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 Chateau d'Agassac 2005
Aminea Greco di Tufo 2005
Alamos Malbec 2007
Facet North Coast Pinot Noir
Kent Rasmussen Carneros Pinot Noir 2005
Second Chance Chardonnay 2005
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This is totally one of the standouts in Bordeaux under $40. Coming from the left bank of the Gironde River this Bordeaux's dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon with added flavors coming from Merlot and Malbec. This 2005 Bordeaux' is amazingly strung together with great grip and intensity but surprisingly gentle with lush fruit. Blueb
Greco di Tufo is a classic Italian white wine that locals drink in the afternoon and early evenings. It's charm lies within the balance of its mineral influences, citrus notes and acidity. There is no sweetness here but there are hints of melon and fresh tropical fruit. Enjoy as an aperitif in the early evening or use to accentu
By now we should all be familiar with the outstanding quality that comes from Argentina and the wines from Argentina are some of the best-valued wines. Well the recent release of the Alamos Malbec 2007 is the best quality we've have seen since the '04-'05 release. Alamos Malbec has the poise, grip and pleasantries of a $20 wine.
Facet Pinot Noir showed up on our doorstep about a month ago. It's cool climate and slow ripening of dark rich cherry fruit along with its deep earthiness are a great opening act for the smoky intermission and long soft encore. To find a Pinot Noir of this quality matched with a friendly budgeted price tag definitely makes Facet
This is a beautiful balancing act of silky smooth textures, low acidity, dark, rich cherry and blackberry fruit. This earthy toned juice has just the right kiss of toasted oak from Hungarian oak barrels. The Kent Rasmussen Winery is a small family owned vineyard with 14 acres of Pinot Noir, which has proudly supplied grapes to R
The Second Chance labels from Neal Family Vineyards have no problem giving other Merlots and Chardonnays a run for their money. Value wines can be hit or miss, but Second Chance Chardonnay has no problem standing on its own. This wine has a nice balance with oaky tones, rich vanilla and a creamy mouthfeel. This is a small produc
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