| Wine Club Wines |
| Want to try some new types of wines? Check out this list of our favorites from the Better Homes and Gardens Wine Club. |
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Alexander Valley Vineyards
The perfect California interpretation of an Italian varietal, this wine displays aromas of dried cherry, strawberry, and a hint of rose petals. |
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Alexandria Nicole
Aged in both French and American Oak, this
Syrah was sourced from four distinct vineyard
blocks within the Destiny Ridge Vineyard. |
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Aresti Vineyards
A "Merlot with something extra" one
panelist enthused. Aresti's Reserve
Merlot melts with traditional mocha
and blackberry, but firms up with anise,
crushed leaves, and currant. |
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Banrock Station
Fresh like newly laundered linen, Banrock Station's
Riesling delivers heady floral aromas. Limes, minerals,
and a slightly sweet finish make for a balanced white
-ideal for pairing with poultry. |
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Barra of Mendocino
Flush with florals, Barra’s clean finishing Pinot Blanc is an aromatic treat. This white sees barely a hint of oak, creating creaminess and acidity. |
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Blackstone Winery
Yes—Blackstone Winery makes more than just yummy Merlot! Their signature style of glossy, big fruit reds is carried into a line of wine from Sonoma County. |
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Bodegas Antonio Candela e Hijos
In this Spanish take
on France's Mourvèdre grape, the wine exhibits prune,
blackberry, and earthy aromas, with ripe,
juicy flavors along with jammy black-fruit
appeal and light black pepper notes. |
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Bonny Doon Winery
Randall Graham, the master of the odd-ball varietals, strikes again. This time with a
big red hailing from Alba, Italy via Monterey, California. |
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Bouchaine Vineyards
This red is rustic, with earthy, meaty aromas combined with the famous Carneros
bitter cherry. Cinnamon and "Red Hots" follow, with candied leather and green tea. |
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Catesby Vineyards
Because Monterey has a cool climate, they often have difficulty ripening there.
But when we tasted Catesby's Merlot,
we found an exception to the rule. |
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C. G. Di Arie Zinfandel
The Shenandoah Valley is home to jammy Zinfandels, and the C.G. di Arie showcases the qualities this region is known for. |
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Chateau Ste. Michelle
The 2004 Orphelin is a blend of Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache, Cinsault, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Souzao, Touriga, and Malbec. |
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Chinook Winery
The green family of fruits aptly applies to this fresh linen of a Chardonnay. Pear, green apple, quince, and lime whirl together in the nose, supported with light yeasty oak notes. |
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Claar Cellars
Surprised to find a Sangiovese from Columbia Valley? We were too (not many are made in Washington), and even more surprised at the quality. |
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Claudia Springs
With a lovely perfumed nature, this pale-colored white is a perfect match for Indian summer's lingering floral scents. |
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Copen Kin Vineyards
This wine has the classic profile of a Cab from Sonoma County's Dry Creek Valley, with aromas and flavors of red currants, vanilla, thyme, and Spanish olives. |
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Crozier-Fletcher
Jammy blockbuster Zin lovers will warm up quickly to this expressive, ripe wine from Sonoma County. |
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Cupeño Columbia Valley
Dark brick in color, this intense red drips colored "legs" down the side of the glass. Cherries, charcoal, and pine mix it up on the nose, with the palate coming through with lots of wood. |
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Demesio Vineyards
Blueberry is one of the most dramatic berry tones found in Cabernet Sauvignon, and hard to find. Demesio Vineyards captures this elusive aroma and tops it with cedar, anise, cocoa, sweet pipe tobacco, flowers, and orange zest-all the good stuff. |
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Domaine des Relagnes
Both Wini and Elaine are big fans of the combination of berry and spice, and easy-sipping appeal of Côtes du Rhône wines, and this bottle took them right to their favorite bistros in the South of France. |
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Domaine-M
With a lovely garnet color, this medium-bodied red has an earthy foundation of clay and cedar framed with charcoal, red currant, and cranberry. |
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Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler
Cool pear and lemonade fragrances are easily picked up in the nose of Dr. Pauly's Noble House Riesling. More peach and nectarine aromas follow (appropriate for this type of white). |
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Fess Parker Winery
Few wines successfully balance the character of the grape with the addition of barrel aging. However, Fess Parker's Chardonnay from sunny Santa Barbara finds a way. |
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Freja Winery
With a strong grip, Freja’s Estate
Pinot Noir has plenty of acid to
bind with rhubarb, cranberry, dill,
and briar notes. Surprisingly, it still
manages to generate a juicy feel in
the mouth, displaying some hints
of toasty barrel notes and cedary
crushed herbs. |
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Golden Orb
Better Homes and Gardens Wine Club Panelist Richard Swearinger enjoys wines with personality, and Golden Orb’s Shiraz hit the mark. |
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Grupo-Galiciano Winery
A blend of native grapes, with a touch of the international grape Merlot, this Spanish red serves up a spicy dish of red berry fruit, cigar box notes, and tangy Indian spices on the finish. |
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Henehan Hills
Golden white, like Rapunzel’s hair, the wine brings buttery notes of fresh cream and bread dough combined with ripe golden apple in the nose. |
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Huber Grüner Veltliner Vineyard
With aromas of limes, peaches, and apples, this minerally white has a peppery aftertaste (typical for this varietal). A perfectly refreshing wine for a hot summer afternoon. |
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Jewel Collection
Jewel Collection's Petite Sirah is an ultimate find, offering a great price mixed with wine-crowd favorites, such as plum, blackberry, and vanilla. |
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Keller Estate Winery and Vineyards
What many would call Alsatian in character (meaning leaner with very little sweetness), Keller's Pinot Gris is grainy with minerals to prop up the aromatic fruits. |
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Lake Chalice
Zingy fresh lime and gooseberry explode in your mouth when you try this Sauvignon Blanc. Citrus aromas combine with light grassy overtones in the beginning, and for a moment, they hide the acidity that quickly follows. |
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Lambert Bridge Winery
Merlot can be made in a weak style, but Lambert Bridge’s version satisfies full-bodied wine fans. It’s thick in the mouth, with vanilla, dark roast coffee, and a sprinkle of pepper layering with ripe red plum and persimmon. |
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Lange
We’re suckers for feminine wines like Lange’s Pinot Gris. “I closed my eyes and felt like Cleopatra being fed grapes surrounded by bouquets of fresh flowers,” Maureen gushed while tasting this white. |
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L’Heureux Cellars
Summer-ripe blackberry dominates
the nose of L’Heureux’s blend, followed
by hints of leafy tobacco and cigar-box
aromas—a sexy smokiness that sets
this wine apart from the usual Merlot-based
wine. |
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Mandolina
Crossing the food-friendly acidity (as found in Italian Chianti) with juicy berry-cherry flavors we adore in California Pinots, this wine melds the best of both worlds. |
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Monix Vineyards
Feminine scents of plum, cassis, and strawberry float up from this dark ruby red. Thick with oak, the flavor continues with vanilla, mocha, and berry throughout the satiny finish. |
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Monte do Palmeiro
Native grapes can reach new heights when blended. Made from Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Alicante Bouchet, this warm and mellow wine finishes with gentle tannins-perfect! |
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Monticello Vineyards
Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, its classic olive, cassis, cedar, and deep cherry swished around in our mouths like fine merino wool. |
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Nova Albion
Sir Francis Drake's Golden Hull on the label seems to suit this "old school"-styled Cabernet Sauvignon, with classic ripe cherry and tobacco aromas fresh and forward. |
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Pessagno Winery
Pessagno's offering has a grainy mushroom character, reaping the varietial's natural earthy side, and presents this earthiness with bountiful fruity qualities. |
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RustRidge Vineyards
A bold wine with a lot of impact, this Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petite Sirah blend delivers a punch. A dusky nose (reminiscent of old oak trees) is followed with strawberry and red cherry aromas. |
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Safari Vineyards
Our taste panel dubbed Safari's Merlot as "a Merlot for Cab drinkers." Brimming with lush blackberry, the wine stands out as a red that successfully combines tannin strength with fruity juiciness. |
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Saint Clair Estate Wines
Quality and complexity are found in a bottle with an appealing price tag. Cranberry, mushroom, slate, and red currant make up the nose of this red, along with delicate rose petal accents. |
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Silver Spur
Apple Danish, pound cake, and buttered-toast aromas abound, followed with vanilla bean and lemon custard when you taste it. Ah, yummy California Chardonnay! |
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Spinyback Winery
Fresh grass, typical of the grape,
adds layers to the nose. But the cute lizard on
the label keys into this wine’s fun appeal—it’s
perfect for summer’s outdoor wining and dining
pleasures. |
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St. Supéry Winery
Our panel universally called this a "classic" Sauvignon Blanc-one to use as a reference point for what SB should taste like. |
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Tyrrell Winery
Rufus Stone, made by Tyrell's, has a deep plum-colored core and a beautiful ruby rim-a gorgeous color variation. |
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Willamette Valley Vineyards
Intense aromas of peach, pineapple, and honeysuckle are an enticing introduction to a mouthful of ripe, juicy stone fruit, and opulent flavors. |
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Yorkville Cellars Winery
With earthy aromas of mushroom
and soil, this wine is reminiscent of
European wines. But a big mouthful of
red berries and cassis brings this wine
back to its California roots. |
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Zunessi Family Estates
Dark currant and blackberry is dominant in the first sniff of the glass, followed by yummy cassis and a bit of gamy, roasted meat. |
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