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Sep 052011
 
2008 Cooper-Garrod Gravel Ridge Vineyard Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA, $25 (S) – Rating 89

A very enjoyable and rich style of Chardonnay without going overboard. This Cooper-Garrod Chardonnay sports round flavors of red apple, peach, ripe pineapple, pear and apricot with hints of honeycomb and vanilla. The creamy mouth-feel adds to the nice finish.

Sep 052011
 
2009 Shannon Ridge Ranch Collection Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County, CA, $16 (S) – Rating 88

This double Gold Medal winner from Shannon Ridge is a very easy drinking medium-bodied Sauvignon Blanc with balanced flavors of granny smith apples, pear, pineapple, lemon with hints of tangerine and minerality. Enough acidity to make it a good foodie wine with lighter summer fare.

Sep 052011
 
2009 Hess Select Chardonnay, Monterey, CA, $11 (S) – Rating 88

A crisp Chardonnay with round flavors of green apple, pineapple and citrus highlighted with hints of vanilla and tropical fruits. Very light notes of oak and butter help to make this wine a patio party pleaser.

Aug 272011
 
2009 Pope Valley Winery Chenin Blanc, Meyercamp Ranch, Napa Valley, CA, $12 (S) – Rating 87

A super sipper, dry and crisp with a fuller mouth-feel than many Chenin Blancs. Flavors of pineapple, citrus, Meyer lemon, spice and minerality. The well balanced acidity makes this a good foodie wine but soft enough to enjoy with friends for  afternoon fun on the patio. Check out Pope Valley Winery

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Aug 272011
 
2010 Peter Lehmann Wines Layers Adelaide, White Wine, Australia, $16 (S) – Rating 87

A fun, fresh and slightly sweet “layered” blend of five grapes (Sémillon (37%), Muscat (20.5%), Gewürztraminer (19.5%), Pinot Gris (19%) and Chardonnay (4%) ) The flavors of  Sémillon and Muscat prevail with notes of citrus, peach, honeycomb and pear with hints of minerality creating a floral nose followed by a  creamy mouth-feel.

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