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DAVID FERRARI CARANO TRE TERRE RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY CHARDONNAY 2021 Rated 93 Points by Wine Spectator This wine is a treat for the senses from the first swirl of the glass. Aromas of spiced pear, golden apple, graham cracker, and toasted marshmallow lead to a rich and layered palate. Caramel popcorn, apple crisp, and lemon chiffon flavors are balanced by bright acidity and notes of buttercream on the finish. This wine’s rich fruit component complements mildly spiced vegetarian dishes and rich, creamy shellfish entrées. It also works well with veal, poultry, pasta, and rice. $27.98 $35.99 lighter Bordeaux and darker red wines from elsewhere in France. The Napa Valley Claret is blended from select barrel lots of Bell’s Napa Cabernet. It’s a deep ruby color with rich fruit aromas, including licorice, plum and violets. Lively and bright in the mouth, with toasty oak flavors supported by supple, elegant tannins. This wine is approachable now while still having a tannin structure that allows the wine to develop for several years. $34.98 $43.99 CHRIS K. CHATEAU GRAVILLE-LACOSTE GRAVES BLANC 2022 Because the vines are five decades old and therefore have access to deep water reserves, and because their location is in one of Graves’ cooler microclimates, this Blanc is incredibly consistent, year in and year out crisp, fresh, and refreshing with notes of citrus, cut grass and subtle tropical fruits. It remains among France's best values and represents Bordeaux’s white-wine possibilities. This blend of 60% Sémillon, 35% Sauvignon Blanc, and 5% Muscadelle makes a perfect food wine. A great patio wine and perfect for summer salads, poultry, fish, and seafood dishes as temperatures get warmer. $21.98 $26.99 CLARK BELL WINE CELLARS NAPA VALLEY CLARET 2019 Bell Wine Cellars has long been a favorite producer of fine wines, red and white. Named by the English centuries ago, Claret was originally a red wine blend of the 750 ML BOTTLES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

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TROY SEBASTIANI ALEXANDER VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2019 This wine swarms with aromas of black cherry, Cabernet spice, and coconut oak shavings. It has medium concentration and is filled with black and dark cherry fruit and mild vanilla. Enjoy this Cabernet with a nicely marbled, perfectly grilled ribeye steak. $19.98 $24.99 palate is held together with a firm core of bright acidity. Enjoy this wine with oysters on the shell, grilled scallops, and lobster. $17.99 $22.99 NICK ETUDE GRACE BENOIST RANCH ESTATE CARNEROS PINOT NOIR 2019 Rated 94 Points by James Suckling Vibrant and lively, this ethereal ruby red Pinot Noir is full of lifted red berry aromas alongside flavors of strawberry compote, Bing cherry, pink peppercorn, and delicate hibiscus flower with earth and spice nuances. The mouthfeel is savory and rich with fine grained tannins, and finishes long and fresh with hints of cinnamon and clove, a signature characteristic often found in Grace Benoist Ranch Pinot Noirs. Silky and supple with a lean line of acidity, making it ideal for enjoying now or cellar away for further development of the complex layers of flavor. Try it with beef Bourguignon or your favorite pork, beef, or game dish. $38.98 $48.99 HENRIK PRESQU’ILE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SAUVIGNON BLANC 2022 The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc exhibits refreshing, cool-climate varietal expression. Subtle green tones and honeysuckle intertwine with citrus, gooseberry, and tropical notes to make for a very expressive nose. At the same time, the

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