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CALIFORNIA
Alexander
Valley
Ravenswood
2003 Big River Zinfandel; $30
No Rating — Bold
flavors of black cherry, plum, vanilla and mint.
Edna
Valley
Baileyana
2003 Chardonnay; $18
15/20
— A true Baileyana estate wine blended from two
of their flagship vineyards: Firepeak and Paragon.
Paso
Robles
Estancia
2002 Meritage; $33
14.5/20
— A thick, sophisticated red blend with chocolate
and fruit.
Martin Weyrich
2005 Moscato Allegro; $12
No Rating — Fresh
muscat wine to be enjoyed with an array of foods with kick,
including Thai and Mexican dishes.
Russian
River Valley
Dutton-Goldfield
2003 Cherry Ridge Syrah; $35
No Rating — Silky
wine with broad berry and spice aromas.
NEW
YORK
Long Island
Wölffer
2002 Reserve Chardonnay; $20
14/20
— Creamy cheese will be a perfect match to this
vibrant and delicate Burgundy-style wine.
Wölffer
2001 Estate Selection Chardonnay; $28
No Rating — Bright
golden wine with complex aromas of mineral and earth.
Wölffer
2002 Reserve Merlot; $22
13/20
— Dark red with rich flavors and potential for
aging.
Wölffer
2003 Cabernet Franc; $40
12/20
— Food-friendly wine that's light on alcohol but
full of spicy fruit.
Wölffer
2004 Late Harvest Chardonnay; $35
No Rating — A
bold ice wine with aromas of mango, pineapple and cherry.
Perfect for dessert sorbet.
Barossa
Valley
Craneford
2002 Shiraz; $25
13.5/20
— John Zilm packs rich flavors of blueberry, plum
and fruitcake in this limited production wine.
Craneford
2005 Chardonnay; $25
13/20
— This mouth-filling chardonnay offers flavors
of melon, pear, peach and citrus.
Coonawarra
Wynns
2004 Riesling; $15
13/20
— An ideal growing season contributed to this
bright citrusy wine with flavors of grapefruit and lemon.
Wynns
2004 Shiraz; $16
13.5/20
— Traditional Australian Shiraz with bright berry
aromas and undertones of vanilla.
Wynns
2002 Cabernet Shiraz Merlot; $16
13.5/20
— Classic red blend with cherry oak flavors.
Casablanca
Valley
Veramonte
2003 Primus; $16
No Rating — Well-structured
red blend with flavors of blueberry, tobacco and vanilla.
Veramonte
20035 Sauvignon Blanc; $9
No Rating — Good
value wine with flavors of citrus and melon.
Veramonte
2003 Merlot; $9
No Rating — Bright
cherry and berry flavors with a long finish.
Maipo
Valley
Veramonte
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon; $9
13/20 — Earthy,
elegant notes of cherry and blackberry.
Champagne
Laurent-Perrier
Grand Siècele; $85
No Rating — Sleek
new packaging was developed for this Champagne house's multi-vintage
prestige cuvée.
Piper-Heidsieck
Rosé Sauvage; $45
No Rating — The
intense pink color in this lively Champagne comes from a
portion of red still wine in the blend.
Verona
Hills
Masi
Campofiorin; $17
No Rating — Spicy
cherry and cocoa aromas fill this simple Italian red wine.
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