| Best Reds Under $15.00 |
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NV Cockburn Special Reserve Port
Port Blend; Portugal; | $14.99 | |
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"Fresh nose combines black and red fruits. Intensely flavored and moderately sweet; the color of ruby but shows a tawny port-like smoothness and pliancy in the mouth. Wears its alcohol gracefully. Finishes slightly dry, with hints of almond and hazelnut. Showed a dill note with aeration." -- Steve Tanzer (85 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 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 Cristalino Cava Brut
other white varietal; Other Spain; | $7.49 | |
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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 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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NV Piper Sonoma Cellars Brut Sonoma County
Chardonnay; Sonoma; | $13.49 | |
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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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