From The United States, Down Under and All Around!
	Slovenia
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	2005 Movia Pinot Grigio Slovenia Regular ~ $29.95 / bottle SALE ~ $26.95 / bottle Who said Pinot Grigio can't be interesting? This estate lies along the prime strip of land that straddles the Italian and Slovaian sides of the Collio. They rigorously follow biodynamic principles and are creating wines of unprecedented purity and authenticity. If you have given up on Pinot Grigio, you will not be disappointed by this serious and complex wine.
	New Zealand
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		2006 Steve Bird Riesling New Zealand Regular ~ $18.99 / bottle SALE ~ $16.99 / bottle We have been fans of Steve Bird since he was making the wine for Thornbury, and now that he is off on his own, he continues to over deliver. This elegant, dry Riesling features ripe, fresh citrus with a hint of zesty lime. Spectacular seafood wine! Wine Enthusiast Editor's Choice 90 points!
	Spain
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	2006 Bodegas Solar De Ayala Rioja Regular ~ $13.99 / bottle SALE ~ $11.99 / bottle This small production Rioja is from a dry-farmed single vineyard. 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano, the wine is fresh and aromatic and loaded with fruit, but balanced by exotic spice notes, and a very long, lightly tannic finish. This is perfect with cheeses or any grilled foods or red meats.
	France
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		2006 Fournier Sauvignon Blanc Loire Valley Regular ~ $11.99 / bottle SALE ~ $9.99 / bottle The Fournier family owns vineyards in Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume, and Mentou-Salon, producing some of our favorite wines. They also own vineyards just outside of these appellations, and this fruit, combined with younger vine fruit from Sancerre, is used in this delightful (and delightfully priced) Sauvignon Blanc. Perfect as an aperitif, or with seafoods.
	2005 Chateau Trignon "Sablet" Cotes-Du-Rhone Villages Regular ~ $18.99 / bottle SALE ~ $16.99 / bottle From the great 2005 vintage, this is very fine Cotes-du-Rhone from a top estate. Sablet is one of the small villages near Gigondas entitled to use their own name, due to the superb quality of its wines. Ripe, open fruit flavors and aromas are balanced by spice and smoke notes. There's not a lot of this; don't miss out!
		2005 "Walden" Cotes Du Roussillon Southern France Regular ~ $15.99 / bottle SALE ~ $13.99 / bottle This is a new project making use of old-vine plantings of Grenache and Carignane. Thoreau fans, the project leaders are attempting to display the love of and respect for nature shown in "Walden" by farming and making wine is as organic a way as possible. Member growers are paid ina fair-trade manner for the excellence of their fruit. The wine is terrific, offering the best flavors and aromas of the sunny South of France.
	United States
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	2004 A to Z "Night and Day" Blend Oregon Regular ~ $19.99 / bottle SALE ~ $17.99 / bottle Looking for something different? Try this interesting new blend from Oregon. Primarily Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Syrah, Dolcetto, Petite Verdot, Nebbiolo and Tempranillo blended in. Concentrated and succulent with dark fruit flavors and striking minerality. A to Z is committed to making wines that are affordable, yet still distinctly Oregonian in style.
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