85 + Good Wine

Jun 042011
 
2009 Parducci Chardonnay, Mendocino County, CA, $11 (S) – Rating 89

Looking for a great every day Chardonnay? Parducci Chardonnay is the answer. A great price for a very nice wine. Well balanced fruit and acidity, this medium-bodied wine shows flavors of apple, honeydew and a hint of tropical fruit. It paired very well with dry-rubbed grilled chicken breast

May 312011
 
2009 Deep Sea Sea Flower Dry Rosé, Central Coast, CA, $28 (S) – Rating 89

This dry and somewhat jammy Rosé just screams for a warm Saturday afternoon patio party. Very fruit forward with balanced acidity. A pleasantly round mouth-feel of ripe strawberry, raspberry, red fruit and a touch of plum. Paired very well with grilled salmon and grilled salad.

May 312011
 
2008 Folie à Deux Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA, $24 (S) – Rating 89

Looking for a great value in Cabernet? Folie à Deux delivers again. An easy drinking and food friendly Cabernet, it needs only a little time to open up making it a good restaurant choice. Nice structure with soft tannins and full fruit flavors of plum, blackberry, black cherry and a hint of toffee and cocoa.

May 152011
 
2009 Cinnabar Chardonnay, Monterey, CA, $20(S) – Rating 3.9

A very plesant French-style Chardonnay that pairs with food quite well. 20% oak barrell aging and 60% malolactic fermenation adds richness without too much muscle. Nice fruit with flavcors of lemon curd, apples mixed with a touch of citrus and minerality

Apr 182011
 
2008 Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, CA, $18 – Rating 3.50

Nothing really special here but not bad either. A pleasant Cabernet that will not overpower your meal at a good value price. Rich and fruity, blackerry and spice with mild tannins. At under $20 go for it… A decent “go-to” Cabernet