| Best Reds Under $15.00 |
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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 Cristalino Cava Brut
other white varietal; Other Spain; | $6.49 | |
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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 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 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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