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Chiare Blanc de Blancs 2014

The Chiare Blanc de Blancs 2014 is a $6.99 ALDI exclusive (this is a seasonal Sparkling wine that sold for $9.99 during the holidays) made from Pinot Blanc, Riesling and Muscat grapes grown in Monterey County, California. This is a Sparkling wine produced with the Charmat Method, the same technique used to make Prosecco. The…

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ONEHOPE Chardonnay 2012

The 2012 ONEHOPE Chardonnay is sourced from vineyards in Napa, Sonoma and the Central Coast AVA, with Muscat and Chenin Blanc added to the Chardonnay. Robert Mondavi JR is the winemaker, this Chardonnay sees some sort of oak aging and the alcohol content is 13.5%. The 2012 vintage was an outstanding year for California wines….

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St Francis White Splash 2011

The 2011 St Francis White Splash is a blend of Muscat, Gewurztraminer, Roussanne and Pinot Grigio along with lesser amounts of Malvasia and Marsanne sourced from vineyards in more than one California grape growing AVA. St Francis established its vineyard in 1971 and open the winery in 1979, they specialize in Sonoma based wines, White…

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Snoqualmie Winemaker’s Select Riesling 2012

The 2012 Snoqualmie Winemaker’s Select Riesling is 90.8% Riesling, 4.8% Muscat and 4.4% Viognier sourced from several vineyards in the Columbia Valley AVA of Washington State. Snoqualmie has been in business since 1983 and has been owned by Chateau Ste Michelle since 1991. The 2012 vintage in the Columbia Valley was very good with a…

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Lucky Star Chardonnay 2010

The 2010 Lucky Star Chardonnay is 95% Chardonnay and 5% Muscat (one of the oldest known grape varietals) sourced from multiple vineyards in the Lodi AVA, Sonoma, Lake County AVA and the Central Coast AVA. Lucky Star is a virtual winery (this is very common in California), they do not own their own vineyards or their…

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2004 Jose Maria da Fonseca Moscatel de Setubal

The 2004 Jose Maria da Fonseca Moscatel de Setubal is not the usual wine you see on Cheapwinefinder. The Moscatel de Setubal is a fortified (meaning Brandy was added to the wine) dessert wine made from the Moscatel de Setubal grape which is a type of the Muscat grape (Muscat normally produces Moscato). Jose Maria…

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Fisheye Moscato

The Fisheye Moscato is a non-vintage wine sourced from Muscat grapes grown in Southeast Australia. Fisheye is one of Underdog Wine Merchant’s labels (others are flipflop, Cupcake, Big House and many more) and they are in turn part of The Wine Group, which used to be Franzia. Sweet wines are all the rage this year, with…

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