-Best Under $30 Northwest Red Wines

"Best buy" under $30 Northwest reds are chosen from the many wines released in the Pacific Northwest each month.
Here are the best, as reviewed by Avalon's tasting Board.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Rhone blends, Borceaux blends, unusual red varietals- this list covers the best available, priced at $30 or less.

 

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$21.55 - Case price
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Price: $23.95

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Andrew Rich Coup d' Etat 06 shows off Andrew's love of, and skill with, Rhone varietal blends. An expansive aroma of black plum and black cherry complements sweet red and black cherry flavors, black
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$26.95 - Case price
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Price: $29.95

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Deliciously pure Syrah, signaled by aromas of black fruit, bacon fat, and white pepper. Deep, juicy flavors of black cherry and black raspberry fill your mouth and sail through the finish, picking up
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$19.75 - Case price
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Price: $21.95

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Hyperion Syrah 06 opens with rich scents of triple berry pie highlighted by subtle grilled herbs. The flavors explode with blackberries, black raspberries, and blueberries. Peppered bacon, earth,
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$18.85 - Case price
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Price: $20.94

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Abbot's Table 2007 re-defines "crowd-pleaser." It's an every-person wine. The aromas ooze with sweet red and black fruit, highlighted by berry blossoms
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$21.55 - Case price
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Price: $23.95

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Owen Roe's Sinister Hand 2007 is rich and full-bodied. Dark purple in color, with a nose of sweet spice box and white pepper, the wine coats the palate with fresh fruit - sweet red and black cherr
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$24.07 - Case price
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Price: $26.75

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The Andrew Rich 2006 Cabernet Franc is round and approachable, with lovely varietal flavors. Juicy blueberries and blackberries and black currant are joined by notes of licorice, graphite, and truffl
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$24.25 - Case price
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Price: $26.95

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The Dalla Vina Cabernet Franc is a deep ruby in color with a restrained nose of dried fruit leaves, herbs and baking spices. Prominent flavors of mint, root beer and oak followed by fine wood tannins
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$26.95 - Case price
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Price: $29.95

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This wine's aromas lead with sawdust (in a good way) and black plum, as well as the floral peachy scent of superripe fruit. Its flavors are black as night, fig and plum fruit, with cappuccino accents
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$20.69 - Case price
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Price: $22.99

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One of the very few Willamette Valley Syrahs produced, from the Deux Vert Vineyard. Intense aromas of violets, white pepper and black fruit give way to supple black raspberry and cherry flavors. Thi
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$26.05 - Case price
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Price: $28.95

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Huge, toasty aromas of black fruit guide you in to a lush attack of black currant, black cherry, and sweet cedar. The finish has the right amount of grip, balancing the softness on the front end o
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$14.80 - Case price
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Price: $16.45

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Delicious Beverage Liberation Front Blaufrankisch 06 is quite a mouthful - in more ways than one. Made by David O'Reilly (Owen Roe), grapes for this wine were ourced from an old parcel of vines in
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$19.30 - Case price
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Price: $21.45

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The Andrew Rich Messalliance Red 06 is made in the style of a classic Right Bank Bordeaux everyday red - sweet cherry and berry fruit combine with a most pleasant creme brulee/toasted sugar in the
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$23.36 - Case price
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Price: $25.95

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As with the Grochau Cellars Syrah, John's inspiration for his Tempranillo comes from the wines of Europe- Spain's Rioja, to be exact. Avalon Wine found the Grochau Tempranillo has the typical ric
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$14.85 - Case price
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Price: $16.50

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Grochau Cellars Tinto is a blend of 40% Syrah and 60% Tempranillo. It quickly disappears into the cellars of Portland's best restaurants, who recognize its quality. Medium bodied and easy drinking
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$17.95 - Case price
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Price: $19.95

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Sustance Cab 06 offers a good entry point into Washington Cabernet. Black cherry and herbal pepper notes sing, while dark chocolate finishes this food-friendly big red.

A collaborative eff
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$17.95 - Case price
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Price: $19.95

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Substance Merlot 06 is a delicious, mouthful of Merlot of great-value WA State Merlot. Plums and dark currants move to sweeter notes of red cherries on the finish. Soft and round in texture, the
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$18.86 - Case price
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Price: $20.95

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The Northwest Vine Project's 2006 Malbec was made by David O'Reilly (Owen Roe). The fruit for the wine was sourced from Dr. Steve Elerding’s Six Prong Vineyard from vines planted in the early ‘90
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$18.86 - Case price
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The Northwest Vine Project's Cabernet Franc 06 is made from fruit from Elerding's Six Prong Vineyard. In 2006, the small Cab Franc crop was harvested in late October, yielding wonderfully rich fruit
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$11.65 - Case price
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Price: $12.95

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Belle Vallee Southern Oregon Red 05 is on sale! Regular price $16.00.

"Rich and velvety with incredibly deep cherry and blackberry fruit. Substantial concentration, turning spicy on the long f
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Sineann "Abondante" 06

$21.60 - Case price (any 12 or more bottles)

Price: $24.00

Sineann's new value red blend, a steal each years, this one combines a real range of varietals and peter's knack for creating intense reds. Best value.
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$22.45 - Case price
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Price: $24.95

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One of the more classic Northwest Syrahs made. Formerly with Bonny Doone Winery, Andrew has an affinity for the grapes of the Rhone that shows in his Syrah. Smokey black fruit and pepper--yum!
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$26.05 - Case price
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Price: $28.95

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a Columbia Valley blend of eight varietals from as many vineyards. Here, bright red fruits mingle with light spice and sweet tannins. It's an all-purpose bottle of fruit-driven red, ready for near-te
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$18.86 - Case price
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Price: $20.95

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06 vintage will release in July 08

From the winery: The 2005 Walla Walla Valley Claret continues the tradition of providing a great everyday drinking, fruit-forward red wine with the excepti

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$26.95 - Case price
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Price: $29.95

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Chateau Rollat Sophie 06, primarily Merlot, is one of those full-bodied, under $30 red wines that goes with many dishes or drinks well by itself. Rollat's Sophie is immediately accessible and velv
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$14.35 - Case price
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Price: $15.95

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DUsted Valley's Boomtown Syrah and Merlot are the winery's best value offerings.
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Six Prong Red Wine 04

$13.13 - Case price (any 12 or more bottles)

Price: $14.59

Rich and decadent blend, made by super talented winemaker Charlie Hoppes. Huge juicy fruit is balanced with fine tannins and racy acidity. Just a stunner at this price.

Nose of violets, sweet c
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$21.55 - Case price
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Price: $23.95

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Rich layers of black raspberry and black berry combine with exotic spice and smoke. The 06 Ex Umbris is even lusher than the 2005, showing dark cocoa and mineral notes on the sappy finish.

An
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$24.25 - Case price
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Price: $26.95

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Merry Cellars' Stillwater Creek Merlot is intensely colored, with a bold, toasty black fruited nose that is more Cab than Merlot. Heaps of ripe black cherry are wrapped with black currant and che
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$26.95 - Case price
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Price: $29.95

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Big toasty oak nose, hints of smoke, dark roasted espresso bean, black stone fruit and berry flavors, hints of licorice, mint and anise. Layering of flavors makes this a special Syrah, it challenges t
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$26.95 - Case price
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Price: $29.95

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Dominio IV limits itself to Tempranillo and Syrah from warm-climate vineyards in Oregon and Washington. Dark, dark fruits, dark cherry, cassis, chocolate, and black licorice.
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$10.79 - Case price
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Price: $11.99

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Barnard Griffin Cabernet/Merlot Blend has raspberry fruit, herbal complexity and toasted French and American oak aromas. Flavors are dominated by direct fruit, medium acidity and a moderate tannic fin
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$17.05 - Case price
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Price: $18.95

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The winery has reduced the price from $28.95 - save $10.00 a bottle!

Red blend unusual with Sangiovese as dominant grape, from a winery deeply influenced by Italian wine style.


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$22.45 - Case price
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Price: $24.95

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Third release named for Father Bruno, this release is 66% Syrah, 20% Cabernet & 14% Merlot.

Bruno's Blend III is a lively, ready to drink blend of black fruit flavors, with hints of barrel sp

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$14.18 - Case price
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Price: $15.75

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Excellent value, a full bodied blended red for everyday drinking. abundant blackberry, black currant, cherry and coffee aromas and flavors. The finish is dry and medium bodied with leather, mint, bake
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$16.16 - Case price
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Price: $17.95

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Rock Creek is a second label for Michael Beckley, known for his Quercus Wines.

Rock Creek Cellars Red Wine 06 is the newest creation from Indie winemaker Michael Beckley. Made from two-thi
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$17.05 - Case price
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Price: $18.95

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Rich, smooth, black cherry and smoke. Excellent Merlot from southern Oregon.
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$17.95 - Case price
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Price: $19.95

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED- one of the best values in red wine from Walla Walla, if you like Owen Roe's Abbott's Table you'll love this wine. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel and Cab
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$11.69 - Case price
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Price: $12.99

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Big price reduction-Southern Oregon fruit.
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$17.05 - Case price
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Price: $18.95

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A slightly smokey (pardon the pun) overtone, followed by big black plum and black cherry. A well balanced blend of of Cab, Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese. This is a great daily drinker to accompany la
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$26.05 - Case price
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Price: $28.95

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Owen Roe's Ironbird Cabernet Sauvignon 06 is a big, meaty, masculine wine, dense and chewy, calling out for grilled red meat.

Very limited, only 160 cases made, we have a tiny amt of this Cab
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$14.80 - Case price
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Price: $16.45

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Red Splendor is made by David O'Reilly (Owen Roe) for the Northwest Vine Project and his famed attention to quality was clearly applied here. While simple and a bit rough, Red Splendor is a steal
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$14.18 - Case price
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Price: $15.75

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From the winery: "Kamiakin Red captures light like well polished garnet. A vibrant red that charms the eye. It has a lovely, dark chocolate covered cherry bouquet with additional black fruit and peppe
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$26.95 - Case price
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Price: $29.95

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Isenhower Cellars Wild Alfala Syrah has complex aromas and flavors of lilacs, blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, smoke and raw meat. The wine is 100% Syrah from the Elerding Vineyard in Horse Hea
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$26.95 - Case price
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Price: $29.95

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Red Paintbrush is very dark, almost black in color. The aromas are a complex melange of red currants, dried sage, chocolate, and tobacco. Expansive, thick, and rich texture leads to well integrated t
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$26.95 - Case price
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Price: $29.95

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Natalie's Estate Elephant Mountain Cabernet is one of Avalon's favorite wines. A featured wine in the store and online, this is a big Bordeaux style wine for drinking with food or laying down. Highl
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$26.95 - Case price
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Price: $29.95

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Wine & Spirits 93 points: "Built on concentrated, intense fruit, this estate wine is a melange of savory spices, mince pie and pink peppercorn lined with smoke. The flavors aren't shy; its inky bl
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$12.55 - Case price
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Price: $13.95

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Reininger makes this Cab exclusively for their Northwest distributor. Dark cocoa and dusty black cherry, with notes of licorice. A fantastic value, with good grip and persistence on the finish. 100
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$14.35 - Case price
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Price: $15.95

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This is a fruit-forward wine with aromas of Cassis, Plum and Cedar. The long barrel aging in a combination of French and American oak (24 Months) has created a wine with supple, approachable tannins f
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$14.35 - Case price
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Price: $15.95

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From the winery: "Very dark purple-red color. Absolutely huge aromas and flavors of ripe blackberry and black sweet cherry fruits laced with generous vanilla, cedar and graham make up this wine's pre
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$18.86 - Case price
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Price: $20.95

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New good value second label from Washington State
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$17.95 - Case price
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Price: $19.95

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Rich aromas of currant, plums and black cherries with hints of smoke and spice. Black cherry, plum and even strawberry flavors linger on the long finish. Balanced acidity and smooth tannins make th
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$15.25 - Case price
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Price: $16.95

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From the winery: "You?ll find bold blackberry, blueberry, and cherry in this supple yet rich Cabernet, along with spicy oak and light notes of fresh herbs. These layers of flavor come from the additio
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$18.00 - Case price
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Price: $20.00

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A fun, drink-me now table wine with dark fruit aromas of cherry, plum, and spice. The earthy tobacco flavors and nice tannins of this great food wine will have you reaching for a second glass. Lim
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$20.66 - Case price
(any 12 or more bottles)

Price: $22.95

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New good value second label from Milbrandt Vineyard in Washington State
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$17.05 - Case price
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Price: $18.95

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Consistently a Wine Spectator Best Buy! Vanilla,