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Lincourt Pinot Noir Sta Rita Hills 2009
Recommended
Smooth med bodied pinot w subtle earthiness, opens up really nice-fruit is pulled back w anise notes 3.5*of 5 $30@winery -
Hess Cabernet Sauvignon California
Sterling Napa Cab, little nose hints of heavy plum n big tannin w dry finish shouldhve stuck w Marlborough sav blanc 3.5
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Pepi Sauvignon Blanc Napa California
Recommended
Brancott sauv blanc Rsv subtle round acidity pulled back peachy/floral nose n buttery mid palate finish clean 4*try it -
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Meritage 2010
Significantly dry n tannic-best w food subtle plum nose, balanced, a reasonable, good btl w character,$14@Gelsons 3*of 5
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Amity Vineyards Pinot Blanc 2009
Nice crisp btl, good acid balance w subtle aromatics-peach.First pinot blanc ever- very pleased gr8 value @$15 winery 3*
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Marsannay Cuvee Marie Ragonneau 2010
Domaine Charles Audoin Marsannay Cuvée Marie Ragonneau-Very dry no nose pinot noir Too dry 4 me 2.5*@wandering dog wine
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Stolpman Syrah 2011
Recommended
Big body rich Syrah, w hint of sweet plum n earth, nicely extracted 4* of 5 $29@ Los Olivos tst room, Very Nice! -
Donovan Parke Pinot Noir 2011
Recommended
Nice value Pinot, little nose but surprisingly satisfying fruit n earth on the palate 3* of 5 $15@ flask studio city CA -
Kim Crawford Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Recommended
Lt grassy nose with a nice acid balance n minerality has slight buttery texture - perhaps malolactic ferm $14 3.5 of 5 -
Marques De Borba Alentejo 2007
Nice Portuguese red Alentejo 2007 viney nose light/med body n slt dry finish, great w hearty soup/stew 3* of 5
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Kenneth Volk Vineyards Merlot 2007
Recommended
Big rich velvety merlot, with cherry/plum nose amazingly smooth, a great btl for $36 at Santa Ynez tasting room 4*of 5 -
Hearst 2009 Hearst Ranch Winery
Black cherry n cola nose, medium body, good but too sweet for me. $20, 2.5 *of 5
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Anglim Syrah 2009
Gr8 budget btl, subtle nose w spice n dry finish med/lt body for syrah, nice character, gets btr w air 3*$14@wine house
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Tablas Creek Vineyard Tannat 2008
Recommended
Sweet plum nose w strong tannin n smooth finish, very traditional Paso Robles, big body, excellent btl $40@winery 4*of 5 -
Portal Celler PiñOl 2010
Deep red clr, no nose, rich smooth body clean finish gr8 blend-50% Gran 20 Carig 10 Merl 10 Syria 10 temp $20 wine house
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De Pennautier 2010 Viognier Pays d' Oc
Nice subtle grapefruit nose, pairs gr8 with chicken, not acidic or Oaked, great value btl $11@flask studio city 3* of 5
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Firestone Merlot 2008
Black cherry nose,low intensity aroma, subtle dryness n tannin on finish. Nice merlot, 3.5 *of 5, $25@winery Santa Ynez
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Recuerdo Torrontes 2011
Grapefruity nose, very uninspiring, little flavor and cloying on The palate. 1.5 of 5* $15@ Vendome
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Trenza Obispan 2010
Medium body cherry nose, bit sweet Cab Sangiovese n Syrah blend, clean finish, good but not great 3* of 5 $26@Baileyana
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Conegilano Valdobbiadene Prosecco
Recommended
Great crisp prosecco, dry but not too dry, soft apple & Lemon nose. Very Nice! N great value too $15@Gelsons 4* of 5 -
Carica Kick Ranch Petite Sirah
Spicy n rich w clean finish n subtle tannin-slightly dry. $32 at artisan cheese gallery Studio City 3.5 * of 5.