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Sauvignon Blanc

These days, most of us probably associate Sauvignon Blanc with New Zealand rather than the Loire Valley. But the latter is where this exceptional white grape variety actually originates from. However, Sauvignon Blanc is everywhere nowadays, extending its domaine from the Loire and Bordeaux to the Languedoc too. And besides New Zealand, its tell-tale gooseberry fruit flavours can be found in South Africa, Chile and Australia.

Amalie Robert

Winery: Amalie Robert
Region: Oregon
Sub-region: Willamette Valley

Pinot Noir ‘Dijon Clones’

Located in the central Willamette Valley, some fifteen miles southwest of Salem, Oregon, Amalie Robert Estate produces premium Pinot Noir. Amalie Robert Estate has quickly earned a reputation for its farming practices, reflecting a true understanding of the site. They have dedicated themselves to growing premium quality fruit and are committed to delivering quality throughout the growing and winemaking process.

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Dillian Wines

Winery: Dillian
Region: California
Sub-region: Amador Country

Barbera
Petite Sirah
Primitivo
Sauvignon Blanc
Zinfandel ‘Tre Fratelli’

Dillian is a small family winery specializing in Zinfandel, Barbera and Primitivo. Tom Dillian has been growing high-quality grapes in Amador County since 1972 on land the Dillian family has owned since 1917. Successful home winemaking led to Dillian Wines opening its doors in 2003.

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Efeste Wines

Winery: Efeste Wines
Region: Washington
Sub-region: Columbia Valley

Riesling Evergreen
Sauvignon Blanc
Cabernet Sauvignon Big Papa
Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah Final Final
Syrah Ceidleigh

Another great find from Washington State! Efeste believes that a minimal approach makes the best wine. Efeste works primarily with old vines, bringing forth maturity and concentration while maintaining elegance. Native fermentation encourages lovely, earthy notes without eclipsing the fruit that is unique to the vineyard. The fruit speaks for itself, not unlike art, where beauty and excitement are found in the unique aberrations, Efeste encourages the production of wines with character, as they believe great wines have personality.

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Farella-Park

Winery: Farella-Park
Region: California
Sub-region: Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon ‘West Face’
Merlot ‘Coombsville Divide’
Sauvignon Blanc ‘La Luce’
Syrah ‘Road Block’

Farella-Park wines have been produced for over 25 years in the Coombsville area of the Napa Valley. The winemaking philosophy starts with a balanced vineyard and finishes with balanced wines – with an eye toward service with food. Production is very low with only about 1200 total cases produced.

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Huia Vineyards

Winery: Huia Vineyards
Region: New Zealand
Sub-region: Marlborough

Blanc de Blancs
Chardonnay
Gewurztraminer
Pinot Gris
Pinot Noir
Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc

Huia Vineyards Ltd is a family owned wine company committed to the production of premium and classical Marlborough wines. The Huia Vineyards and winery are focused on hand crafting fine unique wines expressing the richness of Marlborough grapes from the vineyard through to the table.

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Koura Bay Estate

Winery: Koura Bay
Region: New Zealand
Sub-region: Marlborough

Sauvignon Blanc

Koura Bay Estate Wines is a family owned company, committed to producing premium wines from the Marlborough region. Geoff and Diane Smith carefully manage their Koura Bay Estate which is located on the banks of the Awatere river in Marlborough.

Koura Bay has plantings totalling 51 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Riesling. The low cropping levels, attention to detail in the vineyard and hand-picking at harvest maximise the fruit and concentration of the wines. The Awatere Valley has been described by the chairman of Wine Marlborough as “the jewel in the crown” of Marlborough wine growers.

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Vale da Mina

Winery: Vale da Mina
Region: Portugal
Sub-region: Vinho Verde

Vinho Verde

Vinho Verde is the celebratory wine of Portugal. The Vale da Mina has very intense aromas of fresh citric fruits, a pale straw color and is very fresh with fine acidity. The persistent flavor is typical of all white wines in this region.

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Viña Tabalí

Winery: Tabalí
Region: Chile
Sub-region: Limarí Valley

Chardonnay Reserva Especial
Sauvignon Blanc Reserva
Viognier Reserva
Pinot Noir Reserva Especial

The winery started its vineyard plantings in 1993 in the exciting and promising Limarí Valley, situated in the northern part of Chile. The Limarí Valley is adjacent to the driest desert on Earth, the Atacama, but temperatures are moderated by the nearby Pacific Ocean. Clear and pure skies; limestone soils; dependable morning fog, hot days and refreshing nights result in an exceptional terroir. The winery exerts complete viticultural control over their 100% handpicked and estate grown fruit and is solar powered, sustainable and uses gravity flow. Tabalí is committed to crafting unique wines with distinct Limarí character.

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Yorkville Cellars

Winery: Yorkville Cellars
Region: California
Sub-region: Mendocino

CERTIFIED ORGANICALLY GROWN WINES

Richard the Lion-Heart
Hi-Rollr Red
Petit Verdot
Merlot
Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon
Sauvignon Blanc
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Sémillon
Rosé de Franc

Yorkville Cellars is located in Mendocino County, just 100 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. The vineyards are on average 1000 feet above sea level, surrounded by other vineyards, sheep ranches and apple and peach orchards. At the bottom of the vineyard is a redwood forest which yields to the spectacular Mendocino coastline. The winery is quite small and produces fewer than 1000 cases of each varietal. No pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers are used in the production of Yorkville Cellars wines; the winery has been certified organic since 1986.

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