Sauvignon Blanc
2010 Petit Bourgeois Henri Bourgeoise, Chavignol, France Petit Bourgeois, is a simple Vin de Pays made from Sauvignon Blanc grown on parcels of land just outside the Sancerre appellation. One sniff of this wine and you’re in a Paris wine bar. It has a lively, zesty fruit, length and depth that is surprising for a vin de pays. Arnauld Bourgeois once entered this wine in a Sancerre competition and won it and got into huge trouble.
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Kenefick Cellars T-Vine Cellars Jericho Canyon, Napa, California It’s amazing how a few lines in a movie can change the drinking habits of so many people. The best thing about the dip in Merlot’s popularity is the increase in Merlot’s quality and availability for the Merlot lover. Merlot has never offered such quality for the price. While many turn to Merlot for a soft, easy to drink alternative to Cabernet, this baby will destroy the image of Merlot being the lighter little brother to Cab. Big, round and...
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NV Brut Duval Leroy Run by Carol Duval-Leroy since 1991, the House is one of the last family-run companies in the Champagne region and it is ranked among the top ten Champagne Houses. There’s a creamy edge to the quince, biscuit, honey and ginger flavors in this well-cut Champagne, which help to balance the firm acidity. Vibrant and expressive, with a zesty finish. Drink now through 2014.
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NV Prosecco – Spago Nero Riondo, Valdobbiadene, Italy Our Prosecco Spago Nero is an effusively fruity, light bodied offering bringing terrific floral notes, persistent effervescence and a clean delicate finish. There is a little body and weight in this crystal clean, pure sparkling wine. It is an ideal aperitif to enjoy any day of the year. It is simply amazing.
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2009 Chateau Puech Haut – Prestige Coteaux de Languedoc, France “From a bio-dynamically farmed estate, this 2009 is a blend of 55% Grenache (from 60- to 75-year-old vines) and 45% Syrah (from 40-year-old vines), all planted in limestone soils, and aged completely in concrete tanks. This remarkable offering is a naked expression of the vivid terroir and excellent fruit found in this region. The incredible aromatics consist of forest floor, spring flowers, sweet black currants, raspberries, licorice, and...
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