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$10.95
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Austria
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Der Pollerhof is made from several vineyards in Roschitz, in the region of Niederösterreich. It is hand harvested and is fermented in steel tanks. This wine has notes of tropical fruit, ripe apples, white pepper, minerals and citrus fruit. Good body, balanced and sappy through the finish. Great value!
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$13.95
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Austria
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Blauer Portugieser was formerly the most grown red varietal in Austria, but has since been overtaken by Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch. Drinkable, fruity, mild organic wine with low acidity and good ageability. It will match well with a barbecue, a picnic or a simple snack.
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$15.95
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Germany
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Terry Theise: "(no discernable sweetness) Something I noticed with the ‘10s was how their acidities just burned away the sweetness... this is a serious wine and a serious departure from its norm, all sage and marjoram rather than cassis and elderflower. Zero botrytis yet over 90º (i.e., good Spät), salty and Sencha-like, with almost a GrüVe boxwoody note."
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$15.95
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Germany
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Terry Theise: "(no discernable sweetness) SOMMELIER ALERT! Less recherché than ‘10, less exotic than ‘08, a simple drink-the-living-f***-out-of-it quality; Clint says pink peppercorn and this is the shady balsam-y side. It goes to the party but is a little diffident, it hardly knows anyone, but when it sees you it bursts into an incandescent grin."
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$18.95
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Germany
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Pinot Gris is an uncommon varietal in Germany, but this version is brought to us by one of the most highly respected estates in Baden, one of the warmest German wine-growing regions. Compared to wines of this variety grown in Italy, France and the US, this version is rounder and softer, making in eminently drinkable and food-friendly. Aromas and flavors include the typical stone fruits such as peach, apricot and nectarine. Soft and inviting, yet bone-dry, this wine is quaffable, and with its 1-liter bottle and twist-off closure, it also presents an excellent bargain.
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$19.95
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Germany
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Joachim Heger has been awarded "Wine Producer of the Year 2013" by the Gault Millau editorial team. Editor-in-chief, Joel Payne, is full of praise: "He has been producing absolutely top quality white Pinots from the stunning Ihringer Winklerberg and the superb Achkarrer Schlossberg vineyard sites for decades. Now his Pinot Noirs have caught up with the Baden wine elite."
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$11.95
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Slovenia
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List $16.00
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A blend of Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, this is the house liter of the Kögl Estate. Each year the field blend changes, but the mineral character of the region dominates the wine regardless. Vinified under cool temperatures in stainless steel with selected yeast and bottled as fresh as possible. Light on the palate with pronounced minerality and a touch of trapped CO2, it’s at first glance similar to many Austrian liters already available, but what sets it apart is its aromatic range and delicacy. Delightful as a zippy aperitif with fresh cheese, fruit, nuts, and a go to with fresh vegetables. The Belo is a serious picnic wine.
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$12.95
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Italy
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Grillo is a white grape varietal grown throughout Sicily, and is thoughtto have been used in one of Julius Caesar's favorite wines. Et tu, Brutus? This wine expresses the classic qualities of Italian Grillo -- crisp, bright and pale lemon in color; aromas of citrus zest, with a hint of wild flowers; on the palate it's generous, well-balanced - with a fresh acidity and a touch of minerality. 13.0% alcohol. Thanks to its easy drinking character and food flexibility, this one is sure to be a crowd-pleaser...and at a bargain price, driven in large part by the cost savings from its Tetra Pack packaging.
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$12.95
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Italy
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This Sangiovese begins with a fabulous bouquet of red cherry, plum and other ripe red fruit along with some nice spice and succulent smoked meat. This medium-bodied wine features nice fresh juicy fruit, good spice and some smoked meat notes that continue from the bouquet. The finish is dry, fruity, spicy and delicious with some lingering smoky notes. This is a really easy to drink and delicious wine that would be fabulous for pizza night. 13.5% alcohol. Packaged in an environmentally conscious Tetra Pack and from organically farmed vineyards.
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$11.95
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Austria
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Producer notes: "Our classic! This represents the typical Veltliner from Kremstal. Greenish-yellow in color. Ripe apple, fine spice, and ripe fruit on the palate. Minimal residual sugar. Typical peppery characteristics. Long finish. Pairs very well with rich meat dishes; however, as is typical of classic Veltiner, it does well as an all-around fine food match."
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$11.95
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Germany
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David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "Winter’s basic generic 2008 Riesling trocken -- bottled in liters for short-term enjoyment -- is low-toned and herbal in a manner that reminds me of the corresponding Silvaner. A sense of creaminess suggests a hint of malo-lactic transformation (though, as Winter notes, not by design) yet this still satisfies with an ample sense of refreshment. Furthermore, given its amazingly low price, it constitutes very good value. (Feb 2010)"
Bill Mayer (The Age of Riesling): "...Stefan says, bubbling over with enthusiasm, that it’s the best one he’s ever made, and he’s pretty trustworthy..."
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$11.95
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Germany
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Not yet reviewed; 2010 vintage rated 88 points by Fine Wine Review: "The Riesling trocken is mineral and dusty in the nose. The mouth shows a pure attack with apple fruit. The wine is crisp and medium-bodied, length is decent, and the wine is firm, but not hard."
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