85 + Good Wine

Jul 032012
 
2009 Duck Pond Cellars Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR, $20 (S) – Rating 89

A great value Pinot Noir at $20. Opens with a nose of cherry and leather which gives way to lighter-style flavors of cherry and raspberry with hints of leather and spice. Balanced acidity and a hint of sweetness round out this go-to Pinot. Buy This Wine

Jun 192012
 
2011 Clif Family Winery The Climber Sauvignon Blanc, CA, $14 (S) – Rating 88

Get that patio party started with this easy drinking 100% SB. The glass will offer a nose of tropical citrus with notes of grapefruit and grass. Juicy flavors of pineapple, green apple and Meyer lemon, with a hint of honeycomb, balanced with touch of acidity on the palate. A patio party pleaser for sure. Buy This Wine

Jun 192012
 
2011 Starmont  Rosé Wine, CA, $20 (S) – Rating 3.85

This varietal blend opens with a light nose of strawberry and spice. The palate offers up flavors of ripe watermelon, ripe strawberry, rhubarb, red cherry and raspberry balanced with a touch of zippy acidity. It paired very well with our Parmesan talapia and spinach/strawberry salad. Buy This Wine

Jun 122012
 
2011 Chateau Ste Michelle Dry Riesling, Columbia Valley, WA, $9 (S) – Rating  89

A refreshingly dry Riesling offering up a nose of citrus and lemon cream. A food friendly level of zippy acidity is complimented by flavors of  Meyer lemon, pineapple, apple, citrus and notes of minerality. Paired very well with seared spicy Ahi tuna and Asian slaw. Buy This Wine

Jun 032012
 
2010 Raptor Ridge Winery Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, Oregon, $24 (S) – Rating 89

A blend from 11 vineyards, it is lighter in color than others with a nose of cherry, strawberry and floral notes. Plenty of zippy acidity makes for an excellent foodie wine choice. Flavors of cherry, strawberry and baking spice combined with fine tannins round out this balanced Pinot Noir. Buy This Wine