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?? 3 Exciting Secrets of Santa Barbara Chardonnay You’ll Love

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Top Burgundian vineyards, created over a thousand years ago by Cistercian monks. Sonoma County produces excellent cool-climate Chardonnay in a Burgundian style, yet Santa Barbara Chardonnay remains slightly richer, with riper fruit, and with a more affordable price tag, How Santa Barbara Chardonnay Got its Start. California Chardonnay.

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Winc and Winemaker Robert Daugherty

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They created 664 brands since they launched in 2011. Since launching in 2011, Winc has generated $200 million in revenue and raised $44 million in investments. The prices are appropriate for what they provide. Members' Price. Members' Price. Members' Price. Members' Price.

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Revisiting Hess Select

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They were impressive wines with a lot of character at a very friendly price! He learned that the Mount Veeder mountain vineyards were an ideal area for growing grapes, which produce unique character and flavor due to the microclimate and soils. Teaser: Elegant wines to grace your holiday table for under $20.

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The Dozen - Yin & Yang

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The other is to be able to taste beautiful, complex wines that demand our attention and generally come with price tags that are also demanding in their own ways. 2011 Esporâo “Bico Amarelo” Vinho Verde ($12). 2018 Ram’s Gate “El Diablo Vineyard” Russian River Valley Chardonnay ($70).

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The Dozen - Support Your Wineries

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However, most sell their wines online, and many have dropped their prices and reduced shipping charges, offering some great bargains. So now would be a great time to support your favorite wineries by checking their websites and ordering some wines at great prices. 2018 FEL Anderson Valley Chardonnay ($21 winery price).

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The Dozen - Return of the Big Reds

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2017 Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($28). 2016 Beaulieu Vineyard “Tapestry” Napa Valley Red Wine ($53). 2018 EnRoute “Marty’s Vineyard” Russian River Pinot Noir ($85). 2011 Chêne Bleu “Heloise” IGP Vaucluse ($88).

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The Dozen - Better by Half?

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2017 J Vineyards Monterey/Santa Barbara/Sonoma County Pinot Noir (375 ml - $13). 2011 Badia a Coltibuono Vin Santo del Chianti Classico (375 ml – about $40). Prices listed are generally SRP or from wine-searcher.com. Light flavors of white peaches with some dry herbal notes. NV La Marca Prosecco (375 ml - $11).

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