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Domaine de Reuilly Pinot Gris 2014

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Domaine de Reuilly
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Reuilly
Retail Price: $22

Tasting Notes: From the obscure Loire Valley appellation (Reuilly). 100% Pinot Gris. Beautiful light salmon color. This leans to the lighter side, but still very serious. More citrus notes, grapefruit, and maybe some pear. Great mineral notes.
Domaine de Reuilly Pinot Gris 2014

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Domaine de la Presidente Rosé Rosa Rosam Red 2014

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Domaine de la Presidente
Fanciful Name: Rosé Rosa Rosam
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Cotes du Rhone
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: The nose is expressive and pleasant, dominated by redcurrant. The mouth is velvety smooth and unctuous with lots of finesse and fresh fruit aromas.
Domaine de la Presidente Rosé Rosa Rosam Red 2014

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Domaine de la Perriere Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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Domaine de la Perriere
Fanciful Name: Sancerre
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Sancerre
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: Bright straw color leads to the rich and full mouth feel of white peaches, apricots and exotic fruits. Good length with a crisp backbone. Nicely paired with grilled fish.
Domaine de la Perriere Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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Delatour Malbec 2012

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Delatour
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: IGP Pays d'Oc
Retail Price: $9

Tasting Notes: Flavor profile of ripe plums, dark cherry fruit and framed with layers of tobacco, coffee and toasty oak. Great with veal, pork and chicken in brown sauces.
Delatour Malbec 2012

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D’Autrefois Rosé de Pinot Noir Rosé 2014

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D’Autrefois
Fanciful Name: Rosé de Pinot Noir
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: IGP Pays d'Oc
Retail Price: $14

Tasting Notes: This delightful dry Rosé, made from 100% Pinot Noir, is filled with fresh strawberry and cherry aromas. A pleasant acidity balances the fruity palate.
D’Autrefois Rosé de Pinot Noir Rosé 2014

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Chemin des Sables La Cote Revee Rosé 2014

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Chemin des Sables
Fanciful Name: La Cote Revee
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Languedoc - Roussillon
Retail Price: $12

Tasting Notes: “Chemin des sables,” translated as “sand trail,” and transports you to the South of France with fresh, light and delicious flavors of strawberry and citrus fruits.
Chemin des Sables La Cote Revee Rosé 2014

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Chateau Riotor Rosé 2013

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Chateau Riotor
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Cotes de Provence
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: An elegant rosé from the heart of Provence grown in soils of sand and red schist. This is quite refined and shows lots of Provencal character with notes of watermelon, strawberries and minerals. Vibrant acidity makes this a great pairing for light fair or just a wonderful, refreshing thirst quencher.
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Chateau Fabregues Rosé 2014

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Chateau Fabregues
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Costieres de Nimes
Retail Price: $16

Tasting Notes: A very nice rosé waiting to be discovered — it is supple in the mouth, with a very nice finish and good body full of fresh fruity flavors.
Chateau Fabregues Rosé 2014

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Chateau de Rouet Rosé 2014

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Chateau de Rouet
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Cotes de Provence
Retail Price: $14

Tasting Notes: Moderately sweet orange blossom aromas, pale orange color, dry on the palate with tangerine notes, medium-bodied and refreshing.
Chateau de Rouet Rosé 2014

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Chateau de Nages Buti Nages Nimes Rosé

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Chateau de Nages
Fanciful Name: Buti Nages Nimes
Varietal: Rosé
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Costieres de Nimes

Tasting Notes: A blend of Grenache and Syrah serve up fragrant and fresh aromas of ripe cherries and melon mixed with rosé petals fading into a crisp, clean finish.
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Chateau de la Selve Maguelonne Rosé 2014

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Chateau de la Selve
Fanciful Name: Maguelonne
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: IGP Ardeche
Retail Price: $11

Tasting Notes: Organic blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah. Fresh and delicate — aromatic fruit with a touch a minerality.
Chateau de la Selve Maguelonne Rosé 2014

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Chateau de la Roulerie Les Camelias Rosé 2014

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Chateau de la Roulerie
Fanciful Name: Les Camelias
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Loire
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Smooth, fresh and clean with good body. An alternative to a traditional Rosé from Loire that is sometimes quite dry, this offers beautiful strawberry and fruit notes.
Chateau de la Roulerie Les Camelias Rosé 2014

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