| Best Reds Under $15.00 |
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NV Penfolds Wines Club Port
Red Blend; Other Australia; | $11.49 | |
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"Very spicy, sporting caramel, cinnamon and tarry flavors, sweet and silky on the long finish." -- Wine Spectator (89 points)
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NV Cockburn Fine Ruby Port
Port Blend; Portugal; | $10.49 | |
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"Laid-back, rather complex aromas of black raspberry, maple syrup and golden raisins seem midway between ruby and tawny. Smooth, nicely concentrated and rich; the maple syrup note repeats in the mouth but is complemented by fresh berry flavors. Finishes slightly fiery but long, with a suggestion of raisin." -- Steve Tanzer (87 points)
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| Best Whites Under $15.00 |
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NV Domaine Chandon Riche Extra Dry California
other white varietal; Other California; | $14.99 | |
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"Floral, muscat and fruit cocktail aromas become rich and complex on the palate, showing a touch of sweetness and finishing with a clean, fresh aftertaste. Drink now. 12,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (87 points)
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NV Cristalino Cava Brut
other white varietal; Other Spain; | $6.99 | |
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" Subtle, leesy aromas of apple, spices, flowers and nuts. Dry, racy and perfumed, with intense ginger and apple flavors complicated by nutty and floral nuances. Finishes quite dry and restrained. Unusually subtle, fresh, clean Cava." -- Steve Tanzer (87 points)
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NV Domaine Chandon Blanc De Noirs Carneros
Pinot Noir; Other California; | $14.99 | |
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"A festive bubbly that crisp yet has ripe, succulent cherry, vanilla and spice aromas and racy apple, raspberry and toasty caramel flavors. Drink now. 100,000 cases made. -TF " -- Wine Spectator (87 points)
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NV Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut Columbia Valley
Champagne Blend; Columbia Valley; | $10.99 | |
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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 Gruet Brut New Mexico
Pinot Noir; Other U.S.; | $11.99 | |
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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 Segura Viudas Brut Cava Reserva
other white varietal; Other Spain; | $5.99 | |
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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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