85 + Good Wine

Jul 082012
 
2010 Martin & Weyrich Moscato Allegro Muscat Canelli, CA, $12 (S) – Rating 88

Looking for a sweetie for that patio party or to pair with spicy foods…this Moscato may be your answer. A rich nose of ripe peach precedes a slightly effervescent mouth-feel offering flavors of peach, honeycomb and vanilla. Low alcohol at 7.5%, it may also be just enough sweetness to finish off your night. Buy This Wine

Jul 082012
 
2011 Abacela Grenache Rose, Estate Grown, Umpqua Valley, OR $15 (S) – Rating 89

A real patio pleaser with aromas of strawberry and watermelon. Inviting flavors of strawberry, watermelon, ruby red grapefruit with hints of raspberry and minerality. A great foodie wine with plenty of zippy mouth-watering acidity and a long finish. Buy this Wine

Jul 082012
 
2011 Kunde Family Estate Magnolia Lane Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Valley. CA, $17 (S) – Rating 88

A soft nose of tropicals and herbs transcends into flavors of honeydew melon, white peach, grapefruit, guava and tropicals with herbal grassy tones and hints of creaminess, still with plenty of acidity. 1% Semillion and 5% barrel aging rounds out the edges and adds a touch of subtle complexity. Buy This Wine

Jul 082012
 
2010 Carmel Road Pinot Noir, Monterey, CA, $20 (S) – Rating 88

A fruity nose of dark cherry, plum and spice. On the palate expect flavors of cherry, plum and blackberries with notes of tobacco, chocolate and pepper spice. Balanced acidity and soft tannins make for a pleasant mouth-feel. A good value go-to Pinot. Buy this Wine

Jul 082012
 
2011 Starmont Chardonnay, Napa Valley, Ca, $20 (S) – Rating 88

A very nice for the price Chardonnay opening with a nose red apple, ripe pineapple and spice. Flavors abound with red apple, pear, ripe pineapple, tropicals, citrus, oaky vanilla, baking spice, minerality and just enough buttery goodness to round out the mouth-feel without being overpowering. Buy This Wine