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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

    Ortman Family VineyardsOpen Daily – TF: $6
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    A M $$ Enjoyable Fun Burgundy/Rhones
    Established: 1999 Location: Downtown 5000 Cases
    → Read more detailed report
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    Oso Libre WineryOpen Daily – TF: $10
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    F M $$$ Enjoyable Fun Cabernet/Rhones
    Established: 1996 Location: Westside - Vineyard Drive 1000 Cases
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    Peachy Canyon WineryOpen Daily – TF: $5
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    A L $$ Very Good Hit/Miss Zinfandels/Cabs
    Established: 1988 Location: On Hwy 46 West 90,000 Cases
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    Penman Springs WineryOpen Th-Su – No Fee
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    R S $$ Enjoyable Fun Zin/Bordeaux
    Established: 1996 Location: Eastside/Union Rd. ? Cases
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    Pianetta WineryOpen Daily – TF: $5
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    A M $$ Enjoyable Ordinary Syrah/Cab
    Established: 2002 Location: Downtown 2500 Cases
    → Read more detailed report
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    Pipestone VineyardsOpen Th-M – TF: $5
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    A S $$$ Enjoyable Ordinary Rhones
    Established: 1997 Location: Westside 2000 Cases
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    Pithy Little Wine Co.Open Daily – TF: $10
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    A M $$ Enjoyable Friendly Rhones/Pinot/Zin
    Established: 2009 Location: Downtown 1000 Cases
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    Ranchita Canyon VineyardOpen F-M – TF: $5
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    R S $$ Enjoyable Ordinary Zinfandels/Cabs/Italian
    Established: 2008 Location: San Miguel 1000 Cases
    → Read more detailed report
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    Rio Seco VineyardsOpen F-M – TF: $5
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    R M $$ Enjoyable Friendly Bordeaux/Zin
    Established: 1997 Location: Eastside - Union Rd. 2500 Cases
    Their 4 room casita is now open for Club Members and its a lovely place to stay and a great deal. → Read more detailed report
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    RiverStar VineyardsOpen Th-Mon – TF:$5
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    A M $$ Enjoyable Ordinary Syrah/Bordeaux
    Established: 1993 Location: San Miguel 1500 Cases
    → Read more detailed report
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    Robert Hall WineryOpen Daily – TF: $5
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    F L $ Enjoyable Ordinary Rhone/Bordeaux
    Established: 2002 Location: On Hwy 46 East 70,000 Cases
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    Sculpterra WineryOpen Daily – TF: $5
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    F L $$ Enjoyable Friendly Bordeaux/Zin
    Established: 2006 Location: Eastside 2500 Cases
    → Read more detailed report
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    Silver Horse WineryOpen F-M – TF: $7
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    F S $$$ Enjoyable Ordinary Bordeaux/Rhones
    Established: 1996 Location: San Miguel 2000 Cases
    → Read more detailed report
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    Stacked Stone CellarsOpen F-Su – TF: Free
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    R S $$ Enjoyable Friendly Rhones/Zin
    Established: 1999 Location: Westside - Peachy Canyon Rd. 2000 Cases
    → Read more detailed report
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    Starr Ranch WineryOpen By Appt.
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    R S $$ Enjoyable Friendly Rhones/Bordeaux
    Established: 2006 Location: Westside - Chimney Rock Rd. 400 Cases
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    Tablas Creek VineyardsOpen Daily – TF: $10
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    F L $$$ Very Good Ordinary Rhones
    Established: 1989 Location: Westside - Far Out 15000 Cases
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    Terry Hoage VineyardsOpen F-Sun – TF: $10
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    A S $$$ Very Good Friendly Rhones
    Established: 2002 Location: Westside 2000 Cases
    → Read more detailed report
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    Thacher WineryOpen F-Su – TF: $7
    Type Size Price W-Rating E-Rating Specialties
    A M $$ Enjoyable Friendly Rhones/Zinfandel
    Established: 2004 Location: Westside - Vineyard Dr. 1000 Cases
    → Read more detailed report

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