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Jul 292011
 
2010 Round Hill Oak Free Chardonnay, CA, $12 (S) – Rating 85

Light both in color, nose, this “naked Chardonnay” offers mild flavors green apple, apricot with a touch of grilled pineapple and a hint of lemon. The finish has some pretty zippy acidity that should allow it to pair well with lighter summer meals.

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Jul 292011
 
NV Common Dog Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA, $20 (S) – Rating 89

A super “go to” Cabernet from Common Dog.  Well integrated flavors of dark cherry, cassis, saddle leather, a hint of smoke with soft tannins. This lighter style Cabernet is especially good on warmer evenings when a big chewy Cab is just too much. Great BBQ wine. Tip – Give this Cab a little time to open up. It improves significantly after about 30 minutes.

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Jul 292011
 
2009 Chamisal Vineyards Stainless Chardonnay, Unoaked, Central Coast CA  $13 – Rating 88

Note: We previously gave this wine a poor rating… but it appears we had a bad bottle… Glad we bought 2.

A full-flavored unoaked/non-malolactic Chardonnay. Beautiful flavors of tropical fruits, ripe pineapple, melon, citrus with a rich mouth-feel with hints of honeycomb on the finish. The clean flavors will appeal to fans of “naked Chardonnays” while the full fruit expression is big enough to satisfy an oak leaning palate.

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Jul 272011
 
2010 Cass Winery Viognier, Estate Grown, Paso Robles, CA, $26 – Rating 91

On a recent wine excursion to Paso Robles we found Cass Winery and we were glad we did. Cass has created a lovely expression of Viognier from estate fruit. Refreshing, with a creamy round mouth-feel and integrated flavors of white peach, apple, tropicals and a hint of honeycomb. The finish includes a touch of minerality and acidity that  entices the palate.

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Jul 272011
 
2009 Robert Mondavi Winery Fume Blanc, Dry Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, CA $20 (S) – Rating 88

Blended in the traditional fashion with 10% Semillon, Robert Mondavi creates a consistent and yummy Sauv. Blanc. Rich flavors of white peach, ripe tropical fruits, pineapple, melon with a touch of fig and spice. The wine has a bright and crisp finish ready to pair with an assortment of lighter summer dishes.

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