Bacchus & Beery Wine Blog

Jun 032012
 
2010 Parducci Small Lot Blend Sauvignon Blanc, Mendocino County, CA, $11 (S) – Rating 89

Looking for a great go-to SB this summer…This double Gold Medal winner may be the answer. A great value, this Mendocino SB opens with a nose of apple and pineapple. Clean flavors of pineapple, citrus, melon, pear, granny smith apples and river stone are complimented by enough zippy acidity to pair well with summer fare. Buy This Wine

Jun 032012
 
2009 Crosby Roamann Cabernet Sauvignon Dark Garden, Napa Valley, CA, $75 (S) – Rating 91

A bold Cabernet with those Napa Cab components we love. A complex nose of smokey cherry is the prelude to flavors of ripe cherry, dark berry, plum, cocoa, black pepper and baking spice. Moderate yet supple tannins add structure and backbone. Decant for at least an hour. Buy This Wine

Jun 032012
 
2008 Ceja Vineyards Carneros Pinot Noir, Carneros, CA, $40 (S) – Rating 90

A rich dense fruit Pinot Noir with a nose of yummy blueberry pie. Dark in the glass with full flavors of blueberry, cherry, chocolate, cola and hints of tobacco box. Medium acidity with well integrated and supple tannins adds to the complexity. Give this wine a little time to open up for the full effect. Buy This Wine

Jun 032012
 
2009 Desert Wind Dry Rose’, Sacagawea Vineyard Wahluke, WA, $15 (S) – Rating 88

The blend of 92 percent Sangiovese and 8 percent Chardonnay sports a nose of ripe strawberry with slight notes of tomato. The flavors are an enjoyable blend of ripe strawberry, raspberry, a hint of ripe tomato and rhubarb. Fermented in neutral barrels for a soft and round mouth-feel. Buy This Wine

Jun 032012
 
2011 Chamisal Vineyards Stainless Chardonnay, Central Coast, CA, $14 (S) – Rating 92

A favorite in the naked/unoaked Chardonnay genre. Opens with a clean nose of ripe pineapple and floral notes. The palate is presented with flavors of ripe pineapple, citrus, red apple, floral notes and a hint of minerality. The just right level of zippy acidity makes this a wine to enjoy on its own or pairing with lighter dishes. Buy This Wine