Once in a while I get tired of big Californian Cabernet's so I hunt down an alternative. When I'm on the prowl I usually end up at The Wine Library because they have such a great selection and I'm a Vayniack.

After searching I found a Montepulciano wine from Italy made from the Sangiovese grape. This really was a nice Italian red wine, not as complex as the Califonia Cabs that I normally drink. It had a great garnet color and fruity bouquet. Very easy to drink with soft tannins. Medium to full bodied. I let the wine breathe about 1hr before serving.Very fruity and jammy. Yummy. I'll buy this one again. Good price as well.

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I sometimes like an oaky, buttery chardardonny. This chardonnay definitely had some oak and butter, but not too overpowering. Nice bouquet of peach and lemon. Nice smooth buttery finish. Definitey a good choice for those that like oak and butter!

$14.50 ShopRite Liquors,East Brunswick 

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 Spanish wines can be great and this one is no different. Made from the Tempranillo grape this Rioja is fine pairing with steak,chicken or pasta. Oh did I like this one! Lots of black cherry and some coffee. Big finish.I'll buy this one again. A definite change from the big California Cabernets that I taste. Sometimes you want something just a little different.

Let this one breathe about 1 hr before you enjoy!

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They say Pouilly Fuisse is the great Chardonnay alternative to big Califonia Chardonnay in France and what a nice Pouilly Fuisse this was. Just a hint of oak with a touch of peach. A very distinctive yellow/green color to this wine. A classical Burgundian style French white wine made from Macon area.

If you like Chardonnay,try this with little oak. A nice white wine with a nice price. Goes great with seafood, appetizer or no food!

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I love this wine. Fine balance, not much oak. Great value. Nice little French wine made from the Chardonnay grape.

$13.50 Princeton CorkSrew

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 If you love Chardonnay and need a change, try this one. Made from the Trebbiano grape.Hints of tangerine,orange and stone. I still love Chardonnay, but sometimes even I need a change! A little pricey, but if you need a change..go for it!

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I am boring sometimes and like Chardonnay, maybe because I eat a lot of fish. Sometimes I don't want to drink a big oaky California wine so I switch it up and decide "let's go French". So off I go to my little wine shop that specializes in French boutique wines.It just so happens that I have 2 wines shops that I go to for French boutique wines.

This was a lovely French Chardonnay from the Macon area with just the right amount of oak, with hints of peach and almond. It really had a nice long finish. Quite a little wine, at a nice price. A tasty alternative to California Chardonnay.

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Again, I had a yearning for French white wine and went to my little  French wine shop and found this little gem of a wine. 35% barrel fermented chardonnay with hints of apple, citrus and stone show off the terroir. I drank this one right up!

Definitely a good choice with shellfish, poultry and light appetizers. Classic Maconnais style Burgundian wine. Another great little French wine at a reasonable price.

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