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 Key Characteristics:

• Flavor Profile: Ripe blackberry, black cherry, cassis, cocoa, sweet oak, licorice, and sometimes hints of red berry and cedar.
• Texture: Silky and smooth, with polished tannins.
• Style: Fruit-forward, classic Cabernet Sauvignon, well-balanced.
• Pairings: Excellent with grilled steaks, BBQ, rich pasta dishes, and robust meals.Flavor Profile: Ripe black

• Flavor Profile: Expect rich blackberry, dark fruit, plum, mocha, vanilla, and oak notes.
• Body: It's a bold, full-bodied red wine with a smooth, rich finish and firm tannins.
• Origin: A red wine from California, USA.
• Pairings: Excellent with spicy barbecue ribs, steak, and cheese fondue. 

 Key Characteristics: 

• Flavor Profile: Layers of dark fruit (blackberry, boysenberry, blueberry), cedar, mint, spice, and earthy notes.
• Body: Full-bodied and structured.
• Tannins: Rounded and smooth.
• Finish: Spicy and earthy.
• Blend: Typically Cabernet Sauvignon with some Petite Sirah.
• Aging: Aged in French oak barrels.

 Key Things to Know:

• Origin: From Argentina's Uco Valley, a prestigious wine region.
• Flavor Profile: Expect deep purple hues, aromas of plum, cherry, blackberry, violets, spice, tobacco, and cocoa, with a palate that's fruity, smooth, and velvety.
• Structure: Medium-bodied with soft, round tannins, balanced acidity, and a juicy, lingering finish.
• Style: A "pure," fresh expression of Malbec, showing elegance and vibrancy.
• Value: Consistently praised for drinking well above its price, offering excellent

Things to Know

• Flavor Profile: Expect ripe dark fruits (plum, cherry), sometimes with chocolate, vanilla, and spice notes, offering a velvety, smooth mouthfeel.
• Style: A classic, approachable Merlot designed to be enjoyed easily, not overly complex, with a balanced finish.
• Brand Philosophy: Proverb Winery aims to craft quality, accessible wines, taking inspiration from the idea that "quality is not an act—it's a habit".
• Pairings: Versatile for food; great with marinara, roasted chicken, pork, burger

 What to expect in the glass

 Key Things to Know:

• Brand: Francis Ford Coppola (often labeled "Diamond Collection").
• Style: Fruit-forward, balanced, dry Pinot Noir with smooth, silky tannins.
• Flavors: Expect bright red fruits (cherry, raspberry, strawberry), spice, light oak, sometimes mocha, plum, or subtle earth/mushroom notes.
• Origin: Grapes sourced from California, often Monterey County.
• Value: Considered an excellent quality-to-price ratio for a well-made Pinot Noir.
• Pairings: Versatile with roaste

 Key Characteristics:

• Flavor Profile: Expect vibrant red fruit like cherry, raspberry, and plum, alongside secondary notes of vanilla, spice (clove, nutmeg), and sometimes earthy hints like forest floor or mushroom.
• Style: Generally light to medium-bodied, with softer tannins and bright acidity, offering an elegant, easy-drinking experience rather than a heavy, tannic wine.
• Origin: Sourced from California, capturing the region's sunshine and fruit-forward character.
• Closure: Often comes with a conve

 Key things to know:

• Origin: From the D.O. Almansa in Spain, an area known for high-altitude vineyards.
• Grapes: A blend of Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet) and Monastrell (Mourvèdre).
• Flavor Profile: Expect a fruit explosion of black cherry, plum, and blackberry, complemented by notes of licorice, espresso, mocha, pepper, and vanilla.
• Style: Full-bodied, complex, structured, with a fresh, velvety, and long finish. It's often described as having sweet tannins and good balance despite its boldne

 Key Characteristics:

• Style: Full-throttle, robust, layered, and savory.
• Grapes: Mostly Shiraz (around 77-80%), with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Region: Barossa Valley, Australia.
• Tasting Notes:
  • Aromas: Blackberry, plum, dark cherry, chocolate, vanilla, spice, licorice, pencil lead, mint.
  • Palate: Juicy berries, mocha, spice, rich fruit depth.
  • Finish: Long, lingering, spicy, with sweet oak notes.
• Structure: Supple, velvet-smooth tannins, good fruit depth, often unfined/unfiltered.
• Pairing: Grilled meat

 Key Characteristics:

• Style: Semi-dry, well-balanced, bright, fruity red.
• Flavor Profile: Intense aromas and flavors of cherry, violets, with hints of raspberry.
• Appearance: Ruby-red hue.
• Body: Smooth, not too dry or tannic, making it very approachable.
• Alcohol: Around 12.8%.
• Serving: Best enjoyed chilled. 

What to Know:

• Origin: Developed by Wollersheim Winery in Wisconsin, taking years to perfect.

 Key things to know:

• Origin & Inspiration: A Portuguese red blend celebrating the historic "Silk & Spice" trade routes, reflecting the explorers who brought new flavors to the world.
• Flavor Profile: Ripe red/black fruit (blackberry, plum), vanilla, mocha, and spicy notes like black pepper or cinnamon.
• Body & Texture: Full-bodied with soft, smooth tannins and good acidity, making it balanced and easy to drink.
• Versatility: A very versatile wine that pairs well with many foods, including grilled meats

 Key Characteristics:

• Naturally Sweet: Sugar comes entirely from the grapes, not added sugar.
• Low Alcohol: Typically 5-6.5% ABV, making them very light.
• Lightly Sparkling (Frizzante): A gentle fizz rather than a strong sparkle.
• Fruity & Aromatic: Expect fresh grape, strawberry, floral (rose), and berry notes.
• Versatile: Great for brunch, picnics, with fruit, desserts, or as a refreshing drink

 Key Characteristics

• Flavors: Dominant dark fruits (blackberry, plum, cherry), plus spice (pepper, cinnamon, anise), sometimes oak notes (vanilla, tobacco).
• Body & Structure: Medium to full-bodied, often juicy with moderate tannins, making it less tannic than Cabernet Sauvignon but rich and bold.
• Alcohol: Typically higher (14-16% ABV) due to uneven ripening, where some grapes raisin on the vine.
• Styles: Ranges from dry red (the classic) to sweet rosé (White Zinfandel) and concentrated dessert wines

 Key Characteristics:

• Fruit Profile: Ripe pineapple, pear, green apple, lemon zest, tropical fruits.
• Oak & Spice: Vanilla, toasted oak, brioche, spice notes are common.
• Texture: Often described as buttery, creamy, smooth, with balanced acidity.
• Winemaking: Typically aged in American or French oak, often with some new oak and aged sur-lie (on yeast) for richness. 

 Key Characteristics:

• Flavor Profile: Fuji apple, pear, Meyer lemon, honeydew, tropical notes, vanilla, baking spices, and a hint of butter or crème brûlée.
• Texture: Creamy and smooth, with a bright, clean finish and good acidity.
• Origin: Organically farmed grapes from Lake County, California, using different Chardonnay clones (like 4, 76, 95) grown in volcanic soils.
• Winemaking: Aged in French oak (around 25% new) for about six months, adding complexity. 

  What to Know About Proverb Chardonnay (and Chardonnay in general):

• Flavor Profile: Expect baked apple, pineapple, hints of vanilla, caramel, and sometimes buttery notes, balancing fruit with complexity.
• Winemaking Influence: Oak aging adds vanilla/caramel; malolactic fermentation (MLF) brings creamy/buttery notes; aging on lees (yeast) adds bready texture.
• Styles: Proverb offers a California style, but Chardonnay ranges from crisp, unoaked versions (like Chablis) to rich, oaked California styles 

 Key characteristics

• Flavor: Expect intense fruit (peach, mango, citrus, berries), honey, and floral notes.
• Acidity: High acidity keeps it fresh, not cloying, notes this Total Wine article.
• Alcohol: Relatively low alcohol (around 10% ABV) due to high sugar content, says this Total Wine article.
• Rarity/Cost: Labor-intensive and risky, making it expensive, says this Total Wine article. 

What to know about the wine:

• Style: Sweet, light-bodied, slightly fizzy (lively).
• Flavor Profile: Peaches, pears, honey, apricot, melon, hint of citrus, floral.
• Alcohol: Around 8.5% ABV (Alcohol by Volume).
• Grape: Made from Muscat grapes (specifically Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains).
• Producer: Canyon Road Winery in California, inspired by wine country roads. 

 Key Characteristics

• Origin: Italy, primarily from the Veneto region (Adige Valley).
• Flavor Profile: Crisp, fruity, fresh, and lively with notes of green apple, pear, honey, and citrus.
• Style: Dry, light-to-medium body, with a smooth finish.
• Value: Consistently praised as an excellent value for its quality.
• Packaging: Often comes with a butterfly logo, part of their "Collezione" line. 

 Key Characteristics:

• Grape: 100% Seyval Blanc, custom-grown in New York.
• Style: Semi-dry, achieved by stopping fermentation to retain natural sweetness.
• Flavor Profile: Fresh, fruity notes of peach, pear, lime, and grapefruit, with balanced acidity.
• Alcohol: Low at 10% ABV.
• Appearance: Pale, light, and clear. 

 Key Characteristics

• Style: Typically off-dry (slightly sweet) to sweet.
• Flavors: Green apple, pear, peach, citrus (lemon), apricot, with notes of minerality.
• Acidity: Bright and refreshing, balancing the sweetness.
• Body: Light to medium-bodied.
• Alcohol: Often lower, around 8-9%, suitable for sipping.
• Origin: Grapes from Germany's Mosel or Rhine regions, often from slate soils

   Key Characteristics

• Origin: New Zealand's Marlborough region, known for its maritime influence.
• Appearance: Pale straw with green hues.
• Aromas & Flavors: Expect tropical notes (passion fruit, guava), citrus (lime, grapefruit), and distinctive green/herbaceous notes (gooseberry, nettles, snow pea).
• Body & Finish: Light-bodied, refreshing, with crisp acidity and a long, mineral finish

 Key Characteristics

• Origin: New Zealand's Marlborough region, known for its maritime influence.
• Appearance: Pale straw with green hues.
• Aromas & Flavors: Expect tropical notes (passion fruit, guava), citrus (lime, grapefruit), and distinctive green/herbaceous notes (gooseberry, nettles, snow pea).
• Body & Finish: Light-bodied, refreshing, with crisp acidity and a long, mineral finish

 Key things to know:

• Flavor Profile: Light-bodied, crisp, with notes of green apple, pear, citrus, and hints of honey and stone fruit, finishing clean and refreshing.
• Style: A "brut" sparkling wine, meaning it's dry, though some find it slightly sweet or semi-sweet, making it versatile.
• Origin: Produced in California from premium grapes, often using French Columbard and Burger grapes.
• Best Served: Chilled (45-50°F) in a flute to highlight bubbles, perfect for brunches, parties, or as a base for mimo

 Key Characteristics

• Sweetness & Bubbles: It's sweet but balanced by acidity, featuring light, frothy bubbles (not fully sparkling like Champagne).
• Aromas: Expect intense florals (acacia, jasmine) and fruits (peach, pear, mandarin, orange blossom).
• Low Alcohol: Typically around 5.5% ABV, making it lighter and more sessionable.
• DOCG Status: A high Italian classification (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) ensuring quality.
• Flavor Profile: Hints of sage, honey, fresh grapes, and stone fr

 Key Characteristics

• Flavor Profile: Expect fruity and floral aromas with prominent notes of white peach, apricot, almond, and orange blossoms.
• Style: Available in Brut (drier) and Extra Dry (a touch sweeter), offering options for different preferences.
• Body: Light to medium-bodied, making it easy to drink and pair with food.
• Production: Made in the Prosecco region of Italy (Veneto) using the Glera grape, fermented in stainless steel tanks. 

 Key Characteristics

• Type: Cava Brut Rosé (Spanish Sparkling Wine).
• Grapes: Primarily Trepat (80%) and Pinot Noir (20%).
• Flavor Profile: Red fruits like raspberry, strawberry, cherry, with citrus hints, clean finish, and fine bubbles.
• Color: Deep cranberry or strawberry pink.
• ABV: Around 11% to 11.5%.
• Style: Brut (dry). 

 Key Rosé Wines to Know

• Diamond Collection Rosé of Pinot Noir:
  • Profile: Light, delicate, refreshing.
  • Flavors: Roses, raspberries, currants, fresh fruit.
  • Style: Minimal skin contact for color, aged in stainless steel for freshness

 Key Characteristics:

• Style: Dry, crisp, fresh, and fruity.
• Flavor Profile: Bright red fruits (strawberry, cranberry, raspberry), hints of grapefruit, rose petals, and sometimes candy or mineral notes.
• Aroma: Similar to the palate, with summer fruits, redcurrant, and floral undertones.
• Grapes: A blend, primarily Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault.
• Region: Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
• Bottle: Features a unique rose motif molded into the bottom.