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CALIFORNIA
Carneros
Gloria
Ferrer
2005
Carneros Chardonnay; $18
13.5/20 — Flavors
of peach, Meyer lemon and butterscotch combine on the palate of this crisp wine.
Enjoy it with aged Manchego.
Gloria
Ferrer
2003
Carneros Pinot Noir; $35
15/20 — Aromas
of black raspberry, cherry and violet combine in this wine
that can be enjoyed with roasted quail.
MacRostie
Winery and Vineyards
2004
Carneros Pinot Noir; $28
15/20 — Aromas
of black cherry and smoke combine with clove and anise
in this rich, full wine.
Central
Coast
Smith
& Hook
2005
Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon; $25
14/20 — Aromas
of plum, clove, and cedar combine with berry flavors
in this bold wine. Enjoy it with grilled lamb.
Guenoc
Valley
Langtry
Estate
2004
Petite Sirah Serpentine Meadow Vineyard; $40
14.5/20 — Flavors
of blackberry, spice and licorice in this rich wine.
Good enough to enjoy now, but will only improve with
age.
Lake
County
Langtry
Estate
2006
Sauvignon Blanc Lillie Vineyard; $25
14/20 — Flavors
of grapefruit, fig and melon pair with floral aromatics
in this rich wine. Enjoy it with seared tuna.
Monterey
County
Hahn
Estates
2005
Pinot Noir; $20
14/20 — This
sweet and tart wine pairs well with a pecan encrusted duck
breast.
Lockwood
Vineyard
2004
Partners' Reserve Red; $20
15.5/20 — Flavors
of cherries and toasted oak combine in this elegant, well-balanced wine.
Napa
Valley
Kuleto
Estate
2006
Rosato; $17
14/20 — Wild
strawberries and blood orange dominate the nose of this bright wine.
Kuleto
Estate
2005
Zinfandel; $37
15/20 — Flavors
of toasted nuts, spice and licorice linger in this
fresh, warm wine.
Paso
Robles
Estancia
Winery
2004
Meritage; $33
13.5/20 — Expect
flavors of black fruit and oak in this rich, very alcoholic
(14.5%) wine.
Sculpterra
2005
Cabernet Sauvignon; $28
12.5/20 —This
wine is slightly hot at 15.5% alcohol. It was aged in American,
French and eastern European oak.
Tablas
Creek Vineyard
2005
Côtes de Tablas; $20
13.5/20 — This
blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syran and Counoise has a
strong Grenache nose and pairs well with grilled steaks.
Tablas Creek Vineyard
2006 Côtes de Tablas Blanc; $20
13.5/20 — This
blend of mostly Viognier and Marsanne features flavors
of apricot and rich texture with a long peachy finish.
Santa
Lucia Highlands
Estancia
Winery
2005
Stonewall Vineyard Pinot Noir; $24
14/20 —A
bright wine with flavors of ripe fruit and spicy oak
Sonoma
County-Green Valley
Iron
Horse Vineyards
2003
Brut Rosé;
$50
14/20 —This
sparkling
wine has
fresh strawberry
and raspberry
tones and
can be served
with duck,
tuna or even
barbecue.
Temecula
Valley
Callaway
Vineyard and Winery
2003
Special Selection Syrah; $28
13/20 — This
limited production wine displays hints of spicy white pepper
and cloves mixed with raspberries and cherries.
Multiple
AVAs
Chumeia
Vineyard
2005
Cabernet Sauvignon; $14
12/20 —This
thick, rough wine is made with grapes from Mariani, Lake
County and Paso Robles.
Mendoza
San
Rafael
Chumeia
Vineyards
2005
Pinot Noir; $14
12.5/20 — This
aromatic wine displays notes of cherries, strawberries
and red fruit.
Mâcon-Villages
Georges
Duboeuf
2006
Mâcon-Villages Flower Label Chardonnay; $10
14/20 — This
clear, lively wine displays flowery notes along with
hints of citrus.
Ribeauvillé
Trimbach
2004
Riesling; $18
14.5/20 — This
vibrant wine maintains natural acidity while showcasing
the fruit flavors characteristic of this varietal.
Forlì
Drei
Donà Tenuta La Palazza
2005
Sangiovese Notturno; $15
13.5/20 — This
spicy, well-balanced and fruity red pairs well with hearty
pasta dishes.
Piedmont
Saracco
2006 Moscato
D'Asti; $15
14/20 — This
sparkling white has flavors of peach and pear with a floral
nose.
Marlborough
Villa
Maria Estate
2007
Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc; $14
14/20 — Flavors
of gooseberry, lime and melon combine in this fresh wine.
Enjoy it with vegetable dishes.
Tierra
de Castilla
Tapeña
2006
Verdejo; $9
14/20 — This
refreshing wine features tropical fruit and peaches on
the nose and a bright palate.
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