While turkey is common at Christmas, gobblers do not have the roost they enjoy at Thanksgiving.
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Qupé “Y” Block Chardonnay Santa Barbara County 2014
Bright gold color; yellow apple, pear, lemon on the nose; green apple, pear, citrus-pineapple, some oak on the palate.
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Bisol Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Cartizze DOCG NV
Light straw yellow with hints of green color; white peach, pear, apple on floral nose; abundant peach, pear, apple, honey flavors on the palate.
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WhiteHaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Light yellow-straw color; peach, lemongrass on the nose; peach, pear, melon, tropical fruit, gooseberry, passion fruit on the palate.
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Tom Gore Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Dark, deep mahogany-wine color; blackberry, black cherry, some black currant on the nose; blackberry, tart cherry, black currant, spice on the palate.
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Clos de Tafall Priorat 2014
Inky dark ruby color; vivid cherry, vanilla, red fruits, licorice (a signature of Priorat), chocolate, wet pavement on the nose; superb cherry, red fruit, cola, vanilla, plum on the palate.
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Wine lingo continued
Continuing our look at wine terms:
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Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico 2012
Faded ruby color with some translucence; cherry, white pepper, violets, tobacco on the nose; cherry, raspberry, leather, rosemary on the palate.
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Hecht & Bannier Côtes de Provence Rosé AOC 2015
Classic light orange Provence rosé color; flowers with some orange zest and red berries on the nose; pink grapefruit, clementines, raspberry, strawberry, and red currant tang on the palate.
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Tenuta Sassoregale Sangiovese Maremma Toscana DOC 2014
Gorgeous ruby red color with translucence; cherry, clove on the nose; tart cherry, oak, vanilla, balsamic notes on the palate.
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