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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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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
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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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:

Starmont Chardonnay

Grape Variety:
Chardonnay
Vintage:
2012
Origin:
California, Napa Valley
Tasting Notes:
Buttery, Nutty, Almond, Oak Finish, French Oak, Vanilla, Apple, Citrus Notes, Green Apple, Lemon Zest, Stone Fruit, Buttery Croissant, Dried Spices, Full Bodied
Food Pairing:
Asian, Charcuterie, Cheese, Cheese (Light), Fresh Cheeses, Soft Cheese, Fish, Calamari, Oysters, Scallops, Seafood, Shellfish, Shrimp, Nuts, Poultry, Chicken, Duck, Turkey, Vegetables, Roasted Vegetables, Cream Sauce, Margherita Pizza, White Pizza, Pasta White Sauce, Zucchini Salad
Enjoyment Factor:
Lightly chilled (50-55 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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