85 + Good Wine

Jun 032012
 
2008 Clancy’s Barossa Red by Peter Lehmann Barossa, Australia, $17 (S) – Rating 88

An excellent value blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with a nose of dark cherry, plum and spice. From the glass, flavors of dark cherry, plum, cocoa, cola, soft spices and a touch of sweetness are complimented by very soft tannins. Great pizza or BBQ wine!

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 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

May 162012
 
2010 Girasole Vineyards Pinot Noir, Mendocino, CA, $16 (S) – Rating 89

An excellent value Pinot Noir made with certified organic grapes. The nose offers up aromas of strawberry, rhubarb and spice. The taste is one of spicy dark cherry pie, cinnamon, baking spice, plum, briar and minerality giving way to a nice long finish. Buy this wine

May 012012
 
2009 Antica Chardonnay, Antinori Family Estate, Napa Valley, CA, $32 (S) – Rating 89

This rich yet sleek style of Chardonnay from Antica Napa Valley opens to a nose of green apple with hints of lemon-lime citrus. The medium-round mouth feel offers up crisp red apple, citrus, minerality and pear with notes of oaky honey and vanilla.