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CALIFORNIA
Napa
Valley
Hollywood
& Vine Cellars
2003
"2480" Cabernet Sauvignon; $78
14.5/20
— Ripe wild plums dominate the aromas, while toasty
spice and vanilla tones compliment the mouth-filling purple
fruit character.
Hollywood
& Vine Cellars
2005
"2480" Chardonnay; $45
14.5/20
— Bright aromas of honey, apricots, crisp green
apples, jasmine, cream soda and toasty vanilla.
Sonoma
County
Gloria
Ferrer
Blanc
de Noirs; $20
13.5/20
— Creamy cherry, lemon and cola flavors combine
with a lush palate, small, lively bubbles and a persistent
finish.
Gloria
Ferrer
Royal
Cuvée 1997 Brut; $28
13.5/20
— A cascade of fine bubbles ushers mandarin orange,
red apple and toast flavors through a long finish.
Gloria
Ferrer
2003
Carneros Chardonnay; $18
12.5/20
— Pineapple, Golden Delicious apple and butterscotch
flavors are enveloped in textural richness, which is offset
by its ample acidity.
Gloria
Ferrer
1996
Carneros Cuvée; $50
14.5/20
— Striking wine with bright, exotic fruit elements
held together by an elegant, contoured structure. Asian
pear, kiwi and ginger aromas flood the bouquet.
Gloria
Ferrer
2002
Carneros Merlot; $19
13.5/20
— The plush entry is filled with black cherry
and dark chocolate flavors that become focused within the
elegant finish.
Gloria
Ferrer
2004
Carneros Pinot Noir; $28
13.5/20
— Aromas unfold slowly, first showing wild cherry,
dried rose petal and pomegranate, then revealing wood spice,
mocha and a complex forest floor note.
Gloria
Ferrer
Sonoma
Brut; $20
12.5/20
— Lively citrus, toast and apple flavors on the
palate overlaid with persistent effervescence, a creamy
mid-palate and toasty finish.
Gloria
Ferrer
2001
Carneros Syrah; $19
14/20
— Deep garnet in color, it reveals complex aromas
and flavors of blueberry, blackberry, dried peppercorn and
toasted oak.
Iron
Horse
2005
Rosé de Pinot Noir; $15
14.5/20
— This pink delight is an intense experience of
fresh wild strawberries.
San
Rafael, Mendoza
Elsa
Bianchi
2005
Malbec ; $9
14/20
— A rich, weighty mouth feel with a soft silkiness
normally associated with lighter wines. Pairs well with
salmon or other flavorful fish.
Elsa
Bianchi
2005
Cabernet Sauvignon; $9
13/20
— Medium-to-full-bodied wine with a soft, balanced
mouth feel and a pleasing berry-vanilla finish.
Buin
Region
Cousiño-Macul
Antiguas
Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon 2004; $14
14/20
— Exhibits aromas of blackberry, cherry, black
currents and tea leaves accompanied by subtle tobacco scents.
Cousiño-Macul
Antiguas
Reservas Chardonnay 2005; $14
13/20
— Lively aromas of apples, lime, pink grapefruit
and a hint of hazelnuts and crème brulee.
Marlborough
Thornbury
2004
Pinot Noir; $24
12.5/20
— Aromatic nose shows lots of ripe berry fruits
under-pinned with hints of earth and spices.
Thornbury
2005
Sauvignon Blanc; $17
No Rating
— Bouquet displays pungent passionfruit and gooseberry
aromas.
Rioja
Alta
Montecillo
2005
Rioja; $8
13.5/20
—
Clean and bright white wine made of Viura grapes that
features notes of fresh pear and wild apple on the palate.
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