2011 DOMAINE BEGUDE CHARDONNAY $12.99
"Unoaked" meaning no wood , meaning nothing but the pure essence of appley, vibrant Chardonnay fruit from the cool Limoux, France. Crack it open, literally.
AFFINITY:Mesquite grilled monkfish, olive oil, salt, pepper,!
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2011 VILLIERA CHENIN BLANC $13.99
Melon & pineapple fruits, with whiffs of vanilla and apple. Attractive, crowd-pleasing luscious Chenin. Really "pops" with flavor from South Africa. Great price for this quality.
AFFINITY: Sauteed Scallops with English pea puree
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NV TINTERO GRANGIA $11.99
Not quite Prosecco, not quite Vinho Verde. Grangia! A blend of Favorita, Moscato, Arneis and Chardonnay. From Piedmonte, it bubbles seductively, has an aroma of a freshly peeled peach. But mostly it's fun and what's wrong with that?
AFFINITY: In Piedmonte they drink it with soft cheeses and as an aperitif
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NV JACQUELINE BRUT BLANC de BLANC $12.99 Dry Bubbles ya' all. and from France no less. Would make a perfect mimosa or kir royale but mostly you, the tub and the bubbles. (Mr Bubbles not included)
AFFINITY: Perfect before dinner and very versatile
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2009 ANTUGNAC CLOSERIE de LYS $12.99
Wild aromatics of unripe pit fruits and dried flowers. Has an earthy component that marries well with the exotics. Dry, and slightly viscous. Very cool
AFFINITY: Roast chicken infused with a whole lot of aromatic herbs
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STAFF PICK WHITE
Ya just never know what we'll come up with ;)
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201  0 TOURNEE du SUD GRENACHE $10.99 A "country" wine but there is nothing "country" about it (ask Madam) has wonderful ripe sophisticated flavors of dark cherries and spice
AFFINITY: Burgers & Pastas (simple fare)
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2009 CA DEL SARDO ARDENTE (ITALY) $12.99
Modern-style sangiovese/cabernet with vibrant color and scents of cedar, vanilla and black cherry. Dried spices and vanilla buttress crisp cherry flavors on the palate. From our friends at Barolo Grill
AFFINITY: Duck Breast or Linguini with Veal Bolognese
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2011 PUERTO VIEJO CARMENERE $12.99
So good we had it framed. If you have not had Carmenere before you are in for a treat, dark deep brooding fruit and exotic plum, licorice notes.
AFFINITY: Something deep dark and brooding
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2010 CASTLE ROCK PINOT NOIR $12.99
Well you can see what we think of it! A really scrumptuous Pinot from CA (no, not Castle Rock CO). Medium bodied with cinimmon and clove and some résiduaire of forest floor.
AFFINITY: Flank steak marinated in Asian spices
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2008 PEDRONCELLI SANGIOVESE $12.99
A little piece of history, Italian immigrants bringing a slice of the old country to the new. Great viscosity and spicy flavors, a nice heart warming wine. Old time customers will remembrer this fondly
AFFINITY: Moms, spaghetti recipe
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STAFF PICK RED
We spend weeks debating and picking this wine for you.
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