Quite possibly our favorite Pinot under $20. This is not a thick syrupy version of Pinot, but if you're a fan of balanced and delicate (and delicious) Pinot Noir we highly recommend grabbing a bottle. It comes from one of the top pinot producers on the Central Coast. Jim Clendenen makes great wine vintage after vintage, using exceptional fruit even in this entry-level beauty. Easy to drink with strawberry and plum notes, good texture, acidity and fruit. Good pinot for $20? Believe it. The Wine Spectator writes: "Floral, perfumed and peppery berry arom... Read More » 

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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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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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Bacchant Wines, the title of the collaboration between Master Sommelier Sara Floyd and the Pisoni family, bring you this incredibly tasty and wildly affordable Pinot Noir. From fruit sourced through the Pisoni family's deep connections in the Santa Lucia Highlands and made by Jeff Pisoni, the winemaker for Lucia, this is one Pinot this season that can't miss. The densely fruited nose is packed with red cherry and framboise tones, all the while a subtle lace of black pepper runs through the aromatics of the wine. On entry the wines comes of as ripe, yet i... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Spectator "Polished and silky in texture, with ripe blackberry, currant and mint flavors that keep sailing through the long, expressive finish. The tannins are beautifully integrated. Best from 2011 through 2017. " (Web only, 2009) If it's Columbia Crest's large production that helps keep its prices so pocket-friendly, we're all for it. But it's the fruit quality and attention to detail, despite the large production, that keeps us coming back. The H3 from the Horse Heaven Hills is fruit-forward and approachable style of Cabernet, with swe... Read More » 

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92 points and a Best Buy, Wine & Spirits: "Slice a late summer Bosc pear over puff pastry and bake it - the tart will taste a lot like the flavors of this Chardonnay. It's grown at Cuvaison's estate vineyard, on 30-year-old vines. Though tightly built, the wine broadens into the finish, refreshed by a bristle of acidity. Decant it for roast veal with chanterelles." (07/09) 92 points and an Editors' Choice, Wine Enthusiast: "A beautiful Chardonnay with so much class and elegance, it's a bargain at this price. Shows lush flavors of pineapple creme brulee,... Read More » 

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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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"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) Our new 2007 Kalinda Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has arrived and it is totally reflective of this great harvest. Deep ruby in color, the nose explodes with cassis, currants and Rutherford dust which carries over into its hugely complex, broad, viscous, structured, focused mouth presentation. There is a core of sweet varietal fruit he... Read More » 

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92 points Wine Spectator: "Velvety, offering a plush mouthful of spicy cherry and red berry flavors, playing against plush tannins and hints of milk chocolate on the long, vivid finish. Syrah. Drink now through 2014." (10/09) 90 points and a Good Value, Connoisseurs' Guide: "This wine's keenly focused blackberry aromas are filled out with quiet but evident spice notes, and its convincing fruit flows from first sniff to aftertaste with nary a letup in sight. Supple, slightly fleshy and full-bodied yet never heavy, it is fairly polished in feel with integ... Read More » 

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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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91 points from Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Bright red. Fresh red berries and Asian spices on the nose, with notes of rose and magnolia adding complexity. Lively and precise in the mouth, showing nervy redcurrant and strawberry flavors and a pungent floral quality. Finishes with very good seamless length and a strong echo of sweet red berries." (Nov/Dec '09) The new Verna's Estate Pinot Noir is a perfect example of the frugal drinkability Melville has to offer. From the get-go the nose tells you that you are going to be in for a wildly de... Read More » 

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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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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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90 points in Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Fifty Super Domestic Wine Values:" "The outstanding 2007 Zinfandel (86% Zinfandel and 14% Petite Sirah) is another winner and phenomenal bargain. This is classic Zinfandel with loads of berry fruit, pepper, earth, and roasted Provencal herbs. The wine is pure, full-bodied, ripe, with not a hard edge to be found. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. These are absolutely spectacular bargains from the very high-quality Varner Winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains. This is their less expensive line-up of wines, and I e... Read More » 

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92 points and one of the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2009: "Dense and chewy, but with a nice lift of acidity and freshness as the finish rolls in, framing the cherry, blackberry, coffee and smoke flavors as they linger expressively. Best from 2011 through 2018." (07/09) One star from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "7% Merlot; 2% Cabernet Franc. All analogies to Merlot here are strictly intentional. There is rich, somewhat gentle character and the openness of Merlot fruit to this wine, and it is better off for it even though some will ... 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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91 points Wine Spectator: "This rich version is loaded with spicy cinnamon notes. Offers bold apple aromas, with a whiff of yeast, and complex, layered pear, crème brûlée and baked apple flavors that linger. Drink now." (11/09) 90 points Wine & Spirits: "Complex minerality runs through this sparkler, tinged with sweet vanilla and strawberry flavors, but not overtly fruity. With light richness and firm acidity, it's suited to poached prawns." K&L's notes - Founded in 1981, Roederer Estate is nestled in Mendocino County's cool, fog-shrouded Anderson Vall... Read More » 

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Cannonball! The 2005 vintage of this affordable cabernet made a big splash in the wine world and the 2006 is even better. Most of the fruit for the 2006 vintage came from small growers in southern Mendocino County; the new vintage also adds small amounts of petite sirah (15%), petit verdot (5%) and syrah (3%) to enhance the texture and aromatics. This is for fans of fun, fruit-forward wines as its packed full of berry aromas touched by just a hint of caramel. And if the aromas are like the run up to the edge of the pool, the palate releases all of the fu... Read More » 

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92 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Opaque ruby. Exotically perfumed bouquet of dark berries, Christmas spices, violet and minerals. Elegant, medium-bodied red and dark berry flavors stain the palate, with a dusty mineral quality contributing energy. Sappy dark berry flavors linger on the long, juicy finish. This is already delicious." (Nov/Dec '08) 90 points from Robert Parker: "There are 2,000 cases of the 2006 Syrah Estate, a blend of 85% Syrah and 15% Grenache. Its complex, tarry, camphor, pepper, and meaty notes are offered in a s... Read More » 

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From Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Light, bright red. Pungent aromas of redcurrant, cherry skin and dried flowers, with a subtle note of black tea adding depth. Tangy red fruits on the palate, with a zesty bite of orange zest on the back. Refreshing, slightly tart and focused on the finish, where the redcurrant and orange notes repeat. There's zero excess fat on these bones." (May/June '09) From the International Wine Review: " This pale ruby, youthful looking wine shows red fruit and spice on the nose. There’s nice fruit and acidity on th... 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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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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94 points & Top 10 wines of 2008, Wine News: "Dense garnet hue. Complex scents of black cherry, allspice and vanilla with secondary nuances of menthol and licorice. Creamy flavors of black cherry and blackberry. Velvety tannins and layers of blueberry, vanilla and mocha in the close." (12/08) 

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92 points and an Editors' Choice Wine Enthusiast: "An absolutely beautiful Zin, and a must-have for restaurant wine lists. It's pure and complex in blackberries, cherries, cola and mocha, with wonderful spices erupting all the way though, and the most elegant silky texture. What a great job." (12/09) 90 points from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "8% Petite Sirah; 7% Syrah; 6% Grenache; 3% Carignane. When measured against its far riper cousins, this very well-balanced wine may seem a bit light on muscle, but what is really missing is fat, an... Read More » 

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92 points from Wine Enthusiast: "Crisply dry but very rich, even exotic, in fruit, this Chardonnay is a good value for the money. It's flamboyant in tropical pineapple jam, pears, vanilla custard and buttered toast, with a stony minerality." (09/09) 91 points from Wine Spectator: "Elegant and stylish, with a subtle mix of ripe apple, pear and citrus, turning delicate despite its full body. Ends with a creamy finish. Drink now through 2011. 445 cases made." (06/09) 

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The folks at Joseph Carr live for Cab. It is their passion and it is their signature. They approach their winemaking with the spirit of the Bordelais, making a Cab in the style of a Left Blank blend with some Napa flair. 85% Cab, 10% Merlot and 5% Cab Franc aged for 20-22 months in a combination of new and used French and American oak. Smoky and sweet from the get-go, with hints of cassis and saddle leather that carry over to the palate. Complementary notes of plum and spice with soft tannins make this a compelling wine now and one to enjoy well into the... Read More » 

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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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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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92 points and one of the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2009: "Sturdy, ripe and generous, with a surprisingly soft edge to the explosive black cherry, currant, black olive and smoke flavors, lingering effortlessly on the big, round finish. Best from 2010 through 2018." (06/09) The Canoe Ridge Estate was planted in 1991 and, at 18 years old, it's really starting to hit its stride. The steep, south-facing vineyard on the banks of the Columbia River is protected from extreme temperatures, allowing the fruit to mature slowly and evenly. The site's influe... Read More » 

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This Chardonnay is light straw in color with a youthful greenish hue and excellent clarity. The rich, inviting nose shows bright tropical fruit notes. This vibrant tropical fruit continues on the palate with flavors of pineapple and honeydew melon, complemented by refreshing acidity. A generous mid-palate gives way to a bright focused finish with citrus elements of lemon and tangerine and mineral notes. 

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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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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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According to Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Light, bright yellow. Fresh apple, fig and tangerine on the nose, with a kiss of vanillin oak adding depth. Pliant orchard and pit fruit flavors are given tangy lift by citrus peel and dusty minerals. The fruit is a touch sweet but the wine's minerality helps it maintain focus and energy." (May/June 08) According to Wine Enthusiast: "Jordan’s Chardonnay was made full-Burgundian style, barrel-fermented in nearly half new oak and aged on the lees. Partial malolactic fermentation has enabled brisk, ... Read More » 

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Fans of buttery, rich California-style chardonnays will love the new vintage of Sonoma-Cutrer's Sonoma Coast Chardonnay. Complete malolactic fermentation done entirely in barrel give this wine its texture and its oaky profile. Like a tropical breeze, the wine has spicy ginger, coconut, melon and white flower aromas on its nose. The aromas repeat again in the mouth, all pinned down by a zingy pineapple note. Try with a tangy cheese, like fresh chevre, or on its own. According to Wine Enthusiast: "Here's a rich Chardonnay. It's upfront in pineapple pie, pe... Read More » 

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A tight, reserved bouquet slowly opens to ripe black cherries and a wink of spice.A rich, classic Cabernet palate of cassis and cedar wood is given volume by an elegant tannin structure. A lingering finish wraps it all up with distinct black currant notes. 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Syrah and 2% Petit Syrah. 

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92 points from Wine Spectator: "Green apple, floral, lime and citrus blossom scents give this full-bodied Chardonnay a distinctive edge. Crisp and flinty, ending with wet stone. Drink now through 2012. 18,000 cases made." (06/09) 91 points and two stars from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "Its pulpy apple and pear aromas are nicely mated to creme brulee oak in a nose that is both juicy and energetic at the same time. It is quite ripe without bowing to excess, and while it is full and even a tad on the fleshy side on the palate, it finds its... 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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According to Wine Spectator: "Supple and polished, with smoky herb, currant, mineral and dusty berry flavors that firm up nicely, ending with a loamy, earthy dried berry flavor. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. Drink now through 2014." (11/08) 

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91 points Wine Enthusiast: "A fine wine that shows the classic structure of Russian River Chardonnay, and also a steely minerality that makes it a partner for food. That doesn’t mean it’s without fruit. The flavors of apricots, pears and more exotic tropical fruits are explosive, enhanced with smoky oak. Likely to develop bottle complexity over the next four years." (11/08) Winemaker George Bursick combines Old World techniques with New World fruit, and the results are quite tasty. Lemon and stone fruit aromas are balanced by hitns of almond butter and ... Read More » 

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91 points and two stars from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "15% Petite Sirah; 10% Carignane. One of our longtime favorites from this leading Zin producer, the wine returns to shape after a year's flirtation with excessive ripeness. This 2005 edition is filled with outgoing fruit redolent of black-berries, raspberries and sweet cream in both nose and mouth, and its rounded texture receives solid support from the wine's moderate but unmissable tannins. Not in need of lengthy aging, this wholly likeable bottling will nonetheless reward those w... Read More » 

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Once again , this wine hits the spot. Great wine at a great price. Luscious red fruit, hint of blue fruit, forest floor, a pinch of baking spices. A balanced, cold weather pinot noir. The wine won't last very long, it has very limited production. (Mike Jordan, K&L Wine Merchants) 

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92 pointsand 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 Chardon... Read More » 

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90 points from Robert Parker: "Other top values from the iconic Calera winery include Calera’s least expensive Chardonnay, the 2008 Central Coast, which comes from an assortment of vineyards in Monterey, Santa Clara, and San Benito counties. This cuvee is put through 100% malolactic, and is aged in 10% new French oak for ten months. It offers abundant notes of honeysuckle, orange marmalade, white currants, and tropical fruits. Crisp, elegant, mid-weight, and revealing no evidence of its wood aging, it will provide plenty of pleasure over the next 1-2 yea... 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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89 points Wine Enthusiast: "Conn Creek’s fine track record with this bottling continues, and they haven’t raised the price in years. The ’05 is soft and attractive, with cherry, red currant and toasty vanilla flavors that have a decadent edge of mocha. Drink now." (06/08) 

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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 points and a "Smart Buys" designation from Wine Spectator: "Tight and beefy, with focused blueberry and wild berry flavors that are spicy and complex. Full-bodied, with a hint of stewed plum and wild berry peaking through on the finish. Drink now through 2015." (02/09) 90 points Wine Enthusiast: "This is Zaca Mesa's basic Syrah, and it's quite a good wine. Dry and rich in tannins, it's showing complex flavors of black currants, black pepper, violets and cedar with a meaty, leathery edge. Now through 2010." (05/09) 

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90 points Wine & Spirits: "There's a fineness to the raspberry and fraises des bois flavor in this wine, with the crisp impression of fruit just coming into ripeness. The aroma is floral and tight, the finish showing more oak than fruit at the moment, needing a year in bottle to come into balance." (10/09) According to Robert Parker: "The Pinot Noirs include the very good 2007 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast, which exhibits crisp, plum, cherry, and allspice characteristics along with good body and an attractive, fragrant style. It should drink nicely for 3-4 ye... Read More » 

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93 points from Wine & Spirits Magazine and the top rated Pinot Gris in the 'Year's Best Pinot Gris' article: "This wine is a great example of a crisp and bright style of Pinot Gris. Exhibiting aromas of Asian pear, honeydew and citrus blossom, it is overtly fruity yet still complex for this wine variety. The flavors of tangy lime, comice pear and starfruit linger on the exceptionally long finish. A great 'warm weather' wine, it goes with simple appetizers and a wide assortment of seafood any time of the year." (08/09) Sometimes Chardonnay just won't do,... Read More » 

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90 points and an "Editors' Choice" designation from Wine Enthusiast: "Backed up by a fine structure of tangy acidity and rich, ripe tannins, this Cab shows a fine complexity of flavor. Blackberries, black currants, dark unsweetened chocolate, plums, anise, raisins and pepper mingle on the palate, leading to a long, distinguished finish." (8/1/2009) The new find from Viña Robles this time around was the ultra-affordable Cabernet Sauvignon. It is rare that we use those words together these days, but we couldn't be more jazzed about this gulpable, no stres... Read More » 

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