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CALIFORNIA
Lodi
Cosentino
Winery
2003
Petite Sirah; $27
14.5/20
— Only 362 cases of this robust wine with concentrated
flavors, lots of fruit and great aging potential.
Crystal
Valley Cellars
2004
The Temp; $18
14/20—
Made from classic Tempranillo grapes planted specifically
for the winery.
Crystal
Valley Cellars
2003
Franc; $18
13/20—
A blend of Cabernet Francs from vineyards in Lodi, Mandeville
Island and St. Helena.
Napa Valley
Cosentino
Winery
2004 Chardonnay;
$28
12.5/20—
Bright but balanced Chardonnay that was barrel fermented
and aged for eight months.
Paso Robles
Martin
& Weyrich Winery
2002
Il Palio Sangiovese;
$15
14/20—
An all-purpose wine that pairs well with most foods,
from grilled vegetables to meat.
Martin
& Weyrich Winery
2002 Il Vecchio
Nebbiolo;
$19
14.5/20—
Aged for two years in French Oak, Il Vecchio is robust
with a strong finish.
Martin & Weyrich Winery
2002 Insieme;
$18
14/20—
The peppery aromas and the berry and cherry fruit overtones
make this a good wine to accompany spicy foods.
Martin
& Weyrich Winery
2002 Zinfandel -
Dante Dusi Vineyard;
$25
14/20—
A hearty Zinfandel that goes well with game or any spicy
food.
Martin
& Weyrich Winery
2004 La Primitiva
Zinfandel;
$14
No Rating—
Zesty, not tannic Zinfandel with fresh, berry-like aroma.
Russian
River Valley
Dutton
Goldfield
2004 Dutton Ranch
Chardonnay;
$35
14.5/20—
A warm harvest season helped produce this lush Chardonnay,
complete with tones of pear, tangerine and poppy seed.
Sonoma
Iron
Horse Vineyards
2004 T-bar-T
Cuvée R;
$24
13.5/20—
A bright blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier that
has both body and crispness.
Iron
Horse Vineyards
2004 T-bar-T
Viognier; $24
14/20—
A wine like pure perfume, with notes of honey, peach
and wildflower.
Maipo
Valley
Root:
1 [The Original Ungrafted]
Cabernet
Sauvignon; $12
No Rating—
Deep ruby red Cabernet created from ungrafted vines
dating back to 19th-century Bordeaux cuttings.
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