Wine: Vina Robles
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Place: Jardine Vineyard, Paso Robles, California
Price: $16 (retail)
Vina Robles “Jardine Vineyard” Sauvignon Blanc, Paso Robles, California, 2010.
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