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22 Cards in this Set
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The Paring |
2012 (Red Blend) Santa Barbara -41% Cab, 21% Merlot, 12% Cab Franc, 11% Syrah, 8% Sangiovese, 6% Petit Verdot, 1% Grenache -Smokey and Peppery with deep fruit -Savory, firm tannins -55% New Oak, 45% Neutral Oak for 22 months |
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Le Grand Noir 'Black Sheep' |
2015 (100% Malbec) Languedoc, France -Black cherry, plum, hints of pepper and spice -Cold soaked prior to fermentation -Stainless steel for 2 weeks on skins -20% Barrel aged for 6 months French and American oak |
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Domaine Roux Pere Et Fils Bourgogne |
2014 (Pinot Noir) Burgundy, France Region: Cote de Beaune, Cote d'Or -Supple, structured, yet light on the palate -Strawberry, cherry, current, prunes, pepper, and mushroom -90% Stainless steel, 10% used american oak 7-8 months |
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Brack Mountain Bench |
2014 (100% Merlot) Knights Valley, Sonoma, California -Brilliant ruby hue, black cherry, ripe plum, cedar. Creamy and lushly textured -Stainless steel, cold soaked then warmed. Indigenous yeast. On skins for extended maceration -Melolactic fermentation |
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Fattoria Sardi |
2015 (Rosato) Tuscany, Italy Organic Sangiovese, Merlot, and indigenous Italian grapes -Crisp, refreshing, wild roses, raspberries, and melon -Subtle crem, balanced acidity and fruit finish |
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Mionetto |
NV (100% Lambrusco) Emilia, Italy -Fruit forward, red berries, refreshing acidity -Gentle bubbles, frizzante in style -Stainless steel fermentation, temperature controlled |
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Vigilance |
2014 (Chardonnay) Lake County, Red Hills, California -Melon and pear, light tropical aromas, crem and toasty notes for balance. Vanilla and green apple give length -Sur lee 3 months past fermentation, 25% New oak |
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Chateau De Campuget |
2015 Rhone Valley, France 70% Syrah, 30% Grenache -Fruity taste, raspberries, strawberries, refreshing acidity, aromatic -Stainless steel |
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La Haubette |
2014 (Sancerre) Loire Valley, Sancerre, France -Fruity and Delicate with floral notes, citrus and sweet almond -Stainless steel, brewing of the lees |
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Arnoldo-Caprai |
2015 (Grecante) Umbria, Italy 100% Grechetto -Silt and Clay -Exotic fruit aromas, yellow peach. Full pleasing chalkiness, fresh and crisp -3 months in steel, 3 months in bottle |
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Raventos I Blanc de Nit |
2013 (Rose) Spain 42% Macabeu 37% Xarello 14% Parallada 7% Monestral -Clear to medium salmon color, thin bubbles, clean low-medium intensity. -Strawberries, yeast, chalk, lively acidity, and medium length |
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Palacio de Bornos |
2013 (100% Verdejo) Rueda, Spain -Intense floral aroma, crisp acidity, fruity notes -Lime, grapefruit, anise, tangy citrus fruit flavors show good depth remaining light and brisk |
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Giocato |
2014 (Pinot Grigio) Goriska Brda, Slovenia -Ripe pear, apricot -Marlstone and sandstone sub-Mediterranean -Warm sea air, cold alp winds -100% Stainless |
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Steorra |
NV (Brut) Russian River, Sonoma, California -Bright crisp granny smith apples -Fine bead, light gold |
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La Haubette |
2014 (Sancerre) Loire Valley, FR 100% Sauvignon Blanc -Fruity and delicate with citrus fruit aromas notes of sweet almond -Well Balanced and structured, notes of minerality -Traditional aging in stainless with brewing on the lees |
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Champy Bourgogne |
2013 (Chardonnay) Burgundy, FR Oldest "Maison de négoce" in Burgundy 1720 100% Chardonnay -Bright yellow and golden notes, aromas of white fruit (peach apricot) citrus and vanilla -Clay and limestone -6-9 months 2/3rds oak 1/3rd stainless |
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Villa Wolf |
2013 (Gewürztraminer) Pflaz, DE 100% Gewürztraminer -Pure and vibrant, aromas of fresh roses and spice -Pflaz region in Rhine River Valley SW Germany directly north of Alsace. Warmer and dryer areas of DE -Peak ripeness for bright fresh style -Stainless fermentation and maturation -Malolactic fermentation avoided for lively cultures -Light filtration before bottling -Well-drained sandstone |
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Saint AIX en Provence |
2014 (Rose) Aix en Provence,, FR Grenache 60% Syrah 20% Cinsault 15% Carignan 5% -Brilliantly sparkling with pink tinge -Perfume of ripe mandarin oranges, raspberries, wild strawberries. Slightly spicy. Red forest fruits, cherries, figs, strawberries -Stainless steel fermentation |
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Botromagno |
2014 (Primitivo) Puglia, IT 100% Primitivo -Clay and gravel -12 months in stainless, malolactic fermentation -Ruby red. Black cherries, baking spices, undertones of tobacco and mint -Smooth and velvety with balanced acidity |
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Olivier Ravoire |
2013 (Cotes du Rhone) Rhone, FR 70% Grenache 30% Syrah -Stony clay limestone -Fermented at controlled temperature for 15 days -Ruby red and garnet. Generous spicy nose, aromas of red fruits. Ample silky mouth feel pleasant melted tannins |
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Aviary |
2014 (Cabernet Sauvignon) Napa, CA Primarily Cab, small amounts of Merlot and Petit Syrah -Barrel Aged 12 months -Garnet. Dried plums, blackberry jam, cassis, cherry cola, dark chocolate -Nose undertones of tobacco leaf, smoke, almonds |
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Cru |
2012 (Pinot Noir) Santa Lucia Highlands, CA 100% Pinot Noir -Partially crushed and whole fruit fermentation -20% New oak barrels for 9 months -Cherry cola, cedar and forest floor. Palate shows complexity and depth. Blueberries, pomegranate, cranberries, toasted cedar |