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2022 Lexicon Sauvignon Blanc - Staff Comments: This hails from New Zealand and is quite racy and zesty! Pomelo, ruby red grapefruit, and a touch of verbena. Very thirst quenching and dry; the balance of lemon-lime zest and minerality just shines through. Full bodied and exotic with a tart kiwi and Pamplemousses finish! Have this with a spicy shrimp cocktail, oysters on the half shell or cured salami. Was $18.99, with e-mail $14.99.
2018 Ca di Bruno Barbaresco – Rated 92 points James Suckling - Lovely, delicate nose with hints of rose water, very light chocolate and tamarind. Medium-bodied with lightly firm, almost integrated tannins and a tight finish with bright spice. From organically grown grapes. Drink from 2023. Was $39.99, with e-mail $29.99.
2016 Ronan by Clinet Bordeaux – Rated 91 points Jeb Dunnuck - The Merlot-dominated 2016 By Clinet (there's 5% Cabernet Franc) is a charming, already delicious effort that gives up elegant notes of chocolate-laced plums and dark fruits, notes of leafy herbs and truffle, medium to full body, and a layered, charming mouthfeel. It's a terrific Bordeaux to drink over the coming 7-8 years or so. Was $18.99, with e-mail $11.99
Jawbreaker Chardonnay - Citrus aromas flow through your cranium, giving impressions of sticky honeysuckle and summer fresh cantaloupe. The sumptuous flavors are reminiscent of more melons, white peaches, creamy vanilla, and a splash of lime. A well-balanced, silky Chardonnay that is sure to please the palate. Was $16.99, with e-mail $8.99.
2020 Outon Albarino - Clear, brilliant wine, with an extremely elegant lemon-yellow color. An intense aroma on the nose, with persistent quality aromas, reminiscent of green apple and tropical fruits (pineapple). Glycerin finish, lingering on the palate, with a perfect acidity harmonizing with its body, making this a very pleasant wine full of sensations.
Was $16.99 with e-mail $12.99
2020 Sand Creek Red - Rated 96 Points 2019 San Francisco International Wine Competition and Double Gold! Made from select grapes, this classic oak aged red blend, is full bodied with expressive fruit and a silky texture. Best served with toasted meats and vegetables. Cheers!
Was $12.99, with e-mail $8.99
2021 Manos Libre Tempranillo/ Shiraz – Organic Grapes - Intense rich aromas of sweet strawberries, mature plums and raisins with a hint of tobacco, dark chocolate and minerals. Rich and juicy attack on the palate of fresh ripe berry fruits combined with gentle notes of toasted oak and a refreshing acidity and soft velvet tannins. Full bodied wine. Pairs perfectly well with pizza, tapas, pasta, tacos, even a lamb chop cooked on the BBQ. Was $16.99, with e-mail $8.99
Casa Marrone Blanc de Blanc Brut – Organic - Staff Comments: This is an all organic brut from Italy made with 100% Chardonnay grapes. Scents of almonds and toast on the nose. This is more off dry; with hints of straw, vanilla, tangerine, and Granny Smith apples. It has a great "apple sweet-tart" finish. Pair this with an olive and salume platter, sharp cheddar cheese or steak fries smothered in green chili. Was $19.99, with e-mail $12.99.
2021 Amalaya Malbec – Rated 95 points Decanter- Opulent and inviting aromatics, with pretty rose petal, heady sandalwood and plush blueberry on the nose, while the palate is laced with lush plum, a zippy acidity and velvety smooth tannins. Was $18.99, with e-mail $9.99.
2019 Mazzocco Briar Zinfandel - Tasting Notes: Lusciously balanced with intense aromas of dark fruit - black currant, French plum, and boysenberry - bound by chocolate notes. A taste sensation of vibrant fruit supported by velvety tannins with succulent flavors of cherry, blackberry preserves, a smidgen of vanilla, and a sprinkling of cacao, finishing with caramel and spicy notes. Was $28.99, with e-mail $20.99.