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Hearst Ranch 2009
Aromas of guava. Smooth and creamy up front representing the Rousanne/ Marsanne followed by a tangy finish with lingering acidity from the Viognier. Melon up front. Nicely balanced. 88.
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Zinopolis Zinfandel California 2010
Subdued aromas and masked fruit showing a mild sweetness that impresses on the end with some lasting acidity. A wine for the background. Nothing offensive, a little generic. Not obviously a Zin. 81.
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Montoya Old Vine Zinfandel 2011
Cherry fruit forward, soft tannins with a mild lingering acidity. Would like fuller mouth feel, but pleasant and enjoyable. 83
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J. Lohr Riverstone Arroyo Seco Chardonnay 2008
Golden hue. Aromatic. Soft and buttery. Lingering citrus. Very nice and casual, but probably better with food. 84.
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Red Knot Signature Shiraz 2010
Full mouth feel. Some plums on the front with bigger acidity ans notable yet slightly softer tannins. A nice balance. Would like stronger flavor up front. 82
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Saladini Pilastri Offida d o c Pecorino 2010
A very light, easy drinking white. Subtle aroma and taste of melon. Reminiscent of rousanne/marsanne. Some mineral on the finish and lingering sweetness. 82.
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Ancient Peaks Petite Sirah 2009
A rather muted profile. Moderate tannins and high alcohol, but little else. 75
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Rosso Di Montalcino 2010
Agostina pieri. High acid and subtle fruit. Long acidic finish. Subdued tannins. Alcohol prominent on the nose. Wouldn't buy again. Though higher quality, reminds me why I don't care for sangiovese
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Serenity
White blend of pinot grigio, Chardonnay and gewurstaminer . Refreshing and fruit forward. 89.
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Laetitia Brut Cuvee Arroyo Grande Valley
One of our favorites. Crisp green apple.
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Taft Street Sonoma County 2011
Rose. Sweet and smoky
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Turley California Zinfandel 2010
Jammy without being overly sweet. Good acid finish.
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Salvarolo 2000 Merlot
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Black Fox Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Notable fruit, and every day drinkable
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Grand Vin De Chateau Latour 1990 Pauillac
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Orchid Hill Vineyard 2008
A blend of Viognier, Muscat, and Cinsault. High acid profile overwhelms the melon fruit. Enjoyable, but lacks balance. Mineral aftertaste. 80.
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Elu St Supery 2006
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Thacher Gsm Central Coast 2009
Fairly pleasant and nothing special. 78
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Thacher Mourvedre Paso Robles 2009
Amazing. One of our favorites. Big fruit, lingering acidity
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The Ahwahnee Meritage 2007
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Thacher Controlled Chaos 2009
A perfect balance of fruit, acidity and easy tannins. Blackberry aromas on the nose and flavors of plum up front. Acidity stays with mellow tannins. Very enjoyable. 90.