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CALIFORNIA
Lake
County
Guenoc
2005
Sauvignon Blanc; $11
13/20
— Fresh, crisp and refreshing in the mouth, focusing
on bright floral and tropical notes married with the characters
of lemongrass in its long lingering finish.
Napa
Valley
Cobblestone
2002
Cabernet Sauvignon; $39
No Rating
— The intense, velvety palate adds blueberry and
pomegranate, while a long, spicy finish leaves each sip
with lasting hints of nutmeg, clove and toasty oak.
Cosentino
Estate
2004
Gewürztraminer; $22
14/20
— Floral, honeysuckle and a spicy fragrant nose
makes you think it is sweet, yet in reality it is dry.
Cosentino
Winery
"The
Novelist" 2005 Meritage White; $18
13/20
— Centered flavors of Comice pear and baking spices
lead into crisp layers of citrus, with aromas of melon.
Flora
Springs
2003
Cabernet Sauvignon; $30
14/20
— Big, ripe, sweet fruit characteristics in the
front of the mouth move right into a smooth and lingering
finish.
William
Hill Winery
2002
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon; $52
15/20
— The flavors of the juicy full body fill the
mouth with a lush feeling of supple tannins that linger
on a long finish. Aromas feature blackberries with oak,
cherry and chocolate.
Whitehall
Lane Winery
2005
Belmuscato California Dessert Wine; $22
14/20
— Sweet, yet crisp with orange citrus, ripe peach,
honey and spicy Muscat aromas and flavors. Enjoy with fresh
fruit or as a dessert by itself.
Santa
Barbara County
Santa
Barbara Winery
2001
Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc; $16
14/20
— Dessert wine with a honeyed apricot character
and a delightful alternative to heavy desserts that will
age gracefully for a multitude of years.
Santa
Barbara Winery
2005
Rosé of Syrah; $15
12/20
— Exotic, perfumed fruit and firm acidity highlight
this deep pink-colored rosé that pairs well with
a Mediterranean lunch of salads with olives and tangy, sweet
flavors.
Sta.
Rita Hills
Santa
Barbara Winery
2003
Zinfandel Essence; $34
14/20 — Big, forward raspberry fruit that seems more
intense than traditional Zinfandel. 2003 was the last year
for this dessert wine because of poor conditions in 2004
and 2005.
Sonoma
County
Dutton-Goldfield
2004
Rued Vineyard Chardonnay; $45
14/20
— Generous pear, lychee and candied citrus fruits
are presented with great viscosity and length.
Dutton-Goldfield
2004
McDougall Vineyard Pinot Noir; $52
16/20
— Sweet cherry and boysenberry are accented by
toffee and mineral notes, and carried through its lingering
finish by a luscious velvety mouthfeel.
Iron
Horse Vineyards
2004
Estate Pinot Noir; $35
13/20
— Rich, ripe vintage with earthy flavors that
pair well with lighter meats and fish.
Iron
Horse Vineyards
2003
T-bar-T Benchmark; $70
13/20
— This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
and Cabernet Franc exhibits intense flavors of black berry,
cedar, vanilla and black pepper.
Iron
Horse Vineyards
2003
T-bar-T Cabernet Sauvignon; $35
13.5/20
— Aromas of dark berries, figs, cedar and vanilla
lead to deep fruit flavors that generously fill and coat
the mouth.
Iron
Horse Vineyards
2005
T-bar-T Cuvee R; $24
14/20
— Sauvignon Blanc with a hint of Viognier that
adds a floral element to this wine with pin-point balance.
Iron
Horse Vineyards
2005
T-bar-T Viognier; $24
13/20
— Stylish with just a slight veneer of oak. Gushes
richness, but is balanced by clean, crisp, naturally lively
acidity.
Iron
Horse Vineyards
2004
Thomas Road Pinot Noir; $70
13/20
— Wonderfully profound flavors, yet with the weight
and texture of a light and silky wine that glides across
the palette.
Simi
2005
Chardonnay; $17
13/20
— Vibrant notes of citrus are accented by a touch
of ripe apricot and pineapple. Hints of spice and oak carry
through to a long, lingering finish.
Simi
2004
Russian River Reserve Chardonnay; $25
14/20
— Bright pineapple and mango with notes of vanilla
give roundness, depth and structure to the palate.
Simi
2005
Sauvignon Blanc; $15
13.5/20
— Bursts of fresh grapefruit, lemon and orange
blossoms are laced with subtle hints of melon and lemongrass.
Provence
Domaine
de la Bastide Neuve
2005
Côtes de Provence
13.5/20
— Crisp and refreshing rosé from Provence.
Domaine
de Tamary
2005
Côtes de Provence
12.5/20
— A light Côtes de Provence for your summer
salads.
Friuli
Region
Ca'Tullio
Vineyards
2005
Pinot Grigio; $12
11.5/20
— Intense and balanced with a pleasantly fresh
and full-bodied finish. Notably well-structured with a deeper
hued golden color.
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