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CALIFORNIA
Alexander
Valley
Iron
Horse Vineyards
2006
T-T Vineyard Cuvee R; $26
14/20 — Enjoy
this fresh, honey-scented wine with raw zucchini salad.
Carneros
MacRostie
Winery
2003
Wildcat Mountain Vineyard Syrah; $32
15.5/20 — A
complex wine with flavors of black pepper and
blackberry.
Central
Coast
Hahn
Estates
2005
Cabernet Franc; $20
12.5/20 — This
light, simple wine features aromas of raspberry,
green herbs and cedar. Enjoy it with a spicy pizza.
Green
Valley
Iron
Horse Vineyards
2005
Native Yeast Chardonnay; $38
15/20 — A
silky wine with flavors of tart apple, lemonade, pear and tangerine. Sip it
while enjoying fresh goat cheese.
Napa
Valley
Kuleto
Estate
2004
Sangiovese; $32
14.5/20 — This
rich, complex red features aromas of cherries,
cassis and black pepper. Enjoy it with braised
lamb.
Paso
Robles
Bianchi
Winery
2004
Signature Selection Syrah; $21
14/20 — A
robust red with flavors of spice and berries. Enjoy it
with Beef Bourguignon.
Potter
Valley
Dashe
Cellars
2006
Dry Riesling, McFadden Farms; $20
13.5/20 — A
floral wine with notes of orange blossom, figs and citrus.
Russian
River Valley
Gary
Farrell Vineyards & Winery
2005
Chardonnay Russian River Selection; $33
15/20 — Apple,
honeysuckle and pineapple aromas blend with creamy flavors
of lemon custard, butterscotch, nutmeg, citrus zest and
hazelnut in this wine. Enjoy it with shell fish.
Patz
& Hall
2005
Chenoweth Ranch Pinot Noir; $55
14.5/20 — Aromas
of cherries and strawberries combine with flavors of cranberries in this complex
wine.
MICHIGAN
Leelanau
Peninsula
Shady
Lane Cellars
2006
Estate Riesling; $18
12.5/20 —A
distinctly dry Riesling, bright, not bad for summer sipping,
with lingering licorice notes on the finish.
Shady
Lane Cellars
2006
Semi-Dry Riesling; $15
13/20 — A
bright and crisp wine with some sweetness and effervescence.
This wine is great with summer salads, as well as sweet
and sour dishes.
Shady
Lane Cellars
2005
Sparkling Riesling; $20
14/20 — A
lightly sweet, extra-dry sparkler that pairs well
with barbecued fare.
MISSOURI
Hermann
Stone
Hill Winery
2005
Chardonel; $10
14/20 — The
bouquet of this rich, dry wine is enhanced by
its oak barrel aging. Enjoy it with a soft shell
crab dish.
Barossa
Valley
Craneford
2004
Grenache; $21
13.5/20 — Pair
this highly alcoholic (15%) wine, which features notes
of cherries and raspberries, with light cheese dishes.
Nahe
Weingut
Tesch
2004
St. Remigiusberg Riesling; $11
13/20 —This
sweet, late-harvest wine features strong fruit
flavors. Pair it with a cheese plate.
Rheingau
Leitz
Weingut
2004
Rüdesheimer Berg Roseneck Spätlese Riesling; $9
13.5/20 —This
bright wine features juicy fruit flavors.
Friuli
Nobilissima
2006
Pinot Grigio; $9
13.5/20 —This
fresh, dry white wine features aromas of apples, white
grape and pear. Savor it with fish.
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