| Best Reds $16.00 - $30.00 |
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2007 Domaine Grand Veneur / Alain Jaume & Fils Clos de Sixte Lirac
Rhone Blend; Rhone; | $25.99 | |
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"Dark and ripe, with plum and crushed currant fruit flavors gliding over chalky mineral, tobacco and floral notes. There's an alluring touch of spice on the velvety finish. Drink now through 2010. " -- Wine Spectator (90 points)
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| Best Whites $16.00 - $30.00 |
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NV Schramsberg Vineyards Mirabelle Brut Rose North Coast
Pinot Noir; Napa; | $26.99 | |
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"A rose with serious intentions, this has a delicate pink hue and floral strawberry and spicy yeast roll aromas. The flavors show good focus, offering raspberry, Gala apple, ginger and fig flavors. Drink now through 2012. 3,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (93 points)
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2005 Domaine Carneros Brut Carneros
Champagne Blend; Other California; | $21.99 | |
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"Beautifully focused and refined, with Gala apple and raspberry aromas and flavors that are crisp yet layered, with creamy lemon and lime notes and a finish that lingers with mineral and a hint of yeast. Drink now through 2012. 45,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (92 points)
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2008 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc; New Zealand; | $16.99 | |
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"Fragrant and complex, with a refreshing burst of lime, guava, grapefruit and grass flavors. Wet stone, passion fruit and oyster shell accents add interest, with bright acidity highlighting the vivid finish. Another outstanding Sauvignon from a perennial success. Drink now. 175,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (91 points)
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2006 Francois Chidaine Montlouis Clos Habert
Chenin Blanc; Loire; | $26.99 | |
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"An off-dry hint weaves through the persimmon, apricot, peach and ginger notes, followed by a stylish, lengthy finish. This has rich flavors, but an elegant mouthfeel. Drink now through 2011. " -- Wine Spectator (91 points)
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2005 Domaine des Baumard Savennieres
Chenin Blanc; Loire; | $24.99 | |
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"This is still two wines, with some up-front quince and pear flavors followed by reserved mineral and chalk dust notes. Hints of green melon, sweet butter and lime candy add complexity. More cellaring will bring this into full focus. Drink now through 2013. 1,500 cases imported. " -- Wine Spectator (90 points)
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2008 Momo (by Seresin) Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc; New Zealand; | $17.99 | |
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"Light and citrusy, with grapefruit, tangerine and green melon flavors that linger on the bright, juicy finish. Drink now. 25,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (90 points)
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2008 Darling Cellars Onyx Noble Late Harvest White Wine Darling (half bottle)
other white varietal; South Africa; | $19.99 | |
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"Fresh and tangy, with peach, green almond, fig and floral notes that really zip along, with a hint of papaya lingering on the finish. Frankly sweet, but built more around its acidity. Chenin Blanc. Drink now through 2010. 400 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (90 points)
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