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A fantastic effort, the ’05 Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc offers fresh citrus flavors with a hint of melon; a lively body and lingering finish. This is the perfect wine to accompany spicy Asian cuisine.
Winery: Kenwood Vineyards
Vintage: 2005
Type: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Sonoma County, California
Ratings: CLUB BEV: 94 points, Gold Winner 2006 Orange County Fair Wine Competition
Price: $13.79
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Don’t let the screwtop scare you, this Pillar Box red has gotten some amzing reviews. 53% Shiraz, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot. But drink it now, it’s not for the cellar.
Winery: Pillar Box
Vintage: 2005
Type: Syrah/Shiraz
Region: Padthaway, Australia
Ratings: CLUB BEV: 92 points, WINE ADVOCATE: 91 points
Price: $9.99
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Classic Sauvignon characters, with tropical passion fruit, gooseberry and grapefruit flavors. A wine to drink now, or to keep up to five years with proper cellaring. This wine was ranked #40 on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2006. At this price, it’s a no-brainer!
Winery: Kim Crawford Wines, Ltd.
Vintage: 2006
Type: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Ratings: WINE SPECTATOR: 92 PTS
Price: $16.99
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The ’05 Terrazas de Los Andes Malbec has a shimmering purple hue; scents of plum and violets; sweet-tart flavors of plum, citrus and grilled meat; fresh finish lush with black fruit. If you haven’t tried a Malbec, this is a great one to start with!
Winery: Terrazas de Los Andes
Vintage: 2005
Type: Malbec
Region: Mendoza, Argentina
Ratings: WINE NEWS: 90 points
Price: $10.79
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The ultimate chocolate liqueur; the Bonny Doon Framboise Infusion is boosted with brandied fruit that brings it to 17% alcohol; gooey in raspberry essence with chocolate dust. Chocolate… raspberries… wine… *sigh*
Winery: Bonny Doon Vineyard
Vintage: N/A
Type: Fortified/Dessert Wine
Region: California, USA
Ratings: WINE ENTHUSIAST: 92 points
Price: $12.99
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The polished yet true-to-type ’04 Banfi Chianti Classico delivers flavors of ripe fruit and sweet earth; excellent melding of the new and old worlds. If you enjoyed the ’03 vintage, you’re definitely going to want to give the ’04 a shot.
Winery: Castello Banfi
Vintage: 2004
Type: Chianti
Region: Tuscany, Italy
Ratings: WILFRED WONG: 90 points
Price: $13.29
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The ’04 Cambria Katherine’s Chardonnay reveals a flamboyant nose of orange blossoms, lemon honey, and wet stones; tropical fruit characteristics also emerge on the palate. And despite not being a fan of eating wet stones, I gave this Chardonnay a try and really enjoyed it.
Winery: Cambria
Vintage: 2004
Type: Chardonnay
Region: Santa Maria Valley, CA, USA
Ratings: ROBERT PARKER, JR: 90 points
Price: $16.79
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A wine of excellent generosity, the well-built ’04 Concannon Petite Sirah exhibits excellent ripe fruit flavors that last on the palate. And don’t forget the super-cool bottle!
Winery: Concannon Vineyard
Vintage: 2004
Type: Petite Sirah
Region: Central Coast, CA, USA
Ratings: THE WINE NEWS: 90 points
Price: $12.99
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