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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
2003
Zinfandel Essence; $34
No Rating
— 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.
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.
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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