casablanca Valley
Retail Price: $12.95

Tasting Notes: This lush wine is a bargain! Tropical notes, light citrus and plenty of mineral backbone and acid make it not only a great sipper, but a perfect seafood partner.
Casas del Bosque Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2015

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Treana Chardonnay 2014

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Treana
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Central Coast
Retail Price: $26.99

Tasting Notes: Sourcing from some of the best AVAs in the Central Coast helps create this little blockbuster of a chardonnay. 60% stainless steel, complimented with a 40% definitive oak program results in a rich, full-bodied wine. Very balanced acidity, with classic notes of vanilla, caramel and cinnamon. Definitely a wine to pull out for the big weekend meals.
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Corte Giara White 2015

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Corte Giara
Varietal: White
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Soave
Retail Price: $10

Tasting Notes: This Soave is truly inviting with a slightly golden yellow color and floral aroma. Fresh peach is noticeable followed by slight herbal notes. This wine has a very long and dry finish.
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Anares Terra Nova Verdejo 2015

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Anares
Fanciful Name: Terra Nova
Varietal: Grechetto
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Rueda
Retail Price: $11

Tasting Notes: The aromas on this wine are of soft pear and lime. A nice hint of tart grapefruit midway through plays nicely with a slight spicy tone. Short but mildly acidic finish lends well to many light summer fish dishes.
Anares Terra Nova Verdejo 2015

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Wildhaven Pinot Gris 2014

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Wildhaven
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Washington
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Retail Price: $12.99

Tasting Notes: A bold example of pinot gris that is ripe and very much a fruit-forward wine with its rich and value priced. A slight honey note complements the rich peach and nectarine qualities of this Columbia Valley wine to create a round and luscious white that is medium bodied.
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Eden Ridge Chardonnay 2014

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Eden Ridge
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Monterrey
Retail Price: $11.99

Tasting Notes: Bartlett pears and green apples with vanilla oak notes that add structure to this Monterrey chardonnay. A flavorful yet bright-medium-bodied wine, it has some butter and cream notes that suit it well, while fruit remains the focus.
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Saladini Pilastri Falerio White 2016

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Saladini Pilastri
Fanciful Name: Falerio
Varietal: White
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Falerio dei Colli Ascolani
Retail Price: $11.99

Tasting Notes: This white blend (passerina, pecorino, and trebbiano) from Marches has a gorgeous bouquet of white flower and lilacs with a deeper yellow color to match its bolder medium-plus body. The peach and almond notes work very well together and there is good acidity; this wine focuses on the ripe fruit and fuller body.
Saladini Pilastri Falerio White 2016

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Bodegas Naia Rueda Las Brisas White

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Bodegas Naia Rueda
Fanciful Name: Las Brisas
Varietal: White
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Rueda
Retail Price: $10.99

Tasting Notes: 50% verdejo, 30% viura and 20% sauvignon blanc. Versatile every-day white; balanced acidity with a easy mineral finish. Perfect for apps, tapas, grilled veggies and shellfish.
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