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    90+ point rated wines under $20

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    EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS:
    Type (of Tasting Room): R=Rustic, A=Average, F=Fancy
    Size (of Tasting Room): S=Small <10ppl), M=Medium (10-20ppl), L=Large (20+)
    Price (of Wines on Average): $=Under $22, $$=22-32, $$$=32-45, $$$$=45+
    W-Rating (Quality of Wines): Drinkable, Enjoyable, Very Good, Great
    E-Rating (Tasting Room Experience): Rude, Hit/Miss, Ordinary, Friendly, Fun
    Name: Links to Winery Website

    Halter Ranch VineyardsOpen Daily – TF: $10
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    A M $$ Very Good Friendly Rhone/Bordeaux
    Established: 2000 Location: Westside - Far Out 5000 Cases
    Lovely Picnic Area with Outdoor Fireplace
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    Hansen WineryOpen F-Su – TF: $10
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    R S $$ Enjoyable Friendly Bordeaux/Zin
    Established: 1997 Location: Templeton 2500 Cases
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    Hope Family WinesFri & Sat – TF: $10
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    R S $$ Enjoyable Friendly Rhones/Cab/Zin
    Established: 1987 Location: Westside - Off 46 West 200,000 Cases
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    Hug CellarsOpen Th-Mon
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    R S $$ Enjoyable Friendly Rhones/Pinot/Zin
    Established: 1994 Location: Eastside - Off Hwy 46 850 Cases
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    Jada VineyardsTh-Mon – TF: $10
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    A M $$$ Enjoyable Friendly Rhones/Cab
    Established: 1999 Location: Westside - Vineyard Dr. 2,000 Cases
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    Justin VineyardsOpen Daily – TF: $10
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    F L $$$ Very Good Rude Bordeaux/Rhone
    Established: 1981 Location: Westside - Far Out 45000 Cases
    NOTES: Only Club Members get decent service in the Tasting Room/B&B Rooms Available/Great Wine Dinners
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    KaleidosOpen Fr-Sun
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    R S $$ Enjoyable Ordinary Rhones
    Established: 2004 Location: Westside 800 Cases
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    Kukkula WinesOpen F-Sun – $7
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    A M $$ Very Good Friendly Rhones
    Established: 2004 Location: Westside - Chimney Rock Rd. 650 Cases
    Food from Farmstand 46 on site.
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    L'Aventure WineryOpen Th-Su – TF: $10
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    A S $$$$ Very Good Ordinary Rhone/Bordeaux Blends
    Established: 1997 Location: Westside 8000 Cases
    → Read more detailed report
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    Linne Calodo CellarsOpen By Appt.
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    A S $$$$ Very Good Hit/Miss Rhones/Zin Blends
    Established: 2002 Location: Westside 4000 Cases
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    Lone MadroneOpen Daily – TF: $10
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    F L $$$ Enjoyable Ordinary Rhones/Bordeaux
    Established: 1996 Location: On Hwy 46 West 3500 Cases
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    Midnight CellarsOpen Daily – TF: $5
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    A M $$ Enjoyable Friendly Rhones/Bordeaux/Zin
    Established: 1995 Location: Westside - Anderson Rd. 11,000 Cases
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    Minassian-Young VineyardsOpen Th-Sun – TF: Free
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    A S $ Enjoyable Ordinary Zinfandel/Rhones
    Established: 2005 Location: Westside - Peachy Canyon Rd. 2800 Cases
    → Report #1 | Report #2 | Report #3
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    Mitchella WineryOpen Th-Sun – TF: $5
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    A S $$ Enjoyable Friendly Syrah/Cab
    Established: 1997 Location: Off Hwy. 46 East 1000 Cases
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    Mondo CellarsOpen Daily – TF: Free
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    A S $$ Enjoyable Ordinary Italian/Bordeaux/Rhone
    Established: 2007 Location: Westside 1000 Cases
    B&B Lodging on the Property
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    Moonstone CellarsOpen Th-M – TF: $5
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    A M $ Enjoyable Friendly Bordeaux/Zin
    Established: 2003 Location: Cambria, CA 1200 Cases
    → Read more detailed report
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    Nadeau Family VintnersOpen F-Su – TF: Free
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    R S $$ Enjoyable Friendly Rhones/Zins
    Established: 1997 Location: Westside - Peachy Canyon Rd. 2000 Cases
    → Report #1 | Report #2
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    Opolo VineyardsOpen Daily – TF: $5
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    A M $$ Enjoyable Hit/miss Zins/Rhones/Cabs
    Established: 1995 Location: Westside - Vineyard Dr. 15,000 Cases

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