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Wine Name:

Joseph Drouhin Laforet
Bourgogne Pinot Noir

Grape Variety:
Pinot Noir
Vintage:
2014
Origin:
France, Burgundy
Tasting Notes:
Balanced Acidity, Medium Acidity, Blackberry, Cassis, Cherry, Currant, Dried Fig, Plum, Raspberry, Red Fruits, Dried Herbs, Dried Spices, Light Bodied, Medium Bodied, Medium Alcohol, Mushrooms, Rose Petal, Soft Tannins
Food Pairing:
Pasta, Pasta Red Sauce, Vegetables, Eggplant, Grilled Vegetables, Cheese (Bold), Hard Cheeses, Chicken, Duck, Game Birds, Turkey, Lamb, Pork, Smoked Meat, Veal
Enjoyment Factor:
Slightly chilled (60-65 degrees)
Price:
$$$$$
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Wine Name:

Plungerhead Old Vine Zinfandel

Grape Variety:
Zinfandel
Vintage:
2013
Origin:
California, Lodi
Tasting Notes:
Balanced Acidity, Black Pepper, Blackberry, Cassis, Cherry, Cranberries, Currant, Dried Fruit, Jammy, Plum, Red Fruits, Dried Spices, Pepper, Sandalwood, High Alcohol, Medium Bodied, Silky Tannins, Violets
Food Pairing:
BBQ, Pizza, Vegetables, Eggplant, Roasted Vegetables, Beef, Burgers, Game Meat, Grilled Meat, Lamb, Pork, Smoked Meat, Venison, Fresh Berries, Hard Cheeses, Pasta Red Sauce
Enjoyment Factor:
Slightly chilled (60-65 degrees)
Price:
$$$$$
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Wine Name:

Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico Riserva

Grape Variety:
Chianti, Sangiovese
Vintage:
2012
Origin:
Italy, Chianti Classico
Tasting Notes:
Savory Tannins, Balanced Acidity, Balanced Tannins, Bay Leaf, Rosemary, Thyme, Black Olives, Mushrooms, Blackberry, Cassis, Raspberry, Strawberry, Dried Cherry, Dried Spices, Medium Alcohol, Medium Bodied, Violets
Food Pairing:
Antipasto, Pasta, Pasta Red Sauce, Pizza, Risotto, Stew, Vegetables, Eggplant, Grilled Vegetables, Roasted Tomatoes, Roasted Vegetables, Beef, Grilled Meat, Lamb, Pork, Roasted Meat, Steak, Veal, Venison, Cheese (Bold), Hard Cheeses, Duck, Salmon
Enjoyment Factor:
Decant for 30 minutes
Price:
$$$$$
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Wine Name:

Sebastiani Chardonnay

Grape Variety:
Chardonnay
Vintage:
2014
Origin:
California, Sonoma County
Tasting Notes:
Vanilla, Almond, Roasted Hazelnuts, Apple, Citrus Notes, Green Apple, Lemon Zest, Stone Fruit, Balanced Acidity, Brioche, Buttery Croissant, Dill, Lemongrass, Dried Spices, Full Bodied, Medium Alcohol, Soft and Luscious, Subtle Oak
Food Pairing:
Fish, Calamari, Oysters, Salmon, Scallops, Seafood, Shellfish, Shrimp, Sushi, Poultry, Chicken, Duck, Turkey, Risotto, Salad, Pasta, Summer Salad, Zucchini Salad, White Meat, Cheese (Light), Fresh Cheeses, Hard Cheeses, Soft Cheese, Grilled Vegetables, Mushrooms, Roasted Vegetables, Margherita Pizza, White Pizza, Pasta White Sauce
Enjoyment Factor:
Lightly chilled (50-55 degrees)
Price:
$$$$$
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