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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:

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:

Maysara Autees Pinot Blanc

Grape Variety:
Pinot Blanc
Vintage:
2014
Origin:
McMinnville
Tasting Notes:
Floral, Honeysuckle, Crisp, Green Apple, Guava, Lime, Nectarine, Pear, Medium Alcohol, Medium Bodied, Wet Stone
Food Pairing:
Asian, Fish, Calamari, Oysters, Scallops, Seafood, Shellfish, Sushi, Risotto, Salad, Summer Salad, Chicken, Duck, Turkey, Fresh Cheeses, Hard Cheeses, Margherita Pizza, Mushrooms, Potatoes
Enjoyment Factor:
Lightly chilled (50-55 degrees)
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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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