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Critiqued by a panel of wine experts, these featured products are available at Bayview Thriftway at a special price until the end of the month. To see what each rating means, see our Rating Guide & Key. June 2008 Wines of the Month Murphy Goode Merlot, California Not all the best Merlots come from Washington. This California Merlot is a great deal. You save over six dollars off the regular price. Red fruit, smooth, silky and polished.
750ml.....................................................$14.88 Vaza Cosecha, Spain Vaza Cosecha ranks as the best value wine we have found so far this year. Bright ruby red, strawberry and cranberry fruit, light but sturdy and just plain delicious. Burgers, chicken or ribs? Better get two bottles.
750 ml......................................................$9.88 Boroli Langhe Rosso Anna Italy Some wines just seem to hit all the right spots like this versatile red from Boroli. A great wine for summer outdoor grilling it has loads of black fruit, but not heavy or tannic, classic Italian Earthy character, good acidity, a very easy style and a lot of wine for the money. Truly a wine you can enjoy every day.
750 ml......................................................$12.88 Waterbrook Mélange Blanc, Washington Waterbrook’s Mélange (red) has been a favorite value blend for a long time and this new Mélange Blanc (white) is sure to become just as popular. The wine is a blend of Riesling 40% for fruit, Gewurztraminer 20% for spice, Viognier 10% for aroma 10% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Gris and 10% Sauvignon Blanc that make up the solid core. Dry, fruity and clean, a great summer sipper.
750 ml......................................................$11.88 Yalumba Y Series Viognier, Australia Yalumba’s Y Series wines emphases fruit, varietal character and value. The Y Series Viognier is a great example of the unique character of Viognier. Forward stone fruit aromas, brisk lively textures and food friendly. Haven’t tried a Viognier yet? This is a good one and a very good price.
750 ml......................................................$9.88 Rating Guide The Wine of the Month is selected as the favorite wine and the best value of the wines reviewed each month by a tasting panel of wine industry professionals. Wines are tasted blind, grouped by varietal and approximate retail selling price.
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