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: $24.00 Maker: J. Lohr Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc Region: California

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Another nice Sauvignon Blanc this year from J. Lohr it has everything you expect from this varietal. Its acidity makes this wine crisp and refreshing, flavor of apples and pears lead the way. -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: $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: $19.99 Maker: Francis Coppola Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: California

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The nose of this wine is very nice with a full bouquet of dark fruits coming through. It is medium bodied with black cherry flavors leading the way, the tannins of the wine could be a strong for some people.

Price: $18.00 Maker: Paso Creek Varietal: Zinfandel Region: California

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The Paso Creek Zinfandel is a deep purple color with brief aromas of black cherry, plum and vanilla. On the palate, the wine presents dark chocolate, black cherry, strawberry and pepper. This is a full bodied wine with a smooth finish that brings a hint of vanilla. -K.M.

Price: $18.00 Maker: Kendall Jackson Varietal: Merlot Region: California

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Subtle coffee and cherry aromas invite you to sip this very drinkable wine. The cherry and mocha flavors tantalize your taste buds and linger to a balanced finish. Tannins are smooth and delightful. This makes a bold, delicious addition to grilled steak.- JM

Price: $7.99 Maker: Barefoot Varietal: Zinfandel Region: California

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This is an off-dry Zinfandel from Barefoot Cellars. The nose of the wine has a strawberry candy aroma that leads into a full bodied wine with cherry and strawberry flavors that reminds us of pie fillings. -VFE

Price: $11.00 Maker: Hess Collection Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc Region: California

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Apricot, pear and pineapple flavors with a well balanced body. Crisp acidity provides refreshing, cleansing acidity that will pair well with shellfish.