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Chateau de Cornemps Rosé 2014

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Chateau de Cornemps
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Bordeaux
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: A delightful rosé made from the classic Bordeaux grapes. A fresh nose hinting at red fruit aromas give way to flavors of strawberries and cherries all packed in a bright, crisp package with a dry finish.
Chateau de Cornemps Rosé 2014

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Chateau Belingard Rosé 2014

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Chateau Belingard
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Bergerac
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: This mouth-watering rosé starts with aromas of exotic fruits, followed by a mini explosion of black currant and cherry flavors. Quite round on the palate, this rosé is a wine for both thirst and pleasure.
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Chateau Beaulieu Rosé

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Chateau Beaulieu
Varietal: Rosé
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Coteaux D’aix-En-Provence

Tasting Notes: Four grape blend. Aroma of flowers. Raspberry and strawberry flavors. Dry finish.
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Bougrier Rosé 2014

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Bougrier
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Rose d'Anjou
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: This crisp, refreshing Loire Valley rosé is filled with fresh berry and fruit notes and is perfect to be enjoyed on its own or with lighter fare.
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Yvon Mau Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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Yvon Mau
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: IGP Comte Tolosan
Retail Price: $12

Tasting Notes: A 100% varietal wine with aromas and flavors of tropical fruits and citrus. Racy, crisp, and dry on the finish with a hint of minerality. Also an excellent value.
Yvon Mau Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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Regis Minet Vieilles Vignes White 2013

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Regis Minet
Fanciful Name: Vieilles Vignes
Varietal: White
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Pouilly Fume
Retail Price: $25

Tasting Notes: This has a very intriguing nose reminiscent of a Mosel riesling, exhibiting white flowers, wet slate and unripe nectarine. The palate transports you to the Loire; showing more typical lime, lemon verbena, chalk and mouthwatering salinity. Beautifully balanced.
Regis Minet Vieilles Vignes White 2013

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Manuel Olivier Pinot Noir 2011

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Manuel Olivier
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2011
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits
Retail Price: $29

Tasting Notes: Olivier macerates the grapes for 15 days, then matures half of the wine in stainless-steel vats and the other half in oak barrels. The finished wine is fruit-forward, but perfectly balanced with supple tannins. Richly aromatic and flavorful, with nuances of blackberry and black cherry, tempered with a hint of toastiness. A hint of mocha/coffee shows on the very end. The underlying notes of minerality throughout tell me that this is real Burgundy. If you cellar this for three to five years, you’ll be well rewarded!
Manuel Olivier Pinot Noir 2011

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Maison Roche de Bellene Vieilles Vignes Chardonnay 2011

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Maison Roche de Bellene
Fanciful Name: Vieilles Vignes
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2011
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Bourgogne Blanc
Retail Price: $21.49

Tasting Notes: As good as it gets for white Burgundy anywhere close to this price point. A high-energy Chard that exhibits Meyer lemon, tart apple, allspice and honeysuckle. Nervy and persistent acidity keep the flavors nicely focused.
Maison Roche de Bellene Vieilles Vignes Chardonnay 2011

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Quady Electra Moscato 2014

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Quady Electra
Varietal: Moscato
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: United States
Retail Price: $16

Tasting Notes: Quady is famous for “Essencia,” a Muscat in the style of the Rhone Valley’s Beaume-Des-Venise. Electra is the low-alcohol style (4.5%), cold-fermented and chilled to stop the fermentation process. Fragrant and lushly sweet, with flavors of peach, apricot and orange zest. It’s easy to enjoy as a warm weather quencher, or will complement BBQ Ribs and chicken, roast pork or milder Oriental cuisine. Simply Delicious!
Quady Electra Moscato 2014

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Zin-Phomaniac Zinfandel 2012

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Zin-Phomaniac
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Lodi
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: Dark fruit aroma with plum clove. Blackberry, plum flavors with hint of tobacco. Nice smooth tannins. Long finish.
Zin-Phomaniac Zinfandel 2012

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Woodwork Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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Woodwork
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Central Coast
Retail Price: $12

Tasting Notes: Smooth, fruit-forward, lighter style. A bit of oak with chocolate, hazelnut and blackberries. Try with a spicy grilled chicken. A great value.
Woodwork Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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Wente Louis Mel Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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Wente
Fanciful Name: Louis Mel
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Livermore Valley
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: A brilliant pale straw in the glass, the nose is a wonderful combination of tropical, and citrus fruits, with a hint of yellow berry fruit. The palate reflects this, with a touch of melon, and refreshing acidity.
Wente Louis Mel Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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