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LaFollette, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2009
Marguerite Thomas
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September 6, 2011
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 Notably refined, this Pinot Noir manifests its fruitiness with a whisper rather than a shout.  Its subtle floral perfume, and fresh earthy and mushroomy...
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Boekenhoutskloof, Western Cape (South Africa) 2009
Paul Lukacs
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September 6, 2011
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 An intense, muscular wine, this blend of primarily Syrah and Grenache tastes deep and dark, with, yes, a dark chocolate note in its long,...
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Trenza, San Luis Obispo County (Central Coast, California) 2008
Robert Whitley
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September 6, 2011
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 Is there nothing winemaker Christian Roguenant can’t do? When I first met Christian he was making sparkling wine for a now defunct winery. It...
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Paraiso Vineyards, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Pinot Noir 2009
Robert Whitley
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September 6, 2011
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 Proprietors Richard and Claudia Smith are longtime Monterey County grape growers, and they’ve sold grapes over the years to many of California’s most well...
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Sequana, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2009
Michael Apstein
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August 30, 2011
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 Sequana’s Russian River Valley rendition is riper with more emphasis on raspberry-like fruit flavors than the one from Santa Lucia Highlands. Savory elements complement...
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Lake Sonoma Winery, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Zinfandel 2008
Paul Lukacs
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August 30, 2011
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 A real surprise, this fairly modestly-priced Dry Creek Valley Zin has been made very much in what used to be called the “claret style,”...
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Pine Ridge Vineyards, Rutherford (Napa Valley, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Tina Caputo
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August 30, 2011
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 This wine has a lovely perfumed aroma, with accents of sweet raspberry and other red fruits.  The wine has bright acidity, with firm tannins...
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Sequana, Green Valley ((Russian River Valley, Sonoma County) Pinot Noir 2009
Michael Apstein
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August 30, 2011
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 Riper than the other Pinot offerings, Sequana’s Pinot Noir from Dutton Ranch is more concentrated.  Subtle black fruit notes are evident along with the...
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Pine Ridge Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) 2008
Robert Whitley
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August 23, 2011
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 Pine Ridge’s entry in the meritage category is not for everyday drinking, but that’s only because of the steep price. This is one expensive...
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Plantagenet, Western Australia (Australia) Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Michael Apstein
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August 23, 2011
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 Founded in 1974, Plantagenet was the first winery in the Great Southern Region of Western Australia.  They are well known for their stunning Rieslings,...
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Hearst Ranch Winery, Paso Robles (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
W. Blake Gray
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August 23, 2011
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 Straightforward red cherry flavors with a slight characteristic herbal note.   The grapes come from Halter Ranch on Paso’s Westside, which makes the 14.5% alcohol...
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Domaine Marion Pral, Morgon (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) 2009
Michael Apstein
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August 23, 2011
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 Morgon, one of the best of the ten crus of Beaujolais, has many unique and distinctive areas within it.  Wines from its famed Côte...
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