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Aromas of dark berries, peppery notes, and a smooth finish make this wine perfect for pairing with a great pizza or your favorite red meat.

Winery: Las Tizas vineyards
Vintage: 2008
Type: Red
Variety: Malbec
Region: Mendoza, Argentina
Price: $14.99

This chardonnay is not oak-aged, allowing the underlying fruity, almost tropical flavors of the grape to shine through. Great with light pasta, chicken and pork.

Winery: Marmesa Winery
Vintage: 2005
Type: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Edna Valley, California
Price: $9.99

A smooth medium bodied merlot, with dark cherry notes and a dry finish.

Vintage: 2008
Type: Red
Variety: Merlot
Region: Lodi, California
Price: $13.99

A dry, but zesty wine from the famous Marlborough region of New Zealand’s South Island. Given 90 points by Wine Enthusiast Magazine, this Sauvignon Blanc has grapefruit and pineapple notes, and a fruity citrus flavor.

Vintage: 2008
Type: White
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Ratings: Wine Enthusiast: 90 points
Price: $16.49

I have to admit always looking forward to trying wines with non traditional labels, and this Tempranillo does not disappoint, at least at this price point. Juicy berry flavors make this a very easy drinking red wine that could definitely be considered a Jesus Juice.

Vintage: 2007
Type: Red
Variety: Tempranillo
Region: La Mancha, Spain
Price: $9.99

I love geese and I love wine, so this cab from the Sylvester Winery in central California had a lot to live up to. I’m glad to say that the smooth blackberry and plum notes, coupled with a hint of oak and cedar did not disappoint.

Winery: Sylvester Winery
Vintage: 2006
Type: Red
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Paso Robles, California
Price: $11.99