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Now closed after a run of 15 or so years of wonderful wines, this HEAVILY discounted Napa Merlot is a crazy steal. As Robert Parker wrote: "Mike Havens, working out of a warehouse in the city of Napa, appears to have settled into an admirable pattern, producing richer and richer Merlots." The 2006 Merlot is delicous right now. A bit softer and rounder than the Cabernet that sold so well last month, it shows excellent balance and a lush, lingering finish. A great buy at this price! (Trey Beffa, K&L Wine Merchants) The 2006 Havens Merlot reminds me of a y... Read More » 

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93 points Robert Parker: "The 2006 Proprietary Red Wine Tapestry Reserve (a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot) is the finest example of this cuvee I have ever tasted. Flowery, licorice-infused, cassis notes intermixed with forest floor and lead pencil shavings are followed by a layered, impressively built wine with real opulence, lots of red and black fruits, low acidity, and lush tannin. It should drink well for 15+ years. " (12/09) 92 points Wine Enthusiast: "A terrific wine, delicious and classic in structure. Show... Read More » 

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90 points from Robert Parker: "I am also including their 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma, a 290,000-case blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest the other Bordeaux varietals. An exquisite value, this is a seductive, fleshy, fruity wine with excellent texture, body, and balance. Lots of cassis as well as silky tannins characterize this top bargain pick! Drink it over the next 5-7 years." (12/09) Martini's 2007 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon was crafted from several of Sonoma County's most prestigious appellations and blended seamlessly to bring toge... Read More » 

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92 points Wine Spectator: "Ripe and polished, with gorgeous chocolate-tinged black currant, black raspberry and coffee notes swirling through the long, vivid finish. Tempting now, but should develop more with cellaring. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2016. 6,500 cases made. " (02/09) 90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Columbia Crest's flagship is the 2005 Walter Clore Private Reserve, a blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and 7% Cabernet Franc. It was aged for 26 months in new French oak. Purple-colored ... Read More » 

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90 points from Robert Parker: "The real star, and a great bargain, is the 2007 The Sum - The Seventy-Five Wine Company. This is an absolute steal when it comes to high-class wine. A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah, and 10% Petite Sirah, there are 5,200 cases of this wine, which is truly outstanding and an amazing value. Sweet blue and black fruits, camphor, and spice box all jump from the glass of this dense, medium to full-bodied, juicy, supple wine, which is a hedonist's dream come true. This is a beauty to drink over the next 4-5 years. Cal... Read More » 

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91 points Wine Enthusiast: "Very ripe in cassis, with plenty of smoky oak influence and a spicy, dry finish. This is a bold, tannic young wine, tight and astringent in youth. It needs time in the cellar to soften and meld. Should be best between 2009 and 2011, and live far longer." (6/1/2009) 90 points and one star from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "Even accepting that wines from this location take their own sweet time to come around, and, despite the evident closed-in nature of this wine, it is still our sense that there is good , indeed... Read More » 

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This brand new wine exhibits aromas of raspberry, blackberry, mint and black cherries. Vanilla and short bread cookie notes from oak aging bring balance and frame the ripe berry flavors. The tannins are fine and chalky, and there is also a mineral/earthy note to the wine that contributes to the multi-layer characteristics. A classic Napa Valley Cab and at a ridiculously fair price! 

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91 points and the top scored wine in Robert Parker's Wine Advocate "Fifty Super Domestic Wine Values:" "The sensational 2008 Chardonnay Central Coast, which is fermented and aged completely in stainless steel with no malolactic fermentation, is a 30,000-cuvee of fabulous Chardonnay. Loads of tropical fruit, honeysuckle, and orange blossom notes fill the olfactory sense, as does the luscious medium-bodied texture on the palate. The wine is buttressed by crisp underlying acidity, and the result is a fresh, naked expression of Chardonnay that is top-flight.... Read More » 

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95+ points Robert Parker: "The 2006 Insignia (95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot; 16,000 cases produced) is a superb effort in this vintage. Another 30+ year wine, it boasts a dense plum/purple color as well as abundant notes of licorice, black currants, charcoal, black olives, and graphite. Full-bodied, pure, and rich with moderately high tannins, it represents a California version of a Bordeaux from Pauillac or St.-Julien. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2045." (12/09) 95 points Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "Already amazingly seductive w... Read More » 

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Described by Robert Parker as Copain's interpretation of a St-Joseph or Crozes-Hermitage, the Saisons des Vins "L'Hiver" is consistently an incredible value-driven syrah that showcases winemaker Wells Guthrie's talent. Guthrie, who spent time working with such famed Rhône producers as Michel Chapoutier and Jean-Louis Chave, deftly incorporates what he learned in France with a deep understanding of California-grown syrah. Like a firecracker on the Fourth of July, the 2006 L'Hiver has a bouquet of smoke, flint and ripe blackberries. On the palate, the blac... Read More » 

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92 points and an Editors' Choice, Wine Enthusiast: "A beautiful young Cab, built along classic Napa lines. Stands at the elegant end of the stylistic spectrum, with relatively low alcohol, less ripe fruit and a delicate mouthfeel. Shows flavors of herbs, cherries and blackberries. Drink now through 2015. Good value in an upscale Cab." (09/09) Clos du Val has been making top-notch Cab since the 1970s, and in that time has earned itself quite a following. But this isn't "cult" Cab in the sense that it's wine you can't find. There are 36,000 cases of this ... Read More » 

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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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92 points and Smart Buy from the Pinot Report: "Medium ruby color, rich earthy cherry and forest floor aromas. Deep, rich, earthy cherry flavors and forest floor notes. good structure and balance; long finish. Nice middle of the road Pinot in terms of style; the complex and interesting flavors are great for the table." There are many great Pinot Noir producers in California that people don't get a chance to experience. Athair is one of those wineries. A light bodied Pinot with a burst of cherry and and strawberry fruit with hints of spice, mushroom and ... Read More » 

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A unique blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Syrah and 20% Zinfandel from vineyards in the Sierra Foothills, Lodi, the Central Coast and North Coast AVAs. Urbanite Cellars is a new label from Vinos Unicos importer Luis Moya. The Redart follows the Old World tradition of easy-drinking table wines, and wow is it! This wine shows excellent freshness of fruit, spice, lively acidity and seems to dance across the palate. 

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Proprietor Naomi Brilliant is as quirky as her wines are yummy, and this 100% Syrah (primarily from Dry Creek) is no exception. It is named after her young son, so you can imagine how important a wine this is in her fun and irreverant portfolio. Jammy and ripe with blackbbery and herbal notes, this is a red to gulp down with in-you-face fare such as blue cheese topped burgers! 

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91 points Wine Enthusiast: "A gorgeous, lush Pinot Noir, simply irresistible for drinking now, but ageable. Shows rich, ripe cherry, raspberry, currant, chocolate and anise flavors, accented with spicy sandalwood. A bit primary and fresh in its youth, and should develop bottle nuances through 2013." (12/09) And, according to Wine Spectator: "Firm, focused and full-bodied, with ripe plum, black cherry and wild berry flavors, shaded by cedary oak and spicy hazelnut notes. Drink now through 2012." (12/09) Part of the Pellegrini family of wines, this comes... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "Bright and jazzy, with pretty pineapple, grapefruit, elderflower and spice flavors that lingers on the finish without excess weight. This just floats on for a while. Drink now through 2012." (02/10) A rich, buttery style Chardonnay that finishes creamy and fresh! Chateau Ste. Michelle seems to have the formula down for making crowd-pleasing wines that continue to get excellent ratings. Best of all the prices are extremely fair! (Trey Beffa, K&L Wine Merchants) 

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92 points Wine Spectator: "Ripe and fleshy, with rich plum, wild berry, spice and savory herb notes that are complex, full-bodied and expansive on the palate, ending with firm tannins and a dash of espresso. Drink now through 2016." (11/09) Once again Caymus has hit a homerun with the latest release of their Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2007 is an amazing bottling that rivals past great vintages such as 1994, 1997 and 2001. Made in the quintessential California Cabernet Sauvignon style, this wine is big, rich and hedonistic, with flavors of dark ... Read More » 

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California winemaker Joel Gott is behind this cheapie wonder, and though we question the name, we have little doubt as to this Zinfandel's merits! Pick a berry, any berry, it's in there, along with a mouthfilling array of spices and warm, toasty notes that most of us associate with wines costing three times as much. 

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92 points and one of the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2009: "Exhibits a complex mix of subtle pear, mineral, pleasant earthy notes and floral scents. Tight and full-bodied, ending with a long, persistent finish. Drink now through 2012." (06/09) If the name Chalone sounds familiar, it's because they've been around for along time, a fantastic producer who has led the way for many Central Coast producers. Chalone has seen its ups and downs, but the last couple of vintages have show they're back on track - the quality has skyrocketed. The 2007 Chardo... Read More » 

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Possibly one of the hardest California wines to keep in stock, the Rombauer Chardonnay is THE Chardonnay that fans of the buttery, spicy, ripe and rich take on the varietal measure all other Chards against. In 2008, the wine doesn't falter - with tropical fruit tending toward pineapple and papaya and a creamy texture that just glides across the palate. Sure to sell out. 

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This is classic Amador Zin - tons of fruit, nice acidity and medium-weight tannins. This is complex and fresh enough to pair with most meals. And it's made with organic grapes. A great Zin at a great price. 

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Lateral is inspired by the famous wines of the St-Emilion district of Bordeaux. The blending of Cabernet Franc and Merlot is the cornerstone of this model. Winemakers Marty Mathis and Chris Condos have been carefully assembling the Lateral blend for almost a decade. This 2006 is a wonderful tribute to Kathryn, who died earlier this year at the age of 82. She was a founding mother of Santa Cruz winemaking, and a talented visionary as well! 

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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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We like to think of this as a baby Rombauer - with all of the rich texture and bold fruit of the more expensive wine without its hefty price tag. Opening with melon and green apple aromas with hints of spice and coconut oil, the flavors are broady and citrusy, spiked again with spice. 

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From one of the most famous Napa Valley wineries, this lush, exotic Charonnay will dazzle you with its richness and balance and sheer power. "You must try our newly released Kalinda 2008 Napa Valley Chardonnay ($17.99), made for us by the same "cult" winery that produced our 2007, which sold out from our stores within six weeks after its release after some of you discovered who it was. This is a full-blown Chardonnay that provides a real tropical, white peach and spicy cinnamon apple set of varietal smells and flavors enclosed in a creamy/vanillin tone t... Read More » 

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This Cazar Pinot comes from the Russian River Valley and was aged for 10 months - half in new 60-gallon French oak barrels and half in smaller French barriques. Lower in alcohol than many Pinots these days, this wine is balanced and full of fresh fruit and complementary spice. Made by Bill Hunter who, I've said before and I'll say again, is one of my favorite winemakers in California, this is the long lost sister bottling to his Chasseur label. Fans of the ever-popular bottling called Lily, which we carried the last few years, take note here: this is th... Read More » 

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90 points from Robert Parker: "I love what he’s done with his 2008 The Prisoner, a blend of 46% Zinfandel, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the balance Syrah, Petite Sirah, Charbono, and Grenache. With over 15% alcohol, this is a big, sexy, fruit bomb boasting abundant amounts of black, blue, and red fruits along with pepper, spice box, earth, and herbs. It tastes like the unmanipulated essence of the fruit of a Mediterranean vineyard. Soft tannins, medium to full body, and a heady mouthfeel make this a seductive wine to enjoy over the next 2-3 years. This i... Read More » 

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This is the Hedges Estate flagship wine, blending fruit from their three estate vineyards: Hedges Estate, Bel'Villa and Red Mountain Vineyards. The 2006 is composed of a majority merlot and cabernet sauvignon, with small amounts of cabernet franc and syrah for added complexity. The wine has an intriguing nose of blackberry, plum and cherry with hints of cantaloupe in the background backed up by a chorus of toasty oak spice. Medium-bodied with velvety tannins and balanced acidity, the wine already delivers the complexity of its bouquet on the palate and s... Read More » 

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An amazing value this Washington red from the Columbia Valley is a blend of 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 14% Syrah, 13% Malbec, 9% Petite Verdot, 4% Barbera and 3% Cabernet Franc. Intense aromas of choke cherries, red and black currants mixed with a bit of cola and sweet spices. The wine enters the palate sweet, has a medium to broad fruity mid-palate and coats the mouth with flavors of plums, maraschino cherries, baker's chocolate, all spice and nutmeg. The finish is long and elevated by the bright acidity and with time will age beautifully given... Read More » 

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A new label from winemaker Jeff Hansen (Amici Cellars) at a friendly price. The fruit for this cab comes from the southern parcel of Amici's Saint Helena vineyard, while the merlot (about 10% of the blend) comes from an adjacent vineyard. Aged for 22 months in 50% new French oak, the wine is a saturated ruby-garnet hue with aromas of spice and berries and flavors of blackberries and dried cherries on the palate. 

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91 points, two stars and a "Good Value" designation from the Connoisseurs Guide to California Wine: "Very nicely focused blackberry fruit filled out by notes of sweet spice and hints of blueberry pie start this full-bodied, balanced offering out in the right direction, and its somewhat fleshy, full and rich flavors keep it going. It is relatively open for a wine of the vintage, and while it can certainly benefit from a few years of bottle aging, it does not demand it. Tasty and versatile, it will be equally at home with pastas and with pork roasts." (02/... 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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A "throwback" Zin. No jammy, sweet, mouthcoating flavors here. No searing alcohol. Just a rock solid Old World-styled Zin bursting with flavor. The tangy, fresh raspberry and cranberry fruit flavors belie the wine's age, leading to a much snappier version of Zin than most are used to. Add some cracked white pepper, dried tobacco, marjoram and cinnamon stick flavors and this becomes much more complex and drinkable than about 90% of the Zins on the market. If you want to taste a slice of Zin history, this is a perfect wine for you. If you like Zin that tas... Read More » 

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89 points Wine Spectator: "Hard clove, cedar, ripe pear and apple flavors are pure, focused, intense and concentrated, gaining depth and richness on the finish. Drink now through 2012." (11/09) According to Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Nov/Dec 09: "($23) Yellow-gold. Ripe peach, poached pear and honey on the nose, with a hint of lemon zest adding vibrancy. Lush, buttery tropical and pit fruit flavors provide excellent palate coverage and are a touch syrupy. I'd have liked a bit more shape but this exotic wine will please lovers of this st... Read More » 

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Luis Moya of Vinos Unico keeps making wine under his Urbanite Cellars label that wows us, first for its quality and second for its affordability. The 2006 Amplio is a great follow-up to the non-vintage Redart, Luis's inaugural release. It's a California Cab like you've never seen, medium-bodied but complex, balanced and fresh with just 13.5% alcohol, this wine might make you rethink all those 16% alcohol Cabs laden with tons of jammy fruit and sweet oak at this price point. 

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90 points Robert Parker: "Slightly superior to the 2005, the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa possesses a dark ruby/purple color as well as a creme de cassis, spice box, and floral-scented bouquet, and a medium to full-bodied finish. A strong effort, it should drink nicely for 12-15 years." (12/08) 89 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Medium red-ruby. Aromas of black cherry, currant, menthol, licorice, minerals and tobacco, plus a whiff of superripeness. Plump, broad and smooth, with an early sweetness making this accessible from the outse... Read More » 

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Bottled California sunshine, the Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc is all pomelo, apples and honeydew on the nose. Equally bright on the palate, the flavors tend toward tropical fruit with hints of minerals on the finish. 90 points Wine & Spirits: "This lightly fragrant Sauvignon has the classic 'cat pee on a gooseberr bush' character of the grape. It's a clean and tart wine to serve with pasta tossed with English peas." (10/09) 

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The Spring Ridge label is Bob and Jim Varner's outlet for the estate fruit from their Santa Cruz Mountains vineyards that doesn't make the "cut" for their superlative Varner label. In this case, the Pinot Noir here is 100% Hidden Block fruit, the same fruit that they make their Estate Pinot from. Well, one fine sunny morning Jim told me that there won't be any Varner Hidden Block Pinot from the 2006 vintage. He said that they weren't happy enough with the wine to charge $40 a bottle for it, so they put all the fruit into the Spring Ridge. Kudos to the br... 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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You can't even get Marietta's Old Vine cuvee on their website, this wine is in such high demand. A Zinfandel blend that is fun, fresh and full bodied. 

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94 points Robert Parker: "In the more irregular vintage of 2006, the Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve has also turned out strong, with sweet creme de cassis fruit intermixed with incense, charcoal, and hints of asphalt and creosote, along with some subtle smoky barrel smells. The wine has a big, substantial mouthfeel, firm but sweet tannins, and a generous, savory finish with outstanding purity and extract. This wine is more backward, as one might expect in this vintage, but it promises to evolve for 25+ years as well." (12/08) 

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92 points and a "Cellar Selection" from Wine Enthusiast: "At the age of nearly four years, this mountain Cab remains vigorous in tannins, suggesting 4-6 additional years of aging. If you drink it now, decant. It's a very good wine, rich in blackberries, black currants, herbs and cedar, with a very long, distinguished finish." (8/1/2009) 90 points from Robert Parker: "Primarily from estate vineyards, the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits notes of ripe raspberries, blueberries, and kirsch interwoven with spicy oak, subtle wood, and earthy undertones. With s... Read More » 

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93 points an "Editors' Choice" and #32 in the Wine Enthusiasts' Best of the Year 2009: "This bottling, which is Randall Grahm’s hommage to the Northern Rhône, has varied over the vintages, but with this 2006, hits the mark as never before. Made with a splash of Grenache, it’s full-bodied, bone dry and compelling in the intricacy of flavors. The blackberries, black cherries, licorice, and raspberries have elements of roasted meats and wild mushrooms sautéed in butter, tamari and a few drops of balsamic, liberally dusted with black pepper. Unique and compe... Read More » 

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91 points Wine Enthusiast: "The vintage was great, the vineyard is in a great part of the valley, and the wine is wonderful. It’s ultrarich in tropical fruit, buttered toast, buttercream and spice flavors, but perfectly balanced with acidity and minerals." (12/09) The 2007 Olivet Lane Chardonnay is a lovely expression of Russian River Valley and this gem of a 32-year-old vineyard. Aromas of ripe Pippin apple and lemon zest are highlighted by notes of mineral and toasted bread. This particular growing season led way to a two-part harvest. The west end of... Read More » 

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93 points and Editors' choice, Wine Enthusiast: "Tolosa's Edna Ranch Chardonnay is rich and crisp, always exhibiting exciting flavors of limes, kiwis and pineapples. Add oak barrels, and complex layers appear, of peaches and cream, vanilla fudge and buttered toast. All that, and the wine is entirely dry." (06/09) According to Wine Spectator: "A fragrant, delicate, medium-weight style, with green apple, spice and citrus riding a silky texture. Drink now through 2010" (07/09) This a winery that I have been a fan of for several years now because they prod... Read More » 

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A stainless steel fermented Chardonnay that's aged in French oak, this affordable California white is rich and sweet with buttered guava paste aromas that carry over to the palate. A Best Buy, Wine Enthusiast: "Great price for a Chardonnay this rich and tasty. It has a buttery, creamy texture, framing tart flavors of pineapples, peaches and vanilla oak." (12/09) 

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From the International Wine Review: "This is a good value, entry level Pinot Noir showing a medium ruby color and aromas of mushroom and earth with a violet note. It’s quite light but silky on the palate with some dark cherry fruit flavor and finishes with just a touch of sweetness." (April 2009) One of our go-to pinots when we're looking for something tasty that won't break the bank. Every vintage of A to Z Pinot Noir delivers and the 2007 is no different. It's got all of the juicy black fruit you want in an Oregon pinot, shows a restrained use of oak t... Read More » 

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From Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Light red. Aromas of strawberry, raspberry, rose and lavender, complicated by subtle florality. Strikingly spicy and fresh, with vibrant red berry flavors and slow-building sweetness. Becomes deeper on the finish, which leaves a trail of cherry and berry fruit in its wake. Pretty wine, with a seductively juicy character and good clarity." (May/June '08) Called "Cuvée de Trois" because the wine traditionally blended fruit from three vineyard sources, the 2006 adds a fourth, including fruit from Trenton Vin... Read More » 

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The 2008 vintage in Edna Valley was fantastic, and it shows on this bright, value-priced Chardonnay. Warm days, cool nights and steady but mild winds helped the grapes develop fully but slowly. Partial barrel fermentation, partial malo and extended lees contact give this wine an incredible texture with plenty of acidity to keep it food friendly. It tends toward the tropical, with pineapple, guava and peach aromas and flavors touched off by Tahitian vanilla, cinnamon and colve spice with a streak of minerality. A lot of complexity for a $10 bottle. 

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