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12 Wines Under $12 (January/February)
Net case cost (tax included): $103.17
2006 Fog Bank Vineyards Merlot Paso Robles
Cold Cape winter nights beg for a wine like this. Smooth and refined.
2008 Rustici Nero d’Avola IGT Sicilia (Plonkapalooza Winner)
Good Italian? Fahgitabout it. Pure, robust. Mouthful of wine for short $.
2008 Gouguenheim Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza
Pure class in the glass yet again! Bold dark fruit and a caressing finish. Hold me.
2004 Domaine du Grand Mouton Petit Mouton Muscadet
My #1 surprise of 2009. Super-clean, vibrant, racy and poignant acidity. Last call!
2009 Paras Balta Blanc de Pacs Penedes (ORGANIC)
Grapes: Parellada, Xarello, Macabeu. Taste: Passion fruit intermixed with spice.
2007 Stonewood Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon California
You know what? This just works. Dependable, medium-bodied. No bite.
2008 Rex Goliath ‘47 Pound Rooster’ Chardonnay California
Pineapple and citrus abound in this food-friendly, fun crowd pleaser.
2006 De Bortoli ‘DB Selection’ Merlot SE Australia
Spicy blackberry and raspberry combine with French-oak derived vanilla.
2008 Borgo Boschetto Pinot Grigio Venezia Giulia
Stack up against S. Marguerita for a third less dough and watch heads spin.
2008 Domaine Brunet Pinot Noir Limoux
As good a Pinot you’ll find at this price. Ripe red delicious apple meets fresh currants.
2007 Raymond Estates ‘R Collection’ Chardonnay Monterey
Flowing tropical aromas and flavors fill the glass. Medium bodied. Perfect Wed pm wine.
2006 Chateau Sainte Barbe Merlot Bordeaux
Plum-filled aromatics. Velvety in texture. Very good structure. 100% Merlot.
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