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: $12.00 Maker: Columbia Winery Varietal: Riesling Region: Washington

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This is a sweet Riesling from the Columbia Valley. The wine presents light citrus aromas with flavors of peach, melons and pear with a short sweet finish. Overall this is a nice wine that will please the fans of sweet Riesling’s.

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: $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.

Price: $17.00 Maker: King Estate Varietal: Pinot Gris Region: Oregon

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The wine has floral and citrus aromas on the nose that drift into a light bodied dry wine with lemon and pear flavors. The acidity is balanced but the finish is short cutting the flavor profile off a little too soon. The wine will pair well with crab and seafood dishes that have a butter component. -KM

Price: $13.00 Maker: Hey Mambo Varietal: Red Blends Region: California

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A blend of Barbera, Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Carignane and Alicante Bouchet grapes shows a mulberry color. The nose is fruity with a touch of pepper which mirrors its taste. Once you take a sip, flavors of cherry jam, cranberry and a hint of white pepper dance across your palate.

Price: $15.99 Maker: Bonterra Vineyards Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: California

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The Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon is youthful on the nose with scents of strawberry and a touch of vanilla. This is a full body wine that opens up on the palette off-dry with flavors of cherry, raspberry and a touch of black current. The tannins are balanced as it slides over the tongue with a long finish, a good pairing choice for grilled steaks.-VFE

Price: $15.00 Maker: J. Lohr Varietal: Shiraz / Syrah Region: California

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This enjoyable wine is soft with balanced tannins, flavors of black cherry, currant and cranberry held together with medium body finish. It will pair well hearty steaks and foods with a little black pepper. -VFE

Price: $15.00 Maker: J. Lohr Varietal: Merlot Region: California

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The nose is dominated with aromas of dark fruits with a hint of toasted oak. This is a medium body wine with flavors of black cherry, blueberry and a vein of raspberry.