Price: $11.00 Maker: Mirassou Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: California

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This wine has a dark plum color with the scent of Boysenberry and dark chocolate. The flavors of blueberry and dark chocolate roll over the tongue with a smooth, balanced finish. This would pair well with a grilled filet or hearty red sauce.

Price: $12.00 Maker: Monogamy Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: California

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The Monogamy Cabernet is a blend of Cabernet and Merlot from the North Coast of California. The wine has light dark fruit aromas on the nose that leads into a wine with soft tannins. It is a medium body wine with flavors of strawberry, plum and a little raspberry. The flavors move quickly across the palate and just a hair sooner then we would like. For $12 a bottle at your local Target this wine is a nice find and a good addition to any party. -KM

Price: $13.99 Maker: Bonterra Vineyards Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc Region: California

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This wine made with organic grapes has an earthy, youthful scent of tropical fruits and cucumber. It starts off crisp and light with flavors of grapefruit and lemongrass. The wine is full of zest and is off-dry. Enjoy this pairs well with chicken with Greek seasonings. -JM

Price: $19.99 Maker: Anne Amie Varietal: Pinot Gris Region: Oregon

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The nose of the wine has a nice blend of apple and floral undertones that lead into an off-dry wine that is crisp and refreshing. The wine is complex and well balanced with pears and green apple leading the way across the palate. The acidity and flavors make this a great wine for warm summer nights. -KM

Price: $13.00 Maker: The Wait Varietal: Malbec Region: Argentina

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The Wait Malbec is light on the nose but the body is juicy and ripe, with raspberry, cherry and a hint of vanilla finish off a well balanced wine. -VFE

Price: $15.99 Maker: Bogle Varietal: Zinfandel Region: California

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This Zin is full of flavors; it smacks you with cherries to start and finishes with strawberries, blackberries and a hint of cloves. The overall body of the wine is medium with a light finish. -K.M.

Price: $15.89 Maker: Pewsey Vale Varietal: Riesling Region: Australia

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This is a wonderful dry riesling from down under. The flavors of lemons and limes shine through this wine with aromas to match. The finish is just right and leaves your palate clean.

Price: $19.59 Maker: Pewsey Vale Varietal: Gewurztraminer Region: Australia

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The nose of this wine is unexpected but very pleasant with strong floral notes. This is a dry wine with a nice body with a finish that leaves the palate ready for a nice pairing with lighter fish and seafood.

Price: $11.99 Maker: Red Truck Varietal: Shiraz / Syrah Region: California

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This an organic Petite Sirah produced with grapes from California. The wine has a deep purple color with nutty under tones on the nose. It brings flavors of dark fruits to the palate with currant and black cherry leading the way. The body is not over powering with a medium finish. It is rare to find an organic wine priced below $15 a bottle and it will hold it’s own against the pricey competitors.

Price: $13.99 Maker: Jacob's Creek Varietal: Shiraz / Syrah Region: Australia

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Medium body with light black fruit flavors and a hint of cherry. The wine is lighter then the usual fruit bomb that you can find with Australia Shiraz.