| 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 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 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 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 Sokol Blosser Evolution Number 9 Oregon
other white varietal; Willamette Valley; | $14.79 | |
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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.; | $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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