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NV Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut Columbia Valley
Champagne Blend; Columbia Valley; | $9.99 | |
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"Crisp and peppery, with a spicy note mingling with lime marmalade and toast flavors, lingering gently. Drink now. 32,640 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (87 points)
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NV Sokol Blosser Evolution Number 9 Oregon
other white varietal; Willamette Valley; | $14.99 | |
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"Light and supple. An easy-to-drink white, with appealing nectarine, spice and almond flavors dancing through the soft finish. A blend of Pinot Gris, Muller-Thurgau, Semillon and six other white grapes. Drink now. " -- Wine Spectator (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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NV Piper Sonoma Cellars Brut Sonoma County
Chardonnay; Sonoma; | $13.99 | |
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"Upfront and fruity, with lemon, lime, spice, ginger and even a touch of mint to its character. Tangy acidity carries the wine nicely." -- Wine Spectator (85 points)
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NV Cristalino Cava Extra Dry
other white varietal; Other Spain; | $6.49 | |
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" Good pale color. Aromas of lemon, minerals, spices and baked bread. Sweet, frothy and rich, with enticing fruit flavors and a rather fine-grained texture. Very easy to drink for a sparkling wine with a bit of residual sugar. Just a tad cloying but clean on the back end. (CIV USA, Sacramento, CA)" -- Steve Tanzer (85 points)
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NV Korbel Brut Rose California
Pinot Noir; Central Coast; | $11.99 | |
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"Soft and easygoing, with creamy, spicy pear aromas and pleasant baked apple and fig flavors. Drink now through 2012. 750,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (85 points)
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NV Domaine Ste. Michelle Blanc de Noirs Columbia Valley
White Blend; Columbia Valley; | $9.99 | |
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"There's a sweet edge to the watermelon and black pepper flavors, finishing with refreshing balance. Drink now. 20,081 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (85 points)
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NV Zardetto Prosecco di Conegliano Spumante Brut
other white varietal; Veneto; | $11.99 | |
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"A lovely wine with lemon and blanched almonds on the nose and palate. Medium body and fine bead, with a refreshing aftertaste. Always a good value. Drink now. 41,665 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (85 points)
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