Domestic Wine

From Wine Spectator: "Offers baked cherry pie, with rhubarb and blueberry, showing a wonderful fruit profile that's spicy, elegant and easy to drink. Great balance. Drink now. 35,000 cases made." (Web only, 2009) When James Laube blogged about Redtree Pinot Noir, we were all left sitting with cartoon-y question marks floating above our heads. Redtree? But for once Wine Spectator actually put a wine on our radar before their score and review made it scarce. Usually it is exactly the opposite - by the time Spectator or Parker or any of the myriad of other... Read More » 

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93 points from Wine Spectator: "Shows wonderful balance and purity of flavor, depth and complexity built around spicy wild berry, black cherry, mineral, anise and spice. Full-bodied, fresh and lively. The finish sails on. Drink now through 2013. 1900 cases made." (Web only, 2009) The Cuvee de Trois is always a staff favorite at K&L. Whether you're a Burgundy lover, a California fan or somewhere in between, this wine will make you very happy. Consistently well balanced with lovely cherry fruit, mineral and spice. Joseph Swan was one of the first to make ... Read More » 

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91 points and a Top 100 Value of the and Best Buy, Wine & Spirits: "This has satisfying savory aromas of tree bark, tobacco and sundried tomato to complement the dark, plumy fruit. There’s enough of a red tinge to that fruit to give the wine freshness and energy. A steal of a cab and a great choice for grilled short ribs." (06/09) According to Wine Spectator: "This firm red offers a prominent licorice-pepper character weaving through the blackberry and cream flavors, which mingle effectively on the generous finish. Drink now through 2010." (03/09) 

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This is a wonderfully delicious wine bursting with juicy pear, green apple and citrus flavors. A touch of barrel fermentation adds a kiss of spice to the mix. By sourcing fruit from less expensive regions they have produced a quality wine at a bargain price. This is your perfect party chardonnay. Specially bottled for K&L by a Mendocino winery. 

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93 points from Wine Enthusiast Magazine: "Here's a Syrah that marches to the beat of its own drummer. Eschewing massive fruit, it shows a subtle, complex mélange of dried blackberries and bitter black cherries, olive tapenade, tobacco, dark unsweetened chocolate, leather and the white pepper of a fine Syrah. Drink this dramatic wine now and through 2011." (03/08) Here is another ridiculous deal from the Domestic Team at K&L. The Frank Johnson Vineyard was founded by the grandfather of Roshambo's owner, Naomi Brilliant, in 1970. Frank Johnson made his fo... Read More » 

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90 points and one star from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "14% Petite Sirah. The ripe blackberry and plum-like fruit scents associated with this vineyard in its best vintages are here delivered with both intensity and vitality. The wine is full on the palate without losing itself to the heaviness that sometimes can be part of its character and, instead, is balanced and comes with tannin for a few years of age." (09/08) The grapes for this Rosenblum Zinfandel come from acclaimed winegrower Richard Sauret's vineyard in the northern portion of... Read More » 

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90 points Wine & Spirit Magazine (10/08). Named Moobuzz, referring to the land of milk and honey (get it? Cows=milk; bees=honey. Haha!) otherwise known as the Sonoma Coast, this chardonnay is like a warm, tropical breeze. Papaya and banana perfumes waft from the glass, framed by caramel and vanilla notes from sur lie barrel-aging in French oak. On the palate, the wine is like lemon crème brulee served with poached pears and local wildflower honey. Sealed with the unique "Zork" closure, it's also sure to be as fresh as the day it was bottled and easy to ... Read More » 

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Bryan and I found another beautiful wine from Willowbrook. The first wine we offered you, the Willowbrook "DuNah Vineyard" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir made by Joe Otos, blew us away with its quality and price. Now we've been offered their 2007 Mendocino County Pinot Noir. This wine is medium-bodied with a lovely nose of cranberry, Bing cherry and just a hint of cedar. The mid-palate is balanced with bright red fruit, cocoa and a beautiful streak of minerality. The wine finishes long and fresh. $16.99 is an unbelieveable price for this wine and, once again, p... Read More » 

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93 points and two stars from the Connoisseurs Guide to California Wine: "Nicely concentrated blackberry aromas gain extra range and interest from layered notes of spice, creamy oak and briar, and the deep fruit continues in flavors that have both wonderful berryish focus and solid tannic structure leading into a long, convincing finish. This lovely bottling comes on the heels of last year's success after several vintages in which Rosenblum seemed to lose the plot with the grapes from one of our favorite Zinfandel vineyards. This wine is not only full of ... Read More » 

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A favorite value cabernet, the new vintage of Avalon Napa Valley ups the ante, including fruit from all the region's great sub-appellations - Howell Mountain, Rutherford and Oakville - as well as fruit from along the Silverado Trail and Soda Canyon. The 2006 is brick red, with a lovely cab nose of Bing cherry, cassis and anise, with secondary aromas of vanilla and clove spice, shortbread and smoke. Supple and easy to drink, the fruit and spice come through concentrated on the palate. A great follow up to their widely touted 2005. 

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92 points and two stars from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "13% Petite Sirah. There is a mix of drama and control in this wine, and it deviates from the expected norm for Rockpile Zinfandels to its great benefit. The depth and intensity possible from wines of the area are certainly evident here but so too is a brighter, more vibrant quality that firms up the wine's back end and finish while adding a bit of aging potential that should see it grow in the bottle." (01/09) The hot, hillside, Rockpile sub-appellation in the Dry Creek Valley prod... Read More » 

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Can't get your hands on enough Rombauer Chardonnay to satisfy your thirst? Try this "baby Rombauer" from Napa Cellars. Founded by Rich Frank and Koerner Rombauer in 1996, Napa Cellars is the better known winery's more casual label, boasting drink-it-every-day prices. Like Romabuer Chard, this comes with all of the tropical fruit, lemony acidity and creamy texture you can handle. Try it with parmigiano-crusted chicken or chicken marsala. 

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91 points Wine Enthusiast: "Richly oaked, fantastically ripe in long hangtime fruit, this Chard has exotic flavors of golden mangoes, nectarines, passionfruit, pineapple jam and kiwis. Oak adds extra layers of buttered toast, creme brulee and smoky vanilla. For all the honeyed sweetness, it's totally dry, a tour de force that's at its best now." (09/08) 90 points Wine Spectator: "Rich and creamy, yet elegant and refined, with a core of citrus and honey-scented pear, melon and green fig flavors that fan out and gain length and depth. Drink now." (07/08) ... Read More » 

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Even better than the 2006! The 2007 Poppy is made from a combination of Arroyo Seco, Santa Lucia Highlands and Monterey County pinot noir, but there were no notable heat spikes to throw off even ripening. Like its predecessor, though, there's tons of vibrant pure fruit on the nose and palate, with hints of spice for intrigue. An affordable, everyday drinker! 

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96 points Robert Parker: "There are 6,500 cases of the superb 2006 Dominus (91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot). Its dark plum/purple color is accompanied by aromas and flavors of truffles, forest floor, black cherries, black currants, and Asian spices. One of the finest wines of the vintage, it is complete, full-bodied, and seamlessly built with beautiful ripe tannins, low acidity, and a luscious, layered mouthfeel. The aromatics are even more evolved and complex than the 2005's. The 2006 should drink well for 20-25 years." (... Read More » 

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Winemaker Bob Varner makes Foxglove SLO Chardonnay in a fresh, approachable style - loaded with tropical fruit, the wine is crisp and refreshing. It sees no malolactic fermentation or oak, allowing the wine's mineral streak to shine through. Unbelievably good at this or any price! 

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90 points from Robert Parker: "One of the finest bargains in California Cabernet Sauvignon must be Louis M. Martini's outstanding 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma. The good news is there are 140,000 cases produced. Fabulously sweet aromas of black currants, licorice, and cedar soar from the glass of this medium to full-bodied wine. With silky tannins as well as surprising concentration, depth, and texture, this 2006 should drink well for 8-10 years." (12/08) According to Wine Spectator: "Tight, chewy and earthy. Full-bodied and complex, offering a mix of ... Read More » 

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Another beautiful zinfandel from the folks at Shenandoah Vineyards in Amador County! There's plenty of fruit, moderate tannins and juicy acidity harmonizing like the Beach Boys. Lower in alcohol than many modern zins (14.2%), this is light enough to enjoy with a good burger at lunch, but complex enough for the evening's braised short ribs over parsnip puree. 

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93 points and an Editors' Choice from the Wine Enthusiast for Cambria's signature Pinot. They say: "This is the best Pinot Noir at this price on the market. Easily. It's picture-perfect cool climate, absolutely dry and silky, with complex flavors of cherries, Mandarin orange, cola, pomegranates, licorice and cinnamon sice, made even richer by smoky oak. Just lovely, and gets even better as it breathes in the glass." (02/09) 4 stars from Restaurant Wine Magazine (Ronn Wiegand)... "A fine Pinot Noir. The Julia's is finely flavored and full bodied with exce... Read More » 

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93 points from the Wine News (in their Aug - Sept 2008 edition). Additional notes from the Wine Spectator: "Smooth and supple, with graceful plum and black cherry fruit that goes down easy. Elegant and polished. Drink now through 2011." (Web Only, 2008) Rosenblum's "Rominger" Syrah is co-fermented with a bit of Viognier in the style of a Northern Rhone. Because it's a highly stressed vineyard site, the fruit features high levels of tannin and benefits from co-fermentation because it smooths out any harshness. At this price you should be focusing on gr... Read More » 

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Crisp, clean, fast and racy, this brand spanking new 2008 brings a riper style with the lean, crisp grapefruit, lychee nut and herbs. This is a high impact wine with an elegant, pure Sauvignon Blanc finish. 100% stainless steel fermentation and zero time in barrel. This is a summertime wine if ever there was one. 

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92 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "A fabulous offering, the 2005 Petite Sirah Pickett Road Vineyard exhibits a dense purple color followed by a sumptuous nose of blueberries, black currants, crushed rocks, and graphite. Full-bodied with admirable concentration and sweet tannin, it should evolve for 10-15 or more years." (08/07) The fruit for this Petite Sirah comes from two incredible vineyard sources, Kenefick Ranch and the Frediani Vineyard, and is comprised of 80% Petite Sirah and 20% Carignan aged in 70% French oak. Now that you have al... Read More » 

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Possibly one of the greatest deals to come down the California Meritage pike in a while is the 2005 "Lateral" from Kathryn Kennedy. With its cocoa-laden nose, round creamy texture, flavors of chocolate-covered raspberries and a pleasing savory finish, this wine's a hit. As a long running favorite of the K&L Staff and an October 2008 Wine Club selection many of you may have already enjoyed this wine. The good news, and the reason we are putting this in front of all you once more, is that we've worked out a new price with the great folks at Kathryn Kenned... Read More » 

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Castle Rock Pinot Noir was produced from grapes grown in Northern California’s beautiful Mendocino County, where vineyards were first planted in the early 1860’s. Here, the headwaters of the Russian River carve a fertile and rugged landscape. The warm summers, cool springs, crisp falls and wet winters make ideal growing conditions for Pinot Noir grapes, in a climate similar to that of the Burgundy region of France, where the grapes were first established. This elegant and medium-bodied wine has delicate aromas of violet and rose petals, complex flavors a... Read More » 

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94 points Wine Spectator: "Assertive herb, anise, blackberry and wild berry fruit is tight, firm, tannic and well-structured, picking up depth and length on the finish. Best from 2010 through 2016. 7,650 cases made." (Online Tasting Highlight April 27, 2009) And, according to Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Full ruby-red. Aromas of currant, tobacco, graphite and crushed rock. Sweet, plush and nicely deep, with a silky texture to the flavors of plum, currant and spicecake. Quite sweet, even a bit exotic, for this bottling. Finishes with subst... Read More » 

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95 points, three stars and the top rated Syrah in the March issue of the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "6% Viognier. There is a sense of refinement and pure precision about this bottling that not only moves it to the head of the class but sets it in a class all its own. Very deep and impeccably structured, it eschews runaway ripeness in favor of layered richness and real nuance, and it begs for comparison with the fine wines of Côte Rôtie rather than its more blustery Californian kin. It is as classy and sophisticated as local Syrah is likely t... Read More » 

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From Robert Parker's "Value Issue:" "The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Amber Knolls area is a good value Cabernet showing black currant fruit with some cherries, spice, and earth. This is an attractive wine with good ripeness and certainly a fair price. These are value-priced wines from one of the Beckstoffer family who has planted vineyards up in Lake County." (Aug. 2008) Seventy Five Wine Company is the priced-for-consumption label from Tuck Beckstoffer, revered vineyard manager and winemaker. The Beckstoffer family purchased Lake County's "Amber Kn... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "Complex aromas of citrus, pear, apple and honeysuckle, with touches of toasty oak. Full-bodied, rich and elegant, with a long, lingering finish." (Tasting Highlights, 12/9/08) And, according to Robert Parker: "The fruity, medium-bodied 2007 Chardonnay is ideal for present consumption." (12/08) Chateau Souverain has been a constant in the California wine world for many, many years. They always seem to produce solid, varietally correct wines with plenty of fruit and structure and, better yet, they are typically amazing values. T... Read More » 

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92 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon The Ranch (composed of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and a dollop of Petit Verdot) offers up aromas of burning embers, blackberries, cassis, licorice, and a touch of bouquet garni. The complex aromatics are followed by a full-bodied wine displaying velvety tannin, and a bold finish with considerable depth as well as length. Drink this excellent Napa Cabernet over the next 15-20 years." (12/08) 92 points from Wine Spectator: "Dense, concentrated, f... Read More » 

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We can't tell you the source for Kalinda's 2006 Napa Merlot, but suffice to say it comes from one of the Valley's preeminent family-owned producers of cabernet, merlot and chardonnay. Bright acidity and a complex and elegant bouquet filled with red fruit, mint, cherries and spice. Who says merlot can't stand on its own? This wine will bring you back into the fold. This is still young, so decant an hour before serving with a rustic beef or lamb dinner. 

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"Mr. Robert Parker told me and several others in October of 2008 that the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignons from Napa Valley could be one of the greatest vintages ever! Here is our first entry." (Clyde Beffa, K&L Wine Merchants) 

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94 points Wine Enthusiast: "Delicious doesn't begin to describe this Pinot Noir. Other words that come to mind are serious, important and ageable. Made from the valley's coolest, foggiest 'deep end,' it's extraordinarily rich, with explosive flavors of black and red currants, cola, mocha, licorice and cedar. Black Kite has really turned into a Pinot producer to watch. Drink now through 2012." (06/09) 92 points Wine Spectator: "Very ripe and rich. Full-bodied, with tiers of black cherry, wild berry, plum and spice. Picks up a spicy, minerally edge and g... Read More » 

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Great wines at very good prices. That is what you get from Foxglove. This is a side project from Bob and Jim Varner, who bring us the great wines from the Varner and Neely labels. The Foxglove Cabernet is amazingly well balanced. Beautiful black and blue fruits with nicely integrated tannins and just a hint of fig and earth. A lot of wine for $13.99. (Michael Jordan, K&L Wine Merchants) 

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92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2005 La Maestra Proprietary Red (a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 12% Cabernet Franc, and 8% Petit Verdot) is exceptional. Beautiful aromas of flowers, blueberries, and black raspberries are followed by a silky-textured, medium to full-bodied wine with deep blue and black fruits, a hint of crushed rocks, and again, a floral note. This is a wine of nuance, complexity, and elegance achieved without sacrificing substantial flavor intensity. Drink it over the next 10-12 years." (12/08) This pro... Read More » 

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92 points from Wine Spectator: "Offers both style and structure, with lively aromas of black raspberry, cracked pepper and mocha, with plush and layered flavors of wild berry, fresh sage and licorice. Ripe tannins sneak in on the finish. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Charbono and Grenache. Drink now through 2014." (06/09) Yet another beautiful vintage of the prisoner from Orin Swift. This is not a wine to put in your cellar. Big, bright and all about immediate drinking. With vineyards sources such as Duarte, Toffanelli and David Fu... Read More » 

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If you've been keeping up with K&L's newsletter over the past year, you'd know that we just can't get over the wonderful, affordable wines from Alpen Cellars. A small, family-owned winery in the Trinity Lakes region of Trinity County, California, Alpen Cellars has been growing grapes since the 1980s. Since discovering them last year, we've been charmed by each successive vintage of their Pinot Noir, and this most recent iteration, the 2007, is equally delicious. Mouthwatering black cherry, cranberry, cedary oak and mildly spicy white pepper notes transla... Read More » 

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92 point Wine Enthusiast: "Spicy, smoky new oak leaps out of the glass, like a blast of caramelized meringue, but the fruit is so rich that the oak is in balance. The underlying flavors of blackberries, licorice and chocolate are, in a word, delicious." 92 points WIne & Spirits: "Black-fruited and lush, there's a bright red cherry highlight to this wine that contrasts the simple, generous core of richness. It ends clean, with a fine textural quality to the tannin that lends a classic Rutherford elegance. For lamb chops." For Provenance winemaker Tom Ri... Read More » 

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92 points Robert Parker: "It is hard to find a 92-point Chardonnay for $24 a bottle, but Stuhlmuller’s 2007 Chardonnay (5,600 cases) is a beauty. Lemon oil, honeysuckle, white currant, white peach, and poached pear characteristics are present in this beauty along with terrific freshness, medium to full body, a layered mouthfeel, and a long, pure, dry finish. Drink this knock-out Chardonnay over the next 2-3 years." (12/08) 92 points Wine Enthusiast: "The best Chardonnays from this warm Sonoma County valley show tropical fruit flavors and are quite decade... Read More » 

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Bright, fresh and lively. This is a perfect poolside sipper with a bit of melon on the nose and zippy acidity on the palate. Lime undertones. 

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According to the Wine Spectator: "Smooth, rich and creamy, with spicy pear, fig, melon and honesuckle flavors that are fresh and lively, ending with a tasty burst of ripe fruit. Drink now." (11/04) K&L's notes - Founded in 1981, Roederer Estate is nestled in Mendocino County's cool, fog-shrouded Anderson Valley. As the California outpost of Champagne Louis Roederer, Roederer Estate builds upon a centuries-old tradition of fine winemaking. Roederer Estate's sparkling wines are produced using only Estate-grown grapes from the winery's own vineyards. Carry... Read More » 

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95 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The prodigious 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 8+% Petit Verdot, and about 5% Cabernet Franc) reveals aromas of flowers, espresso roast, blackberries, and creme de cassis. This exuberant, rich, full-bodied Cabernet coats the palate, but is neither heavy nor overbearing. Sweet, substantial, well-integrated tannins along with decent acidity, and a stunningly long, 50-second finish make for a compelling glass of young, but promising Cabernet Sauvignon. This 2006 should hit i... Read More » 

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90 points and an Editors' Choice, Wine Enthusiast: "This is a sort of second tier wine from Talbott. It's a strongly flavored Chardonnay and extremely ripe, with pineapple jam, apricot-infused creme brulee and sweet vanilla-butterscotch flavors. But for all the richness, it's crisp and bone dry. Easy to find, with 20,000 cases." (05/09) A youthful and vibrant wine named for the Talbott family's youngest daughter, Kalin Hart. This is a second label for the winery, launched in 1999, showcasing the cool-climate influences of the Santa Lucia Highlands, and ... Read More » 

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94 points Robert Parker: "The 4,400-case cuvee of 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate (96% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot and Cabernet Franc) is brilliant. It would probably be hard to find a Cabernet Sauvignon of this quality with this production level, all estate fruit, and such impeccable viticulture and winemaking. This wine reminded me of a great vintage of Pontet Canet in Pauillac, Bordeaux. The deep creme de cassis flavors intermixed with charcoal and lead pencil shavings soar from the glass. Its full body, stunning ripeness, sweet tannin, and ... Read More » 

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This wine's got fruit, fruit and more fruit! Like Chiquita Banana (without the banana) Edna Valley's 2007 "Paragon" Chardonnay is packed with aromas and flavors of pineapple, mango, peach and Bosc pear. Exotic vanilla and coconut flavors playfully mingle with leesy richness and bright acidity on the finish. From a cooler climate, the wine makes you think of warm summer days from start to finish. 89 points Wine Spectator: "A rich, smoky style, with ripe pear, fig and honeydew melon fruit that's smooth and fleshy. This is well-balanced and medium- to full... Read More » 

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Newton's Red Label series is focused on offering wine drinkers classic, crisp wines that emphasize purity of fruit and crisp, clean flavors using fruit from the winery's estate and other Sonoma and Napa vineyards. The 2007 Chardonnay has aromas of stone fruit, baking spices and brioche. In the mouth, the wine has lovely fig and peach flavors with a hint of wood spice and a creamy mid palate. 

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92 points, two stars and a "Good Value" designation from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "Sweetly spiced peaches merge with touches of honey, anise and kiwi in the deep, impressively filled aromas of this well-focused youngster, and the equally rich flavors that follow show lots of fruity substance and no let-up in depth. Full-bodied and quite well-balanced with Chardonnay-like richness and weight, it is a wine of considerable potential and should grow into better with a year or two of quiet time in your cellar." (March, 2009) SECOND BEST OF ... Read More » 

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This is Eaglepoint Ranch's contribution to Mendocino's Coro project, a collaboration between area winemakers to create a loose set of rules governing the winemaking process. All wines are peer reviewed early in the blending process and vetted by the group, which includes the winemakers from Parducci, Pacific Star, Graziano, Golden, Brutocao, Dunnewood, McDowell, McNab Ridge and Oracle Oaks wineries. The result is the first appellation-controlled wine in the States, showcasing the terroir of Mendocino. The main restrictions are that only Mendocino fruit c... Read More » 

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If you've been reading K&L's newsletter over the past few months, you'll already recognize this Trinity County winery as one that has quickly become a K&L fave. Like their pinot noir and riesling, this chardonnay really over-delivers for the price. Winemaker Keith Groves suppresses malolactic fermentation on this barrel-fermented wine, which is aged in oak for only six months. The resulting wine is fresh with citrus and green apple fruit on its bouquet. It's snappy on the palate, with flavors tending toward vanilla-poached pear. Perfect with a meal or on... Read More » 

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After giving the 2004 Amici Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon an additional year and half of bottle age, winemaker Jeff Hansen finally decided to release this exceptional wine in October, 2008. And, the additional time really helped, allowing this rich puppy to evolve and open up to show its true depth of character. Deeply colored, the nose is loaded with cassis, currants, blackberries and espresso notes, which is underscored by mild toasty tones. In the mouth, you will be treated to an expansive, hugely complex, multi-dimensional cabernet, with well-integ... Read More » 

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A killer value, this Pinot Noir is aged in French oak for ten months. It offers a beautiful cherry red color and flavors of wild strawberries and red berries. Wonderfully balanced, this is amazing with grilled pork. 

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