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BOLLINGER, “Special Cuvee”, Brut N/V |
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$110 |
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Ay, France |
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A beautiful Champagne. Complex
and elegant, evoking ginger, jasmine, citrus and honey aromas and flavors,
accented by a biscuit and grain component coming as much from barrel
fermentation as yeast aging. Very firmly structured and long. WS |
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BRUNO GIACOSA, Spumante, Extra Brut 1997 |
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$98 |
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Neive, Italy |
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BRUNO GIACOSA, Spumante, Extra Brut 2001 |
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$125 |
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Neive, Italy |
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BRUNO PAILLARD, Brut, Rose NV |
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$95 |
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Reims, France |
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Dry and complex, with
whole-grain bread, apple and lemon flavors.
Balanced toward the acidity, leaving a mouthwatering impression and a
savory aftertaste. A Champagne for food. WS |
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DOMAINE CHANDON, Blanc De Noirs N/V |
$11.50 |
$43 |
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California |
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Full-bodied, rich and complex,
with layers of raspberry and cherry fruit, finishing with notes of spice,
yeast and toast that turn delicate. WS |
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G.H. MUMM, “Cordon Rouge”, Brut N/V |
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$86 |
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Reims, France |
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Very aromatic, with floral and
citrus flavors, a creamy texture and vibrant structure. Fine balance and personality here, with a
lingering lemon note on the finish. WS |
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IRON HORSE, “Wedding Cuvee”, 2003 |
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$67 |
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Sonoma County, California |
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Intense, with pretty floral,
rose petal and black cherry aromas that turn crisp and vibrant on the palate,
ending with a clean aftertaste. WS |
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“J”, JORDAN WINERY 2002 |
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$76 |
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Russian River Valley, California |
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KRUG,
Grand Cuvée, Brut N/V |
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$224 |
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Reims, France |
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A big, boldly styled Champagne
with smoky, earthy, pear, apple, and spicy aromas as well as flavors, loads
of effervescence, and fine body and depth. WA |
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LOUIS ROEDERER, “Cristal”, Brut 1999 |
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$365 |
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Riems, France |
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One of the finest Champagnes I
have ever brought to my lips, the 1999 Cristal bursts from the glass with
fresh hazelnut and apple scents. Elegant, deep, and silky-textured,this
medium to full-bodied beauty is immensely concentrated, pure, packed with apple
flavors, and astoundingly long in the finish. WA |
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MOËT et CHANDON, “Dom Pérignon” 1998 |
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$289 |
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Epernay, France |
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Exhibits aromas and flavors of
lemon oil, orange rind, and brioche in a medium-bodied, zesty, rich,
moderately intense style. It is far superior to either the 1993 or 1992. WA |
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NICOLAS FEUILLATTE, “Mevushal”, Brut N/V (Kosher) |
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$109 |
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Épernay, France |
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Kosher. Lush aromas of flowers,
candied citrus and mineral are backed by a vivid structure and dry profile.
It's balanced, intense and long on the finish. Real character here. WS |
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PAUL CHENEAU, Brut N/V |
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$22 |
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Santa Fé Del Penedes, Spain |
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Tastes sweet, with honey and
toast flavors matched to a light- to medium-bodied frame. Nice intensity and
length. WS |
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PERRIER-JOUËT, “Flower”, Cuvee Belle Epoque, Brut 1996 |
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$244 |
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Épernay, France |
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Reticent aromas and flavors
hinting at vanilla pastry, peach, citrus and ginger, all beautifully
integrated with its firm structure and supple texture. A roasted, nutty element emerges on the
finish. WS |
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PIPER-HEIDSIECK, Brut NV |
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$85 |
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Reims, France |
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This is creamy, enticing and
bursting with honey, vanilla, hints of coffee and candied berry flavors, all
matched to a rich texture and firm structure.
Fine length and harmony, with time to give. WS |
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PIPER-HEIDSIECK, “Cuvée Rare”,Brut NV |
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$263 |
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Reims, France |
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Toasty, but also displays
ginger, honey and citrus flavors backed by a muscular structure. It has finesse and a mouthwatering finish.
WS |
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PIPER-HEIDSIECK, “Rare”, Cuvée Resérvé, Brut 1990 |
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$315 |
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Reims, France |
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Graceful, evoking dried berry
and citrus notes, this supple bubbly has richness that's burnished to a soft
glow radiating from within. Biscuit and honey accents addt o the mix and the
finish is dry and tangy, with a lingering aftertaste of berry. WS |
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SCHRAMSBERG VINEYARDS, “J. Schram” 1998 |
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$168 |
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Napa Valley, California |
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Spice, ginger, fresh pear and
floral notes lead to a rich, complex array of flavors in this bubbly, with
yeast and dough notes. Turns smooth and shows extra layers of concentation,
with a long, lingering finish. WS |
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TAITTINGER, “Millésimé”, Brut 1999 |
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$125 |
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Reims, France |
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Wonderful aromas of buttery
salted pears emanate from the glass of the 1999 Brut. Creamy-textured and
vinous, this complex medium to full-bodied wine is filled with tangy apples,
pears, toast, and almonds whose flavors linger in its impressively long finish.
WA |
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TEDESCHI VINEYARDS, “Maui Brut” NV |
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$32 |
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Ulupalakua, Hawaii |
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Pleasant red berry and earth
notes on the nose and palate, with a lingering strawberry taste. Slightly
sweet, but good. Carnelian. WS |
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ZARDETTO, Prosecco, Brut N/V |
$9.00 |
$33 |
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Conegliano, Italy |
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One of the finest widely
available Proseccos in the marketplace, this fresh, lively wine, a blend of
95% Prosecco and 5% Chardonnay, exhibits notions of orange rind, brioche, and
honeyed grapefruit. Light-bodied, effervescent, and packing plenty of flavor
in its delicate personality. WA |
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JOHANNISBERG RIESLING |
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BONNY DOON WINERY, “Pacific Rim”, Dry Riesling 2005 |
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$26 |
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Eastern Washington State, Middle
Mosel Germany |
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CHATEAU Ste. MICHELLE, Johannisberg Riesling 2005 |
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$19 |
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Columbia Valley, Washington |
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Light and appealing for its
pretty peach and gooseberry flavors, lingering on the balanced finish. WS |
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DR. WEINS-PRÜM, Graacher Himmelreich, Riesling-Spätlese 2005 |
$9.75 |
$36 |
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Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany |
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HELMUT HEXAMER, Riesling-Auslese 2003 |
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$89 |
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Rheingrafenberg, Meddersheimer,
Nahe, Germany |
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Lightweight and elegant, showing
complex red berry, floral, lime and passion fruit aromas and flavors, with a
vibrant structure and long finish. WS |
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HERBERT MESSMER, Riesling-Spätlese 2003 |
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$56 |
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Schäwer, Burrweiler, Pfalz,
Germany |
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Flowers, spices, and slate are
found in the nose of this medium-bodied Riesling. Velvety-textured and
creamy, it offers a sensual, dense, boldly flavored core of salty, spicy,
pulp-laden pears as well as an appealing underlying acidity that is mostly detected in its lengthy finish.
WA |
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HERIBERT KERPEN, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Riesling-Spätlese 2002 |
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$43 |
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Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany |
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Rich and pure, with a core of
apricot, lime and slate notes densely woven into the creamy texture. WS |
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J. J. CHRISTOFFEL ERBEN, Űrziger Wűrzgarten, Riesling, Kabinett 2002 |
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$38 |
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Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany |
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Seductive. Pure, rich and
fruity, with tropical fruit, citrus and slate notes, all defined by the
lively structure and dense texture.
Still, it's sleek and focused, with a lingering finish. WS |
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JOSEF SPREITZER, Riesling Kabinett 2003 |
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$37 |
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Doosberg, Oestricher, Rheingau,
Germany |
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light to medium-bodied Riesling.
Revealing excellent depth of fruit, this satin-textured, well-balanced wine
offers spiced flint flavors in a sweet, forward style. WA |
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JOSEPH LEITZ, Rűdesheimer Magdalenenkreuz, Riesling, Spätlese 2003 |
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$43 |
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Rheingau, Germany |
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Smoky stones can be detected in
the aromatics. Light to medium-bodied,
It pops on the palate revealing tonic-drenched rocks and tangy minerals.
Expressive, plush, and smile-inducing, WA |
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THEO MINGES, Riesling-Spätlese-Troken 2003 |
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$39 |
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Hölle, Gleisweiler, Pfalz,
Germany |
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A juicy, friendly wine, this
mineral-scented 2003 Riesling reveals a lively personality of white fruits
and minerals. WA |
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THEO MINGES, Riesling-Auslese 2002 (500ml) |
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$42 |
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Hölle, Gleisweiler, Pfalz, Germany |
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Revealing a tangy personality,
This 2002 Riesling offers black currant and pear aromas. Fresh apples,
cassis, loads of spices, and hints of poached pears are found in its fun,
satin-textured character, Light to medium-bodied, it is well-balanced and
reveals impressive concentration as well as a lengthy finish. WA |
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WEINGART, Schloss Fűrstenberg, Riesling, Spätlese 2001 |
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$51 |
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Gutsabfűllung, Germany |
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Sporting 72 grams of residual
sugar, A verbena and pear-scented nose. This medium-bodied wine is lush,
velvety-textured, concentrated, and immensely long in the finish. From the
initial attack, it broadens on the palate, enveloping the taster's palate with
candied pears and apples as well as red currants, raspberries, and spices. WA |
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WILLI SCHAEFER Graacher Himmelreich, Riesling-Spätlese 2003 |
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$51 |
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Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany |
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There's a tanginess here, along
with floral, anise and peach notes, all on a delicate framework. It's
balanced, with a mouthwatering finish. WA |
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BLUSH AND ROSE WINES |
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BERINGER, White Zinfandel 2005 |
$6.00 |
$21 |
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California |
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REGALEALI, Nerello Mascalese, Rose 2003 |
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$27 |
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Sicily, Italy |
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The dark-colored, seriously
endowed 2003 Rose di Regaleali possesses loads of body as well as richness.
It boasts crisp acidity along with abundant tomato skin, strawberry, and
currant characteristics intermixed with spicy notes. WA |
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ZONIN,
“del Veneto”, White Merlot 2004 |
$5.75 |
$20 |
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Gambellara, Italy |
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SAUVIGNON BLANC and FUMÉ BLANC |
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CASA LAPOSTOLLE, Sauvignon Blanc 2005 |
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$21 |
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Rapel Valley, Chile |
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Light-weight, but balanced, with
crisp lemon zest, floral and straw notes that are textbook for the grape. WS |
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CLIFF LEDE VINEYARDS, Sauvignon Blanc 2005 |
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$42 |
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Napa Valley, California |
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Well-balanced, with citrus and
lemon-lime flavors at the core and a touch of earth and mineral. Ends with a
citrusy aftertaste. Drink now. WS |
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CLOUDY BAY VINEYARDS, Sauvignon Blanc 2006 |
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$52 |
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Marlborough, New Zealand |
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Fine-grained and subtle, with
lime juice, passion fruit, green apple and grapefruit flavors. Tart citrus,
grass and stone nuances shape a deft finish. WS |
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DRYLANDS WINES, Sauvignon Blanc 2005 |
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$32 |
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Marlborough, New Zealand |
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Bracingly tart, with a vibrant
core of pineapple, passion fruit and guava flavors that linger nicely on the
beautifully pointed finish. WS |
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FERRARI CARANO, Fume Blanc 2006 |
$9.75 |
$36 |
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Sonoma County, California |
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FIDDLEHEAD, “Happy Canyon”, Sauvignon Blanc 2004 |
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$51 |
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Santa Ynez Valley, California |
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GROTH VINEYARDS, Sauvignon Blanc 2005 |
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$39 |
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Napa Valley, California |
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NOBILO,
“Icon”, Sauvignon Blanc 2006 |
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$43 |
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Marlborough, New Zealand |
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WATTLE CREEK WINERY, Sauvignon Blanc 2005 |
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$44 |
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Mendocino, California |
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WHITEHAVEN WINE CO., Sauvignon Blanc 2006 |
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$37 |
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Marlborough, New Zealand |
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WITHER HILLS, Sauvignon Blanc 2006 |
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$33 |
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Marlborough, New Zealand |
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Open-textured, with very good
intensity to grapefruit, guava and lemon-lime flavors. Stone, grass and
mineral accents highlight the finish. WS |
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AMBULLNEO, “Big Paw”, Central Coast,
California
2003 |
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$94 |
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Exhibits a light green/gold
color followed by a steely, elegant nose of tropical fruits intermixed with
scents of lemon blossom, honeyed citrus, and subtle wood. Medium to
full-bodied, with good acidity as well as a persistent finish. WA |
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CARTLIDGE & BROWNE, California 2005 |
$7.75 |
$28 |
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Tropical fruits, orange blossom,
and gentle oak spice are keynotes of this supple, elegant Chardonnay. WM |
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CHATEAU st. JEAN, Sonoma County, California 2005 |
$8.00 |
$29 |
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COLUMBIA CREST, “Estate”, Columbia Valley,
Washington 2003 |
$6.75 |
$24 |
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Reveals delightful aromatics of
vanilla bean and ripe pear. On the palate, this medium-bodied wine is broad,
spicy, and silky-textured. Its vanilla, spice,and white fruit flavors linger
in its appealingly supple and pure finish. WA |
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FERRARI-CARANO, Alexander Valley, California 2005 |
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$59 |
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FORMAN VINEYARD, Napa Valley, California 2005 |
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$69 |
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This barrel-fermented Chardonnay
offers up a fragrant perfume of lemon blossom, orange rind, and honeyed
grapefruit. This fresh white possesses loads of fruit as well as a
steely/mineral-dominated personality. WA |
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HOUGHTON, Western Australia 2005 |
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Bright and nicely focused to
show off its distinctive pear, quince and lime aromas and flavors, lingering
on a refined finish with just the slightest hint of spicy oak lurking in the
background. WS |
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JORDAN VINEYARDS, Russian River, California 2005 |
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$59 |
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KISTLER, “Carneros”, Sonoma Coast,
California 2005 |
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$99 |
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KISTLER, “Les Noisetiers”, Sonoma Coast, California 2005 |
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$107 |
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LEEUWIN ESTATE, “Art Series”, Margaret River,
Australia 2003 |
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$164 |
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Aged in 100% new French oak for
18 months. It boasts a layered, white peach and honeyed citrus bouquet
intermixed with subtle background wood smoke.
Medium to full-bodied with excellent acidity, minerality, and structure.
WA |
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LOUIS LATOUR, Montrachet,, Grand Cru, France 1999 |
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$495 |
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Spices, anise, red berries, and
pears are found in the nose. This medium-bodied wine has outstanding breadth,
concentration, and length, Toasted oak, spices, candied apples, and hints of
minerals can be discerned in its satin-textured personality. WA |
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MARTIN RAY WINERY, Russian River Valley, California 2005 |
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$40 |
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MARTINELLI, “Martinelli Road”, Russian River
Valley, California 2004 |
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$95 |
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Produced from a Dijon
clone, this wine exhibits a liqueur of
gravel-like personality along with hints of honeysuckle, beeswax, and liquid
stones. It is full-bodied, dense, and concentrated with terrific fruit intensity,
medium to full body, and a long finish. WA |
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MERRYVALE, “Starmont”, Napa Valley,
California 2005 |
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$42 |
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MORGAN WINERY, “Metallico”, Monterey, California 2006 |
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$50 |
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MOUNT EDEN, “Wolff Vineyard”, Edna Valley,
California 2004 |
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$34 |
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Formerly known as the MacGregor
Vineyard, the value-priced 2004 Chardonnay Wolff Vineyard reveals copious
quantities of tropical fruits and honeysuckle in a full-bodied, fruit-driven,
satisfying, rich, well-made style. WA |
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PAUL HOBBS, “Richard Dinner Vineyard”,
Sonoma, California 2004 |
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$129 |
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Defines elegance in Chardonnay,
rich and polished, with a soothing mix of creamy pear, anise, spice and
ginger, turning even more refined on the long, intricate finish. WS |
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PEAY VINEYARDS, Sonoma County, California 2004 |
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$82 |
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RAMEY WINE CELLARS, Russian River Valley, California 2005 |
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$75 |
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ROBERT MONDAVI, “Reserve”, Huichica Hills,
Carneros. California 2001 |
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$75 |
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The elegant, medium-bodied 2001
Chardonnay Huichica Hills offers complex aromas of white currants, lemon
butter, and subtle popcorn. WA |
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RUDD,
“Bacigalupi Vineyard”, Russian River, California 2004 |
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$121 |
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This wine spent 18 months in
French oak, of which 60% was new. It
reveals notions of creme brulee, honeyed citrus, lemon oil, and subtle spicy
wood. WA |
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SANFORD WINERY, Santa Barbara, California 2004 |
$11.50 |
$43 |
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Combines ripe, rich fruit with a
sleek structure, offering a nice beam of spicy pear, melon and apple skin
flavors. Ends on a simpler note. WS |
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WOODWARD CANYON, Columbia Valley, Washington 2003 |
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$69 |
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Distinctly spicy and floral,
with a peppery edge to the sweet pea, iris, grapefruit and pear flavors,
finishing with a toasty oak note. WS |
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ZD WINES, California 2005 |
$16.50 |
$63 |
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BLENDED and OTHER WHITE WINES |
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BONNY DOON, “Vin de Glacière”, Muscat 2004 |
3oz/9.75 |
$39 |
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California |
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COPPA,
La Rocca, Gavi 2001 |
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$44 |
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Cancelli, Italy |
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DOLCE WINERY, Late Harvest Wine 2001 375ml |
2.5oz/18.00 |
$124 |
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Napa Valley, California |
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DRY CREEK VINEYARD, Chenin Blanc 2005 |
$5.75 |
$20 |
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Clarksburg, California |
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ECHELON, “Esperanza Vineyard”, Viognier 2005 |
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$32 |
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Clarksburg, California |
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LOAN,
“Organic”, Semillon 2002 |
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$38 |
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Barossa Valley, Australia |
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Offering exuberant lanolin,
waxy, citrus oil notes, medium to full body, tremendous fruit intensity, and
a long, dry, concentrated finish. The Australians believe these wines age
well, but I enjoy my whites during their exuberant, aromatic youth. WA |
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LUNA VINEYARDS, Pinot Grigio 2004 |
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$45 |
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Napa Valley, California |
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The 2004 Barrel Fermented Pinot
Grigio exhibits ripe honeyed, pear, and peach characteristics, delicious
up-front fruit on the attack and mid-palate, and a clean, fresh finish. This tasty effort is one of the finest
Pinot Grigios made in California. WA |
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PIEROPAN, “Classico Superiore”, Soave 2003 |
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Veneto, Italy |
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PINE RIDGE WINERY, Chenin Blanc 2004 |
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Clarksburg, California |
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Appealing
apricot and spicy honeysuckle aromas, with soft, juicy peach and melon
flavors. WS |
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PRINCIPESSA GAVIA, Gavi 2004 |
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$32 |
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Strevi, Italy |
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ROSEMOUNT ESTATE, Chardonnay/Semillon 2003 |
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South Eastern Australia |
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Bright and fruity, with pretty
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SANTA MARGHERITA, Pinot Grigio 2005 |
$12.75 |
$48 |
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Alto Aldige/Vaaldadigo, Italy |
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STEELE WINES, Pinot Blanc 2004 |
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$36 |
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Santa Barbara County, California |
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A Pinot Blanc built for
Chardonnay lovers, showing lots of ripe apple, pineapple, spice and toasty
oak aromas and rich, full-bodied flavors. WS |
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STORRS WINERY, “Viento Vineyard”, Gewurztraminer 2004 |
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$36 |
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Monterey, California |
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SWANSON VINEYARDS, Pinot Grigio 2005 |
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$38 |
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Napa Valley, California |
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Starts with a burst of rich
melon and fig flavors, turning more elegant and refined on the finish. Drink
now. 7,250 cases made. WS |
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TURLEY WINE CELLARS, “The White Coat” 2004 |
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$68 |
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San Luis Obispo County,
California |
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A blend of 60% Roussanne, 20%
Viognier, and 20% other grapes,all from the Alban Vineyard, is an elegant,
light gold-colored effort revealing hints of rose petals, tea, sweet white
currants, and buttery citrus. WA |
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SUTTER HOME, "Fré", Chardonnay 2004 |
$5.00 |
$17 |
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Napa Valley, California |
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BENTON-LANE WINERY, Pinot Noir 2005 |
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$46 |
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Willamette Valley, Oregon |
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BYRON VINEYARDS, Pinot Noir 2004 |
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$53 |
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Santa Maria Valley, California |
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Aromas of ripe cherry,
strawberry rhubarb and blueberry jam are accented by spicy notes, hints of
mineral and cedary oak. Fills out on the finish, with a plush, mouthcoating
aftertaste and ripe tannins. WS |
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CHALONE VINEYARD, Pinot Noir 2005 |
$8.75 |
$32 |
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Monterey County, California |
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DOMAINE DUJAC, “Bonnes Mares”, Grand Cru 1998 |
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$238 |
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Burgundy, France |
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DOMAINE VOGÜÉ, Musigny, Grand Cru 1998 |
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$298 |
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Chambolle-Musigny, Burgundy,
France |
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DUTTON-GOLDFIELD, “Dutton Ranch”, Pinot Noir 2005 |
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$67 |
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Russian River Valley, California |
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This wine exclaims its Russian
River heritage in the nose; with bright black cherry, dried strawberry and
lilac overtones. In the mouth it continues with a wonderfully sweet cherry
middle, surrounded by fat, supple tannins and nutmeg/coriander spice elements.
WM |
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FAILLA,
“Rancho Santa Rosa”, Pinot Noir 2005 |
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$78 |
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Sta. Rita Hills, California |
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It possesses a deep ruby color
as well as a sweet black cherry, apple skin, and loamys oil-scented perfume.
Medium-bodied with excellent concentration and a heady finish. WA |
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FLOWERS VINEYARD, “Sonoma Coast”, Pinot Noir 2004 |
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$85 |
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Sonoma Coast, California |
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PINOT NOIR (page2) |
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FOXEN,
Pinot Noir 2005 |
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$73 |
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Santa Maria Valley, California |
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MICHAUD VINEYARD, Piniot Noir 2002 |
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$69 |
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Chalone Appellation, The
Pinnacles, Monterey, California |
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PAUL HOBBS WINERY, Pinot Noir 2005 |
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$92 |
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Russian River Valley, California |
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Its dark ruby/purple hue is
followed by scents of plums, raspberries, white chocolate, and earth. This
well-made, full-bodied, fleshy Pinot is ideal for drinking during its first
4-6 years of life. WA |
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PAUL HOBBS WINERY, “Hyde Vineyard”, Pinot Noir 2004 |
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$138 |
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Carneros, Napa Valley California |
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Subtle
earth and mineral flavors are woven through the core of sour cherry and
raspberry fruit, picking up touches of herb and tea. Finishes clean, with a
mouthwatering aftertaste. WS |
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PEAY VINEYARDS, Pinot Noir 2004 |
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$87 |
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Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County,
California |
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SIDURI WINES, “Hirsch Vineyard”, Pinot Noir 2003 |
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$104 |
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Sonoma County, California |
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Siduri’s 2004 Pinot Noir’s dark
ruby hue is followed by a big, earthy nose of apple skins, pomegranate, and
earth. This muscular, Pommard-like Pinot reveals a medium-bodied, structured,
tannic personality. WA |
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VILLA MARIA, “Private Bin”, Pinot Noir 2004 |
$11.00 |
$41 |
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Marlborough, New Zealand |
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Light in texture, with an earthy
edge to the raspberry and cherry flavors, lingering on the delicate finish.
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W. H. SMITH WINES, “Maritime Vineyard”, Pinot Noir 2004 |
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$104 |
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Sonoma Coast, California |
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Delightfully rich and complex,
with wonderful intensity to the vivid, savory black cherry, wild berry, fresh
earth and anise notes. Tightly wound, it gains momentum on the finish,
keeping a tight focus on the fruit flavors. WS |
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WITHER HILLS, Pinot Noir 2005 |
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$63 |
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Marlborough, New Zealand |
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Tightly wound, with a solid core
of intensity to tangy raspberry, fresh herb and game meat flavors. Spice,
cedar and orange skin notes accent a firm finish. WS |
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ZINFANDEL (page1) |
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CHATEAU MONTELENA, “Estate”, Zinfandel 2003 |
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$51 |
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Napa Valley, California |
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From dry-farmed, head-pruned
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Montelena’s dark ruby-hued wine
offers a big, briery, cherry, pepper, loamy soil, and earthy-scented bouquet.
Enjoy this spicy, rich, full-bodied effort. WA |
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EDMEADES VINEYARDS, “Mendocino”, Zinfandel 2004 |
$10.50 |
$39 |
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Mendocino, California |
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Skillfully balanced, with a
zesty display of ripe cherry, raspberry and wild berry. Intense and vibrant,
it exhibits loads of berry flavors on the finish, giving it a good measure of
complexity. |
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EDMEADES VINEYARDS, “Ciapusci Vineyard”, Zinfandel 2004 |
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$61 |
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Mendocino Ridge, California |
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JOEL GOTT WINES, Zinfandel 2005 |
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$38 |
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