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Wine Name:

Veedercrest Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
2010
Origin:
California, North Coast
Tasting Notes:
Balanced Acidity, Blackberry, Blueberries, Currant, Plum, Red Fruits, Cocoa, Dried Spices, Full Bodied, Medium Alcohol, Soft Tannins, Subtle Oak, Supple, Velvety
Food Pairing:
BBQ, Stew, Beef Bourguignon, Brisket, Cheese (Bold), Hard Cheeses, Duck, Game Birds, Eggplant, Grilled Vegetables, Mushrooms, Grilled Meat, Lamb, Pork, Roasted Meat, Veal, Pasta Red Sauce, Raspberry Tart
Enjoyment Factor:
Decant for 30 minutes
Price:
$$$$$
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Wine Name:

Dierberg Chardonay

Grape Variety:
Chardonnay
Vintage:
2013
Origin:
Santa Maria Valley
Tasting Notes:
Apple, Citrus Notes, Green Apple, Lemon Zest, Peach, Pear, Stone Fruit, Balanced Acidity, Buttery Croissant, Full Bodied, Lemongrass, Medium Alcohol, Roasted Hazelnuts, Toasted Hazelnut, Subtle Oak
Food Pairing:
Antipasto, Asian, Risotto, Salad, Pasta, Summer Salad, Calamari, Oysters, Salmon, Scallops, Seafood, Shellfish, Shrimp, Sushi, Chicken, Turkey, Cream Sauce, Fresh Cheeses, Soft Cheese, Grilled Vegetables, Margherita Pizza, White Pizza, Pasta White Sauce
Enjoyment Factor:
Lightly chilled (50-55 degrees)
Price:
$$$$$
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Wine Name:

Chateau Puech-Haut Prestige Rose

Grape Variety:
Rosé
Vintage:
2015
Origin:
France, Languedoc
Tasting Notes:
Balanced Acidity, Cherry, Currant, Raspberry, Strawberry, Dried Spices, Medium Alcohol, Medium Bodied, Rose Petal, Soft and Luscious
Food Pairing:
Risotto, Salad, Caprese Salad, Pasta, Summer Salad, Zucchini Salad, Vegetables, Grilled Vegetables, Mushrooms, Roasted Tomatoes, Cheese (Light), Chicken, Duck, Game Birds, Turkey, Dried Fruit, Margherita Pizza, Salmon, Sushi
Enjoyment Factor:
Chilled to 45 degrees
Price:
$$$$$
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Wine Name:

Robert Mondavi Maestro Red Blend

Winery:
Robert Mondavi Winery
Grape Variety:
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Vintage:
2013
Origin:
Napa Valley, Oakville
Tasting Notes:
Spice, Dried Spices, Balanced Acidity, Balanced Tannins, Black Fruit, Blackberry, Blueberries, Cassis, Cherry, Cranberries, Currant, Dark Berries, Raspberry, Strawberry, Elegant, Velvety, Full Bodied, Medium Alcohol, Subtle Oak
Food Pairing:
Beef, Grilled Meat, Lamb, Roasted Meat, Steak, Filet Mignon, Veal, Cheese (Bold), Grilled Vegetables, Pasta Red Sauce
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Price:
$$$$$
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Wine Name:

Marques De Murrieta Reserva Rioja

Grape Variety:
Spanish red
Vintage:
2010
Origin:
Spain, Rioja
Tasting Notes:
Herbaceous, Tea, Leather, Allspice, Baking Spice, Cardamom, Dried Spices, Black Fruit, Cassis, Currant, Dried Fig, Plum, Raspberry, Strawberry, Dried Cherry, Full Bodied, Medium Acidity, Medium Alcohol, Rose Petal, Silky Tannins, Toasty Oak
Food Pairing:
Chili, Indian, Mexican, Stew, Beef, Burgers, Game Meat, Grilled Meat, Lamb, Pork, Roasted Meat, Smoked Meat, Veal, Venison, Cheese (Bold), Hard Cheeses, Chicken, Duck, Game Birds, Turkey, Eggplant, Grilled Vegetables, Roasted Vegetables, Filet Mignon, Pasta Red Sauce
Enjoyment Factor:
Decant for several hours
Price:
$$$$$
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Wine Name:

True Myth Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
2013
Origin:
California, Paso Robles
Tasting Notes:
Chocolate, Cocoa, Espresso, Balanced Acidity, Black Fruit, Blackberry, Cassis, Currant, Dark Berries, Plum, Red Fruits, Dried Cherry, Dried Spices, Full Bodied, High Alcohol, Smoky Oak, Tea
Food Pairing:
BBQ, Pizza, Stew, Beef, Burgers, Game Meat, Grilled Meat, Lamb, Pork, Roasted Meat, Smoked Meat, Steak, Beef Bourguignon, Brisket, Cheese (Bold), Chocolate, Eggplant, Grilled Vegetables, Filet Mignon, Game Birds, Pasta Red Sauce
Enjoyment Factor:
Slightly chilled (60-65 degrees)
Price:
$$$$$
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Wine Name:

Gouguenheim Malbec

Grape Variety:
Malbec
Vintage:
2014
Origin:
Argentina, Mendoza
Tasting Notes:
Black Fruit, Blackberry, Blueberries, Cassis, Cherry, Cranberries, Raspberry, Lush Tannins, Medium Acidity, Medium Alcohol, Medium Bodied, Pepper, Subtle Oak
Food Pairing:
BBQ, Chili, Mexican, Pizza, Beef, Burgers, Game Meat, Grilled Meat, Lamb, Pork, Roasted Meat, Smoked Meat, Steak, Brisket, Cheese (Bold), Chicken, Duck, Game Birds, Turkey, Eggplant, Grilled Vegetables, Pasta Red Sauce
Enjoyment Factor:
Slightly chilled (60-65 degrees)
Price:
$$$$$
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Wine Name:

Concannon Vineyard Petite Sirah

Grape Variety:
Petite Sirah
Vintage:
2013
Origin:
California, San Francisco Bay
Tasting Notes:
Baking Spice, Big Tannins, Blackberry, Blueberries, Cassis, Currant, Cigar, Dried Cherry, Full Bodied, High Alcohol, Medium Acidity, Subtle Oak
Food Pairing:
BBQ, Mexican, Pizza, Red Meat, Burgers, Game Meat, Grilled Meat, Lamb, Pork, Roasted Meat, Smoked Meat, Steak, Stew, Brisket, Cheese (Bold), Grilled Vegetables, Pasta Red Sauce
Enjoyment Factor:
Slightly chilled (60-65 degrees)
Price:
$$$$$
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Wine Name:

Benvolio Toscana Rosso

Grape Variety:
Italian red blend
Vintage:
2011
Origin:
Italy, Tuscany
Tasting Notes:
Baking Spice, Dried Spices, Blackberry, Blueberries, Currant, Raspberry, Dried Cherry, Medium Acidity, Medium Alcohol, Medium Bodied, Mushrooms, Soft Tannins
Food Pairing:
Antipasto, Pasta, Pasta Red Sauce, Risotto, Stew, Vegetables, Eggplant, Grilled Vegetables, Roasted Tomatoes, Roasted Vegetables, Vegetable Bruschetta, Burgers, Game Meat, Lamb, Pork, Roasted Meat, Veal, Venison, Cheese (Bold), Fresh Cheeses, Hard Cheeses, Chicken, Duck, Game Birds, Turkey, Dried Fruit, Margherita Pizza, Salmon
Enjoyment Factor:
Slightly chilled (60-65 degrees)
Price:
$$$$$
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Wine Name:

Montes Cherub Rose of Syrah

Grape Variety:
Rosé
Vintage:
2015
Origin:
Mendoza
Tasting Notes:
Balanced Acidity, Cherry, Cranberries, Plum, Raspberry, Dried Spices, Medium Alcohol, Medium Bodied, Rose Petal, Soft Tannins
Food Pairing:
BBQ, Cheese, Cheese (Light), Fresh Cheeses, Risotto, Spicy Food, Vegetables, Asparagus, Eggplant, Grilled Vegetables, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Roasted Tomatoes, Roasted Vegetables, Vegetable Bruschetta, Apples, Fresh Berries, Chicken, Duck, Turkey, Margherita Pizza, White Pizza, Oysters, Salmon, Sushi, Pasta Red Sauce, Pork, Venison, Raspberry Tart, Zucchini Salad
Enjoyment Factor:
Lightly chilled (50-55 degrees)
Price:
$$$$$
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