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CALIFORNIA
Napa
Valley
Cosentino
Winery
2002
Reserve Cabernet Franc; $45
15/20—
This is the winery's second reserve bottling of Cabernet
Franc.
Cosentino
Winery
2003
Cabernet Sauvignon; $45
15/20—
Bordeaux-style blend composed of Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petite Verdot and Malbec.
Cosentino
Winery
2002
Reserve Merlot; $42
15.5/20—
Small-lot wine aged in French oak barrels for 27 months.
Clos
Du Val
2004
Carneros Chardonnay; $22
13.5/20—
Tropical fruit flavors integrated with small amounts
of toast.
Clos
Du Val
2004
Carneros Pinot Noir; $24
14.5/20—
Early bud break combined with a small crop yielded a
deep ruby Pinot Noir with intense dark fruit flavor.
Clos
Du Val
2003
Cabernet Sauvignon; $30
14/20—
This purple-black Cabernet will continue to age well
for 5-10 years.
Clos
Du Val
2003
Merlot; $25
14.5—
Aromas of black fruit, black olive, dried herb and
cassis and a long, lingering finish.
Russian
River Valley
Dutton-Goldfield
2004
Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir; $35
15/20—
Light lilac aromas followed by delicate flavors of black
cherry and raspberry.
Dutton-Goldfield
2004
Zinfandel; $35
15/20—
Bright cherry, vanilla, cocoa and allspice combine to
make this Zin a perfect match for roasted game and pot roast.
Lake
County
Two
Angels
2005
Sauvignon Blanc; $14.99
13.5/20
— Racked midway through fermentation to yield
a blend of melon, citrus blossom, honeysuckle and cardamom.
Two
Angels
2004
Petite Sirah; $26
13/20—
Both "dark as the night" and silky and supple
on the palate.
Central
California
Tablas
Creek Vineyard
2004
Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc; $35
15/20
— Rich aromatics of honeysuckle, lemon drop, meringue
and spice.
Tablas
Creek Vineyard
2004
Grenache Blanc;
$27
14/20—
Flavors of green apple and marzipan balanced by bright
acids.
Tablas
Creek Vineyard
2004
Roussanne; $21.60
14.5/20
— Roussanne grapes yield honey and pear flavors.
Mendoza
Famiglia
Bianchi
2005
Sauvignon Blanc; $15
13/20—
Herbal aromas and hints of smoky spiciness pair well
with fish and shellfish.
New
Age
Valentin
Bianchi Rose; $8.99
9/20—
Can be used to make a unique South American-style sangria.
New
Age
Valentin
Bianchi White; $8.99
9/20—
Soft, semi-sweet flavors balance out spicy cuisine.
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