Celebrate July 4th with Great American Wines! 

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Celebrate the Fourth of July with these great American wines! We’ve selected both a great-value wine & a top-rated wine suitable for pairing with any backyard barbecue.
Sauvignon Blanc
Pair with Grilled Oysters or Little Necks
Simi Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma 2013 – $9.99
By far our best-selling Sauvignon Blanc, and an incredible value. Blended with a touch of Semillon.
Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma/Napa 2014 – $37.99
This was our favorite surpass wine of our visit to California last January; always one of the best Sauvignon Blancs produced in California, but the 2014 may be their best ever.
Chardonnay
Pair with Grilled Swordfish or Lobster 

Simi Chardonnay, Sonoma 2013 – $14.99
Well-deï¬ned, with fresh, forward flavors of nectarine, peach, and lemon, lifted by a lightly toasted and warm oak character. Great value.

Kistler McCrea Vineyard, Sonoma Mountain 2012 – $81.99

Kistler is known for producing benchmark CA Chardonnay and it shows in this layered, complex exemplary wine. Wine Advocate rated 94 Points!
Rosé
Pair with Grilled Salmon or Lobster
Acrobat Rosé of Pinot Noir, Oregon 2014 – $14.99
A supple, fruit forward wine with lots of fresh, red fruit flavors balanced by a lively acidity and clean finish.
Calera Vin Gris of Pinot Noir, Central Coast 2014 – $19.99
Beautiful aromas of crushed rose petals, ripe strawberry, tangerine peel, and orange marmalade accent the brightness of this delightfully dry rosé.
Pinot Noir
Pair with Burgers, Grilled Chicken or Sirloin
Estancia Pinot Noir, Monterey 2013 – $13.99
Rich aromas of cigar box, black cherry, and oak, with concentrated, jammy, dark fruit flavors. Medium-bodied with a long finish.
Belle Glos Las Alturas Santa Lucia Highlands 2013 – $39.99
Intriguing aromas of sunbaked blackberry, ripe plum, black licorice and hints of candy apple. Its flavor is reminiscent of blackberries, raspberries, and warm cherry pie, with a wonderful dark chocolate characteristic. Wine Spectator rated 94 Points!
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pair with Grilled Rib-Eye
Pedroncelli Three Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek 2012 – $15.99
Rich aromas of raspberry, sage, and spice lead into flavors of ripe raspberry and dried herbs on the palate. Bright acidity and a hint of vanilla toasted oak.
Lail J. Daniel Cuvée, Napa 2012 – $299.99
Celebrate in style with this wine rated 100 Points by Wine Advocate! Full-bodied and sweet, yet earthy; blackcurrant and black cherry notes are followed by hints of mocha and licorice. Superb purity and an extravagant, layered texture with an incredible finish.

 

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