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Azienda Cinquesegni Amami Spumante Brut NV
Origin: Italy
Retail: $23.95 | Sale: $21.55
This sparkling wine dazzles with a brilliant straw-yellow hue, tinged with delicate greenish highlights, and an effervescent display of fine, persistent bubbles. The nose is an inviting bouquet of ripe sweet fruits, with subtle mineral nuances that add depth and intrigue. On the palate, it strikes a perfect balance—dry, fresh, and beautifully savoury. Flavors of crisp apple, juicy melon, and succulent peach intertwine with a hint of honey, offering a harmonious blend of fruitiness and gentle sweetness. The wine's well-rounded character leaves a refreshing, clean finish that lingers gracefully. 80% Grillo & 20% Nerello Mascalese
Glen Manor Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Origin: Virginia
Retail: $42.95 | Sale: $38.65
This Sauvignon Blanc shines with its vibrant acidity, delivering a crisp and refreshing first impression. Bursting with bright, lively fruit notes—think zesty citrus and green apple—it’s beautifully balanced by a touch of delicate minerality that adds an elegant, almost coastal freshness. Perfectly suited as an apéritif, it also pairs effortlessly with seafood, creamy cheeses, or light, fresh dishes, making it an ideal companion for a range of flavors. Its clean, invigorating finish leaves a lasting impression, inviting you back for another sip. 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Forge Cellars Willow Cabernet Franc 2021
Origin: New York
Retail: $35.95 | Sale: $32.35
Willow Cabernet Franc is a wine of discipline and mastery, evolving with each vintage. It has gracefully adapted to three distinct growing seasons: the balanced heat of 2019, the sun-drenched, rain-soaked 2020, and the wet, challenging 2021. Each year, it grows in complexity, revealing layers of dark fruit, subtle spice, and earthy undertones. As one of the newer plots, it’s a reassuring sign of vines carefully nurtured, producing a wine that’s both poised and imaginative, with a depth that continues to impress. 100% Cabernet Franc
Azienda Cinquesegni Amami Primitivo 2023
Origin: Italy
Retail: $18.95 | Sale: $17.05
This wine captivates with a deep ruby red color, kissed by violet hues. Its bouquet is both intense and complex, offering a rich medley of ripe plum and cherry, intertwined with hints of vanilla and aromatic rosemary. On the palate, it’s wonderfully balanced and harmonious, each element coming together with finesse. The finish lingers long, leaving a lasting impression of elegant spice and fruit that invites you back for another sip. 100% Primitivo