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Nose of apple and white peach, with a hint of baked bread. SCHRAMSBERG MIRABELLE Brut Ros North Coast, California A rich, complex bouquet including fruit blossom and yeast evolve on the palate to flavors of red delicious apple, toasted vanilla, and dried cranberry. Punctuated by a clean finish.
2009
Bright flavors of citrus, grapefruit and exotic tropical fruits. A hint of white pepper. HPLER, Pinot Blanc Burgenland, Austria A nose of fresh citrus. Almond and honeydew on the palate.
Apple and gardenia on the front of the palate, followed by zested hazelnut. Lengthy, honeyed finish.
2010 2009
A nose of sweet biscuit and tropical flowers. Ripe peach and melon on an intensely mineral palette. Creamy, supple mouthfeel. CHATEAU PESQUIE, Viognier Rhone Valley, France Great balance of delicate white flower, mango and minerality. Good length on the finish.
Forget any biasthis is seriously well-made wine. Aromas of peach, citrus, vanilla, orange marmalade and a hint of fig. Aged in French oak barrels for a creamy mouth feel.
2009 2009
MACROSTIE, Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, California PINE RIDGE, Chardonnay Carneros, Napa Valley, California
Bright and creamy lemon custard aromas, with a round, floral vanilla. Tropical pineapple and hints of key lime pie on the crisp, creamy finish. Honeysuckle, vanilla, and pear on the nose. Freshly sliced cantaloupe on the palette evolves into lemon custard and wet stone. Finishes full and luxurious.
PIERRE CHERMETTE , Gamay Beaujolais, France A beautiful ruby color. Surprisingly full of flavor yet light. Candied berry fruits including strawberry and raspberry. Finishing off with calm spices and good acidity.
Elegance with a touch of power. Dark berry fruits, mild oak.
HEDGES Estate, Cabernet / Merlot / Syrah Columbia Valley, Washington State CATENA, Malbec Mendoza, Argentina
Notes of raspberry, dark cherries, plums and chocolate with undertones of loam and earth. Ripe black fruits finishing with an elegant silkiness.
CHARLES THOMAS, 50% Syrah / 40% Grenache / 10% Mourvedre Ctes du Rhne, France
Dark ripe plums start off strong and pair up with blackberries, giving way to velvety milk chocolate. Light tannins provide an inviting, soft texture.
2009 CELLAR PIOL Ludovicus, Garnacha / Tempranillo Blend Terra Alta, Spain
2009
Rich berries are immediately followed by spicy oak tones. Black pepper carries into the palate, introducing a mix of earth and fruit. Gentle tannins provide nice body. GOUGUENHEIM, Syrah Valle Escondido, Mendoza, Argentina A nose of blackberry and roasted meat opens into a palette of cracked peppercorn, black plum, and leather. The finish is lingering and structured without being overly persistent.
MAS DONIS, 85% Grenache / 15% Syrah Barrica, Spain CUATRO PASOS, Mencia Bierzo, Spain
Fennel nose leads into spiced mulberry and dark plum on the palette. Finishes with bakers chocolate and pipe tobacco. Dark fruits. Blackberries, and black cherries. Gripping earthiness followed by firm tannins.
MUD HOUSE, Pinot Noir Central Otago, New Zealand MAYSARA 3, Pinot Noir McMinnville, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Scents of spice and red fruits. Generous flavors of ripe cherry and currant combine with restrained oak. Fine tannins lead to an open fruitful finish.
2009 2007
ALMA ROSA, Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, California
Red plum and wild strawberry on the nose. A palette of bing cherry, cola, and forest floor. Finishes with graceful acidity. Explosive fresh crushed berries and dark cherries, floral spice element with supple, smooth finish.
A fruit-driven wine combining red currant, blackberry, and dark cherry. A combination of American and French oak provide light touches of cinnamon and vanilla.
2009 2006