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Wakefield Riesling, 2011 (Clare Valley); $16.99

Wakefield Riesling, 2011 (Clare Valley); $16.99

Lovely stone fruit aroma with hints of pear, minerals and white cherry; vibrant, delicious and very clean, with apple/pear flavors and mouthwatering acidity.

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Hess Allomi Sauvignon Blanc, 2010 (Napa Valley); $16

Hess Allomi Sauvignon Blanc, 2010 (Napa Valley); $16

Appealing aroma of peach and melon with an undercurrent of honey; delicious, bright and zippy with a mouth-puckering lemon zest finish.

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Hess Select Chardonnay, 2010 (Monterey); $12

Hess Select Chardonnay, 2010 (Monterey); $12

A touch of oak, vanilla and Golden Delicious apples on the nose; very flavorful and mouthwatering, with ripe, juicy fruit and a touch of spice.

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Gosseaume Sauvignon Blanc, 2010 (Touraine); $13.99

Gosseaume Sauvignon Blanc, 2010 (Touraine); $13.99

Freshly cut grass, a bit of hay, lemon and orange peel aromas; vibrant, racy and full of mouthwatering tart citrus flavors.

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Ocone Falanghina “Flora,” 2010 (Taburno IGT); $17.99

Ocone Falanghina “Flora,” 2010 (Taburno IGT); $17.99

Wildflower field aroma; flavorful, rich and concentrated with nutty, spicy clove on the palate and a touch of candied pineapple.

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Peter Lehman Clancy’s Red, 2009 (Australia); $17

Peter Lehman Clancy’s Red, 2009 (Australia); $17

Big black pepper, black raspberry, clove aroma with an undercurrent of sweet smoke; woodsy, with solid tannins, bold fruit and a touch of chocolate cherry on the finish.

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Wakefield Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet, 2008 (South Australia); $11.99

Wakefield Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet, 2008 (South Australia); $11.99

Rich, juicy boysenberry aroma with a hint of black tea; full of dark berry flavor with notes of pepper, brambles, smoke and eucalyptus.

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Wakefield Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009 (Clare Valley); $16.99

Wakefield Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009 (Clare Valley); $16.99

Concentrated black licorice, black plum aroma; intense ripe black berry flavor with firm tannins and a touch of smoke and tobacco on the finish.

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Villa Calcinaia “Cappone” Chianti Classico DOCG; $15.99

Villa Calcinaia “Cappone” Chianti Classico DOCG; $15.99

Very inviting aroma of baking spice, black licorice and black currant with a hint of earth; full of bold flavor with solid tannins and wild berry notes.

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Villa Rubini Schioppettino, 2009 (Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC); $19.99

Villa Rubini Schioppettino, 2009 (Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC); $19.99

Inviting, full aroma of plums with hints of eucalyptus and a touch of leather; interesting layers of bright raspberry and earthy flavors with good balance and food-friendly character.

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Villa Calcinaia Reserva Chianti Classico DOCG, 2007; $35.99

Villa Calcinaia Reserva Chianti Classico DOCG, 2007; $35.99

Very appealing aroma of Bing cherries, black licorice, earth and smoke; firm tannins, peppery ripe fruit and great balance.

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Hess Collection Mount Veeder 19 Block Cuvée, 2008 (Napa Valley); $36

Hess Collection Mount Veeder 19 Block Cuvée, 2008 (Napa Valley); $36

Very deep purple, with aromas of violets, clove and black tea; rich, powerful and full bodied with big tannins, spiced currant notes and a touch of cocoa powder on the finish.

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Red Knot Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010 (McLaren Vale); $13

Red Knot Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010 (McLaren Vale); $13

Inky color with aromas of clove, cinnamon and a hint of tobacco and black currants; nicely balanced, with woodsy, brambly ripe fruit flavor, moderate tannins and black cherry skin finish.

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Villa Rubini Pinot Grigio Colli Orientali del Friuli, 2010; $16.99

Villa Rubini Pinot Grigio Colli Orientali del Friuli, 2010; $16.99

Big blast of minerals with citrus and pineapple notes on the nose; rich and pleasantly tart with lemon/lime flavors and a steely edge; vibrant finish with a note of honeydew.

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Echelon Collection Chardonnay, 2010 (Napa Valley); $14.99

Echelon Collection Chardonnay, 2010 (Napa Valley); $14.99

Buttery, rich aroma with notes of Red Delicious apples and pineapple; nicely balanced with bright fruit flavor and a vibrant finish.

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Castello Romitoro “Il Toro,” 2008 (Toscana IGT); $24.99

Castello Romitoro “Il Toro,” 2008 (Toscana IGT); $24.99

Garnet/cordovan color with smoky prune aroma and undercurrents of earth and vanilla; nicely balanced, with bright acidity and notes of tobacco and tart cherries.

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