| Best Reds Under $15.00 |
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2008 First Drop Wines The Red One South Australia
other red varietal; South Australia; | $13.99 | |
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"Polished and refined, offering a smooth-textured, easy-drinking mouthful of cherry, raspberry and white pepper flavors, lingering on the well-mannered finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Barbera. Drink now. 6,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (89 points)
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2007 Castle Rock Winery Pinot Noir Monterey County
Pinot Noir; Central Coast; | $13.99 | |
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"A solid effort, though not especially varietal. Firm, ripe plum and blackberry fruit is intense, full-bodied, concentrated and structured, with a chunky, fruity aftertaste. Drink now. 35,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (87 points)
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2005 Grant Burge Wines Shiraz Barossa Vines
Syrah/Shiraz; Barossa Valley; | $14.99 | |
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"Ripe and supple. A mouthful of dark fruit, with cherry and licorice flavors that linger against crisp tannins on the round finish. Best after 2008. 1,500 cases imported. -HS " -- Wine Spectator (87 points)
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2007 Nine Stones Shiraz Barossa
Syrah/Shiraz; Barossa Valley; | $14.99 | |
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"This bright red shows an herbal edge to its raspberry and spice flavors, which linger on the polished finish. Best from 2010 through 2013. 5,000 cases imported. " -- Wine Spectator (87 points)
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| Best Whites Under $15.00 |
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2008 Neil Ellis Wines Sauvignon Blanc Sincerely Western Cape
Sauvignon Blanc; South Africa; | $12.99 | |
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"A nice crunchy style, with sea salt and lime notes kept perky by mouthwatering acidity. Begs for some oysters. Drink now. 13,000 cases imported. " -- Wine Spectator (88 points)
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2007 Caves des Vignerons de Saumur Saumur Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc; Loire; | $9.99 | |
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"Bright, with white peach and nectarine notes followed by a crisp, lime-tinged finish. Drink now through 2009. 5,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (87 points)
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2008 Yalumba Pinot Grigio Y Series
Pinot Grigio/Gris; Other Australia; | $14.99 | |
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"Soft and fragrant, with grapefruit and melon flavors that keep singing through the finish. Drink now. 1,200 cases imported. " -- Wine Spectator (87 points)
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2007 Ferrari-Carano Winery Fume Blanc Sonoma County
Sauvignon Blanc; Sonoma; | $14.99 | |
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"Peach, tangerine, orange and lemon flavors are ripe and zesty, with a healthy dose of juicy acidity and good intensity on the finish. Drink now. 50,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (86 points)
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