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Top Wines for June

2000 Bighorn Cellars Coombsville Cabernet
Lush, ripe flavors and spice. Terrific bargain for Napa Valley Cabernet. Sale $14.99

2003 Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Chardonnay
A classic. One of the most popular white wines in restaurants across the country. You need to try this. $19.99

2002 Terras Cúa
The hundred year old vines that produce this wine are located on the ancient pilgrimage road to Santago de Campostela. The grape is Menc’a, a descendant of Cabernet Franc. A powerful, impressive wine for a great dinner with friends. Great aging potential. Magnum bottles, 1.5 Liters, $39.99, less 20% during the Spanish wine sale

2002 Can forrales Joven
Tempranillo from La Mancha in central Spain. Delicious and juicy red, perfect for the weekday backyard BBQ with the neighbors. Great for ribs, burgers, grilled pizza, even tube steaks. Magnum botles, 1.5 Liters $14.99, less 20% during the Spanish wine sale

2003 Villa Carafa Falanghina
Springtime in a bottle! This wine cries out for appetizers out on the deck or patio. Light, fresh taste with minerals and a hint of lemon. $15.99

2002 Crush Pad Red
50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet, and 3% Pinot Noir from the Anderson Valley. Nice fresh, bright cherry flavor. Great backyard grilling wine with zippy acidity. $11.99 or $120 per case

2004 Vi–a Vilano Rosado
Drink pink! Fabulous, dry Tempranillo rose from Ribera del Duero. Medium-bodied with lots of strawberry fruit. Tart, dry finish, perfect for summer. Serve with grilled shrimp with feta and black olive salad. $10.99, less 20% during the Spanish wine sale

2003 Kaesler Stonehorse GSM
Grenache, Shiraz, and Mourvedre from the Barossa Valley in Australia. A very earthy and spicy wine, like a great Rh™ne. Drink now or over the next five years. $17.99

2003 Kaesler Stonehorse Shiraz
Unrestrained pleasure! Rich fruit and great concentration, but everything in balance. Decant for early drinking or cellar up to ten years. $24.99

2003 Kaesler Avignon GSM
A similar blend to the Stonehorse but the Grenache seems to dominate the taste in this full-bodied, yet incredibly smooth wine. Wonderful cherry, pepper and licorice flavors. $21.99