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2009 Casa de Mouraz Mica Vinho Verde, Portugal - Regularly $16.99
Winemaker Antonio Lopes Ribeiro and his partner Sara Dionisio view organic farming as a means by which to capture the essence of regional character from their vineyards. The three indigenous grapes they use, Loureio, Trajadura and Azal, are grown in soil with a predominance of the element Mica, hence the name. The Loureiro grape is very aromatic with high acidity and tastes similar to a young Riesling. Trajadura is a bright grape with a lemony flavor and Azal is also light with high acidity. The Mica also brings a nice minerality to the wine which blends well with the classic crisp, fruity acidity typical of Vinho Verdes.

2010 Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand - Regularly $11.99
The 2010 Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from the two largest wine producing locations within the renowned Marlborough region - 61% Awatere Valley, 39% Wairau Valley. The Wairaw Valley is the larger of the two valleys with gravelly river stone soils that produce grapes with tropical, vibrant fruit flavors. Awatere Valley has vines growing on gently rolling hills or along the river giving them a cooler, windier and drier growing season. The grapes grown here have a greater minerality and higher acid level.
“Lip-smacking, with a mouthwatering acidity that gives a wonderful freshness to the pineapple, melon, peach and ripe mango flavors. Persists on the long finish. Drink now" - 89 points, Wine Spectator

2010 Rutini Wines Trumpeter Chardonnay, Argentina - Regularly $8.99
Felipe Rutini, an Italian born winemaker who immigrated to Argentina, wanted to maintain his winemaking heritage. It was in Maipu, Mendoza where he planted the first vines in 1885 and built the winery La Rural, which is the original name. Rutini is recognized today as one of Argentina’s most prominent and successful wine producers. Trumpeter wines have always been praised by the top wine reviewers as great values! Their very popular Chardonnay has aromas of pineapple, peaches and ripe green apple that flow smoothly into a long finish. A good choice for soft cheeses and creamy pasta.

2010 Bianchi Signature Selection Chardonnay, Santa Barbara - Regularly $16.99
“This reminds me of a village Puligny-Montrachet with bright acidity and plenty of minerality, apple pie and chalk character. Full yet very racy and crisp. ” – James Suckling.
For those of you who have already enjoyed Bianchi Chardonnay in previous vintages, you won’t want to miss the 2010 – it’s incredible! To heighten the tropical/stone fruit flavors in this Chardonnay while retaining the traditional rich mouth-feel and long finish, Winemaker Tom Lane added 12% Los Alamos Vineyard grapes to the El Camino Vineyard grapes he typically uses and minimized the oak aging. The 2010 is so beautifully balanced between the buttery creaminess, stone fruit, and minerality that it will appeal to almost everyone!