Price: $24.99 Maker: Eroica Varietal: Riesling Region: Washington

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Eroica from Chateau Ste. Michelle and Dr. Loosen is a delightful Riesling again this year. The nose of the wine is light with hints of pear and a touch of lime. The light nose leads into a refreshing and crisp wine that is filled with balanced sweet flavors of green apple, pears and a touch of honey, it finishes with a little wet stone that adds the perfect balance. With a list price of $24.99 it’s on the high end for a Riesling but is worth every penny. –KM

Price: $27.00 Maker: Charles Krug Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: California

91

The wonderful aroma and full body of this wine shined through during our recent blind tasting. The black cherry nose opens to a beautifully balanced wine full of blackberry, black cherry and dark chocolate with a full finish.
You can not go wrong with this wine. Even the pickiest palate will be delighted; it does retail for $27 a bottle but can often be found on sale at your local super market and Costco. -VFE

Price: $26.99 Maker: Robert Mondavi Varietal: Pinot Noir Region: California

90

This is a great Pinot Noir. The nose is clean with cherry and pepper. The body follows up with red cherries light tannins and just a hint of oak. The wine is smooth and hides its youth well.

Price: $25.00 Maker: King Estate Varietal: Pinot Gris Region: Oregon

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The King Estate Domaine Pinot Gris is a clear pale yellow in color with aromas of pear and pineapple. The wine has a perfect balance of acidity and citrus flavors; apple, pear and peach flavors dominate with a refreshing crisp finish. This is a great example of Oregon Pinot Gris and is worth every penny.

Price: $25.00 Maker: J. Lohr Varietal: Chardonnay Region: California

89

Off dry with enough acidity to keep the palate clean and crisp; this is a full bodied wine with strong lemon flavors and pear under tones. The wine is perfectly balanced with the fermentation in French Oak barrels coming through in the color of the wine without over powering the taste.

Price: $22.00 Maker: Cosentino Varietal: Cabernet Franc Region: California

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The Cabernet Franc grape use to be limited to red blends but, we are starting to see more and more Cabernet Franc wines on the market and this one is a great example of the varietal. The nose is deep and fruit forward with a hint of vanilla. Full bodied with deep black fruit, red cherry with just a little spice and nice long finish. The Franc and other varietals from this label can be found at BevMo.

Price: $27.00 Maker: Columbia Crest Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Washington

89

This Cab provides a smooth and light body that boasts cherry and strawberry with soft edges of coffee mocha and oak.

Price: $23.00 Maker: St. Supery Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc Region: California

89

A classic California Sauvignon Blanc that opens up with aromas of pear, grapefruit and citrus with a wonderful balance of crisp acidity. The flavors of lime, grapefruit green grass and lemon have a finish that leaves you ready for your next sip.

Price: $28.99 Maker: Picket Fence Varietal: Pinot Noir Region: California

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This is a new brand on the market and definitely worth the money. The wine has a perfect balance of fruit and spice with classic Pinot color. Cherry flavors are dominant with a little raspberry and vanilla; the wine dances across your tongue with a perfect finish.

Price: $25.00 Maker: Buena Vista Varietal: Pinot Noir Region: California

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The Buena Vista Carneros Pinot Noir brings delightful aromas of cherry and clove. On the palate cherry is the dominate flavor followed by blackberry, plum and strawberries. The wine is perfectly balanced with a long finish.

This is an excellent purchase for any Pinot Noir fan.