90 + Very Good Wine

Jun 192012
 
2011 V. Sattui Winery North Coast Rosato, Rose Wine, CA, $22 (S) – Rating 4.0

This dark ruby rose’ opens with a nose of strawberry & rhubarb pie. The combination of Grenache, Syrah and Carignane offers the palate flavors of  bright strawberry, raspberry and ripe cherry with welcome notes of baking spice. Plenty of zippy acidity and a faint hint of sweetness makes this a good foodie wine to pair with everything from a summer salad to grilled chicken to salmon. Buy This Wine

Jun 052012
 
2010 Archery Summit Premier Cuvee Pinot Noir, Estate Bottled, Williamette Valley, OR, $48 (S) – Rating 90

A blend of five vineyards this young wine opens with a robust nose of red berry and spice. Big bold flavors of dark cherry, raspberry, blueberry, plum and licorice are integrated with notes of cinnamon and baking spices for a lush flavor profile. Soft tannins and a touch of acidity round out this beauty. Buy This Wine

Jun 052012
 
2009 Mercy Vineyards – Griva Vineyard Chardonnay, Arroyo Seco, CA, $30 (S) – Rating 90

An excellent example of single-vineyard Chardonnay. Traditional California oak/malolactic style offering a creamy luxurious mouth-feel with unique terrior characteristics. Aromas of fresh apple pie infuse the nose. The palate is caressed with creamy apple, pear and honeycomb flavors enhanced with a touch of acidity and flinty minerality. But This Wine

Jun 032012
 
2011 Peterson Winery Vin Gris Donna Bella, Tollini Vineyard, Mendocino County, CA, $17 (S) – Rating 90

A fun stainless steel co-fermented blend of 50% Grenacia, 25% Syrah, 25% Carignane with a nose of ripe watermelon, bright cherry and floral notes. On the palate, the wine offers up a round mouth-feel with a bit of zippy acidity. Flavors of cherry, strawberry, raspberry and rhubarb are combined with a good dose of baking spice for a well balanced sipper. Available by the bottle or a 3 liter bag-in-box. Buy This Wine

Jun 032012
 
2011 Belle Glos Pinot Noir Blanc, Brugion Vineyard, Sonoma County, CA, $18 (S) – Rating 91

Consistently great Pinot Noir Rose’ with plenty of body. Perfect with grilled salmon or as a sipper during an orange summer sunset. The nose offers scents of strawberry and cherry while the wine sports a robust mouth-feel with flavors of ripe strawberry, ripe cherry, cranberry, rhubarb and pie spice. There is nothing wimpy about this dry pink in your glass.