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Rated 85th in Wine Enthusiast’s Best Values of 2006, this New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc displays aromas of sweet melon, nectarine, light herbs and hints of bell pepper. At this price, you cannot afford not to have at least one bottle of this well-balanced wine in your cellar.
Winery: Brancott Vineyards
Vintage: 2005
Type: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Ratings: WINE ENTHUSIAST: 88 points
Price: $10.99
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If you’re the type of person who heads straight to the organics section in the grocery store, you should consider the ‘05 Bonterra Chardonnay; one of the world’s top organically grown and farmed white wines. A full, rich Chardonnay with aromas of apricots, peaches and green apples. Rich buttery texture with great length.
Winery: Bonterra Vineyards
Vintage: 2005
Type: Chardonnay
Region: North Coast, California
Ratings: BRONZE MEDAL, 2006 CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR WINE COMP
Price: $12.99
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The 2005 Columbia Winery Gewurztraminer is wonderfully rich, mixing sweet apple, pink grapefruit and hints of pimento. A good balance of acidity; pairs well with spicy asian cuisine.
Winery: Columbia Winery
Vintage: 2005
Type: Gewurztraminer
Region: Washington State, USA
Ratings: WINE ENTHUSIAST: 90 points
Price: $9.99
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A fantastic effort, the ‘05 Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc offers fresh citrus flavors with a hint of melon; a lively body and lingering finish. This is the perfect wine to accompany spicy Asian cuisine.
Winery: Kenwood Vineyards
Vintage: 2005
Type: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Sonoma County, California
Ratings: CLUB BEV: 94 points, Gold Winner 2006 Orange County Fair Wine Competition
Price: $13.79
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Classic Sauvignon characters, with tropical passion fruit, gooseberry and grapefruit flavors. A wine to drink now, or to keep up to five years with proper cellaring. This wine was ranked #40 on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2006. At this price, it’s a no-brainer!
Winery: Kim Crawford Wines, Ltd.
Vintage: 2006
Type: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Ratings: WINE SPECTATOR: 92 PTS
Price: $16.99
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