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$16.95
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Alsace
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Wine Enthusiast: "A soft, almond-flavored wine packed with sweet strawberries. There is good acidity balanced by some caramel and softness, which make this a good bet as an apéritif wine." From 100% Pinot Noir.
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$28.95
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or White
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From the walled vineyard right in front of the Château inside the village of Puligny-Montrachet, this over-achieving Bourgogne Blanc is stellar year in and year out. It definitely shows the floral and mineral notes in the nose that make the village famous. Good length and buttery, citrus fruit make this a great wine at any price, but this "little" wine from an estate with an embarrassing array of riches can stand up to the best of them.
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$7.95
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South of France
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A blend of Colombard and Ugni Blanc. Fruity and refreshing. Colombard brings exotic fruit and citrus fruit aromas, while the Ugni Blanc offers nice roundless and balance. Pair with seafood or shellfish.
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$13.95
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South of France
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60% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, 10% Carignan. Shiny salmon-pink shades. Subtle floral aromas with a long-lasting dry finish. Great balance and finesse. Enjoy with crustaceans, seafood dishes, with meats and all Mediterranean/Provençal dishes. Serve very chilled.
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$14.95
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RR 92
RP 91
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Rhone
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92 points Rhone Report: "Beautiful stuff and a classic Vacqueyras that's a non-destemmed, concrete aged blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, and small amounts of Mourvedre and Cinsault, the 2010 Domaine La Garrigue Vacqueyras offers up lovely blackberry and assorted red fruits, green herbs, licorice, and loads of exotic flower like qualities. This medium to full-bodied, balanced, and elegant 2010 has building richness and a lively, energetic feel on the palate. It is delicious now, but will be even better in another year or two, and have upwards of a decade of overall longevity. (Sep 2012)"
91 points Robert Parker: "The 2010 Vacqueyras Traditionelle (15% natural alcohol)... offers sexy, open-knit notes of kirsch, black currants, loamy soil, pepper and garrigue. This opaque ruby/purple-hued, seductive, luscious, full-bodied Vacqueyras should drink nicely for a decade. (Oct 2012)"
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$23.95
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South of France
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50% Grenache, 35% Cinsault, 15% Tibouren. This rosé is one of the finest wines of the Côtes de Provence appellation. With its magnificent location in the center of the Saint-Tropez peninsula, the Minuty Château was acquired by the Matton-Farnet family in 1936. This vineyard gained "Cru Classe" status in 1955 and has remained one of Provence's flagship estates ever since. Its 65 hectares are traditionally cultivated (no herbicides, no pesticides) to allow the full expression of traditional Provence varieties in the terroir of this exceptionally sunny region. Truly the taste of summer, this light, refreshing and versatile wine pairs well with light fare, from pastas, cheeses, grilled seafood, poultry and pork as well as seasonal vegetable dishes.
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$19.95
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South of France
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From old vines, 50% Mourvèdre, 25% Cinsault and 25% Grenache, grown on hillsides above the Mediterranean, with low yields of only 45 hectoliters to the hectare, this is a hand-crafted complex rosé in all its delicacy! A bouquet that embodies Provence with a hint of citrus fruit and spice. Brimming with elegance, finesse and roundness with a silky smooth finish. Only 4,500 cases are produced.
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$34.95
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RR 98
RP 94
IWC 93
France
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Rhone
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98 points Rhone Report: "My favorite of the Gigondas lineup, the blockbuster 2010 Domaine Saint-Damien Gigondas Les Souteyrades (80% Grenache and 20% Mourvedre aged all in tank) is wildly perfumed and aromatic, as well as incredibly full-bodied, rich, and concentrated. Showing thrilling notes of wild herbs, orange peel, garrigue, exotic flowers, and layers of ripe fruit, this hedonistic, yet gorgeously proportioned 2010 has massive fruit, awesome freshness and focus, and a firm, tannic core. No doubt it is a superb drink now, but it will be even better in 2-3 years, and evolve gracefully for two decades. (Sep 2012)"
94 points Robert Parker: "[$45 list] A 1,000-case offering from gray clay soils, the 2010 Gigondas Les Souteyrades is also made from 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvedre from 65-year-old vines. It represents what Saurel believes is his finest parcel of old vines. This cuvee is always the richest and fullest of this trio of Gigondas, and it can also contain more truffle, herbs, tannin and structure. A complex, intricate Gigondas, it offers a terrific perfume of truffles, forest floor, acacia flowers, and lots of black and red fruits. It hits the palate with a deep, expansive, round, full-bodied mouthfeel, and finishes long. This 2010 is capable of drinking well for 12-15+ years. Bravo! (Oct 2012)"
93 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Vivid ruby. An exotically perfumed bouquet evokes candied blackberry and cherry, with a suave floral element gaining power in the glass. Deeply concentrated but lively, with excellent clarity to its sappy dark fruit flavors. Bright acidity adds lift and cut to a long, floral-dominated finish. (Jan/Feb 2013)"
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