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Kiwi Cuvee Malbec

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Kiwi Cuvee
Varietal: Malbec
Country of Origin: France
Retail Price: $11

Tasting Notes: Wonderfully fragrant and hearty on the palate, the wine possesses aromas and flavors of cherries, baking spices, and minerals. A crisp profile and finish makes this malbec an excellent food-pairing wine.
Kiwi Cuvee Malbec

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Jaboulet Parrallèle 45 Rosé 2014

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Jaboulet Parrallèle
Fanciful Name: Parrallèle 45
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Cotes du Rhone
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: Composed of a typical southern Rhône blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah, the wine is a pale salmon in the glass. On the nose and palate, there is an attractive combination of bright red fruit, with hints of citrus. Exceptionally refreshing, this could be your “go-to pink” for the spring and summer.
Jaboulet Parrallèle 45 Rosé 2014

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H to H Rosé 2014

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H to H
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Cotes du Rhone
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: This Rosé is blended to deliver the true characteristics of refreshing acidity and red fruit flavors. This wine pairs beautifully with seafood and lighter fare.
H to H Rosé 2014

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Gassier Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Gassier
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Rhone
Retail Price: $19

Tasting Notes: A textbook example of well-crafted French sauvignon blanc; it has flavors of lime, white flowers and a touch of minerals. A mouthwatering finish provides outstanding balance.
Gassier Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Dune Gris de Gris Rosé 2014

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Dune
Fanciful Name: Gris de Gris
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: IGP Sable de Camargue
Retail Price: $11

Tasting Notes: Pink grapefruit and white peach aromas of flavors with an extremely well balanced finish.
Dune Gris de Gris Rosé 2014

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Domaine Philippe Portier Quincy Cuvee des Victoires Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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Domaine Philippe Portier
Fanciful Name: Quincy Cuvee des Victoires
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Quincy
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: Delicate and subtle are the key descriptors here. The nose and plate are both dominated by notes of stone fruit and herbs, with a touch of tropical fruit. Clean and bright, this is well balanced and exceptionally food friendly.
Domaine Philippe Portier Quincy Cuvee des Victoires Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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Domaine Pegau Pink Pegau Rosé 2014

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Domaine Pegau
Fanciful Name: Pink Pegau
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Vin de Table
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: This salmon-colored Rhone from southern France is cool on the palate, with fresh hints of lemon and grapefruit. A mouth-watering dry rosé that leaves you wanting more. Excellent as an aperitif or served with meaty fish.
Domaine Pegau Pink Pegau Rosé 2014

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Domaine Paul Buisse Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Domaine Paul Buisse
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Touraine
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: From the Loire Valley, this is an elegant sauvignon blanc, with pale yellow notes in the glass. The nose and palate highlight the legance with tropical and stone fruit components. The finish is bright, balanced, and long.
Domaine Paul Buisse Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Domaine La Berangeraie Cuvee Maurin Malbec 2010

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Domaine La Berangeraie
Fanciful Name: Cuvee Maurin
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2010
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Cahors
Retail Price: $35

Tasting Notes: Cahors is the traditional home to the malbec grape in southwest France. Two generations of the Berenger family produce this wine on their 12-hectare organic estate. All hand pruned, harvested and sorted. Good tannins, tightly wound. Leave it a little time to open up. Velvet in a glass!
Domaine La Berangeraie Cuvee Maurin Malbec 2010

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Domaine Houchart “Tradition” Rosé 2014

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Domaine Houchart
Fanciful Name: “Tradition”
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Cotes de Provence
Retail Price: $16

Tasting Notes: From Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah. Perennial star in the region. Great price/value ratio. Mostly ripe red fruits, wild strawberry and some hints of grapefruit.
Domaine Houchart “Tradition” Rosé 2014

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Domaine Guy Mousset Rosé 2014

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Domaine Guy Mousset
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Cotes du Rhone
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: This delightful and crisp Rosé offers fresh flavors of strawberry and cherry. Made primarily from Grenache, this dry and clean rosé is nicely balanced with a refreshingly long finish.
Domaine Guy Mousset Rosé 2014

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Domaine Fontanyl Rosé 2014

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Domaine Fontanyl
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Cotes de Provence
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Lively and fragrant, this beautiful Rosé from Provence shows alluring aromas of ripe berries and dark flowers. The flavors of ripe strawberry and wild cherry are presented in a sophisticated manner that preserves the character of the fruit, but in a dry, straightforward style.
Domaine Fontanyl Rosé 2014

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