| Best Reds Under $15.00 |
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2006 Columbia Crest Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Estates Columbia Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon; Columbia Valley; | $14.99 | |
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"Supple and inviting. A softer style of Cabernet that weaves milk chocolate and spice flavors through the dark berry and currant flavors, mingling effectively on the finish. Drink now through 2012. 200,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (89 points)
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2006 Bodegas La Milagrosa Tempranillo Milcampos Vinas Viejas Ribera del Duero
Tempranillo; Ribera del Duero; | $14.99 | |
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"This plump red shows depth, with fresh black cherry and plum fruit, tobacco and herbal notes and bitter chocolate oak. It's firm, but finishes clean and fresh. Drink now through 2014. 3,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (88 points)
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2006 Paul Jaboulet Aine Cotes du Rhone Parallele 45
Rhone Blend; Rhone; | $12.99 | |
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"Solid, with fresh plum, violet and grilled herb notes, all backed by an iron-tinged finish. Drink now. 60,000 cases imported. -JM " -- Wine Spectator (87 points)
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2007 Bodega Luigi Bosca Finca La Linda Tempranillo Lujan de Cuyo
Tempranillo; Argentina; | $11.99 | |
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"This has good focus, with medium-weight notes of roasted vanilla, fresh coffee, black cherry and currant fruit. Supple, rounded finish. Drink now. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 5,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (87 points)
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2005 Bodegas El Coto Rioja Crianza
Tempranillo; Rioja; | $12.99 | |
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"This plump red has good stuffing, with just enough tannins for backbone. Offers plum, anise and mocha flavors, with a fresh, clean finish. Not showy, but balanced. Drink now through 2011. 40,000 cases imported. " -- Wine Spectator (86 points)
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| Best Whites Under $15.00 |
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NV Moet et Chandon Brut Imperial (187ml)
Champagne Blend; Champagne; | $12.99 | |
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"Rich and creamy, this seems easy, yet has plenty of honey, candied fruit and apple notes filling out its medium-bodied frame. It's soft, with enough acidity to keep it focused. Drink now. " -- Wine Spectator (89 points)
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NV Segura Viudas Brut Cava Reserva
other white varietal; Other Spain; | $7.99 | |
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"Pungent aromas of minerals, apple and ginger. Slightly perfumed floral flavor of good intensity; finer and more intense than the Segura Viudas Aria cuvee. Just a hint of heat on the finish. (Freixenet U.S.A., Sonoma, CA)" -- Steve Tanzer (86 points)
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NV Gruet Brut New Mexico
Pinot Noir; Other U.S.; | $14.99 | |
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"Appealing for its bold tropical fruit, toasty, buttery aromas and full-bodied pear and spice flavors. Drink now. 50,000 cases made. -TF " -- Wine Spectator (86 points)
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