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Wine Name:

Tenshen White Wine

Grape Variety:
Chardonnay, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier
Vintage:
2014
Origin:
California, Santa Barbara County
Tasting Notes:
Floral, Almond, Balanced Acidity, Citrus Notes, Green Apple, Kiwi, Lemon Zest, Orange Peel, Dill, Dried Spices, Medium Bodied, Subtle Oak
Food Pairing:
Asian, Cheese, Cheese (Light), Fresh Cheeses, Soft Cheese, Fish, Calamari, Oysters, Scallops, Seafood, Shellfish, Shrimp, Sushi, Salad, Summer Salad, Zucchini Salad, Spicy Food, Chicken, Turkey, Grilled Vegetables, White Pizza
Enjoyment Factor:
Chilled to 45 degrees
Price:
$$$$$
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Wine Name:

Domaine Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer

Grape Variety:
Gewurtztraminer
Vintage:
2013
Origin:
France, Alsace
Tasting Notes:
Floral, Herbaceous, Spice, Allspice, Dried Spices, Balanced Acidity, Citrus Notes, Dried Fruit, Green Apple, Lemon Zest, Orange Peel, Stone Fruit, Medium Bodied
Food Pairing:
Asian, Fish, Calamari, Oysters, Seafood, Shellfish, Sushi, Poultry, Chicken, Duck, Turkey, Salad, Spicy Food, Cheese (Light), Fresh Cheeses, Soft Cheese
Enjoyment Factor:
Lightly chilled (50-55 degrees)
Price:
$$$$$
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Wine Name:

Domaine Bernard Baudry Chinon

Grape Variety:
Cabernet Franc
Vintage:
2013
Origin:
France, Loire, Chinon
Tasting Notes:
Floral, Violets, Blackberry, Cassis, Cherry, Currant, Dark Berries, Dried Fig, Raspberry, Strawberry, Dark Tea, Green Tea, Forest Floor, Mushrooms, Medium Bodied
Food Pairing:
Charcuterie, Indian, Poultry, Chicken, Duck, Turkey, Beef, Game Meat, Grilled Meat, Lamb, Pork, Roasted Meat, Smoked Meat, Cheese (Bold), Fresh Cheeses, Fresh Berries, Mushrooms, Pasta Red Sauce
Enjoyment Factor:
Slightly chilled (60-65 degrees)
Price:
$$$$$
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Wine Name:

Castello di Monsanto IL Poggio Chianti Classico Riserva D.O.C.G.

Grape Variety:
Canaiolo, Colorino, Sangiovese
Vintage:
2012
Origin:
Chianti
Tasting Notes:
Tannins, Balanced Tannins, Bay Leaf, Blackberry, Dried Fig, Raspberry, Red Berry, Red Fruits, Clove, Dried Spices, Dried Cherry, Full Bodied, Medium Bodied, Medium Acidity
Food Pairing:
Antipasto, Pizza, Beef, Game Meat, Grilled Meat, Lamb, Pork, Roasted Meat, Smoked Meat, Veal, Cheese (Bold), Fresh Cheeses, Chicken, Duck, Turkey, Eggplant, Grilled Vegetables, Mushrooms, Roasted Vegetables, Pasta Red Sauce
Enjoyment Factor:
Slightly chilled (60-65 degrees), Decant for several hours
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$$$$$
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Wine Name:

Ontañon Ecológico

Grape Variety:
Tempranillo
Vintage:
2013
Origin:
Spain, Rioja
Tasting Notes:
Smoke, Baking Spice, Dried Spices, Blackberry, Cherry, Currant, Plum, Raspberry, Red Fruits, Strawberry, Medium Acidity, Medium Bodied, Soft Tannins
Food Pairing:
BBQ, Indian, Mexican, Pizza, Vegetables, Grilled Vegetables, Beef, Burgers, Lamb, Pork, Roasted Meat, Smoked Meat, Veal, Venison, Caprese Salad, Cheese (Bold), Fresh Cheeses, Duck, Turkey, Pasta Red Sauce
Enjoyment Factor:
Slightly chilled (60-65 degrees)
Price:
$$$$$
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Wine Name:

Mumm Napa Rose Brut

Grape Variety:
Sparkling
Vintage:
NV
Origin:
California
Tasting Notes:
Nutty, Blueberries, Cherry, Dark Berries, Plum, Pomegranate, Raspberry, Red Fruits, Strawberry, Crisp Acidity, Fine Bubbles, Violets
Food Pairing:
Fish, Salmon, Sushi, Risotto, Vegetables, Roasted Tomatoes, Roasted Vegetables, Blackberry Pie, Raspberry Tart, Caprese Salad, Summer Salad, Zucchini Salad, Cheese (Bold), Fresh Cheeses, Fresh Berries, Margherita Pizza, Pork
Enjoyment Factor:
Chilled to 45 degrees
Price:
$$$$$
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