Zachary A Osness
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St Clement Vineyards Merlot 2009
Tasting at St. Clement. Floral currant & berry w/ dry tannins & licorice notes.
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Mumm Napa Sparkling Pinot Noir
Tasting at Mumm Napa. Cranberry & tart red fruit & notes of citrus & off dry slightly tannic mouthfeel.
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Mumm Napa Valley Devaux Ranch 2008
Tasting at Mumm Napa. Pear w/ Chardonnay notes & an acidic off dry finish.
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Mumm Napa Blanc De Blancs 2008
Tasting at Mumm Napa. White citrus w/ smooth semi dry mouthfeel & notes of tart tree fruit.
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Mumm Napa Brut Champagne
Tasting at Mumm Napa. Tradition champagne notes w/ astringent mouthfeel & light oxidized granny smith apple notes.
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Mumm Napa Brut Champagne
Tasting at Mumm Napa. Traditional champagne characteristics w/ tree fruit & an off dry buttery mouthfeel.
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Mumm Napa Brut Reserve Rose
Tasting at Mumm Napa. Red fruit, delicate cherry & pink grapefruit with off dry slightly tannic finnish.
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Mumm Napa Estates Napa Valley Santana
Tasting at Mumm Napa. Pear & white grapefruit w/ off sweet finish.
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Artist Series Sonoma County 2008
Recommended
Cherry & raspberry w/ semi-dry velvety tannins & notes of nutmeg, raisin & cedar. 92- -
Frei Brothers Reserve Zinfandel 2010
Red berry jam & plum w/ bright juicy tannins & notes of cloves & cinnamon w/ undertones of loam. 88
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Sobon Estate Zinfandel Hillside 2010
Jammy berry w/ a smooth lush mouthfeel & classic zin earth & spice. 87
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Frei Brothers Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Black plum & cassis w/med-full off-dry tannins & moderately long mild earthiness, cola, cocoa & subtle camphor. 90+
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Old Vine Red Lot 58
Juicy red & black fruit w/ off-sweet tannins & a simple finish. 85 A good table wine.
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Januik Chardonnay 2009
89+
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Ridge Three Valleys Sonoma County 2009
Juicy cherry & raspberry w/ supple med semi-dry tannins & notes of vanilla, spice, pepper, mineral, herb & oak. 89-
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Louis m Martin Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County 2010
Cherry, plum & black currant w/ medium semi-dry tannins & simple notes of loam & anise. 87 Go w/ Napa Louis Martini.
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l'Ecole Merlot 2008
Recommended
Gushing boysenberry & plum w/ supple yet structured semi-dry tannins & long balanced notes of cola & smokey cedar. 91 -
San Simeon Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Juicy fruit forward w/ off-sweet tannins & a simple finish. 85ish
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Robert Mondavi Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Concentrated blackberry & cassis w/ off-dry fine tannins & balanced notes of buttery cocoa, herb, tobacco & mild cedar91
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Kenwood Vineyard Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Plum & black cherry w/ off-dry tannins & notes of prevalent camphor, licorice, light herb & delicate oak. 88-
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Zinfandel Seghesio 2010
Unctuous boysenberry w/ full dry tannins & complex notes of layered spices, pepper, leather, tobacco, smoke & mocha. 92