Dry Creek Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2011

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Oct 102012
 
2011 Dry Creek Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, CA, $16 (S) – Rating 90

An enjoyably crisp SB with a nose of Meyer lemon, citrus and honeysuckle. Stainless steel fermentation lets the fruit speak with flavors of Meyer lemon, honeysuckle and tropicals with notes of minerality and white peach as the wine opens. Well-balanced and refreshing with crisp acidity for good food pairing. The addition of 3% Sauvignon Musque in the blend rounds out the mouth-feel a touch. Buy This Wine

Dry Creek Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel 2009

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Oct 102012
 
2009   Dry Creek Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, CA, $30 (S)  – Rating 91

A lighter body than many super jammy Zins with an enticing nose of spicy cherry, blackberry and smoke.  A blend of 86% Zinfandel and 14% Petite Sirah from vines that average over 90 years old. The palate offers well integrated flavors of cherry, blueberry, leather, dark spice and tobacco box with notes of espresso and cocoa in the long finish. There is a definite undertone of earthiness that adds complexity. Buy This Wine

Youngberg Hill Estate Pinot Noir 2009

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Oct 102012
 
2009 Youngberg Hill Estate Pinot Noir, Williamette Valley, OR, $25 (S) – Rating 3.9

A unique artisan Pinot Noir with a lovely nose of cherry, raspberry, spice and notes of smoke. Medium body with lively flavors of tart cherry, and raspberry with dark spice and zippy acidity are balanced with approachable tannins. The acidity adds to this wine’s food pairing capacity. Buy This Wine

La Crema Chardonnay Monterey 2010

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Oct 012012
 
2010 La Crema Chardonnay, Monterey, CA, $18 (S) – Rating 88

A thoroughly enjoyable Chardonnay with aromas of apple, pear and creaminess. A soft and round mouth-feel with flavors of apple, tropical fruits and baking spice with notes of butterscotch cream and minerality. Just a kiss of sweetness on the finish. Buy This Wine

 

Cambria Julia’s Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

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Oct 012012
 
2009 Cambria Julia’s Vineyard Pinot Noir, Estate Grown & Bottled, Santa Maria Valley, CA, $25 (S) – Rating 90

Good value Pinot Noir is often hard to come by, this offering by Cambria is a consistent exception to the rule. A bright nose of spicy cherry and plum. A lighter bodied Pinot with some cool climate acidity offering flavors of cherry, red fruit, raspberry and plum with hints of cola and spice. An easy drinker with fine integrated tannins. Buy This Wine

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