Less than $15
Aug. 11, 2020
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GROVE MILL
Sauvignon Blanc Wairau Valley 2019
$14
Whiffs of spice and smoke add a savory accent to the core of pear, lemon and tangerine flavors. Fresh, juicy acidity and a dash of honeysuckle show on the finish. Drink now. 60,000 cases made, 30,000 cases imported. —MaryAnn Worobiec
$15 to $30
Aug. 11, 2020
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DRY CREEK
Zinfandel Sonoma County Heritage Vines 2018
$26
A spirited red, with a supple texture and well-layered black cherry, licorice and grilled sage flavors that pick up speed toward fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2028. 18,500 cases made. —Tim Fish
More than $30
Aug. 11, 2020
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AUBERT
Chardonnay Sonoma Coast UV-SL Vineyard 2018
$85
Lithe, with notes of dried thyme to the Gala apple and pear tart flavors, rich and pure. Toasty accents show midpalate. The long finish is filled with flinty and minerally components. Best from 2021 through 2026. 874 cases made. —Kim Marcus
