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| x 1999 Domaine Romanee Conti La Tache |
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| x 2003 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc |
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2003 | Sauvignon blanc |
A CHALLENGING SEASON REDEEMED BY IDEAL AUTUMN
CONDITIONS, FINALLY PRODUCING A MODEST BUT INTENSELY FLAVOURED CROP.Pale straw green in colour and
mouth-wateringly fragrant, the 2003 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc is redolent of a
mid-summer kitchen ......
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| x 1966 Chateau Latour Grand Vin |
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1966 | No | Cabernet Franc | |
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| x 1995 Bruno Giacosa Gallina di Neive Barbaresco |
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1995 | Nebbiolo | ||
| x G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut |
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Yes | Chardonnay |
Golden yellow to the eye with tinges of jade green. The sparkle is
gentle, elegant and sustained. On the nose there are citrus hints and
rich fruit aromas of white peach and apricot. These lengthen into notes
of vanilla, dried fruits and honey.On...
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| x 2005 Ridge "Pagani Ranch" Sonoma Valley Zinfandel |
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2005 | Mataro |
"There have been a number of noteworthy Zinfandel bottlings from this
outstanding Sonoma site, but, other than those from the hand of Paul
Draper, we can recall few that have shown the degree of depth and sheer
fruity precision of this lively young...
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| x 1991 Ravenswood Dickerson Vineyard Napa Valley Zinfandel |
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1991 | Zinfandel | ||
| x 2004 Passalacqua "TR Passalacqua Vineyard" Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon |
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2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Aged in new French oak from Tonnellerie Berger, a small cooperage in
Bordeaux, this wine shows aromas of dried cherry, plum, leather and
cigar box spice, with well balanced acidity, lively fruit by mouth with
a chewy mid-mouth and pleasant mocha/oak...
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| x 2003 Beaulieu "Georges de Latour Private Reserve" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon |
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2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon |
This wine is nearly opaque black-ruby with purple highlights. The aromas show dark fruits, licorice, black pepper and minerals, with Rutherford accents of black olive, peppercorn and dark cherry. Full-bodied in texture, this wine has pronounced,...
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| x 2004 Domaine Prieur Brunet Jehanne de Chantal |
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2004 | Chardonnay | ||
| x 2005 Gallo Sonoma County Pinot noir | 2005 | Pinot Noir | |||
| x 2000 Jim Barry, The McCrae Wood, Shiraz |
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2000 | Shiraz | ||
| x 2005 Poggiarellino Rosso di Montalcino |
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2005 | Sangiovese |
The Wine Spectator called it: "Simple, with cherry and blackberry
aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, with a fresh finish. Drink now. 345
cases made." (08/07)
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| x 2005 Domaine Gabriel Billard "Milliane" Bourgogne Rouge |
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2005 | Pinot Noir |
This Domaine, run by two sisters, Mireille Desmonet and Laurent Jobard
(the well-known and respected Drouhin enologist), makes lovely wines in
Pommard. The Cuvée Milliane comes from a 1/2 Hectare parcel in the town
of Pommard, with vines of more...
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| x 2005 La Fortuna Rosso di Montalcino |
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2005 | Sangiovese |
This wine is full of ripe Sangiovese fruit, lush, plum and chocolate flavors coat the palate, yet the inherent structure of this incredible 4* vintage gives the wine superb depth, concentration and scintillating aromas. Drink it now and it will give...
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| x 2005 La Capitana Cabernet Sauvignon Barrel Reserve | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | |||
| x 2005 Baricci Rosso di Montalcino |
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2005 | Sangiovese |
Nello Baricci's small parcel of land sits on a hill called Montosoli
and is one of Montalcino's most prized and renowned vineyards. Nello is
a man of the earth, his body shows the years of effort spent working
his estate yet when you look in his...
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| x 2005 Ravenswood "Barricia Vineyard" Sonoma Valley Zinfandel |
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2005 | Petite Sirah |
Stephen Tanzer - 90-92 Points!
Deep red. Dusty minerals accent bright redcurrant and wild strawberry
on the nose. Zesty, sharply focused and pure, with bright red fruit and
blood orange flavors firmed by crisp tannins. The clean, brisk finish
shows...
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| x 2005 Ravenswood "Belloni Vineyard" Russian River Valley Zinfandel |
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2005 | Zinfandel |
“Deep ruby. Exotic,
intensely perfumed bouquet of raspberry, wild strawberry and pungent flowers.
Suave and almost sweet, with seductive red berry flavors, silky tannins and a
refreshing acid lift. A wonderfully seamless, fruit-driven zin, with...
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| Alicante Bouschet | |||||
| Carignane | |||||
| x 2005 Ravenswood "Big River Vineyard" Alexander Valley Zinfandel |
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2005 | Zinfandel |
90-91 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Inky ruby.
Distinctly wild nose combines musky, liqueur-like cherry and blackberry
aromas energized by classic varietal cracked pepper. Lush and creamy,
with sweet cherry and dark berry...
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| x 2005 Ravenswood "Dickerson Vineyard" Napa Valley Zinfandel |
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2005 | Zinfandel |
92 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Bright red.
Black raspberry and redcurrant aromas, with hints of woodsmoke,
graphite and succulent herbs. Tangy and sharply focused, with bright
red berry flavors, zesty mineral notes and fine,...
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| x 2005 Ravenswood "Old Hill Ranch Vineyard" Sonoma Valley Zinfandel |
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2005 | Zinfandel |
93-94 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Deep ruby.
Explosively perfumed nose offers energetic raspberry and wild
strawberry aromas lifted by exotic floral and mineral tones. Vibrant,
palate-staining red berry flavors display...
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| x 2005 Ravenswood "Teldeschi Vineyard" Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel |
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2005 | Zinfandel |
Black pepper, vanilla, hints of smoke and tar
intermingled with ripe fruit flavors-lots of luscious Bing cherries and
sweet plums.
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| x 2005 Ravenswood "Old Vine" Sonoma County Zinfandel |
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2005 | Zinfandel |
Bright, flashy, ripe raspberry, blackberry and vanilla flavors are wrapped
around a soft sweet fruit core highlighted by scents of cinnamon.
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| x 2005 Ravenswood Napa Valley Zinfandel |
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2005 | Carignane |
This Zinfandel has pleasing bright, ripe plum flavors with mouth-watering acidity and fine
tannin structure followed by a racy, lingering finish that tastes of
raspberries, cloves, cardamom and vanilla.
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| x 2005 Ravenswood "Old Vine" Amador County Zinfandel |
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2005 | Zinfandel |
The Amador Zinfandel is incontestibly unique, marked by a trademark cocoa-cherry quality with chewy tannins and aromatic spices.
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| x 2005 Ravenswood "Old Vine" Lodi Zinfandel |
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2005 | Petite Sirah |
This Zinfandel is bursting with concentrated blueberry and spice flavors.
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| x 2005 Ravenswood "Old Vine" Mendocino County Zinfandel |
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2005 | Carignane |
In this Zinfandel, lively raspberry, citrus tones give way to bright, juicy, pure fruit finish balanced by slightly dusty ripe tannins.
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| x 2004 Rhys "Alpine Vineyard" Santa Cruz Mountains Estate Pinot Noir |
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2004 | Pinot Noir |
This wine has beguiling wild black fruits and minerals on the nose. Enormously concentrated flavors of blackberry, boysenberry and black raspberry lead to what Matt Kramer called the “Kaleidescopic” mineral-driven mid palate.
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| x 2006 Alexander Valley Vineyards "Sin Zin" Zinfandel |
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2006 | Zinfandel |
The 2006 edition shows classic Sin Zin and Alexander Valley characteristics. There are notes of boysenberry and wild strawberry along with some crushed black pepper. But it's also a touch darker and richer than some previous versions. That is...
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| x 2004 Dry Creek Vineyard "Somers Ranch" Zinfandel |
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2004 | Petite Sirah |
The 2004 Somers Ranch Zinfandel displays a wonderful harmony of flavors and intensity not often found in 15-year-old vines. The bouquet of this wine explodes with opulent black cherry, plum, and black pepper. On the palate, rich flavors of dark...
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| x 2004 Dry Creek Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel |
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2004 | Zinfandel |
This Old Vine Zinfandel has deep ruby color and intense aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and allspice. On the palate, the flavors burst with blueberry pie, vanilla, and dark cherry fruit. The wine gains additional balance and strength from its...
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| x 2004 Abundance "Old Vine, Mencarini Vineyards" Lodi Zinfandel |
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2004 | Zinfandel |
Lodi holds a namesake for wonderfully sought after Old Vine Zinfandels. These Old Vines demand a kind of respect when caring for their fruit, thus yield a juice rich, spicy and perfectly structured. The Old Vine Zinfandel surrounds the palate...
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| x 2005 Abundance "Abundantly Rich Red, Mencarini Vineyards" Lodi Zinfandel |
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2004 | Carignane |
The 2005 Abundantly Rich Red is made entirely from the Mencarini Family grapes in Lodi. This vintage of the famous Rich Red is another stellar addition. The rich blend of old California varietals Zinfandel and Carignane leaves nothing to the...
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| x 2004 Abundance “ Mencarini Vineyards" Lodi Petite Sirah |
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2004 | Petite Sirah |
The 2004 Petite Sirah is the very first release and a proud accomplishment. It is an opulent blend of 15% Lodi Zinfandel and 85% Lodi Petite Sirah, both from the Mencarini Vineyards.The dark garnet plum color of this wine is enough to get any...
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| x 2005 Acorn "Heritage Vines, Alegria Vineyards" Russian River Valley Zinfandel |
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2005 | Petite Sirah |
This dark beauty opens with seductive aromas of ripe blackberry, vanilla, and toasty oak. Smooth luscious layers of plum, black raspberry, cocoa, and spicy black pepper mingle with the essence of strawberry from the Carignane and Cinsaut. The Petite...
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| x 2002 Adobe Road Sonoma County Zinfandel |
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2002 | Zinfandel |
Enticing aromas of fresh berry jam lead to juicy red raspberry, black cherry and red currant flavors. Polished and pretty with hints of spice and vanilla that shows good concentration and length.Hand harvested whole clusters that were cold soaked...
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| x 2005 Alderbrook "Confluence" Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel |
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2005 | Syrah |
Confluence is a result of the harmonious blending of two varietals this winery feels quite passionate about; Zinfandel and Syrah. The wine is bold and aromatic, displaying simultaneously the red fruit tones of Zinfandel and the deeper, smoky...
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| x 2003 Alderbrook Dry Creek Valley Reserve Zinfandel |
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2003 | Zinfandel |
Classic flavors of old-vine Zinfandel are found in the Dry Creek Reserve. Black pepper violets and blackberry aromas dominate the nose and mouth, while aging in French oak lends smoky and spicy notes. This wine has a broad mouthfeel and elegant...
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| x 2005 Alderbrook "Old Barn" Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel |
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2005 | Zinfandel |
This Zin has layers upon layers of flavor, seamless integration of the fruit, oak, spice and tannin.
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| x 2003 Alderbrook Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Port |
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2003 | Zinfandel |
The 2003 Zinfandel Port is made with fruit from the estate vineyard in Dry Creek Valley. In the nose, intense ripe fruit aromas of boysenberry and blackberry prevail. The mouth has wonderful density, with hints of dark chocolate...
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| x 2005 Alderbrook "Wagon Wheel" Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel |
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2005 | Zinfandel |
Alderbrook Winery applied the fanciful name "Wagon Wheel" to evoke the look of the vine’s canes, growing from the tops of the head-pruned vines, circling the plant and making sort of grape-vine wagon wheel. The classic black pepper...
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| x 2005 Alderbrook "Three Goose" Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel |
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2005 | Zinfandel |
This is the second Alderbrook Bottling of Three Goose Zinfandel. The wine boasts blackberry and cracked pepper notes associated with the Dry Creek Appellation. A smooth entrance, well-structured tannins and a long graceful finish...
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| x 2005 Alderbrook "Old Vine" Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel |
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2005 | Zinfandel |
This one has summer written all over it. Big enough to hold its own with a smoked pork roast or a grilled duck breast, light and lively enough to be inviting when the temperature rises. There’s the standard Zinfandel package—brambles,...
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| x 2005 Alexander Valley Vineyards "Temptation Zin" Zinfandel |
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2005 | Sangiovese |
This wine is loaded with plum, cocoa and most prominently, Bing cherry character. The mouth feel is plush and the finish long.
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| x 2005 Alexander Valley Vineyards "Redemption Zin" Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel |
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2003 | Zinfandel |
The second member of our Zin trio traces its roots back to 2001. At the time, Alexander Valley Vineyards had just received some top Zinfandel out of vineyards in Dry Creek Valley, one of the best regions for growing the grape. But winemaker Kevin...
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| x 2005 Amphora Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel |
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2005 | Petite Sirah |
This zinfandel offers ripe raspberry and sweet vanilla aromas. Mouth-filling flavors of plum and spice are complemented by smooth tannins.
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| x 2004 Atelier Rockpile Zinfandel |
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2004 | Zinfandel |
Effusive with ripe plum and briar berry fruit that Rockpile Zinfandel showcases the broad range of spice for which this varietal is known. Cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and sandalwood aromas follow from the nose through to the palate. Fifteen...
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| x 2004 Atelier Contra Costa Zinfandel |
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2004 | Zinfandel |
Ripe raspberry and black cherry aromas mingle with notes of sweet maple and birch beer in the heady aroma of this bold Zinfandel. On the palate hints of white pepper and boysenberry are flanked by finely-structured tannin and supported by vanilla...
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| x 2002 Atelier Contra Costa Zinfandel |
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2002 | Zinfandel |
Ripe, jammy, and bursting with succulent raspberry fruit the 2002
Zinfandel shows classic bramble berry fruit character wrapped in a
framework of soft vanillin oak. The supple entry builds to a rich juicy
mid-palate accented by exotic spice notes...
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| x 2004 Bartholomew Park Sonoma County Estate Zinfandel |
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2004 | Zinfandel |
Deep color and rich aromas of raspberries, black pepper and spice lead to bright, black cherry flavors, with a touch of cocoa and clove. This elegant, medium-bodied Zin has a velvet texture and long finish loaded with juicy red fruit and notes of...
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| x 2005 Bella "Big River Ranch" Alexander Valley Zinfandel |
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2005 | Petite Sirah |
Year after year, the fruit from this vineyard results in a dark, inky and extremely complex wine. The fruit flavors are made up of dark rasberry and blackberry flavors, with chocolate and coffee undertones. With its wonderfully dark hue and...
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| x 2005 Bella "Lily Hill Estate" Dry Creek Valley Reserve Zinfandel |
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2005 | Petite Sirah |
The Lily Hill zinfandel is a wine of many layers of intense complexity. The bouquet is bright, ripe, candied fruit and blackberry jam. The flavors cascade on the palate with dark fruit, blackberries, black cherries, raspberries, creamy mocha,...
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| x 2005 Bella "Belle Canyon" Dry Creek Valley Estate Zinfandel |
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2005 | Petite Sirah |
The flavors of cherry liqueur, red raspberries, strawberries, cranberries and cola are complemented with hints of mocha and vanilla. The wine exhibits soft tannins and culminates in a long and silky finish. This wine will age gracefully for 6 to 8...
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| x 2005 Bella Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel |
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2005 | Zinfandel |
This zin is from some of the most select vineyard plots located in the Dry Creek Valley. With its amazing bouquet of wild berries, licorice, crushed violets and sweet vanilla, it explodes with intense fruit flavors of blackberries, ripe raspberries,...
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| x 2005 Bella Alexander Valley Late Harvest Zinfandel |
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2005 | Black Muscat |
Dark, super-ripe fruit, with flavors of sugarplums, caramel, cola, and spice, it has a long, lingering, mouth-coating finish that lasts forever. It is the perfect finishing touch with cheeses or a dark, rich chocolate dessert.
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| x 2005 Bluenose Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel |
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2005 | Zinfandel |
Having lots of fruit, this concentrated Zinfandel has black pepper, black raspberry and cassis-like aromas. The luscious flavors are rich and jammy with some black cherry, cedar and a little sweet oak in the finish.
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| x 2004 Bradford Mountain Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel |
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2004 | Zinfandel |
This wine is dark and brooding offering a thrilling combination of blueberry, wild berry and boysenberry flavors that are rich and concentrated yet vivid and well integrated with soft and complex tannins.
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| x 2005 Sojourn Cellars "Sangiacomo Vineyard" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir |
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2005 | Pinot Noir |
Whereas the 2004 was produced from a single Pinot Noir clone, the 2005
combines grape clones 115 and 777 from this same vineyard. The wine is
huge now and will take on additional weight in the bottle over the next
year. The nose exudes...
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| x 2000 Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cerequio |
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2000 | Nebbiolo |
Particularly elegant, olfactory complexity with
predominant balsamic sensations, of mint, fruit jams; its taste
matches the bouquet; its structure is rich, ample and of great
character, with a...
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