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v.v. Frontera Rosé

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v.v. Frontera
Varietal: Rosé
Country of Origin: Chile
Retail Price: $6

Tasting Notes: Always a unique blend — refreshing, soft red fruits. Great with shellfish and summer fare. Good value and a crowd pleaser.
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Novas Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Novas Gran Reserva
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Chile
Retail Price: $14

Tasting Notes: Pale gold in the glass, with green hints, the nose is driven by citrus and tropical fruits. The palate is clean and fresh, with citrus, tropical notes and a hint of spice. The finish is very well balanced.
Novas Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Merino Chardonnay 2012

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Merino
Fanciful Name: Limestone Hill
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Limari Valley
Retail Price: $29.99

Tasting Notes: A beautiful Chilean Chard with no malo! Aromas of orange peel, lemon and clove lead to flavors of green apple, more spice and some chalky minerality. Lots of class to this one.
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Kingston Family Sauvignon Blanc 2012

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Kingston Family
Fanciful Name: Cariblanco
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Casablanca Valley
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: A world-class sauvignon blanc that shows a real sense of place. This wine displays a wonderful balance of ripe citrus notes, chalky minerality and vibrant acidity that reverberates nicely on a long, herbaceous finish.
Kingston Family Sauvignon Blanc 2012

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Hacienda Araucano Pinot Noir 2013

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Hacienda Araucano
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Central Valley
Retail Price: $14

Tasting Notes: Another great example of the quality and value coming out of Chile. Owned by a leading Bordeaux producer, the vineyard has found an excellent location for the production of great pinot noir. The profile you would expect from a great pinot noir―at a bargain price. Delicate red fruit, with good acidity, and length. A definite contender for top pinot noir value.
Hacienda Araucano Pinot Noir 2013

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8 Rios Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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8 Rios Reserve
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Leyda Valley
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Fresh and fruit-forward, the 8 Rios Reserva is crafted by award-winning winemaker Rafael Urrejola. Sourced from vineyards in Leyda, this sauvignon blanc has pronounced notes of grapefruit, lime and tropical fruit, which meet a textured palate and vibrant acidity on the finish.
8 Rios Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Ritual Pinot Noir 2014

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Ritual
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Casablanca Valley
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: Based on a collaboration between Agustin Huneeus and Paul Hobbs, this pinot noir reveals the potential for producing world-class wines in the Casablanca Valley. Red and black fruits, with hints of spice, contribute to the wine’s appeal and complexity. An excellent value and example of Chilean winemaking.
Ritual Pinot Noir 2014

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Las Rocas Rosé

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Los Rocas
Varietal: Rosé
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Calatayud
Retail Price: $12

Tasting Notes: 100% Grenache. Light bodied and crisp with Strawberry and cherry flavors. Fairly long, pleasant dry finish. A good buy.
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Las Rocas Rosé 2014

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Las Rocas
Fanciful Name: Garnacha
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Calatayud
Retail Price: $11

Tasting Notes: 100% old vine Grenache from Calatayud in Northeast Spain. Tremendous value. Aromatic with exuberant red raspberry flavors. Lush texture and juicy finish.
Las Rocas Rosé 2014

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Spier Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Spier
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: South Africa
Appellation: Stellenbosch
Retail Price: $19

Tasting Notes: Quite aromatic with fragrances of nectarine, white flowers, and straw; nuanced flavors of lime and grapefruit ally with a crisp finish that is skillfully tinged with minerals.
Spier Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Spier Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Spier
Fanciful Name: Private Collection
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: South Africa
Appellation: Stellenbosch
Retail Price: $25

Tasting Notes: A sweet perfume of tart orange, lime, and honeysuckle; on the palate an energetic acidity deposits citrus, tropical fruit and toasted almond; the interwoven flavors linger generously on the finish.
Spier Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Neethlingshof Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Neethlingshof
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: South Africa
Appellation: Stellenbosch
Retail Price: $17

Tasting Notes: A refreshingly delicious sauvignon blanc, it possesses delicate grassy aromas and flavors of citrus, tropical fruit,and green fig; crisp and succulent on the finish.
Neethlingshof Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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