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Welcome to the August edition of the San Diego Wine & Beer Co Top 12! This month, we’re taking you on a world tour of flavor, from Southern Italy and Lebanon to Oregon, Bandol, Paso Robles and beyond. You’ll find adventurous grapes, iconic producers, and everyday classics that all deliver serious quality without stretching the budget. Whether you’re stocking up for late-summer B-B-Q's, beach get-togethers, or relaxed evenings at home,
we’ve hand-selected bottles that overperform for their price.
See you soon!
Cheers,
Matt, Mark, Joe & Jonette
Click for our TOP 12 Case
(Includes 1 bottle of each of the below wines)
$320/case
(Pricing does not include sales tax, CRV or shipping )
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| Masseria Potenti
2024 Salento
Susumaniello
Susumaniello is one of Puglia’s hidden gems, and this bottling shows why the grape is worth seeking out. Bright red berry fruit bursts from the glass, with subtle notes of vanilla and licorice adding depth and charm. The texture is supple and inviting, making it a delightful “discovery” wine for adventurous drinkers. ~Mark's Top Pick~
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| Cuvelier Los Andes
2019 Mendoza
GRAN VIN
Red Blend
From the same family behind Bordeaux’s Léoville Poyferré, this is the flagship wine of Cuvelier Los Andes and it shows remarkable pedigree. The blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Petit Verdot creates a deep, layered profile with dark fruit, spice, and velvety tannins. Each sip feels polished and complete.
~Matt's Top Pick~
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Masseria Potenti
2024
Primitivo di Manduria
We’ve been hunting for a Primitivo that truly delivers, and this one hits the sweet spot of ripeness, concentration, and balance. Generous blackberry and plum flavors roll across the palate, framed by a plush, satisfying mouthfeel. Fans of bold Zinfandel-style reds will love the big flavor and smart pricing. ~Joe's Top Pick~
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Musar Jeune
BY CHATEAU MUSAR
2022 Lebanon
Red Blend
From the legendary Chateau Musar estate, Musar Jeune offers a more approachable, ready-to-drink expression of Lebanon’s unique terroir. The blend of Cinsault, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon delivers juicy notes of pomegranate and cranberry with a subtly earthy, savory finish. Fresh and vibrant, it’s a versatile red that can be lightly chilled for warm-weather gatherings.
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Yalumba
2023 Barossa
SAMUEL'S COLLECTION
Shiraz
92 Wine Spectator
A full-bodied Barossa Valley red that delivers ripe dark-fruit intensity with polished, approachable structure. Its aromatics and flavors revolve around blackberry, blueberry, and plum, layered with chocolate, coffee, brown spice, and a signature peppery lift.
A must try Aussie Shiraz!
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Il Chiurlo
BY CIU CIU
2022 Maremma
Tuscan Red Blend
This Tuscan blend (90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon) over-delivers on richness and charm for the price. Full and generous on the palate, it offers ripe fruit, baking spice notes, and a suave, creamy finish. The texture is plush without being heavy, making it ideal for everything from pasta Bolognese to grilled meats.
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Cune
2020 Rioja
Imperial Reserva
Tinto
93 Wine Advocate
An iconic Rioja producer, Cune’s Imperial Reserva is a benchmark bottle combining tradition with finesse. This Tempranillo-based blend is graceful and fresh, with a polished texture and a long, savory finish that keeps you coming back for another sip. For fans of Old World reds, it delivers cellar-worthy complexity at a very fair price.
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Willamette Valley Vineyards
2024 Willamette Valley
Pinot Gris
This is an invigorating white built for warm-weather enjoyment and casual entertaining. Crisp and dry, it offers lifted flavors of pear, honeysuckle, and citrus with a refreshing, mouthwatering finish. The balance of fruit and acidity makes it an easy match with salads, seafood, and light appetizers. A stunner for the price-pont!
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Domaine de Terrebrune
2025 Bandol
Rose
94 Wine Advocate
With Domaine Tempier sold out, this Bandol Rose from Domaine de Terrebrune is a stunning alternative at about $20 less per bottle. A gorgeous perfume of honeysuckle and summer flowers meets the nose, leading to a palate that is simultaneously lush and nervy.
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Elvio Tintero
2025 Langhe
Arneis
Imported By Kermit Lynch
Elvio Tintero knocks it out of the park with this bright, refreshing Arneis from Piedmont. Light and lively, it delivers crisp citrus and juicy peach notes that make it a perfect aperitivo wine. It’s a fantastic under-the-radar Italian white that brings boutique charm at an everyday price.
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Robert Craig
2023 Napa County/Sonoma County
LA FLEUR CRAIG
Cabernet Sauvignon
One of the most approachable Robert Craig bottlings we’ve tasted in some time, La Fleur Craig offers high-end pedigree with a more friendly price tag. Aromas of black cherries, cassis, and mocha lead to a balanced palate framed by firm, fine-grained tannins. It’s delicious now, with enough structure to age gracefully.
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Chappellet
2024 Napa Valley
MOUNTAIN CUVEE
Red Blend
A vivid Napa Valley Cabernet blend that leaps from the glass with enticing aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, and plum. On the palate, it’s round and complex with lush, creamy tannin. Made for near-term enjoyment yet built to cellar for up to a decade. It is primarily made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The balance is Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc. Great price here!
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