Franciscan Oakville Estate - Chardonnay Napa Valley 2020 (750ml) available at Putnam Plaza Super Liquors in East Hartford, CT

Raymond Estates - Cabernet Sauvignon California R Collection 2021 (750ml) available at Putnam Plaza Super Liquors in East Hartford, Ct

Finca El Origen - Reserva Estate Malbec 2022 (750ml) available at Putnam Plaza Super Liquors in East Hartford, CT

Finca El Origen - Reserva Estate Malbec 2022 (750ml) available at Little Bros. Beverage Outlet in Flemington, NJ

Ryder Estate Chardonnay (750ml) available at GetWines.com in, CT

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Peirano Estate Viognier 2019 (750ml) available at Sal's Beverage World in Villa Park, IL

"This has aromas of blackberries, wild blueberries,rosemary, pine cones and orange zest. Some iodine, too. Medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and sleek tannins. Excellent freshness. Pretty finish.…

"Medium garnet with ruby tints. Intense and fruity nose with aromas of ripe black fruits, blackcurrant and a touch of liquorice. Smooth and soft with notes of concentrated and ripe berries with a…

Kokarella Estate Tiblalexis 750 2021 available at Super Liquors Online in Simsbury, CT

Wolffer Estate - Dry White Cider (4 pack 12oz bottles) available at Livingston Bottle King in Livingston, NJ

~ 91 Pts James Suckling A deeply colored malbec with dark plums, cherry blossom, lavender and pink peppercorns on the nose. Creamy and fruit-forward with.

This Pinot Noir is bright and soft, with red fruit tones on the nose that lead to some richer strawberry and plum on the palate, which builds dramatically.