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Inconspicuous Zinfandel 2014

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Inconspicuous
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Lodi
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: Powerful and balanced Zinfandel with flavors of plum, black cherry and a hint of cinnamon. Full-bodied and rich in flavor, the rigid tannins and plumpness of the fruit are very complementary.
Inconspicuous Zinfandel 2014

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Hess Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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Hess
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: North Coast
Retail Price: $22

Tasting Notes: Across the board, a lovely and balanced wine. Pale gold in the glass, with green notes. The nose is a mix of citrus fruit and peel, with subtle stone fruit. Plenty of weight on the palate, the taste reflects the aromas, and finishes balanced and satisfying.
Hess Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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Harvester Cabernet Sauvignon

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Harvester
Varietal: Cabernet
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $18

Tasting Notes: Full-bodied with inviting flavors of red berries, spice and velvety tannins; a densely-packed cabernet that is defined by its soft, luscious finish.
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Hall Sauvignon Blanc

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Hall
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $25

Tasting Notes: A luscious wine with flavors of peach, grapefruit and a touch of vanilla with a hint of pepper on the finish.
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Galerie Naissance Sauvignon Blanc

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Galerie Naissance
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $30

Tasting Notes: Aged in stainless steel and French oak, this is a dry medium-bodied wine with honeydew melon and grapefruit the dominant flavors.
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First & Local Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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First & Local
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $14

Tasting Notes: Aromas and flavors of dark cherry, plum, smoke, and red currant make for an approachable and enjoyable wine; it finishes crisp and balanced.
First & Local Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc 2013

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Ferrari-Carano
Varietal: Fumé Blanc
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Sonoma County
Retail Price: $14-$15

Tasting Notes: Aromas of grapefruit and a hint of lemongrass practically leap from the glass. The palate is crisp and clean, with flavors of citrus, apple and tropical fruits. A blend of barrel and stainless-steel fermentation add a supple creaminess to the mouthfeel and hint of oak on the finish. Clean and lasting finish; very refreshing and enjoyable.
Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc 2013

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Federalist Zinfandel 2011

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Federalist
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2011
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Lodi
Retail Price: $16.99

Tasting Notes: It had a bright garnet leaning towards the orange-brown spectrum. The nose was pronounced with ripe fruit. The finish was lingering with balanced acidity and revealing layers of structure as it opened. A very nice value.
Federalist Zinfandel 2011

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Eden’s Eve Chardonnay 2014

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Eden’s Eve
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Retail Price: $29

Tasting Notes: A rich, ripe chardonnay, medium body, with delicate flavors of pear, green apple. The wine builds intensity and ends with an oak-influenced vanilla finish.
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Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Duckhorn Vineyards
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $75

Tasting Notes: Possesses a medium-full bouquet of ripe red fruits, with currant and cherry leading the way and blackberry lingering in the wings. Medium-full on the palate too, which shows off some firm tannins but it stays well balanced as the ripe red fruits still show through quite nicely. A touch of cocoa pops up in the finish.
Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Dry Creek Fumé Blanc 2013

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Dry Creek
Varietal: Fumé Blanc
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Sonoma County
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: Pronounced lemon and lime aromatics stand out in the glass on the nose. On the palate, grassy notes are enhanced with zesty grapefruit and muted herbal tones. The long finish encourages further sipping. A rewarding white for the money.
Dry Creek Fumé Blanc 2013

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Dashe Zinfandel 2013

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Dashe
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Dry Creek Valley
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: One of the most pure expressions of Zinfandel I’ve ever tasted. Hand-tended vineyards, native yeast fermentation, no fining or filtering - this wine rocks. Dark and ripe with incredible silky rich texture and bursting at the seams with blueberry cobbler, black cherry juice, and hints of mocha. Love this wine with just about anything; it’s one of my go-tos!
Dashe Zinfandel 2013

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