85 + Good Wine

Oct 142012
 
2011 Dry Creek Vineyard Fume Blanc, Sonoma County, CA, $16 (S) – Rating 89

A nose of Meyer lemon and citrus with subtle floral notes. 100% stainless steel creating crisp fruit notes offering flavors of Meyer lemon and Granny Smith apple with some intriguing minerality and floral notes. Zippy acidity that calls for summer fare. A good value under $20 Buy This Wine

Oct 102012
 
2009 Youngberg Hill Estate Pinot Noir, Williamette Valley, OR, $25 (S) – Rating 3.9

A unique artisan Pinot Noir with a lovely nose of cherry, raspberry, spice and notes of smoke. Medium body with lively flavors of tart cherry, and raspberry with dark spice and zippy acidity are balanced with approachable tannins. The acidity adds to this wine’s food pairing capacity. Buy This Wine

Oct 012012
 
2010 La Crema Chardonnay, Monterey, CA, $18 (S) – Rating 88

A thoroughly enjoyable Chardonnay with aromas of apple, pear and creaminess. A soft and round mouth-feel with flavors of apple, tropical fruits and baking spice with notes of butterscotch cream and minerality. Just a kiss of sweetness on the finish. Buy This Wine

 

Aug 302012
 
2010 Hook & Ladder Chardonnay , Russian River Valley, CA, $19 (S) – Rating 88

A toasty nose of pineapple with notes of apricot and caramel. The palate offers a rich mouth-feel and soft acidity with flavors of butterscotch, red apple, honey and hints of cinnamon, oaky vanilla and spice. A well made good-value Chardonnay.    Buy This Wine

Aug 292012
 
2011 The Cusher Rose of Pinot Noir, Merwin Vineyard, Clarksburg, CA, $14 (S) – Rating 88

A solid value patio sipper with a healthy nose of watermelon, raspberry and strawberry. Flavors of ripe watermelon, tart cherry, red berries and citrus with subtle notes of red Jolly Rancher combine with zippy acidity and a hint of sweetness for a summer party favorite or to pair with lighter fare. Buy This Wine