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Opaque, dark plum robe with ruby rim. Enticing aromas of dark and blue fruits mingled with gravely earthiness. The palate is bursting with ripe blackberry, blueberry, cassis and plum skin. Sophisticated with ample acid, finely polished tannin and a gracefully tapering finish.

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Bright ruby red. Delicate aromas of ripe, red fruit mingled with a hint of crushed rose petals. The palate is both bright and silky, and evokes a slice of freshly baked cherry pie in the glass. This delicious, medium-light bodied red is delicately balanced with juicy acidity and soft, graceful tannins.

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Bright pink color. The nose is full of fresh strawberries and stone fruit. Super-refreshing on the palate with loads of raspberry, crunch red fruits and a touch of rose water. The finish is long, lush a juicy—the perfect Summertime - or anytime - Rosé!

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Dark purple hue with a garnet rim. Complex aromas of black fruit, espresso, pine tar, molasses, olives and peppercorn. The elegant palate shows both fresh and dried blackberries, olallieberry and marionberry and a hint of eucalyptus. A suberb demonstration that Barossa Shiraz can have genuine finesse.

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Orangetraube is a rare golden yellow and aromatic white grape variety that is most often found in Austrian field blends. The grapes' skin takes on a slightly orange tint when fully ripe, hence the name Orangetraube, which literally translates to "Orange Grape." The Orange “T” presents juicy and refreshing under-ripe peach and apricot stone fruit, with a subtle minerality. The wine's fine acidity is well-balanced and beautifully integrated.

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This wine has a pale straw color with a green tint. It opens up with delicate aromas of green apple, melon and spice. The palate shows flavors of Asian Pear, white flowers and fresh oranges. It has a creamier texture then expected from the nose, and the finish is bright, crisp and fresh with a touch of spritz.

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After a one-year hiatus due to the fires of 2018, Reeve was once again able to make their signature rosé from the Vecino Vineyard situated in the northern corner of Potter Valley near the origin of the Russian River.

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One cool, Spring day in the shadow of Mt. Konocti, a family came to lay out their vineyard using straws to mark where the vines would be planted. While enjoying their midday lunch they saw a murder of crows dancing around the straws, which made them laugh. Yet, when they looked again, the crows and the straws were gone. The family learned two things that day: be wary of dancing crows, and what to name their vineyard ;>).

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Bright salmon hue with a touch of pink. Aromas of juicy red fruit. The palate shows layered flavors of pluot, pink grapefruit and a hint of fresh, red apple. Well-balanced with zesty acidity and a nicely focused finish.

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Founded in 1975, Preston Farm and Winery is a family-operated, organic property in Healdsburg’s Dry Creek Valley. The 125 acres are nestled between a meandering salmon-spawning stream and a sleepy stretch of former wagon trail leading to town. Under the Preston family’s stewardship, the land has evolved from an emphasis on wine alone to diversified crops, including vineyards, vegetables, fruit and olive trees, grain, and pastured livestock.

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Bright pink. Inviting aromas of red berries and stone fruit. The palate is ripe and juicy with flavors of tart plum, peach and apricot. Lively, fresh, fruity, and readily drinkable. Simply delicious, it begs for sunshine and good conversation!

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Pale rose gold hue. Delicate aromas of citrus and sweet green herbs. Bright and mouthwatering, with layered flavors of tart red cherry, cantaloupe, blood orange and grapefruit, and notes of fresh sage, thyme and cumin spice. A more textural style of rose with a charming savory component and a juicy, lip-smacking finish. 

Freeman provides a lot of information on their wines, so we hand the podium to them: At first sip, the 2017 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir tastes similar to our Gloria Estate Pinot Noir. It has all of the deep berry aromas of the Gloria, but as it aerates in the glass, a cooler, spicier aspect of the nose emerges. On the palate, it’s perfectly balanced between fruit, acidity and ripe tannins, while the black cherry flavors go on and on into the finish.

Regrettably the last vintage of this lovely Pinot that we will see. Made by Ric Forman (Forman Vineyards) and his wife Cheryl from Piero Antinori's Atlas Peak vineyard . . .

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This is 100% Pinot Noir sourced from Beaujolais Vineyard west of Navarro. The location is in the “deep end” of the Anderson Valley and benefits from its proximity to the Pacific Ocean. The vineyard was planted in the 1970’s and is 100% dry farmed.

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The 2017 Barrel Blend offers seductive aromas of dark fruit and spice. The rich palate shows blackberry, cassis, black cherry, cedar and a touch of tamari. It has chewy tannins and plenty of structure and spice on the finish.

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Deep red with a garnet rim. Fresh aromas of ripe, red cherry and dried sage. The palate is juicy, showing sour cherry, rhubarb, strawberry tart and pie crust. The finish is bright and tapers away softly.

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Once & Future is the return of one of California's great winemaking maveriks—Joel Peterson. Joel started Ravenswood in 1976 with the focus of making Zinfandel from old vine parcels throughout Sonoma and Contra Costa Counties, and was the first winemaker to vineyard-designate Zinfandel in California.

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The Acumen Mountainside Red is a blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot, and 3% Zinfandel.

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Deep plum colored robe with purple edges. The nose is powerful and fruit-driven—ripe blackberries, black cherry, currants and baking spice. A complex palate of lush blackberry, ripe blueberries, dark plum and chocolate. The texture is rich, accented by supple, round tannins and a long elegant finish.

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This wine is a dark plum color with a purple rim. It entices the nose with rich aromas of blackberry, boysenberry and a hint of cedar. The flavors are of dark fruit, dark plum, boysenberry and chocolate-dipped blackberry, with a long languid finish. This rich and satisfying wine is perfect for getting cozy on a cold winter night.

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Wonderwall Syrah was featured in our Wine Club in October 2019 and was a member favorite! So, imagine how excited we were when we found another tasty wine from Andrew Jones, the talented winemaker of that Wonderwall!

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When the Seghesio family sold its namesake winery in 2011, the historic San Lorenzo vineyard was not included in the sale of the winery. Pete inherited that 40-acre vineyard from his mother, Rachel Ann Passalacqua Seghesio, and it has been part of the Passalacqua family heritage since 1896.

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Deep purple with a magenta rim, and a heady aroma of spice and dark fruit. The palate reflects the nose with blackberry, blueberry, and ripe black plum. The acid is well balanced with a firm tannic structure and lingering, spicy finish. Perfectly focused and in spite of its power a very graceful wine.

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Blacksmith has, over multiple vintages now, been one of our most dependable suppliers of Napa Cabernet under $30, an increasingly rare commodity. It is usually more than 75% Cabernet, with the balance a mix of other Bordeaux varieties such as Merlot and Cabernet Franc in percentages that vary slightly from vintage to vintage. C.L.R.T. stands for claret, the old term that was historically used for red wines from Bordeaux.

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The grapes for the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon were hand-harvested, double-sorted and cold-soaked in stainless steel for 7 days before beginning whole berry fermentation for 18 days. The wine went through secondary fermentation in French oak barrels, assuring a balanced integration of fruit and oak.

This vintage seems a little more restrained than past vintages of Goldeneye, and is perhaps even better, showing off its Anderson Valley character more clearly.

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This wine is wildly aromatic and full of dark fruit. The palate shows many layers of blackberry, plum, white pepper and a hint of clove. It is rich and gripping with firm tannins and has a long, juicy finish.

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The closest analog we can find for Yorkville's juicy and charming Sweet Malbec is Brachetto from northern Italy, but that is outside the frame of reference for most Americans. Like Brachetto, this wine is lightly sparkling, low alcohol, fragrant and sweet but in no way cloying. Think of it as a red version of Moscato d'Asti. Better yet, don't think at all! Just pull the cork!

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This wine is a bright ruby red color and has complex aromas of red fruit and dried sage. The palate shows red cherry and cranberry, with savory herbs and a touch of sassafras. With great structure and a lovely balance of tannin to acid, this is the perfect wine to enjoy slightly chilled with your Holiday feast!

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Another elegant and graceful Pinot Noir from the talented handfs of Byron Kosuge . . .

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Nue Wilde was launched in 2018 by Ben Herod. Ben was born and raised in Northern California, his father an artist and carpenter, mother a nurse. He first learned to create by watching his dad produce large scale paintings, build houses, and make art. His attention to detail and curiosity to learn he attributes to his mother. At age 19, a 3-month backpacking trip around Europe exposed him to the world of wine. While drinking Champagne in Marseilles on Bastille Day, fireworks and French music filling La Rue de la Republique, the fuse was lit.

Sourced from multiple very old-vine vineyards spread across northern California, this exemplary Zin is a traditional field blend. Lush, aromatic and boasting concentrated layers of flavors, you would be hard pressed to find a better Zin at this price point!

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Deep burgundy with magenta flashes. Inviting aromas of fresh blueberry, blackberry jam, laced with baking spices. The palate shows gobs of blackberry, blue fruits and red plum. This hearty red is the perfect pairing for your next summer BBQ. This is the first time we've bottled our own wine in 4 years—and it’s dangerously delicious!
Only 85 cases produced.

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Hourglass is two vineyards, a winery and a compilation of estate wines: a vision unfolding...  Jeff Smith founded Hourglass in 1997 from his family’s 4-acre parcel located just north of St. Helena, where Napa Valley forms its narrowest point, the “pinch” of the Hourglass. The storied Cabernet Sauvignon produced from this vineyard started the journey that continues to unfold today. The magic of this vineyard property would soon prove itself, as it debuted in a blind tasting alongside the recognized California Cabernet giants of the day and held its own in that rare company.

Adam Tolmach delivers another racy and elegant Syrah, a St Joseph style wine from our own southern valleys. If the reference is not familar to you, St. Joseph is an appellation in the northern Rhone Valley of France.

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The Biale family has been growing Zinfandel along with other produce on their Napa Valley farm since 1937. They sold most of their grapes to Napa wineries but always reserved a smaller amount so Aldo Biale could make wine for his family and friends. An enterprising young lad, Aldo started selling his homemade wine and adding it to his local deliveries of eggs and produce . . .

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Delicate salmon hue with golden highlights. Inviting aromas of red and green apples, stone fruit and raspberry, with pleasant yeasty notes. Light, frothy mousse, flavors of fresh strawberry, raspberry, orange blossom and a touch of yeastiness. The finish is long and juicy with a beautifully focused acid backbone.

Black Kite is a small family owned producer based in Anderson Valley, Mendocino. They only made 212 cases of this wine so get your hands on it now before it disappears.

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This 100% Grenache Blanc exhibits wonderful freshness due to the Templeton Gap District, one of the coolest and windiest pockets of Paso Robles, which helps maintain good acidity in the fruit during the summer heat. Yount ages the wine in a concrete egg for 5 months which “preserves the purity of the fruit while turning up the volume on the varietal character.”

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This wine has a light yellow color and aromatics of mango, stone fruit and floral notes. On the palate, you’ll find flavors of ripe dragon fruit, yellow apple, pear, and a hint of bitter almond with a crisp, refreshing finish.

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Dry but not austere, this Riesling is one of our favorite California examples of late. Unfortunately there is very little of it to go around . . .

400 cases produced. All neutral oak that barely registers. On the delicate side for Viognier, with a freshness and elegance that is quite appealing.

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Greg Graziano's ancestral roots are in Northern Italy, the area that is famous for, among other great wines, Moscato d'Asti, with all its seductive charms. He seems to be one of the few winemakers in California who have nailed the technique required to do this well, and his Enotria Moscato is frizzante (lightly sparkling), low in alcohol and gorgeously aromatic, just like its namesake.

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George Hendry and his family have been growing grapes on their 203-acre farm located at the foot of Mt. Veeder (just northwest of the city of Napa) for over 80 years. A portion of Hendry Ranch sits on some of the earliest vineyards planted in Napa, dating back to 1859.

Owners Pete and Terri Kight have had a life-long personal interest in wine, and the nature of grape growing, leading them on a perpetual quest for wines with a sense of place. They own both La Follette and Quivera wineries.

This is one of the most nicest examples of California Pinot Grigio we have found. Remarkably consistent 3 vintages running, it comes from an ideally situated vineyard in Carneros right on the Napa/Sonoma county line, and if you have driven from Marin County to Napa you have passed right by the vineyard.

Tiny production, but a staff and customer favorite for multiple vintges in a row. Crisp, refreshing, zero oak. Organically farmed vineyard. Toquade 2019 is the 14th vintage of a single vineyard organic, dry-farmed in Yountville Napa Valley. The vineyard is located next to the Napa River, where the soil is nutrient rich, with a good water holding capacity making it an excellent terroir for Sauvignon Blanc.

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Born and raised in Colombia, Bibiana González Rave had little exposure to wine culture. At the time, wine was not part of everyday life in her native country—it was considered a luxury item to enjoy only on special occasions. She would sip from her father’s glass and became fascinated by the nuances of wine. By the age of 14, she knew she would become a winemaker—the only question was how to get there.

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The Hourglass estate Napa Valley is more well known for its excellent Cabernet Sauvignon blends but they also make great Sauvignon Blanc as well. Five contrasting vineyard sources between Yountville in the south and Calistoga in the north, plus  three distinct fermentation vessels provide a breadth of nuanced lots here that create layers of complexity once blending is complete.

Painted Rock has been on our wine radar for several years now, and the 2017 Red Icon, their flagship estate wine, is on a par with superb reds from much better known wine regions in other parts of the world.

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Founded in 1993, Poplar Grove Winery is one of the original five wineries on the Naramata Bench in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. Barb and Tony Holler purchased their original homestead property in 2004, and purchased the Poplar Grove winery in 2007. Holler Estate Vineyards started with their original five acres of Merlot. Today, the family farms more than 130 acres of estate vineyards featuring eight key varietals which include Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Viognier, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, and Petit Verdot.

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Cyprus is one the oldest wine making countries, with a wine history that dates back 5,500 years. The wine made at the time was called Nama of Cyprus. It became famous with European aristocracy during the Middle Ages, but with the name given by the Knights of Templar: Commandaria.

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Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert is a commune in the Hérault department in the Occitanie region in southern France. Situated in the narrow valley of the Gellone river where it meets the steep-sided gorge of the Hérault river, Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert is essentially a medieval village located on the Chemin de St-Jacques pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostella.

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Saint Roch les Vignes is not an individual domaine, but rather a modern production facility in Cuers serving most of the family winegrowers in that small hillside village. Built in 1911 with the combined effort and assets of 143 growers, the winery was upgraded with state-of-the-art equipment in recent years and now handles vinification for more than 200 local vignerons.

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Vignerons de Grimaud is not an individual domaine but rather a traditional winery and production facility founded in 1932 by over 100 family-owned vignerons (winegrowers). It is situated in the gulf of Saint-Tropez and the heart of Provence. Today, the cellar now has more than 270 members spread over the 12 municipalities.

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This family estate is surrounded by vineyards and overlooks the charming village of Verdigny, offering stunning views of the famous Sancerre hill. For generations the Reverdy family has cultivated this 15 hectare vineyard. Today Jean-Marie Reverdy manages the flourishing Domaine de la Villaudière with his wife, Catherine and their son, now winemaker, Guillaume. Their youngest son, Baptiste, also shares a love of wine, and plans to play his part in the family business when his studies are finished.

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Bright copper hue. Fragrant, with heady, floral aromatics. The palate is very fresh and fruit-forward, with flavors of ripe strawberry, guava and a hint of sweet herbs. Bright and juicy, this charming wine is perfectly suited for sunny, spring afternoon with friends or a quiet summer dinner al fresco.

Coming from the 2010 vintage, this wine feels quite young at a wee 6 1/2 years old yet it is in a great stage for drinking now and will clearly continue to age gracefully for many years to come, well beyond its 10 year mark. It is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon that was aged in 50% new oak barrels and 50% one year old oak barrels, in a mix of French and American, for 24 months.

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100% dry-farmed Syrah grapes were sourced from a single vineyard, “Les Planels” La Livinière. The fruit was hand-harvested, destemmed and fermented for 8 days in concrete and wood open-top foudres. The wine benefitted from an extended maceration with pump-over for 4 weeks, before being basket-pressed. The finished wine saw no aging and was stabilized and filtered before immediate bottling with no added sulfites. The color is deep purple. The nose is delicate with aromas of black fruit and a touch of earthiness. The palate is beautifully concentrated and earthy, with flavors of blackberry, cassis and a hint of garrigue. The finish is lush, languid, with a wonderful spice note.

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The nose here is a beautiful unfolding of black fruits, crushed violets and fresh green leaves. The palate shows blackberry, cassis, and black cherry fruit with a touch of candied violets; the texture is lavish with velvet smooth tannins and a long, seductive finish.

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M. Christian Voeux has a long and storied history in the southern Rhône valley. After 24 years as the Maître de Chais (cellar master) at the renowned Château Mont-Redon in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, he left Mont-Redon to run Château la Nerthe, another well respected Châteauneuf-du-Pape property. When his parents retired in 2005, Christian decided to take over the family property in Séguret and began making the wines. The results have been stunning.

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The Mabys have been cultivating vines in the southern Rhône Valley village of Tavel since the early 19th century. Auguste Maby was the first in the family to focus entirely on producing wine from their 4.5 hectares of vines and would vinify them in the small cellar in the back of the family shoe shop. Auguste’s 15-year-old son, Armand, joined him in helping to make the wines in 1936 when the family moved to a new house with a bigger cellar. By 1945, Armand was able to purchase vineyard land of his own. Then in 1950, Armand bought a house where he built a more modern, traditional cellar. That same year marked the first vintage of Domaine Maby Tavel from the now 30-acre estate.

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The first impression when tasting a Burgundy from Michel Ecard is this undeniable sensation that this is the sort of Burgundian Pinot Noir you’ve been searching all along. The wines are upfront and honest, captivating and convincing — truly how handmade, small-batch Burgundy should be.

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Château La Borie is a single-block 115-hectare estate with 75 hectares of vines and 35 hectares of forests, located in Suze-La-Rousse in the southern part of the Rhône Valley. Since 2018, the estate has belonged to the Knapp family and is managed by owner and winemaker, Raphael Knapp, who began converting to organic farming in 2019. The property is primarily planted to Syrah and Grenache, with some Cinsault, Mourvèdre and Marselan.

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Deep ruby with a garnet rim. Delightful violet aromas, recalling the Loire Valley in spring. The palate is lush for Chinon, showing ripe berry fruit, green herbs, a touch of spice and a slight chalkiness typical of Loire Cabernet Franc. Very well balanced. Enjoy slightly chilled in the warmer months.

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This Domaine is located on the old 15th century estate of Château de Thulon. The 8 hectares of vines as well as the farm buildings were successfully purchased by Annie and René Jambon in 1987 - after being sharecroppers on the property for 20 years.  In 2002, their children Carine and Laurent joined them, and now run what has grown to a 16-hectare estate with vines in Morgon, Chiroubles, Régnié and Beaujolais-Villages.

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100% Niellucciu, the grapes for this scrumptious red were carefully harvested and then transported by refrigerated trucks to the cellar for processing. A traditional fermentation in inox thermo-regulated tanks followed, with the final blend seeing 10 months aging in stainless steel tank before bottling. Lovely deep garnet color. On the nose, aromas of dried red fruits, violets with a hint of fennel and a subtle, volcanic earthiness. The lighter-bodied palate shows cranberry, red plum and garrigue, with silky smooth tannins on the long, dusty mineral-laced finish. We wish we could enjoy it while dining al fresco on that beautiful island!

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Deep garnet color. Red fruited nose with hints of pepper and dried herbs. The palate shows black cherry, and boysenberry fruit with a touch of savory herbs, black olive and dried thyme. Nicely balanced, dusty tannins round out the juicy, yet elegant finish.

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This enchanting Côtes du Rhône blend is sourced from 30-year-old vines from the southeast facing estate vineyards (sitting at 1,050 feet altitude), with soils that are a mix clay and limestone, and from a selection of declassified, younger-vine fruit from plots in the Beaumes de Venise AOC. The grapes were hand-harvested, destemmed and lightly crushed, before being fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled cement tanks. The wines was aged in cement tank and moved via gravity, before being bottled unfined and unfiltered, with minimal sulfur addition.

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This family estate is surrounded by vineyards overlooking the charming village of Verdigny, and offers stunning views of the famous Sancerre hill. For generations the Reverdy family has cultivated this 15 hectare vineyard. Today Jean-Marie Reverdy manages the flourishing Domaine de la Villaudière with his wife, Catherine and their son Guillaume, now the winemaker. Their youngest son, Baptiste, also shares a love of wine, and plans to play his part in the family business when his studies are finished.

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Rich golden hue with a fine bead. Complex aromatics of wildflowers, apple and honeycomb. The palate is fresh and lively, with green apple, kiwi fruit, rosehips and quince paste. The mouthfeel is expansive, with mouthwatering acidity and a subtle wet stone note on the finish.

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This crémant has a pale golden hue. It has soft, appealing, floral aromatics with notes of fresh peaches. The palate is succulent, with flavors of golden plum, under ripe stone fruit and a hint of toasted hazelnut with an effervescent finish. Enjoy!

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Champ Divin is owned and run by husband and wife team Fabrice and Valerie Closset-Gaziaux, who both have educational backgrounds in agronomy and earth sciences. The duo spent extensive time developing sustainable farming practices in Africa, and then a subsequent eight years helping growers in the Loire develop organic and naturally balanced vineyards. After, as Valerie puts it, one too many gentleman farmers telling her she didn't know her business, she and Fabrice decided to find their own piece of land.

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Bright gold hue with fine bead, and golden highlights. Fresh apple aromatics with a degree of precise Chardonnay character unusual in sparkling wine. On the palate white peach, honeysuckle, golden delicious apple, chalky mineral finish. A fine value in sparkling wine for any occasion.

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This delicious Cremant d'Alsace from Allimant-Laugner is by far our top selling bubbly in the history of this company. And for good reason. You simply cannot beat the quality for value in the world of sparkling wine. 100% Pinot Noir with all its wonderful aromas and flavors of bright cherry and juicy strawberry with excellent balancing acidity.

This delicious Cremant d'Alsace from Allimant-Laugner is by far our top selling bubbly in the history of this company. And for good reason. You simply cannot beat the quality for value in the world of sparkling wine. 100% Pinot Noir with all its wonderful aromas and flavors of bright cherry and juicy strawberry with excellent balancing acidity.

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Stephane is a 4th generation producer in the Cote des Blancs region of Champagne, and his Brut Carte d'Or is approximately 2/3rds Pinot Noir and 1/3 Chardonnay. All the fruit is from Premier Cru or Grand Cru rated vineyards. Stephane's grandparents established Champagne Saint-Chamant in 1930, and Stephane's father still runs that domaine today.

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André Clouet is a small yet exceptional grower-producer and a master of Pinot Noir, sourcing fruit exclusively from 20 acres of coveted mid-slope vineyards in the Grand Cru villages of Bouzy and Ambonnay. The Clouet family has been in the village of Bouzy since 1492.

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Léopold Orban was one of the first Récoltant-Manipulants (A producer who sources fruit exclusively from their own vineyards) in the small village of Leuvrigny in the 1920s. Léopold’s great grandson, Francois, took over as proprietor in 1999 at the young age of 19, tending 18 acres of 30-40 year old vineyards in and around the villages of Leuvrigny and Sainte-Gemme.

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Michel Jacquot is a grower in the village of Arconville in the Côte des Bar, the southern-most part of the Champagne region of France. The vineyards are nestled in the countryside and surrounded by hills which are planted with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This location, far to the south of Epernay and Rheims, lends to the generosity of fruit that is not often found in wines from the Northern Districts.

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Champagne Veuve Fourny & Fils has been an active family domaine since 1856. The estate is located in the prestigious Côte des Blancs, in the premier cru village of Vertus, an appellation that gives them the rare opportunity to grow Pinot Noir as well as Chardonnay. Brothers Charles-Henry and Emmanuel Fourny sustainably farm nearly nine hectares of vineyards and have been carrying on the family winegrowing tradition since 1993.

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The Bourgeois-Boulonnais estate is located in the Côte des Blancs in the commune of Vertus, Champagne, and consists of 5.5 hectares of Premier Cru Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines. Champagne Bourgeois-Boulonnais has functioned as a Propriétaire-Récoltant-Manipulant—a grower who owns the land and makes Champagne under their own label, from grapes sourced exclusively from their own vineyards—for many generations. Today, Thierry Brisson and Agnes Bourgeois run the estate.

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This small grower-producer Champagne has a pale golden hue with a light, frothy mousse. The nose shows red apple skin, butter poached pear, a touch of spice and hint of black walnut. The palate shows stony minerality, more baked yellow apple, quince, persimmon, a touch of wet stone and hints of oat bread. The medium finish is bursting with mouthwatering acidity and a lovely rounded mouthfeel.

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Maison Delamotte was stablished over 260 years ago by François Delamotte in Reims. making it one of the five oldest Champagne houses. Their success rests on a respect for tradition, a dedication to quality, and a history of enticing wines that have been true to the heart of the legendary terroir.

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Pale yellow color. Aromas of ripe red apple skin and yellow plum. The lively palate shows bruised apple, pear and lemon pith. An assertive, richer style of Blanc de Blancs with great texture and a beautiful mineral note on the finish.

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Domaine Petit & Bajan is a récoltant-manipulant house that grows its own grapes and makes its Champagne all on site. Richard Petit’s family roots in Avize go back centuries, cultivating Chardonnay in the chalky soils of the Côte de Blancs. Véronique Bajan’s clan hails from Pinot Noir terroir in Verzenay, grand cru land on the Montagne de Reims.

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Pale pink, with a fine bead of tiny bubbles. Inviting aromas of tart red fruit and chalky minerals. The palate is clean and focused, with flavors suggesting red cherry and grapefruit flesh. Bright and juicy all the way through, this is a crowd-pleasing sparkling rosé, perfect for entertaining or as a wonderful brunch accompaniment!

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This charming Petit Chablis is 100% Chardonnay. It was fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks and inoculated by a selected yeast. The wine saw partial malolactic fermentation and was aged in tank. The resulting wine was cold-stabilized and gently filtered before bottling. This wine has a bright yellow gold color. It’s nose exhibits slight floral aromas and fresh white fruits. The lively palate shows lemon pith, green and yellow apple, and wet stone. The finish is bright and very refreshing, and it begs for oysters!

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Domaine Bruno Cormerais is located in St Lumine-de-Clisson, perhaps the top subregion of Muscadet, and has been farmed by the same family for 4 generations. Bruno Cormerais took over the small farm after the death of his father in 1971, which included 7 hectares of vines planted in 1936, the year of official recognition of the Muscadet appellation by the INAO.

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This wine is 100% Sauvignon Blanc produced from 25-year-old vines. The grapes were hand-harvested, carefully sorted and gently pressed. The must was cold-fermented in a temperature-controlled stainless steel tank and aged on its fine lees. The resulting wine was gently filtered prior to bottling. Fresh and focused, it shows refreshing aromas and flavors of tart citrus fruit, candied grapefruit, with hints of celery leaf and nettle.

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This wine has a beautiful pale golden hue with mustard flecks, and aromas of citrus pith, lemon and flint. With ripeness like that of the 2018 vintage, it is nicely textured with flavors of pineapple core, Meyer lemon, and under-ripe stone fruit, and expresses a clean, energetic finish.

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Pale yellow. Bright citrus aromas. The palate shows depth and beautiful focus, with a touch of yeasty complexity from the time spent sur lie. Crisp flavors of green apple and citrus zest, with a subtle mineral note on the finish. This charming Aligoté is a deliciously refreshing must-have for summer!

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Bright golden robe. Inviting aromas of ripe stone fruit set against chalky minerality. The palate is fresh, crisp and pure, showing an exotic medley of flavors: yellow peach, quince and dragon fruit, tempered with a charming floral note. Beautiful texture all the way through with mouthwatering acidity and a bright, juicy finish. A beautiful example of Chardonnay’s potential for both delicacy and complexity!

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The Gueguen family lives in Préhy, about 7 km south-west of Chablis. This winery is young, established in January of 2013 by both Céline and Frédéric whom had previously been working for larger wine estates in Chablis over the course of 15 years.

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Rosé of Pinot Noir often exemplifies delicacy. However, this wine is quintessentially German with an assertive fruitiness that is juxtaposed against mouthwatering acidity. The delicate aromas of red fruits burst with a juicy palate of strawberry and tart cherry. The finish is delightfully bright and refreshing.

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Pale yellow hue. Inviting aromas of apricot, citrus and wet stone. The palate is vibrant and juicy, with flavors of underripe apricot and yellow peach, Cara Cara orange and a kiss of jasmine. Beautifully focused, with great acidity and plenty of texture. A stunning example of a classic dry Riesling.

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Made entirely of Greco Nero, the grapes for this charming rosé were hand-harvested from the finest vineyards along the Calabrian Coast. They were gently pressed without maceration and vinified entirely in stainless steel. Bright copper color. Tropical aromatics of papaya and pineapple core, with lemon verbena. Bold flavors of ripe papaya, Meyer lemon and blood orange. It closes with a refreshing wet stone minerality on the super-long finish.

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This wine is meaty, deep, and dark in color. It is a tannic, complex wine with rich fruit characteristics of black cherry and plum compote, accented by hints of licorice and fennel. The finish is long and lingering.

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Light ruby red with the transparency typical of Nebbiolo. Classic red berry and savory aromatics. Beautifully balanced palate, with a complex mélange of red raspberry, cherry and fresh cranberry, with green, slightly stemmy—then powdery tannins. Persistent, flavorful finish.

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Cortona DOC was established in 1999 and is home to many varietals, with Syrah being the favored red grape. Bright garnet in color. Aromas of red fruits, dried berries and soft earth. The palate shows blackberries, plum and dark fruits with a hint of black olive. The finish is long, peppery and tempered with a superfine tannin. Absolutely delicious!

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Brick red. Classic aromas of crushed rock, fresh red berries and exotic spice. The palate exhibits rich fruit flavors of ripe red and black plums, bramble fruit and berry compote, with notes of cigar box and dusty earth. The palate is artfully balanced, with fresh acidity and a long and expressive finish. A prime example of when Riserva Chianti really starts drinking well, and starting to show the benefits of extended bottle ageing.

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The gapes for this wine (90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo) were hand-harvested. Each block was macerated separately for 12-18 days. Fermentation was in stainless steel tanks for eight days at 84°F, followed by 20 months aging in wood tonneaux and barriques, again separated by vineyard block. The separate vineyard blocks were then blended in cement vats for another six months before bottling.

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This wine has a deep, dark red color, complex aromas and flavors of blackberry, rhubarb, cola and black olive, and spices. It has a voluptuous texture with persistent tannin and a hint of black tea on the finish.

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Aromas of dried red fruits and dusty earth grace the nose. The bright flavors on the palate suggest dried strawberry, cranberry, plus a hint of roses and oak with a pleasantly lingering finish.

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Ruby red with concentrated aromas of tart red fruit, dried herbs and a hint of licorice. The palate shows brandied cherries, sour blackberry fruit and garrigue. The finish is long and elegant with a touch of spice and nicely balanced tannins. If you are not familiar with Barbera this charming red is a fine introduction.

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For centuries, the finest Sangiovese has been produced from within Chianti Classico, the historic heart of the Chianti region in the hills of Tuscany. Tenuta di Arceno lies among these hills and is home to this special wine. A modern Tuscan estate with a rich history, the winery is situated in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga on one of the regions’ most historic estates, comprised of 2,500 acres, only 220 of which are planted to vines.

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Kajanero means ‘the dark wine from Caiazzo’ (the town where these grapes are grown) and is a blend of 40% Pallagrello Nero, 30% Casavecchia, 20% Aglianico and 10% Pizzutella, fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel with native yeasts. The wine was aged for 3 months barrique and for an additional month in bottle. The result is a delightful, medium-weight red wine with clear southern Italian character.

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This wine has a deep garnet robe color with layered aromas of dark cherry and garrigue. The palate generously offers dark fruit, black raspberry, and hints of oak. This is a charming, medium-bodied wine with ripe fruit, subtle spices, and a refreshing finish.

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Dark ruby. Bright and juicy iteration of Aglianico, with a lot of fruit persistence. Ripe flavors of black raspberry, red plum and Bing cherry, with a touch of cocoa powder, and a hint of iron typical of the variety. The finish is clean and fresh. Very approachable, and a terrific value too!

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A blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir; the grapes were carefully harvested and gently pressed and mainly fermented in stainless-steel tanks at a controlled temperature of approximately 64 °F. A portion of the Chardonnay was fermented and refined in small wooden barrels. The assembled wine was then aged on the lees in bottle for 36 months. Bright yellow with a toasty aroma of yeast, vanilla, and a hint of hay. The charming palate is full, with persistent effervescence and flavors of citrus, bruised apple, raw hazelnut and quince. The finish is long with ample fruit and beautifully balanced acidity.

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This sparkling wine has a pale yellow hue, delicate, clean floral aromatics with hints of white peach. Flavors of Asian pear, yellow apple, white nectarine and mandarin orange grace the palate, and it finishes with a fresh zippy acidity.

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This most unusual and delicious sparkling wine has a bright tangerine hue with fine bubbles. Aromas of dried apricots and savory herbs complement a palate of apricot preserves, dried tamarind, dried fig and tarragon, with a hint of orgeat. The finish is absolutely dry and long.

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Pale yellow hue. Fine aromatics of green apple skin and grapefruit pith. The palate exhibits beautiful purity of fruit and pronounced minerality, with lemon flesh, Kaffir lime and a touch of bitter almond. The finish is long, focused and positively mouthwatering.

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This wine has a pale straw hue with lovely scents of citrus and tropical fruit. The palate shows underripe peach, pear, pineapple core and lemon pith. This super modern style wine is crisp and juicy with a distinct wet stone, minerally finish.

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This wine is straw yellow in color with a hint of pale green. It has a delicate tropical nose with notes of honeydew melon. The palate shows flavors of white peach and key lime with a touch of bitter almond and a lingering finish.

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I Pàstini is a small, family-run winery in the Valle d’Itria in eastern central Puglia, founded by Gianni Carparelli and his father Donato. They grow their grapes on the land their ancestors worked, a beautiful limestone plateau overlooking the Adriatic Sea that is co-planted to ancient, multi-millennia old olive groves.

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It is believed that wine production in the Veneto dates back to the Bronze Age, making it one of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world. Home to the iconic cities of Venice and Verona, Veneto today is also Italy’s second most prolific region in terms of wine production. There are at least 28 DOCs and 14 DOCGs with Prosecco, Soave, and the red wines of Valpolicella all calling Veneto home. From coastal flatlands to subalpine hills, a vast diversity of microclimates lends to this wine region's uniqueness.

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Pinot Grigio is a fairly misunderstood grape in America owing to the many watered down, mass-produced versions that have infiltrated our grocery stores and chain restaurants since the 1980’s. While the grape has unfortunately become synonymous with simplicity, this lovely, expressive style from Cantina Valle Isarco in Alto Adige is far from bland. The grapes for this wine were delicately crushed, and then fermented on lees in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks, which resulted ixn an exciting and vibrant white wine.

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Pale yellow with a hint of green. Delicate aromas of citrus and spring flowers. The palate is both fresh and savory, showing grapefruit, pineapple and melon with notes of sage and tarragon, punctuated with a delicate saline minerality. An artfully balanced wine with a delightfully persistent finish.

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Pale golden hue with bright yellow flashes. Inviting aromas of pineapple and fresh cut melon. The palate is bright and brimming with luscious, tropical fruit flavors of mango and papaya. It shows a graceful intensity, driven by vibrant acidity and a core of underripe stone fruit. The texture is more expansive than expected for an unoaked white. The finish is long, minerally and tapering—making it the perfect summertime sipper.

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Once again, we find a superb northern Italian Pinot Grigio that runs directly counter to the mass-produced examples on so many supermarket shelves. This wine has concentration, length and complexity, and demonstrates what can be achieved with Pinot Grigio when planted in the right places and treated with respect.

A refreshing and unusual blend of three traditional white Italian varieties, Cortese, Grillo and Fiano, Cortese is usually associated with Gavi in Piemonte, Grillo with Sicily, and Fiano with Campania. They all seem to be quite happy in Baja California!

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A family-run winery, Mohua was founded in 2009 to create wines showcasing some of New Zealand's finest winegrowing regions. A focus on merging that vision with sustainable farming practices allows Mohua to craft wines that capture the essence of their terroirs, thus honoring the character of land the from which they are produced.

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The Sauvignon Blanc grapes for this wine were sourced from Sound of White (35%), VB Premium at Fairhall (24%) and Murphy’s vineyard at the Spring Creek end of Rapaura Road (17%). The balance was sourced from Grovetown, Blind River, Central Wairau and Renwick. Approximately 5% of the wine has been fermented in oak to add texture.

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Very light on the oak, unlike many other Encruzados. More Chablis-like, in fact, with bracing acidity and fresh green apple, pear and lemon flavors. Lovely wine, ande a great introduction to this fine variety.

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Vipava Valley is right on the border of Slovenia, just north of the Italian port city of Trieste. The area is made up of steep hills, where the continental climate of the Alps collides with the more moderate mild Mediterranean climate from the Adriatic.

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Glenelly Estate is located on the southern slopes of the Simonsberg in Stellenbosch. Originally granted to a French Huguenot by Cape Governor Simon van der Stel in the late seventeenth century, it was purchased in 1865 by a British family, who ran the estate as a fruit farm for 138 years. In 2003, a new chapter in the history of Glenelly began, when the property was acquired by May-Eliane de Lencquesaing.

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This is a re-emergence of Pinotage in a modern, elegant style with a deep garnet robe. The nose shows dark cherry, savory herbs and a hint of smoked meat, but on the palate is lush black cherries, pomegranate, a touch of menthol, and a long finish. Try it slightly chilled!

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Pale yellow. Deceptively understated aromas of citrus and pear. Clean and focused with tart flavors of citrus flesh, underripe red fruits, apricot pit and apple. Delicate in texture, with a fine bead and brilliant finish. Dangerously delicious, this South African sparkler turns everything into a celebration!

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Beaumont is a family owned and managed farm situated in the heart of the town of Bot River ("Botter Rivier") in the Overberg. The farm, home to the region’s oldest wine cellar, was originally established in the 1700’s by the Dutch East India Company. In the 1940’s the wine business was re-started but then production was discontinued again in the late 1960’s.

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This classic Rioja has a beautiful garnet robe and a deceptively subtle nose showing soft blackberry fruit, dusty earth and a hint of spice. The complex palate shows boysenberry, black cherry and red currant with a hint of cacao, firm tannins and a beautiful herbal note. A delightful wine, very well balanced, the acid supports a rather long, fruited finish.

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Deep, dark red with scarlet flashes. The nose shows crushed red fruits, scents of wild strawberry and pomegranate. The palate is grapey and intense, with flavors of ripe, black cherry, black plum and blueberry fruit, laced with notes of tobacco and cedar, with chewy, firm tannins. Bold but with superb balance, and a long, fruited finish.

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Rioja was the first Spanish wine region to obtain DO status, equivalent to the French Appellation Controlée, in 1925. In 1991, it was promoted to DOCa (Qualified Designation of Origin), a higher category reserved for wines maintaining a proven consistency and quality over a long period of time. Rioja has three distinct subregions (Alavesa, Alta & Baja) as well as stylistic diversity ranging from the traditional wines aged for many years in American oak, to the full throttle modern style.

Our "go-to" favorite for Mimosa's, Sunday brunch, or any time you need an easy going bubbly that won't break the bank. This is the wine we use for the Blood Orange Mimosa's we hope to be pouring again soon at our Wine Bar . . .

Pale yellow with a slight green hue typical of youthful white wines grown in cooler climates. Aromatic, citrus fruit with a hint of grass. The palate explodes with citrus pastille and a mouth-watering acidity, tempered with wet stone minerality. Super refreshing with a long bracing, finish.

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This is first and only 100% natural, zero added sulfites Txakoli on the market. Made from 100% Hondarrabi Zuri, the grapes were hand-harvested and naturally fermented. Once the fermentation was finished, the wine was cooled to below 40°F to preserve all the CO₂ produced during the fermentation and maintain the nerve and freshness characteristic of the varietal, then aged 10 months on lees.

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Adegas Terra de Asorei is an association of six winemaking families that have banded together with the intention to produce premium, charismatic, 100% Albariño wines. The team, which joined forces at the beginning of the 21st century, operates a state of the art winery in the Salnés Valley in Rías Baixas in the verdant northwestern region of Galicia, Spain.

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Bodegas As Laxas has been family owned and operated since 1862, and has been producing exceptional wines since 1975 when the family of Simon Ferro completed their inaugural harvest. The estate vineyards are located in the Condado do Tea, which is the second largest subregion of the Rias Baixas DO.

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Pale peach-pink hue. Fresh aromatics of strawberry and citrus. The palate is bursting with tart red fruit, yellow peach and lemon zest. Mouthwatering, easy drinking with bright acidity and a hint of minerality. This juicy rosé has a lengthy, lip-smacking finish and is sure to please as an apéritif or paired with a variety of cuisines.

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An elegant, aromatic and thoroughly modern blend of 50/50 Alicante Bouschet and Touriga Nacional. Native yeast fermentation, 12 months aging in used French barriques, less than 2,500 cases made in 2018.

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Plump and round with loads of blackberry, black plum and blueberry fruit with toasted notes and baking spices. The palate is gracefully balanced with a long, juicy finish and pleasantly gripping tannins.