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A lot of new products came in while we were away, so let's get right to the reviews.

Bolla Pinot Grigio. Not a new product, but we did arrange for a special purchase of the 1.5 liter size. That allows us to pass savings along to you.

One sip will express why this varietal has become so popular within the last few years. From its beautiful pale straw color to its amazing crisp and lively taste of lemons, limes, peaches and melons, this light, dry wine is infinitely satisfying. Pair Bolla Pinot Grigio with seafood, white meat, sauced pastas and grilled vegetables. It also makes an ideal aperitif.

$12.69 in the Bottle Club®.

Philippe Girard Sancerre. The Domaine Philippe Girard is located in Verdigny, one of the most renowned wine villages of Sancerre. Wine has been grown on the estate since the time of the French Revolution in 1789. However, the wine was consumed only by the family itself or allocated to really good friends. This changed with Marius Girard in the 1960s. He began to bottle the wines, found customers and sold Girard Sancerre with great success. Today’s generation owns 16 acres of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. The siblings know each parcel in their vineyard and produce amazing, terroir driven wines. The 2013 Philippe Girard Sancerre has notes of peaches and stone fruits. Mineral and flint notes show up on the crisp, clean finish. Pair with fresh goat cheese, shellfish and vegetable tarts. Drink now.

Only $13.96 in the Bottle Club®.

2013 Ridge Vineyards Ponzo Vineyard Russian River Valley Zinfandel. 93% Zinfandel, 7% Petite Sirah. Thinking a bit ahead, remember that Zinfandel is a perfect red for the Thanksgiving table. This Zin is sensuous and exotic, rich, and well-structured. Bursting aromas of ripe cherries and rich plums jump forward out of the glass. The palette follows with bright cherry fruit, exotic pepper and thyme spice, and some clay/earth notes. The acidity lends complexity to the rich, sweet fruit, and carries the wine through to a solid finish.

Only $28.49 in the Bottle Club®. We have a very limited allocation of this wine, so get yours today!

Marcel Hugg Pinot Blanc. Alsace has some high-value, modest cost wines, and this is a perfect example of that dynamic. A dry white wine, supple and virile. The Pinot Blanc grape produces a balanced and well made wine, round and vigorous, with a pleasing freshness; a clean cut wine which can be enjoyed whenever a dry white wine is called for.

Only $10.96 in the Bottle Club®.

Look also for the Marcel Hugg Reserve St. Jean Riesling 2014, at only $11.96 in the Bottle Club®. This is a dry white wine which is both full bodied and fruity. Riesling is a proud and elegant wine, with a distinguished bouquet and exquisite flavor. It complements the finest food and its superb with fish and shell fish.