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"A plush white, with plenty of creamy notes to the exuberant flavors of ripe apple, baked pear and lemon meringue. Long, spicy finish."

"This wine was a staff favorite from the first time we tried it last spring, and some of us have been eagerly awaiting the new vintage. Grolleau Gris is the grape, grown in a relatively small area in the Loire Valley. With a lovely floral and fruity nose, the Domaine Herbauges Grolleau Gris is an easy-drinking, crisp, fruity white. As one staff member said, 'This tastes just like summer!'" -- Nancy Koeneman, Binny's Champaign

"This has a very high-toned nose: wine gums, blackberry and raspberry that lack some complexity and typicity. Full-bodied palate with good fruit concentration and well integrated tannins. Firm grip, really lacquers the palate. Quite sinewy on the finish but maintains great purity and charm. Very fine."