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Château Suau Bordeaux Blanc 2019, France /($16.95) $15.25 Château Suau is a remarkable vineyard whose origin dates back to the 16th century and were one of the first estates in Bordeaux to start its organic certification. This wine offers ample citrus, lime, and pear notes to go with good minerality, medium body, bright acidity, and terrific overall balance. It’s a steal at the price and a terrific white to drink over the coming couple of years. sauvignon blanc | Semillon | Muscadelle | organic

Ovum 'Big Salt' White Blend 2018, Oregon / ($21.95) $19.75 Founded by husband-and-wife duo John House and Ksenija Kostic in 2011, Ovum is a celebration of the diverse expressions of Oregon Riesling. They achieve this bright, fresh, and dry white by letting mother nature create complexity – they allow all of the grapes to ferment together, with native yeast. There is grit and saltiness in the wine, along with floral, honeysuckle and tropical fruit notes balanced by chalky texture and minerality. riesling | gewrztraminer | muscat | other grapes | 91 Points Wine

Domaine Dupeuble Beaujolais Rosé 2018, France / ($16.95) $15.25 Domaine Dupeuble is a benchmark in Beaujolais, crafting some of the region’s freshest expressions of Gamay for over 500 years. White flowers, rhubarb, and ripe wild berries pull you in. On the palate, it’s smooth and rounded yet mineral, with a hint of citrus on the finish. It has a subtle herbaceousness and vibrant acidity, making it a gastronomic stunner and the perfect match for light summer fare. gamay

Domaine Lyrarakis Red 2016, / ($15.95) $14.35 Domaine Lyrarakis, established in 1966, is located in the mountainous commune of Alagni (440 metres above sea-level), south of the city of , in . The Lyrarakis Red is a blend of Syrah and the indigenous variety Kotsifali. Here Syrah lends plush berry fruit and soft tannins to the blend, tempered by Kotsifali’s fresh fruit profile. A rich mouth-feel combines with smooth tannins and a peppery spice. The finish is long and defined with notes of toasted sesame and black cherry. A wonderful introduction to Cretan wine, pairs well with grilled or roasted meats and hard cheeses. syrah | kotsifali

Cosimo Taurino Salice Salentino Rosso Riserva 2010, Italy / ($16.95) $15.25 The Taurino family has been growing grapes and making wines in Puglia for seven generations. Today, the estate encompasses 80 hectares of vineyards planted almost exclusively to Negroamaro and Nera grapes – both indigenous to the area of Salento where they are grown. Produced from 15 to 20 year old vines, the 2010 vintage is loaded with generous dark plum and dried cherry fruit. The finish is supported by smooth sweet tannins that flow into bright berry fruit acidity. negroamaro | malvasia nera

Peirano Estate Vineyards "Six Clones" Merlot 2016, California / ($16.95) $15.25 Peirano Estate Vineyard’s Merlot is produced from 6 different clones of Merlot grown on the estate. Aromas of raspberries, ripe blackberries, boysenberries and anise mingle together on the nose. The palate is filled with an array of flavors, including red cherries, pomegranates and raspberries, with a lingering hint of dried cherries. Bright red fruit tannins and good acidity leave a pleasing, long lasting, soft finish. merlot

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