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• “Very smooth, favorite merlot.”
• Lisa
  
• 2008 Iron Rock California Merlot
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• 03/08/2010, 07:23 PM

• “Very good flavor! A nice mild wine for dinner or an evening drink.”
• Katherine
  
• 2008 Bodega Mariposa California Chardonnay
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• 02/28/2010, 04:47 PM

• “My friends & husband all tried these 2 wines + they were very good & your description was right on target will buy again.”
• Sharon
  
• 2007 Purple Cowboy Tenacious Red – Paso Robles
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• 02/26/2010, 11:06 AM

• “my favorite so far!”
• Sarah Olsen
  
• 2008 Alban Viognier Estate
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• 02/26/2010, 06:42 AM

• “I got this as a xmas gift. I liked it so much I ordered a case.”
• Jill Pepper
  
• Middle Sister Smarty Pants Chardonnay
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• 02/24/2010, 01:57 PM

• “the merlot was smooth with no after taste”
• Charles F Hoog
  
• 2008 Iron Rock Cellars California Merlot
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• 02/16/2010, 01:13 PM

• “This was an excellent chardonnay. I found it refreshing with a nice clean finish.”
• Julie Roskey
  
• 2008 Bodega Mariposa California Chardonnay
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• 02/14/2010, 02:20 PM

• “Love this wine! Normally drink red, but this is very good!”
• Sandra
  
• 2007 Good Daughter Chardonnay – North Coast
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• 02/12/2010, 12:31 PM

Light & Sweet Wine Club

This wine club features delicate, delectable wines that are a touch sweeter, a bit lighter — and for many people — just more fun to drink. These hand-selected wines are delivered to your door every other month.

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