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San Jacopo da Vicchiomaggio Chianti Classico
Earthy w woodiness, hint of tannin n dryness on finish, gr8 w manchego, very interesting $15@costco 3.5* of 5
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Zolo Malbec 2011
Fruity with bigger body,dry finish, a bit too nondescript, little character 2.5*of 5 $15
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A bit green w nice earth n spice, good Argentinian Malbec from Patagonia 3.* of 5. $34@Park, Echo Park, LA
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2009 Jacuzzi Tocai Friuliano
Bright n lemony w touch of acidity, slightly bitter,walks the line bet dry n sweet, gr8 w manchego $12@winery 3.5* of 5
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Firestone 2009 Santa Ynez merlot
Plum n cherry nose subtle tannin,bit of dry finish no aromatics but opens up really nice too$20@winery Los Olivos 3*of 5
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Zaca Mesa Syrah 2008
Inky red syrah, black cherry fruit with a clean finish and a hint of tannin 3*of 5 $18 @ Costco
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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