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Time for your Wine of the Month! Casa E. di Mirafiore Barolo 2014! Wine Type: Red Varietal: Nebbiolo Appellation: Piedmont, Italy... Winemaker Notes: Aromas of rose petals and dried cherries give way to flavors of plum, black cherry, spice with tight grained tannins and a firm structure and a long, complex finish. Wine Enthusiast: Lovely scents of perfumed berry, blue flower, underbrush and wild mint take center stage while the ethereal graceful palate offers crushed strawberry, sour cherry, star anise and a hint of white pepper alongside lithe tannins. Bright acidity lends balance and energy. Drink through 2024. Dino's favorite wine grape is the Nebbiolo and this wine hit it out of the park for him. "This wine is easy on the palate while still getting a touch of spice. It also has an abundance of fruit flavors. You can't go wrong with this wine." You can currently find this wine at Costco for its lowest price!

Time for your Wine of the Month! Ridolfi 2014 Brunello di Montalcino! Wine Type: Red Varietal: Sangiovese Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy.... Tasting Notes: Pale ruby color with garnet reflections. Supple red fruit expression on the nose, light incense note on the palate and gently savory drive. Lively acidity in perfect balance with sweet and refined tannins. Long mineral and salty finish. Aromas of red berry, underbrush and exotic spice take center stage while the smooth, linear palate delivers juicy Morello cherry, clove and espresso. It has polished tannins and nice tension thanks to bright acidity. It's already almost accessible but will also provide good midterm aging. Drink 20202026. -Kerin O'Keefe (Wine Enthusiast) "This wine is not the cheapest wine but I do believe it is worth every sip. It is a smooth and well-balanced wine and I highly recommend it." -Dino Tellone You can currently find this wine at Costco for a great price!

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Time for your Wine of the Month! Gary Farrell Pinot Noir 2017! Wine Type: Red Varietal: Pinot Noir Appellation: Russian River Valley... Winemaker Notes: This elegant Pinot Noir opens with alluring aromas of Bing cherry, pomegranate, boysenberry syrup and preserved raspberries. Flavors of Cremini mushrooms and cherry cola with hints of white pepper and clove unfold on the palate. The supple tannins develop into a soft, silky finish complimented with abundant acidity on the finish. "This wine is a perfect example of a great Russian River Pinot Noir. It's powerful fruit flavor is impeccable. It isn't the cheapest wine, but you definitely get your money's worth!" -Dino Tellone "This is an outstanding showcase of appellation, sourced from such stellar sites as Hallberg, Rochioli and Martaella. Fragrant, fruity and herbal, with exotically spicy undercurrent, it shows a length of fresh pomegranate, raspberry and white pepper all laced by crisp acidity." -Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast You can currently find this wine at Costco! For more information visit www.garyfarrellwinery.com

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