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CALIFORNIA
Carneros
Waterstone
2003
Pinot Noir; $20
No Rating—
Dark plums, cherry, cola and leather are present in
this wine's soft aroma.
Napa
Valley
CE2V
2002
Meritage; $100
14.5/20—
Dark ruby blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet
Franc.
CE2V
2004
Chardonnay, $40
14/20—
Small lot Chardonnay that was 100 percent barrel fermented
in French oak.
Flora
Springs
2004
Soliloquy; $25
13.5/20—
Produced from a unique clone of grapes called Sauvignon
Musque, which gives the wine Chardonnay-like qualities.
Flora
Springs
2004
Chardonnay; $25
14/20—
Creamy, full-bodied wine with hints of peach, pear and
pineapple.
Napa
Cellars
2004
Napa Valley Chardonnay; $22
13/20
— Opens with an assortment of pears and Granny
Smith apples, and finishes with huge tropical fruit flavors
Napa
Cellars
2003
Napa Valley Zinfandel; $20
14/20
— Dark purple with intense, ripe berries, candied
strawberry preserves and cinnamon.
Napa
Cellars
2002
Napa Valley Merlot; $20
14/20
— Fresh, ripe plums intertwine with coffee and
chocolate before the long, persistent finish.
Napa
Cellars
2002
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon; $26
13.5/20—
Sophisticated wine that is soft, rich and polished.
Stag's
Leap Wine Cellars
2004
Arcadia Vineyard Chardonnay; $45
12.5/20—
Vivid perfume, elegant balance and bright acidity with
flavors of jasmine tea and lemon zest.
Stag's
Leap Wine Cellars
2003
Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon; $50
14.5/20
— Complex Cabernet with vibrant nose of plum,
cassis, nutmeg, black licorice and hints of rosemary.
Stag's
Leap Wine Cellars
2003
Napa Valley Merlot; $42
13.5/20
— A hint of Cabernet Sauvignon in this blend adds
structure to a Merlot that already carries flavors of red
cherry, plum and spice.
Stag's
Leap Wine Cellars
2004
Napa Valley Chardonnay; $32
14.5/20—
Exhibits beguiling aromas of light toast, apple, pear
and apricot.
Paso
Robles
Wild
Horse
2003
Syrah; $22
No Rating—
A small percentage of Morvedre in wine contributes earthiness
and spice to an already lush, fruity wine.
Wild
Horse
2003
Zinfandel; $18
13.5/20—
Rich with full aromas of raspberry, pepper, sage and
dark chocolate.
Santa
Ynez Valley
Zaca
Mesa
2002
Syrah; $20
13.5/20—
Full-bodied wine with cassis and sage aromas to be enjoyed
over the next ten years.
Orange
Philip
Shaw
2005
Sauvignon Blanc; No. 19, Koomooloo Vineyard $25
13.5/20—
Made from hand-sorted grapes to produce a bright, fruity
wine.
Philip
Shaw
2004
Chardonnay; $30
No Rating—
Elegant and sure to age gracefully.
Philip
Shaw
2004
Merlot Blend; $30
No Rating—
Deep berry fruit that can age up to 15 years.
Philip
Shaw
2004
Shiraz Viognier; $50
No Rating—
Interesting blend with concentrated fruit flavors.
Climbing
Wines
2004
Merlot; $17
13/20
— A cool-climate wine with bold flavors.
Climbing
Wines
2004
Cabernet Sauvignon; $17
13/20—
This fruit-laden Cabernet doesn't have to be aged;
drink it now with dinner.
Climbing
Wines
2004
Shiraz; $17
13.5/20—
Classically Aussie in every way: big, bold and hearty.
Climbing
Wines
2005
Chardonnay; $17
13.5/20—
Elegant, easy aperitif.
Central
Ranges
Rolling
Wines
2004
Shiraz; $13
14.5/20—
Rich fruits with smooth, elegant finish.
Rolling
Wines
2004
Cabernet Merlot; $13
13/20—
Synergistic blend of two strong Aussie varietals.
Rolling
Wines
2005
Sauvignon Blanc Semillon; $13
13/20—
Lively blend full of bright fruit.
Rolling
Wines
2005
Chardonnay; $13
13/20—
Pure fruit with great flavor.
Marlborough
Drylands
2005
Sauvignon Blanc; $15
13.5/20—
Fresh herbal flavors and ripe tropical fruit balance
each other in this crisp white wine.
Chianti
Ruffino
2004
Chianti; $9
No Rating—
Sangiovese blend with spicy scents of white pepper and
hazelnut.
Ruffino
2001
Riserva Ducale Oro; $23
14.5/20—
Ruby red Chianti Classico with refined structure and
fruity aromas.
Montalcino
Parsons
Il Palazzone
2000
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese; $70
14.5/20—
Bursts of cherry, ripe plum and hints of bay leaf balanced
by chocolate and spices.
Montepulciano
Ruffino
2001
Lodola Nuova; $22
13.5/20 —
Well-structured Sangiovese and Merlot blend with aromas
of berries, jam and licorice.
Tuscany
Ruffino
2004
Libaio; $9
12/20—
Simple chardonnay with inviting fruity notes.
Venezia
Giulia
Ruffino
2004
Lumina; $13
13.5/20—
Pinot Grigio with notes of apple and pear.
Rías
Baixas
Pazo
San Mauro
2004
Albariño; $20
13.5/20—
Soft, round white wine made from a grape grown only
in northern Spain.
Santiago
Ruiz
2004
White Wine; $18
13/20—
Blend of local grape varieties Albariño, Loureiro
and Treixadura.
Valdamor
2004
Albariño White Wine;$ n/a
13.5/20—
Mineral-driven wine with floral bouquets.
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