2013 Dry Creek Meritage

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Winery: Dry Creek

Wine Name: Meritage

Vintage: 2013

Grapes: 40% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Malbec & 2% Petit Verdot

Location: Sonoma, USA

Avg Price: ~$30

Tasting Notes: Big burst of fresh berries with a lot of character and tannins present. This wine has a lot of good things going on and is very robust. For the value, this meritage definitely has it all. Two thumbs up for this wine!

Rating: 93 Points

 

2014 The Hess Collection Allomi

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Winery: The Hess Collection

Wine Name: Allomi

Vintage: 2014

Grapes: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petite Sirah, 7% Malbec, 3% Petite Verdot

Location: Napa Valley, USA

Avg Price: ~$30

Tasting Notes: Hints of read fruits, spices and leather. Lots of tannins and some acidity on the back of the palate. An extremely well balanced wine where the 14.8% alcohol doesn't overpower the aromas. 

Rating: 91 Points

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2010 Santo Tomas Unico Grand Reserva

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Winery: Santo Tomas

Wine Name: Unico Grand Reserva

Vintage: 2010

Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon & Merot

Location: Ensenada, Mexico

Avg Price: $45

Tasting Notes: A powerful and complex blend with a silky finish. You can definitely taste all of the minerals and leather from this red wine. This wine from Mexico really impressed me, a must try!

Rating: 93 Points

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Piper Heidsieck Rosé Sauvage NV

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Winery: Piper Heidsieck

Wine Name: Rosé Sauvage

Vintage: NV

Grapes: 50-55% Pinot Noir - 30-35% Meunier - 15-20% Chardonnay - 10-20% reserve wines

Location: Champgane, France

Avg Price: $55

Tasting Notes: This champagne delivers fine bubbles while being strong and elegant on the palate. Surprisingly on the nose theres a powerful presence of fresh strawberries. 

Rating: 91 Points

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2017 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau

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Winery: Georges Duboeuf

Wine Name: Beaujolais Nouveau

Vintage: 2017

Grapes: 100% Gamay

Location: Burgundy, France

Avg Price: $12

Tasting Notes: A fun and fruity wine that shows some character and complexity. This is such a fun wine to drink. The best bart is that it's a table wine you can enjoy anytime!

Rating: 88 Points

 

2015 Lombardi Chardonnay

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Winery: Lombardi

Wine Name: Lombardi Chardonnay

Vintage: 2015

Grapes: 100% Chardonnay

Location: Sanoma, USA

Avg Price: $42

Tasting Notes: This is a medium body wine with hints of lime, minerals and vanilla. There is a strong presence of tannins towards the back of the palette. With 14.3% alcohol, it shows how bold and powerful this chardonnay is. It is a great chardonnay to drink!

Rating: 91 Points

 

2016 Domaine de CALA Prestige

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Winery: Domaine de CALA

Wine Name: Domaine de CALA Prestige

Vintage: 2016

Grapes: 57% Grenache, 27% Syrah & 16% Rolle

Location: Brignoles, France

Avg Price: $29

Tasting Notes: Hints of strong citrus and berries with a very long finish. This rosé has a lot of character, specially with the long finish. You won't be forgetting about this rosé anytime soon.

Rating: 90 Points

 

2016 Chateau Routas Rosé

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Winery: Chateau Routas

Wine Name: Chateau Routas Rosé

Vintage: 2016

Grapes: 45% Cinsault, 35% Grenache & 20% Syrah

Location: Chateauvert, France

Avg Price: $13

Tasting Notes: A unique rosé with hints of berries and watermelon. Very refreshing and medium to light body. Definitely one of the best rosé I've tasted this summer. A must try! 

Rating: 93 Points