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Groiss Gruner Veltiner White 2015

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Groiss
Fanciful Name: Gruner Veltiner
Varietal: Gruner Veltiner
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Austria
Retail Price: $10 per 1-L. Bottle

Tasting Notes: Citrus aromas are the first thing to greet you upon raising the glass. This bright and lemony wine has just the right balance of acidity and minerality. Elegant and light finish make for a nice poolside wine.
Groiss Gruner Veltiner White 2015

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Picollo Ernesto White 2016

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Picollo Ernesto
Varietal: White
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Gavi - Cortese di Gavi
Retail Price: $17

Tasting Notes: This 100% Cortese wine starts off with wonderful bright fruit aromas. Most prevalent on first taste are flavors of apricot. Overall great acidity, but a clean refreshing wine to drink all summer long.
Picollo Ernesto White 2016

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Coelho Winery Estate Apreciacao Chardonnay 2015

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Coelho Winery Estate
Fanciful Name: Apreciacao
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Oregon
Appellation: Willamette Valley
Retail Price: $29.99

Tasting Notes: This chardonnay from Willamette Valley is restrained and balanced with notes of lemon grass, ripe apples and a slight hazelnut characteristic to hint at some oak use. The wine shines bright in a sea of excess where it is well made and delicious.
Coelho Winery Estate Apreciacao Chardonnay 2015

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Old Cannery Row Chardonnay 2016

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Old Cannery Row
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Monterey
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: Rich mouth coating chardonnay that starts with vanilla, coconut and pineapple notes, followed by a green apple bright finish. The butter, oak and creamy mouth feel really comes through here and is balanced by decadent tropical fruit flavor.
Old Cannery Row Chardonnay 2016

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Oak Farm Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2016

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Oak Farms Vineyards
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Lodi
Retail Price: $17.99

Tasting Notes: Sourced from a sustainably grown Lodi vineyard. They utilize the same clone used in New Zealand, but the result is a style that stands on it’s own. Very clean, with crisp acidity. Ruby red grapefruit and pineapple flavors dominate. Beautiful nose that does not have too much of a herbaceous note. Perfect “P” wine for the porch, pool or patio.
Oak Farm Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2016

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Cantine del Taburno Falanghina White 2015

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Cantine del Taburno
Fanciful Name: Falanghina
Varietal: White
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Sannio Taburno
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: Classy and delightful, crisp, bright and fruity. Friendly hints of grapefruit and wildflowers and a nice long finish. Great with lighter summer fare or just plain sipping.
Cantine del Taburno Falanghina White 2015

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Henry Fessy Les Vergers White 2014

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Henry Fessy Les Vergers
Varietal: White
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Macon-Villages
Retail Price: $16

Tasting Notes: The bright apple and citrus aromas that fill the glass are quite welcoming. The presence of all stainless steel ageing is evident in this extremely bright, clean and elegant wine. Beautifully balanced acidity and minerality make this wine truly a pleasure to drink. A wonderfully fresh but slightly sweet finish is perfect for any occasion.
Henry Fessy Les Vergers White 2014

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Sea Monster White 2014

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Sea Monster
Varietal: White
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Central Coast
Retail Price: $13.95

Tasting Notes: A blend of riesling, viognier, grenache blanc chardonnay and gewurtz from the Central Coast. If you can get past the gorgeous label, one sip tells you what should be sweet is anything but. Crisp citrus and stone fruit makes this a big winner.
Sea Monster White 2014

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Abadia de Tortoreos Albarino White

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Abadia de Tortoreos Albarino
Varietal: White
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Rias Baixas
Retail Price: $17.99

Tasting Notes: I don't always get excited about albarino, but Abadia de Tortoreos is another story. Meyer lemon dominates in a way that will shock you and keep you wanting more. Light, fun drinking happens with this in your glass. This wine from Rias Baixas begs you to drink it outside on a summer day, taking you mentally to the nearest beach. Albarino at its best!
Abadia de Tortoreos Albarino White

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Le Pre Vaujour Sancerre Sauvginon Blanc 2016

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Le Pre Vaujour
Fanciful Name: Sancerre
Varietal: Sauvginon Blanc
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Sancerre
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: A combination of drinkability and complexity, this opulent sancerre has great balance and a lengthy finish. It pays tribute to the many, yet increasingly rare, floral and mineral-laden traditional Sancerre wines that define the region.
Le Pre Vaujour Sancerre Sauvginon Blanc 2016

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McPherson Cellars Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2015

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McPherson Cellars Old Vine
Varietal: Chenin Blanc
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Texas
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: One of the more unique wines from this producer. Sourced from 37-year-old Chenin vines in west Texas. All stainless-steel fermentation puts the emphasis on the fruit without the sweetness. Pineapple, melon, crisp acidity and fruit tones dominate the nose. Great mouthfeel, with a hint of minerality. Treat yourself to this great wine with shellfish — especially lobster.
McPherson Cellars Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2015

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Santa Silvana Pinot Grigio 2015

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Santa Silvana
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Alto Adige
Retail Price: $16

Tasting Notes: Lively fruity aromas with flavors of peaches, pears and apples with underlying mineral and slate characteristics. Well balanced with good acidity and a crisp, dry, lasting finish.
Santa Silvana Pinot Grigio 2015

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