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Brothers Ridge
2007 R Strong single vineyard. Big Cali Cab, French inspired. Big with firm tannins but more delicate than similar level
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Decoy Merlot 2009
Soft ripe nose. Lots of fresh ripe cherries & soft tannins. Fruity while well balanced. Some cigar box notes aftertaste
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Colonie Torrontes 2012
GREAT Torrontes. Beautiful nose of fresh flowers. Grapefruit, minerality & long finish. Score of 8 @ $14.00.
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Cisplatino Tannat And Merlot 2011
Very nice balance of fruit & acidity. Almost no tannins but well rounded. Sort finish but easy drinking.
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Rio De Los Pajaros Reserve Progreso Uruguay 2011
The. Body of tannat, the fruit of Syrah & the soft acidity of Viognier. Light & fruity. Easy drinking blend. Score 7
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Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Rich cherry nose. Great traditional California Cab. Very fruit forward followed by soft acidity and long silky tannins.
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Gascon Colosal Red Blend 2011
Malbec driven blend with Bonarda, Shiraz & Cabernet S. Round, ripe & fruity. Soft acidity & tannins. $14 great value.
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Lapostolle Canto De Apalta 2010
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Baby Apalta. Big, rich & leathery. On the nose as on the palate. Long elegant finish with fine tannins. $20.00 score 8 -
Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta 2008.
Recommended
Rich leathery nose. Big, bold & silky. Starts rich with moderate acidity & firm tannins all the way to the end. Beautifu -
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Recommended
Soft leathery nose. Big, lots of fruit valanced with high acidity & silky tannins. Great food Cab. Long finish. -
Etude Pinot Noir 2010
Recommended
Bright & earthy nose. Red cherries open to firm acidity & soft tannins. Very balanced & long finish. Layered & delicate -
Chimney Rock Elevage Stags Leap 2009
Recommended
Beautiful Bordeaux blend. Big & layered. Perfect tannin balance with fruit. Delicate. -
De Morgenzon Syrah 2011
Big jammy Shiraz. Black cherries backed with soft tannins.
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Marc Murray Ranch Pinot Noir 2010
Bright red cherries on the nose & palate. Medium acidity well balanced with fruit & soft earthy notes & tannins.
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Natura Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Very nice nose. Simple & fruity with a light tannic finish.
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Acacia Chardonnay 2010
Disappointing, even @ $11. Soft tropical nose. Soft acidity with a hint of vanilla. Short & light. Score of 5.
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La Aldea Wine 2009
Lots of berries & cherries on the nose & palate. Medium acidity & very soft tannins. Good $10 bttl of everyday wine.
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Justin Caberet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2010
Very ripe, almost sweet. Low tannins & acidity. Good but not great.
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Argyle Pinot Noir 2011
Looks like cranberry juice. Great earthy aromas. Very light body with soft tannins & clean finish. Lacks depth of taste.
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Cotes Du Rhone Vidal Fleury 2009
High acidity, medium tannins & low fruit feel. Unbalanced and disappointing. Drinkable but not recommendable. $12.00
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Champagne Charles Heidsieck Rose Reserve
Almost no nose. Starts nutty, followed by delicate fruit. Long delicate finish. Brut similar, more nose shorter finish.