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2017 Lagar de Indra Albariño (Rias Baixas, Spain) Tropical and citrus is the name of the game….mango, peach, lime. Long, crisp & clean finish. Yum! Purchased for $15.99 from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B
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2016 TerraNoble Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Valle de Colchagua, Chile) Lots of herbaceous character on the nose….palate gives way to cherries with plenty of earthiness, tobacco, and maybe a bit of mocha. Purchased on sale for $14.99 (originally $21.99). -B
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2019 Teatro Latino Trebbiano D’Abruzzo D.O.P. (Italy) Pale straw in color….lovely floral character on the nose….peach and citrus on the palate. Easy drinking and enjoyable! Purchased on sale for $12.99 (originally $15.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B
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2018 Troon Vineyard Estate Syrah, Kubli Bench (Applegate Valley, Oregon) Violets and plum….dark cherry and pepper spice. Super smooth and well-balanced. The complex characteristics flow together beautifully! Received as a sample from the winery. Suggested retail $30. -B