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CALIFORNIA
Alexander
Valley
Iron
Horse
2005
Rosato Di Sangiovese; $12
14/20
— Intense strawberry bouquet pairs well with antipasto
salad, ceviche and spicy shrimp.
Wattle
Creek
2002
Cabernet Sauvignon; $50
14/20
— Toasted oak aromas give way to flavors of ripe
sweet berries, tobacco and a black pepper finish.
Wattle
Creek
2001
Shiraz; $28
14/20
— Blueberry and toasted oak aromas and flavors
integrated with licorice.
Central
Coast
Sterling
2005
Vintner's Collection Pinot Grigio; $13
13/20
— Clean aromas of honeysuckle and citrus zest,
with a palate focused on apricots, honey and pear flavors.
Sterling
2005
Vintner's Collection Sauvignon; $13
13.5/20
— Classic aromas of cut grass, herbs and minerals,
with fresh and bright fruit flavors.
Mendocino
Solaris
2004
Zinfandel; $14
13.5/20
— Aromas and flavors of red berry, raspberry and
black pepper with a touch of spiciness.
Wattle
Creek
2004
Chardonnay; $26
13.5/20
— Citrus thread of aromas continues with a crisp
lemon rind finish.
Wattle
Creek
2004
Sauvignon Blanc; $17
No Rating
— Palate of ripe grapefruit and lime pairs well
with fresh shellfish.
Monterey
Solaris
2004
Chardonnay; $12
13/20
— Flavors of melon, pineapple and yellow peach
complement chicken salad or light pasta dishes.
Napa
Flora
Springs
2003
Trilogy; $60
15/20 — Meritage
blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Cabernet Franc
features characteristics of each varietal including black
cherry, tobacco and raspberry.
Grgich
Hills
2005
Fumé Blanc; $25
14/20
— Tropical bouquet leading into concentrated citrus
and melon.
Grgich
Hills
2002
Cabernet Sauvignon; $58
15/20
— Cassis, blackberries and a hint of earthy truffles
and cedar complement grilled and braised meat dishes.
Whitehall
Lane Winery
2003
Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve; $75
17/20
— With its unique glass closure, this Cabernet
features aromas of black fruit and mocha that meld with
the lush, viscous flavors of chocolate and oak-vanilla spice.
Santa
Barbara County
Barnwood
3200'
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon; $20
12.5/20 — Deep
garnet color with elegant blackberry, raspberry, licorice
and spice nuances on the nose. Hints of cocoa and French
oak aging come through on the long finish.
Barnwood
The
Border 2005 Sauvignon Blanc; $14
14/20
— Green apple, honeydew melon and grapefruit flavors
are layered with nuances of pear and grass.
Barnwood
Long
Shadow 2004 Petite Sirah; $20
12.5/20
— Presents spicy notes of crushed peppercorn, layered
with juicy fruit and supple tannins.
Barnwood
Untamed
2004 Tempranillo; $20
14/20
— Crisp acidity, coupled with firm, well-integrated
tannins and generous fruit.
CONNECTICUT
Southeastern
New England
Chamard
2002
Estate Reserve Chardonnay; $13
13.5/20
— Aromas of ripe fruit, spices and toasty oak flavors
with a creamy texture.
Chamard
2003
Chardonnay; $11
12.5/20
— Floral aromas with ripe fruit flavors.
Chamard
2002
Merlot; $16
12.5/20
— Spicy fruit aromas accenting flavors of cherries,
black pepper and chocolate.
Chamard
2002
Cabernet Sauvignon; $16
12/20
— Blended with 15% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc to
yield aromas of blackberries, cedar and oak, ripe berry
flavors and low acidity.
WASHINGTON
Columbia
Valley
Columbia
Winery
2002
Merlot; $15
No Rating
— Attractive red cherry and berry aroma with a touch
of herbs and cedar.
Columbia
Winery
2002
Syrah; $15
No
Rating — Bright, red berry fruit with notes
of roasted meat and anise. Intense and full flavored with
good structure.
Priorat
Morlanda
2001
Crianza; $30
14.5/20
— Robust and intense vino showcasing a plethora
of fruit scents and flavors.
Rioja
Alavesa
Bodegas
Medrano-Irazu
2001
Crianza; $15
13/20
— Deep red ruby color with a long finish, and
aromas of vanilla, hazelnut and toffee.
Ondalán
2001
Crianza; $15
13.5/20
— Cherry red color with powerful spiced aroma
of berries and a soft fruity palette.
Ruiz
de Viñaspre
2001
Crianza; $15
12.5/20
— Great red berry nose with a light-color body.
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