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An off the charts value Rose for the Summer

An off the charts value Rose for the Summer

We really love the wines of Bodegas Muga here at Sunfish Cellars. The 2011 Prado Enea which we carried until it sold out about a year ago was a very special wine at a very reasonable price. But this is an even better bang for the buck. The 2020 Bodegas Muga Rosé is a steal at only $13.99! It shows red berry, blood orange, fresh flowers, and a spicy flourish on the expressive, mineral-driven nose. Lithe and penetrating on the palate, offering intense red berry and citrus pith flavors that slowly deepen as the wine opens up. Shows excellent clarity...

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One of Italy's most extraordinary white wines

One of Italy's most extraordinary white wines

It is easy to think of Italy as a country which produces only great red wines because of the deserved reputation of wines like Sassicaia, Ornellaia, Masseto, Gaja's Barbarescos, Dal Forno Romano's Amarone, and the like. But the truth is, Italy produces equally compelling and sought-after whites such as Gaja Chardonnay Gaja and Rey, Jermann Tunina, Pieropan Soave la Rocca, Hofstatter Gewurztraminer, Gravner Ribolla Giala, and more. The 2018 Castello della Sala Cervaro della Sala, an Umbrian blend of Chardonnay and Grechetto, certainly belongs in the conversation about Italy's finest white wines. On many levels, the 2018 vintage opens a...

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This fabulous, very affordable Chilean Sauvignon Blanc is back!

This fabulous, very affordable Chilean Sauvignon Blanc is back!

We have been so successful with the 2019 Matetic EQ Sauvignon Blanc that our distributor - and the importer - have been out of it for over a month. We are very pleased to let you know that it is back in stock and only $12.99. It is bright, fresh, beautifully balanced, and just so delicious - kind of like the most perfect Granny Smith apple you've ever tasted with a light dusting of sea salt. Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate agrees with us, rating it 93 points! And here's a recipe for the perfect dish to serve with it:...

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We were blown away by this dry Riesling

We were blown away by this dry Riesling

If asked to list the best places in the world for cultivating Riesling grapes, my response would be The Rheingau and Mosel in Germany, Austria, northern Italy, McLaren Vale in Australia, Alsace and The Finger Lakes in New York State. All of these places produce excellent Rieslings but each place contributes something which makes the wines unique. When we tasted the 2018 Forge Cellars Dry Riesling Freese Vineyard, we were blown away. It illustrates perfectly what makes the best Finger Lakes Rieslings special. Bright fennel, lemon peel, white peach, and star fruit notes mix on a racy frame, backed by...

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The best value Chardonnay in the world in 2020!

The best value Chardonnay in the world in 2020!

The 2018 El Enemigo Chardonnay is one of the most unusual wines I have ever tasted. It is fermented under a blanket of Flor, which is the indigenous yeast culture that most commonly forms on open fermenters for Fino Sherry. The Flor contributes richness and a unique nutty character to this very special and unique wine. At only $22.99, according to a website which tracks online wine pricing worldwide, it is the lowest price in the US. It is #2 on James Suckling's list of the world's 100 Best Value Wines in 2020 (the #1 wine is an Australian Riesling...

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