Hawley Winery Viognier 2012

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Jul 222013
 
2012 Hawley Winery Viognier, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, CA, $27 – Rating 91

Hawley is a consistent producer of high quality Viognier. The flavor profile of this white wine usually sits somewhere between Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Hawley’s Viognier is fermented in neutral oak barrels giving it a softer mouth-feel with balanced acidity. A zesty nose of citrus and tropicals with flavors of citrus, white peach, minerality and the softest hint of honeycomb as it opens. A wonderful alternative to the more common whites. Buy This Wine

VML Winery Ivywood Chardonnay 2011

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Jul 212013
 
2011 VML Winery Ivywood Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, CA, $35 (S) – Rating 90

A straight forward Chardonnay the strikes a nice balance between the newer ultra-lean Chards and the oaky butter bombs. From a cool weather vineyard with marine influence just east of Bodega Bay. A nice nose of red apple, pear, vanilla and baking spice. A round mouth-feel with zippy acidity offering flavors of apple pie, creamy vanilla, citrus and caramel with spicy minerality on the long finish. Pair this wine with summer fare including meats such as grilled chicken or just enjoy it on its own. Buy This Wine

St. Rose Vineyard & Winery – Nunes Vineyard-Block Ten Pinot Noir 2011

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Jul 212013
 
2011 St. Rose Vineyard & Winery Nunes Vineyard-Block Ten Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, CA, $38 (S) – Rating 93

A Pinot lover’s Pinot Noir. Very small production…only 72 cases. This hand-crafted medium-bodied Pinot offers a wonderful bouquet of aromas including notes of raspberry, strawberry and blackberry with hints of saddle leather and spice. Absolutely delicious on the palate with bright fruit flavors cherry, plum, ripe raspberry red berries and spice. Nicely structured with supple tannins and juicy acidity. Lots of inciting spice in the log finish. It’s worth a call to get this artisan Pinot before its gone. Buy This Wine

HKG (Hop Kiln Winery) Pinot Noir 2010

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Jul 182013
 
2010 HKG  Pinot Noir, Estate Grown, Russian River Valley, Twin Corners, CA, $24 (S) – Rating  91

A bigger style yet delicious of Pinot Noir that delivers aromas of dark cherry with hints of smoke and dark chocolate. A silky mouth-feel with balanced tannins and acidity. Fruit forward flavors of dark cherry, dark fruit, dark chocolate (a reoccurring dark flavor theme) with a touch of brown spice. A touch of saddle leather in the long finish. Buy this Wine

La Rochelle McIntyre Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir Rosé 2012

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Jul 182013
 
2012 La Rochelle McIntyre Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir Rosé, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA, $24 (S) – Rating 89

A well rounded dry Pinot Noir rosé offering a crisp nose of strawberry, cranberry and just a hint of rhubarb. The lighter salmon color is reminiscent of the rosés of Provence.  Lively flavors greet the palate with red cherry, strawberry and cranberry with floral notes of rose petal in the finish. Perfect acidity for pairing with lighter summer meals. Buy This Wine

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