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$33.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 100% estate grown Riesling from the Dundee Hills AVA For four months, 92% aged in stainless steel tank, 8% in

100% Chardonnay Barrel fermented and partial malolactic fermentation. Barreled and aged for 4 months in 33% New French oak. Aromas and flavors of lemongrass, pear, green apple and vanilla. Bright

$26.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 91 points – Wine Spectator 91 points – Wine Enthusiast 91 points – Vinous 100% Pinot Noir. Ten months in

The Seven Deadly Zins, Zinfandel, Lodi, California 2016 $13.99 at Crush Wines & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) Zinfandel with a small percentage of Petite Sirah Aromas of jammy fruit

$15.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 100% Sauvignon Blanc – most from Napa Valley AVAs Rutherford with a small portion from Oak Knoll.  Aged 69% stainless

$15.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 92 points – Tasting Panel Almost entirely Pinot Noir with a small proportion of Petit Verdot added for color and

$17.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 92 points – Tasting Panel 100% Shiraz from Barossa Matured in French and American oak for 12 months. Aromas of

$36.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 91 points – Wine Enthusiast 90 points – Robert Parker 100% Pinot Noir from Santa Maria Valley’s Bien Nacido, Riverbench,

$49.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) Robert Parker – 92 points 22,860 cases produced Blend: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 2% Petite Sirah, 1% Merlot

$27.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 100% Petite Sirah, aged 14 months in French, American, and Hungarian oak, 35% new oak. Aromas of black cherry, coffee,

$10.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) Aromas of lemongrass, grapefruit, and honeysuckle.  Pear, apple and a touch of minerality on the palate.  Tart acidity on finish.

$38.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Arkansas (AR) 92 points – Wine Enthusiast 79% Syrah / 21% Petite Sirah 100% aged in French oak barrels – first year aged

$9.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in French oak for nine months. Fruit driven with blackberry, red currant, and plum with hints

$ 25.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 93 points – James Suckling 91 points – The Wine Advocate 90 points – Wine & Spirits 100% Malbec. 

$13.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 100% Glera grape Lively bubbles and crisp flavors of peach and apricot with a note of stone earthiness. Accolade Wines,

$53.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 100% Syrah.  Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels – 5% new oak and 95% 10-year oak. Blueberry, fig,

$30.49 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) Wine Enthusiast – 90 points 92% Merlot / 5% Petit Verdot / 3% Cabernet Sauvignon 22% aged in new French

$35.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 100% Pinot Noir from Dundee Hills AVA, Chehalem Mountains AVA, McMinnville AVA, Yamhill-Carlton AVA, and Eola Amity AVA in Willamette

$16.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 100% Sauvignon Blanc.  Grapes from two vineyards one in Lake County and the other in Napa Valley. Aromas of honey

$12.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) The majority of the grapes come from the Agter Paarl and Swartland regions. Lemon citrus and stone fruit with hints

$13 .99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Merlot.  Following blending, the wine is matured in new and old French and

$16.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 91 points – James Suckling 85% Cabernet Sauvignon / 15% Malbec Organic grapes from the winery’s own vineyards.  Aged in

Left Coast Cellars Truffle Hill Chardonnay, Willamette Valley Estate, Oregon 2014 $24.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 90 points – Wine Spectator 100% Chardonnay.  Fermentation: 66%

$19.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) Sangiovese 80% / Merlot 10% / Cabernet Sauvignon 10%. Three grapes hence the name TRE (Italian for three). Aged for

$17.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 100% Chardonnay Some of the wine is matured for 10 months in barrels before bottling. Citrus, pear and mango aromas

$18.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 91 points – Wine Advocate 100% Garnacha from vines planted between 1925 and 1968.  Aged in new to 3-year old

$13.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 90 points – Wine Enthusiast Grapes sourced from thirty different vineyards. Aromas of peach, honeysuckle, lime, and kiwi with spicier

$18.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 98% Chardonnay / 2% Gewürztraminer.  The Chardonnay grapes are sourced exclusively from the winery’s Riva Ranch Vineyard in Arroyo Seco,

$17.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 100% Primitivo.  Six months in large French oak barrels (botti). Blackberry and cherry flavors with hints of spice.  Smooth tannins. 

$22.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 92 points – James Suckling 80% Cabernet Sauvignon / 20% Zinfandel. Fermented on stems that gives a coffee note to

$19.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 100% Syrah from the Farrah Vineyard. Aged 15 months in French oak. On the palate are flavors of blackberry, anise,

$16.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 91 points – James Suckling Aged 10 months in French oak barrels A medium bodied red wine with red fruit

$19.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 91 points – Wine Enthusiast 91 points – James Suckling Tropical fruit and floral notes on the nose.  Peach and

Marenco Moscato d’Asti Scrapona, Piedmont, Italy 2015 $18.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 100% Moscato Bianco from the Scrapona vineyard in the Bagnario Valley in Strevi,

$21.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 92 points – James Suckling Floral aromas with tobacco and leather notes.  Medium to full mouth feel.  Smooth tannins. 90%

$27.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 90 points – Wine Enthusiast 89% Zinfandel / 11% Petite Sirah Aged 16 months in French oak barrels – 33%

$15.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 100% Petite Sirah Cherries, blackberries, and blueberries with firm tannins. Hints of pepper and cigar.  Medium to long finish. Chronic

Burton Anderson has been called by many, including other world renowned wine experts and journalists, the leading authority on Italian wines.  As an established journalist and editor from the Midwest

$43.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 91 points – Wine Enthusiast 88% Cabernet Sauvignon / 7% Merlot / 3% Malbec / 2% Petit Verdot Aged 18

Burton Anderson has been called by many, including other world renowned wine experts and journalists, the leading authority on Italian wines.  As an established journalist and editor from the Midwest

$11.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 100% Picpoul de Pinet, also known as Jadix. Intense aromas of citrus and exotic fruits.  Fresh taste with good acidity

Burton Anderson has been called by many, including other world renowned wine experts and journalists, the leading authority on Italian wines.  As an established journalist and editor from the Midwest

$18.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) Grapes sourced from Bien Nacido Vineyard.  Fermented in stainless steel tank, put through malolactic fermentation to add a little creaminess,

$24.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 75% Cabernet Sauvignon / 21% Merlot / 4% Cabernet Franc Aged 18 months in French and American oak barrels. Wine

$ 30.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) Wine Advocate – 92 points James Suckling – 90 points Chardonnay 79% / Viognier 8% / Grenache Blanc 5%

$13.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 90 points – Wine Enthusiast Fermentation in stainless steel tank Tropical fruit aromas with notes of melon and floral.  Ripe

$16.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 100% Tannat Fermented in cement tanks.  Aged 6 to 12 months in French oak barrels and casks. Aromas of red

$17.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 91 Points – Wine Enthusiast Blend: Syrah with a touch of Petite Sirah Aged 12 months in used French oak

$25.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 90 points – Wine Spectator 50% Garnacha / 35% Cariñena / 15% Cabernet Sauvignon No oak aging. Red fruit aromas

$13.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) Pear flavors with a touch of minerality, solid acidity, well balanced. Grapes come from the Tre Venezie (the three regions

$10.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) Intense purple color.  Aromas of floral, spice, and black fruit.  In the mouth, medium body, soft, fresh, and well-balanced. The

Gérard Bertrand, Château l’Hospitalet La Reserve, La Clape, Coteaux du Languedoc, France AOC 2013 $18.49 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) Syrah 40%, Grenache 30%, Mourvèdre 30%

SeaGlass Wine Company Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California 2016 $10.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) Aromas of pears, melon, lime, with flowery notes. 

Callie Collection Fresh Red Blend, Central Coast, California 2014 $12.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 25% Merlot, 20% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 20% Malbec, 10% Zinfandel, 5%

A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir, Oregon 2015 $18.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) Black cherry along with an assortment of berries.  Little notes of spice. 

The Seventy-Five Wine Company, 75 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 2015 $24.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, grapes are from Red Hills, Lake County and

Bodegas La Caña, La Caña Albariño, Rías Baixas, Spain 2014, DO $16.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) This wine is a ripe style of Albariño. On

$15.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 90 points – Wine Enthusiast Aromatic with flavors of pink grapefruit, lemongrass and fresh herbs.  Acidic.  Medium body.  Dry and

Insurrection Red Blend, South Eastern Australia, 2015 $13.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 92 points – Tastings 91 points – Wine Enthusiast 75% Shiraz, 25% Cabernet

J. Wilkes Pinot Blanc Santa Maria Valley 2014 $18.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) Ripe apple, citrus, orange blossom, and melon on the nose.  Pear and hint

Spellbound Petite Sirah, California 2015 $17.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas Intense color.  Bouquet of rich blackberries and blueberries, vanilla bean, and coffee.  Rich, full-bodied flavors and

Tenuta Fernanda Cappello Pinot Grigio, Grave, Friuli, Italy DOC 2015 $17.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) Floral and pear on the nose.  On the palate, crisp

Girard Old Vine Zinfandel Napa Valley 2013 $21.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 89% Zinfandel/11% Petite Sirah Some of the Zinfandel vines are up to 100

American Thread, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, California 2015 $21.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 91 points – Wine Enthusiast Grapefruit, white peach, and lychee with notes

Charles Smith Eve Chardonnay, Washington 2014 $16.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 100% Chardonnay, whole-cluster pressed, fermented on the lees, 20% malolactic fermentation, no new oak,

Joseph Carr Merlot, Napa County 2012 $22.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 100% Merlot Fermentation in stainless steel.  Barrel-aged for 18 months in French oak, 50%

Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco 2012 DOCG $33.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas Wine Spectator – 93 points Robert Parker – 93 points Wine Enthusiast – 90 points

Cosentino Winery THE Franc, Lodi, California AVA 2015 $14.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas 93.5% Cabernet Franc / 3.5% Cabernet Sauvignon / 3% Petite Sirah Aged 12

Lyeth Estate Meritage Red Wine, Sonoma County, California 2012 $22.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas 57% Merlot / 17% Cabernet Sauvignon / 13% Malbec / 11% Cabernet

Tenet Wines Le Fervent Syrah, Costières de Nîmes, Rhône Valley, France 2013 $20.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas 91% Syrah / 6% Grenache / 2% Mourvèdre /

Talbott Vineyards Pinot Noir Kali Hart, Estate Grown, Monterey, Central Coast, California 2014 $22.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas 100% estate grown Pinot Noir from Sleepy Hollow

Domaine Bousquet Malbec Reserve Tupungato Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 2014 $16.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas 85% Malbec / 5% Cabernet Sauvignon / 5% Merlot / 5% Syrah

Concannon Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2014 $16.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits 91 points – Wine Enthusiast Wine Style: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon / 6.5% Petite Verdot / 6.5% Petite

Santa Barbara County is a fascinating wine region.  Its vineyards are the furthest south of California’s Central Coast, yet it is a cool-climate region where winemakers have made some of

As prestige and costs continue to drive up the prices of Napa Valley wines, California wine lovers find these wines less accessible and are in need of an alternative. One

Limoncello is a relatively recent alcoholic Italian creation that began in the region of Campania.  This lemon zest liqueur originated around the Gulf of Naples particularly the Sorrentino Peninsula, Almalfi

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