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Kenneth Volk Vineyards Wine 2009
Blackberry n plum nose dry finish w med body great w food $23@winery Los olivos 3.5* of 5
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Luminesce Thompson Vineyard Syrah
Med body inky 2009 luminesce Syrah, subtle nose w smooth n dry finish, good complexity $32 Ballard Inn Los Olivos
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Sofia Blanc De Blancs Monterey County 2011
Crisp n dry, green apple with a hint of mango, very drinkable bubbly for the holidays $14@Target great value! 3.5*of 5.
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Santa Rita Casa Real
Recommended
Inky, big black cherry nose n huge long smooth finish, beautifully complex w subtle tannin 4.5* of 5 $78@wandering dog -
Simonsig Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc 2008
Grassy nose n buttery texture, off dry finish, big body 4a white, unfortunately very little character 2.5* of 5 $10@vend
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Pine Ridge Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2005
Very barn yardy, leather and earth. Tastes better after 45 min of oxygen 3.5* out of 5, $47a
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Rosenthal Cabernet Sauvignon 2000
Flat non descript nose-prob oxidized-crumbly cork,muted cherry notes, subtle richness but too restrained 3 of 5 $75@wnry
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Seghesio 2009
Seghesio Chianti Station-Sanjiovese floral nose w classic tannin n dry finish Med body,Rich 4 a Sg 3.5* of 5 $38@winery
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Tora Bay New Zealand Wine Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Recommended
Grapefruit and lime nose, hugely aromatic with just enough acidity, 3.5* of 5 $14@vendome -
Domaine De La Chaponne Morgon
Sweet strawberry nose w lt body too nouveau ish 4 me 2011 is too young had a 09 Morgon w twice the body 2.5* of 5 $14@WH
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Pulenta Xi,Gran Cabernet Franc 2008
Recommended
Rich full body non existent tannin w smooth fruit n subtle cola & green pepper nose-very nice $36 wandering dog 4*of 5 -
Trenza Tinto 2009
A bit hot but w great depth, showing a spicy tannic bite,a great Syrah/tempernillo/grenache blend $24, 4*@ Baileyana SLO
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Open Range Red Wine 2009
Deep purple color n weighty mouthfeel with nice tannic bite n black cherry nose, nice & drinkable $17@flask 3.5* of 5
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Simi Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Transparent garnet red, lt to med body & big big tannic bite on finish w hint of spice-very nice! $21@ralphs 3.5* of 5
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Colonie Malbec 2010
Colome 09 estate Malbec med body w big tannic bite. indistinct character 2.5 of 5 $36@ wokano LA
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Dr Loosen Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spatlese Mosel 2007
Peachy w thick mouth coating sugar n hint of acid, 8.0% alc, a bit too sweet 4 me $14@ woodland hills wine 2.5* out of 5
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Castoro Cellars Zinfandel Paso Robles 2009
Recommended
Great value desert wine, well balanced sweetness not sticky,delightfully peachy 12.5% $14@Paso Robles Tst Room 4* of 5 -
Artesa Pinot Noir 2009
Decent daily Pinot, berry/plum nose uber lt body, pairs well w manchego, a bit non descript to me $15@ralphs 3* of 5
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Ettore Germano Langhe Nebbiolo
Recommended
Crisp n bright Italian sparkling wine-brut/semi dry,very nice w beautiful complexity*4 of 5 $42@Wandering Dog Wine Club -
2010 The Chook McLaren Vale Shiraz Viognier
Don't believe the 91 laurels on the btl, the chook is awfull. No wonder it's $11@whw 1.5*of 5 be afraid b very afraid.
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Atteca Old Vines 2009
Nice plum nose w slight tannic bite on finish, it wont rock ur world but a solid daily bottle $15@woodland hills wine 3*