Price: $18.00 Maker: Hanna Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc Region: California

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The aroma of the wine is very light with a peach undertone. It brings a wonderful body of peaches, pears, lemon and a little sweetness from pineapples. The sweetness is not over powering and adds just enough to the finish to keep you wanting another taste. The wine retails for $18 but you can usually find it on sale for around $15 a bottle. -KM

Price: $17.00 Maker: J. Lohr Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: California

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This Cab continues to impress and is a favorite at every VinoForDinner.com blind tasting. The aroma of dark cherry and fruit flavors dance across the nose. The full body of the wine follows the aroma of the nose and presents flavors of dark fruits with cherry and blackberry leading the way.

With a list price of $17 this is a wine you can not pass up. It will go great with grilled meats and Italian dishes. The price and ability to pair this wine with multiple dishes puts the J. Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon on the top of our wine lists.

Price: $18.00 Maker: Rosenblum Varietal: Zinfandel Region: California

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Rosenblum makes multiple Zinfandels every year highlighting different styles and regions. This is a great Zinfandel for less then $20. The nose carries a vanilla aroma with a little pepper and earthy under tones. The body of the wine is full with flavors of black cherry, cloves and a nice hint of spice. When shopping for this wine make sure you grab the right bottle Rosenblum currently has over 10 Zinfandels varying in price starting in the teens to over $50. -K.M.

Price: $16.99 Maker: Steelhead Varietal: Zinfandel Region: California

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This is a great Zinfandel that retails for less then $20 a bottle. The nose brings a full bouquet of flavors; the body is full and smooth across the palate with flavors of dark cherry and blackberry.

Steelhead wines have made a commitment to restoring the Steelhead Salmon habitat on their vineyard and are the official wine of Trout Unlimited. A portion of every sale is donated to Trout Unlimited. -K.M.

Price: $17.99 Maker: Terrazas Varietal: Malbec Region: Argentina

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The nose of this wine will scare of few people with its strong aroma but most will enjoy the nose and flavors this Malbec is hiding. The body is full with flavors of black fruits and finishes strong.

Price: $15.00 Maker: Estancia Varietal: Pinot Grigio Region: California

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This is a wonderful Pinot Grigio with aromas of pear and lemon that are followed by a perfectly balanced body with apple, pear and citurs flavors. The finish has just enough acidity to keep your palate clean and ready for a great meal or enjoy the wine by itself.

Price: $14.95 Maker: New Harbor Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc Region: Australia

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The wine is light yellow with a prnounced nose with floral, grapefruit and honey dew aromas. The nose is followed by a medium body full flavored wine that carries the aromas of the nose to the palate. The finish is delightful, crisp and dry.

The wine will pair well with oysters, shrimp and white fish.

Price: $11.50 Maker: Murphy-Goode Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc Region: California

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The Murphy-Goode Sauvignon Blanc or "The Fume" as they call it is delightful showing for 2007. It is fresh and crisp with flavors of pear, pineapple and a touch of lemon on the finish. The wine is well balanced with enough acidity to pair well with a wide range of foods but our taste buds were screaming for seafood! With a retail price of 11.50 this wine is a steal!

Price: $12.00 Maker: PromisQous Varietal: Red Blends Region: California

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This is a perfect example of why we do blind tastings, the PromisQous Red wine is a delightful blend of Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and a small amount of other red grapes from California. We are rarely impressed with wines that have a catchy name but we were thrilled with this wine that sells at local Target stores for $12 a bottle. The wine is packed with flavors of black cherry, blackberries and strawberry jam with a long smooth finish. It is perfect for any occasion and is an instant conversation starter at any party. Pick up a bottle the next time you are shopping at Target, you will be happy you did.

Price: $14.99 Maker: Rosenblum Cellars Varietal: Chardonnay Region: California

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Beautiful straw-yellow color. Full of apple, lemon and subtle vanilla aromas. A medium-bodied wine leads to a flavorful finish with balanced, tasty citrus and tropical fruit and lively acidity. The great balance of flavor and acidity set this wine up for a broad range of food and wine pairings with seafood dishes topping the list.