| Best Reds Under $15.00 |
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2004 The Colonial Estate Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvedre Envoy Barossa Valley
Rhone Blend; Barossa Valley; | $9.99 | |
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"($25) Deep, dark red. Raspberry, strawberry and smoked meat scents with a hint of black walnut; reminiscent of some of the new-wave Spanish wines. Inky and concentrated on the palate, and quite sweet, with dark cherry, plum and bitter chocolate flavors, along with a note of roasted coffee. Finishes fat and rich, with fairly soft tannins." -- Steve Tanzer (89 points)
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| Best Whites Under $15.00 |
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NV Mumm Napa Brut Prestige Napa Valley
Chardonnay; Napa; | $13.99 | |
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"A lively, fruit-driven bubbly, with creamy and yeasty aromas that blend with baked pear aromas and flavors that are crisp and vibrant, finishing with notes of toast and spice. Drink now through 2012. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 95,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (89 points)
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NV Domaine Chandon Blanc De Noirs Carneros
Pinot Noir; Other California; | $12.49 | |
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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; | $6.69 | |
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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 Mumm Napa Cuvee M Napa Valley
Champagne Blend; Napa; | $13.99 | |
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"Sweet yet refreshing, with pretty strawberry, black cherry and raspberry jam notes, with a touch of citrus and floral, perfumed notes. Drink now through 2008. 20,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (87 points)
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NV Gloria Ferrer Brut Sonoma County
Champagne Blend; Sonoma; | $14.99 | |
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"Fresh, crisp and fruit-forward, with green apple and pear aromas and lively lemon and mineral flavors. Drink now through 2012. 86,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (87 points)
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NV Cristalino Cava Brut
other white varietal; Other Spain; | $5.99 | |
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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 Riche Extra Dry California
other white varietal; Other California; | $13.49 | |
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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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