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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91 points Connoisseurs Guide: "Despite its wealth of rich oak and its tantalizing touches of root beer, cocoa and cream, this keenly defined opus is very specific in its deep Cabernet fruit, and its strong themes of ripe currants stay the course from beginning to end. It is an especially well-polished wine on the palate and its very trim tannins allow its concentrated fruit to shine through, but, its present temptations noted, it is impeccably balanced and promises to get better and better for a good many years." (04/08) Also got 90 points from Wine Spe... Read More » 

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The Brut offers a crisp, and full-bodied sparkling wine, which has developed rich complexity and fine mousse. The allure of toasty finish from twenty-four months on tirage, is a complement to the sophisticated apple and citrus flavor. A wonderful fine bouquet dominated by green apple and grapefruit flavors. According to the Wine Spectator: "Pleasant apple and citrus aromas with creamy yet fairly simple flavors that end on a spicy fennel note." (12/04) 

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Hands up! Now, step slowly away from the barrel. This is not your usual California Chard in all that buttery, oaky glory, but instead something that's clean and crisp and undeniably refreshing. Aromas and flavors here tend more toward the apple, peach and pear end of the spectrum, with hints of orange zest and stony minerals on the finish. Ideal for grilled shrimp, fresh crab or oven fried chicken. 

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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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93 points Wine Spectator: "A rosé with serious intentions, it has a delicate pink hue and floral aromas of strawberry and spicy yeast rolls. The flavors show good focus, offering raspberry, Gala apple, ginger and fig flavors. Drink now through 2012." (Insider 10/8/08) Schramsberg's Mirabelle is a lively, multi-vintage blend of chardonnay and pinot noir from the winery's cool-climate vineyards in the Carneros, the Anderson Valley, Sonoma and Marin. Its explosive bouquet is redolent of watermelon Jolly Ranchers, Twizzlers, wild strawberries and framboise ... Read More » 

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The Taz Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir is a best-of-both-worlds wine. It takes two distinct expressions of Santa Barbara County and blends them into a balanced wine with plenty of nuance. The first component of the blend comes from Taz's North Canyon Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley. This vineyard lies at the northern edge of Santa Barbara, butting up to the San Luis Obispo County line. The Pinot Noir from North Canyon is soft and silky with delicate floral notes and red fruit character. These elegant lots are complemented by grapes from Fiddlestix Vi... Read More » 

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A splashy Brut to celebrate J's 20th anniversary, the J Cuvée 20 is an assemblage from the winery's best cool-climate vineyard sites in the Russian River Valley. Lemon zest, honeysuckle and fainty yeasty aromas dominate the nose, with crisp apple and tart grapefruit underpinnings on the palate. Light toast, caramel and almond flavors round out the mid-palate. There's balanced acidity and fruit on the finish. An excellent display of depth, complexity and that J's still got it after 20 years. From the Wine Spectator: "Sleek and fruit-forward, with appeali... Read More » 

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91 points from Wine Enthusiast: "Beautiful young bubbly, light and elegant, with Chardonnay flavors of peaches and limes, enriched with leesy dough and smoky spice. The texture is ultrarefined, with a very fine mousse. This is one of the best, most complex Chandon bruts in a long time." (12/1/2007) Chosen as a Wine Spectator's Sips & Tips selection: "Rich and intense, with complex pear, ginger and spicy apple scents. Turns rich and fruity on the palate, too. Drink now." (11/27/06) In keeping with the style established at Domaine Chandon more than a quar... Read More » 

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92 points Wine Spectator: "Beautifully focused and refined, with Gala apple and raspberry aromas and flavors that are crisp yet layered, with creamy lemon and lime notes and a finish that lingers with mineral and a hint of yeast. Drink now through 2012." (11/08) And, according to Wine Enthusiast: "...dry and crisp and elegantly constructed, with rich flavors of citrus fruits, yeasty baked dough and vanilla. Drink now." (07/09) 

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95 points Wine Spectator: "Pure, rich and focused on a beam of ripe plum, cherry and currant, with touches of anise and cedar. Deliciously complex, deep and persistent, ending with ripples of rich, creamy flavors. Drink now through 2015." (06/09) The critically acclaimed wines from Lewis Cellars are always popular here at K&L - selling out in a flash. Fortunately, the 2006 Reserve Cab was made in quantity, at least compared to some of the winery's other bottlings, a whopping 2,000 cases. This is serious Cab sourced from Pritchard Hill, Calistoga, Ruther... Read More » 

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90 points and one the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2009: "Lively and fun to drink, with creamy Asian pear and citrus aromas that lead to crisp, easygoing apple, yeasty cinnamon and mineral flavors. Drink now through 2012. 103,000 cases made." (11/09) 

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As with all Roederer Estate wines, the Brut Rosé is comprised of 100 percent estate-grown grapes. Oak-aged wines from the Estate's reserve cellars are added to the blend, creating a multi-vintage cuvée in the traditional Roederer style. Only the cuvée (first pressing of 120 gallons/ton) is used—no premiere or deuxieme taille. The wine is then fermented at 65 degrees Fahrenheit in high-grade stainless-steel tanks. Five percent Pinot Noir is added for color prior to secondary fermentation; no malolactic fermentation is used. Oak-aged reserve wines from the... Read More » 

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This Scharffenberger Brut is a blend of two-thirds pinot noir and one-third chardonnay. The predominance of the pinot noir creates a sparkling wine that is fruit forward with noticeable aromas of strawberry/raspberry and some plum notes. The chardonnay expresses itself with subtle tropical flavors of pineapple with pear. All of the fruit for Scharffenberger Brut undergoes 100% malolactic fermentation, making the wine rich with complex flavors and a round, lengthy finish. And, from the Wine Spectator: "Fresh and easygoing, with aromas of green apple and f... Read More » 

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From the winery's vineyard on the cool, rocky slopes of Mt. Veeder, the Darioush Cabernet is pure Napa Valley royalty. Aromas of black currant, blueberry and cacao nibs wrap themselves around you like a warm embrace. Once drawn in, the palate delivers focused blackberry, cherry and coffee flavors with firm tannins and a spicy accent. Enjoy now and over the next decade, at least. 

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95 points Wine Enthusiast: "Rich and satisfying, this opulent Chardonnay dazzles with sheer deliciousness. Master winemaker Richard Arrowood has pulled out all the stops on this Burgundian-style wine. The flavors, of pineapple custard, lemon meringue, green apple butter, crème brûlée and gingersnap cookie, are balanced by perfect acidity. This is by far Arrowood's greatest Chardonnay in recent memory." (05/08) And, according to Robert Parker: "The 2005 Chardonnay Reserve Speciale is an elegant, almost Chablisian style of Chardonnay...The wine displays ... Read More » 

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Odd as it may sound, Domaine Chandon is a Pinot Noir house. For more than a quarter of a century, their Brut, Blanc de Noirs and Reserve have been based upon Pinot Noir and its cousin Pinot Meunier. In an effort to showcase these noble red varietals, they created a unique and distinctive style of Blanc de Noirs in 1974. Since then, this fruit-driven, full-flavored sparkling wine, featuring Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, has become one of their most popular wines. It’s forward and generous with intense ripe Pinot Noir fruit and lush complex flavors. 

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According to the Wine Spectator: "Wins points for its understated elegance and subtle hints of ripe cherry, rose petal, spice and citrus notes. The finish is refreshingly clean and offers enough complexity to tempt you for a second glass. Drink now." (12/04) K&L's notes - Delicious blanc de noir that's value priced. Very elegant and balanced with toasty flavors and strawberry fruit. The legendary Spanish sparkling wine producer, Freixenet, established Gloria Ferrer in the Carneros region of California. Besides being one of the most fun places to go i... Read More » 

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From the first name in American sparkling wine comes this elegant bubbly from the superb 2005 vintage. Schramsberg's Blanc de Blancs is dry and crisp, using small amounts of malolctic- and barrel-fermented wines in the blend for greater depth and texture. The 2005 growing season allowed for longer hang times on the chardonnay fruit that comprises this wine, drawn from top vineyards in Napa, Mendocino, Sonoma and Marin. The extended time on the vine really concentrated the fruit flavors, letting the grapes develop crisp apple, creamy lemon and tangy pinea... Read More » 

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91 points Wine Spectator: "Sleek and complex, with lovely aromas of green apple, loam and warm cinnamon rolls. The flavors show pinpoint focus, yet are nicely layered, with baked apple, lime and toasty spice flavors that linger. Drink now through 2013." (11/08) 

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91 points Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "The richly champenized aromas of this keenly defined sparkler virtually leap from the glass and both they and the bright flavors that follow are at once fresh and complex. Sporting the light and graceful hand of a fine Blanc de Blancs, this one exhibits a good deal of refinement and wins an enthusiastic vote of thumbs up as a stand-alone aperitif sipper or a foil to likes of fresh oysters or sake-marinated scallops." (11/08) 91 points Wine Enthusiast: "This is the most full-bodied of Mumm’s current spar... Read More » 

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According to Wine Spectator: "Makes a delicate dance between sweet and crisp, with toasty, spicy vanilla aromas and supple peach, apricot and cinnamon flavors. Drink now." (11/08) And according to Wine Enthusiast: "Sweet, with flavors of tropical citrus fruits, flowers, candied ginger, bread dough and spices..." (07/09) 

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This Syrah is one of only two wines that Jeff Runquist makes that doesn't come from a single vineyard. Instead it blends fruit from Goodwin, Westigard and Carter vineyards northeast of the town of Paso Robles. The combination of fruit makes for a wine reflective of the McClaren Vale Shirazes that Runquist fell in love with while working at J. Lohr from 1990 to 1996. Deeply colored, almost purple, this wine lets loose a bold display of ripe red and black fruit notes with a hint of hazelnut and smoke underneath. On the palate, the fruit it thick and rich, ... Read More » 

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93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2000 Blanc de Blancs Knudsen Vineyard Julia Lee’s Block offers more elegance. Notes of melon, pear, and apple lead to a crisp, precise, dry sparkling wine with a pure finish that lasts and lasts."(10/08). 92 points Wine Spectator: "Elegant, creamy and refined, balancing its delicate citrus and pear flavors against a judicious level of toasted brioche and a fleck of white pepper as the finish lingers gently."(12/15/08). 

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93 points Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "There are deeper and more complex sparkling Roses to be found, but it is the rare wine that displays the impeccable balance achieved by this energetic, fruit-driven opus. Foamy and full on the palate with a lovely mix of fresh cherries, cream and soft-spoken yeast running its considerable length, the wine is a classic expression of juicy California fruit gracefully framed with champenoise richness. So neatly tailored that it is enjoyable all by itself, it will also make dandy drinking with milder chicken... Read More » 

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Ruby-colored, this non-vintage rosé sparkler has a bright nose, blooming with wild flower, strawberry and raspberry scents. In the mouth, it is dry, with crisp berry fruit flavors and a hint of toasted bread. Only 5,000 cases produced. 

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90 points and 1 Puff from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "90% Pinot Noir; 10% Chardonnay. A full dose of creamy yeast backed up by light, directly cherryish notes and by hints of burnt paper and baked brioche brands this wine as the real thing. It is explosively bubbled and is bristling with acidity and becomes a trifle hard and austere, yet it counters that minor bother with a minerally streak and a long finish." (Volume 34 Issue 1: November 2009) 

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93 points Robert Parker: "The sensational 2005 Relentless boasts an opaque purple color along with a wonderfully sweet nose of blackberries, creosote, acacia flowers, and hints of pepper and meat in the background. Full-bodied and densely concentrated with the oak component well-concealed by the wine’s extravagant richness, this gorgeous 2005 can be drunk now or cellared for 10 years. " (12/08) 92 points from Wine Spectator: "Brimming with spicy, zesty wild berry, pepper, mineral and fresh earth flavors presented in a tight, focused, concentrated manner... Read More » 

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92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Argyle’s sparkling wine portfolio begins with the 2005 Brut, composed of 65% Pinot Noir and 35% Chardonnay. Medium straw-colored, this biscuity bubbly has tons of flavor, plenty of minerality and superb length. It is a great value in high class sparkling wine (and that includes Champagne).While the focus of this report is on 2006 Pinot Noir, it is undeniable that Argyle Winery is producing among the best sparkling wines made in the USA and they cannot be ignored. Argyle is also the hangout of veteran vigneron Rol... Read More » 

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The fruit for TAZ's 2007 Santa Barbara Chardonnay comes from the winery's Cat Canyon Vineyard, and is 100% barrel fermented, though it only undergoes partial malolactic fermentation. The resulting wine has a silky lemon and tropical fruit quality with toasty coconut notes on the bouquet. On the palate, it's still got some acidic zing with good mid-palate weight and more tropical fruit flavors. 

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The naturally ripened fruit selected from more than 50 separate vineyards yields a beautiful rose petal aroma. Further layers reveal crisp yet creamy qualities, rich and lingering. Individual lots are kept separate during initial fermentation in order to highlight their vineyard differences and make the most of their specific strengths. The end result is a hugely popular, award winning wine with touches of vanilla and melon, with firm acid and crisp structure. Medium bodied, with excellent mousse and a rich lingering finish, it pairs beautifully with gri... Read More » 

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This is a new vintage of Blanc de Blancs from the folks at Iron Horse, easily one of the best sparkling wine producers domestically. Made entirely of Chardonnay, this vintage bubbly is aged four years on its lees. It has a lovely melon and citrus bouquet touched off by a fine bead and a toasty, creamy, buttered bread finish. The 2002 vintage scored 95 points in the Wine Enthusiast. 500 cases produced. 

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This is Francis Coppola's vinous homage to his daughter, the filmmaker Sofia Coppola. This Blanc de Blancs is a sparkling blends of pinot blanc, sauvignon blanc and muscat from Monterey County. Zesty lemon and melon aromas and carry over to the palate, bursting in your mouth with each fine bead. Refreshing, affordable and elegant. 

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This is the high-speed car chase version of Lewis Cellars' Reserve Cabernet. It's only produced when the grapes have the intensity to create such a full throttle wine. It doesn't hold back on the nose, even at such a young age, sparking your interest with dark fruit and lots of spice. It coats your mouth with rich black fruit, mocha and sweet spice that keep giving long after the first sip. Only 225 cases produced. Highly-allocated. 

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A great follow up to the 2006 vintage of Darioush Chardonnay, which the Wine Spectator awarded 91 points and called "well-executed." The 2007 vintage, which is made from grapes grown at the winery's estate vineyards in Napa, Oak Knoll and Carneros, highlights the stone fruit, apple and citrus aromas and flavors of a cool, dry growing season and the concentration of lower yields. Aged for 11 months in 70% new oak, the wine has a rich texture with hints of toffee, nutmeg and vanilla creme in the bouquet, carrying over to the mid-palate and lingering on th... Read More » 

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A delicate and elegant sparkling rosé (90% chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier) that's as attractive in the glass as it is on the palate. Made from a combination of early-harvest grapes fermented into a sparkling wine and 10% still pinot noir made from grapes picked at greater ripeness. The wine's bouquet is intensely fruity, full of strawberry, watermelon and red cherry aromas underscored by apple, pear and stone fruit. On the palate, the wine is creamy, yet delineated from the addition of still pinot. Vibrant and food-friendly. 

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This vintage Brut Rosé from Schramsberg is comprised of 68% Pinot Noir and 32% Chardonnay from all along California's North Coast (Mendocino, Napa, Sonoma and Marin). Its mouthwatering bouquet entices with strawberry and watermelon fruit with hints of cinnamon toast on the nose. Its well-integrated palate is punctuated with fine bubbles, stone fruit, berry and citrus notes that are tangy and fresh. A food-friendly bubbly for your next party. 90 points Wine Spectator: "Boldly flavored, but with a crisp, delicate body and a soft pink color. Notes of straw... Read More » 

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The primary source for this intense and lovely wine is Dr. Steve Elerding's vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills, where the proximity of the Columbia River is a vital part of the success of these traditional Rhone varietals. This wine is very dark with ripe stone fruit flavors, pepper and an excellent texture. The blend is 62% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 3% Mourvedre. 

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92 points Robert Parker: "The stunning 2007 Beautiful Earth (a proprietary blend of 70% Syrah, 24% Grenache, and 6% Mourvedre) displays an inky/purple color as well as a big, sweet perfume of blackberries, black currants, licorice, pepper, smoke, and white chocolate. Dense and full-bodied with substantial, but ripe tannin, and a long finish, it should evolve for 7-8 years or longer." (08/09) 

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92 points Wine Spectator: "A bold, rich style, with aromas of yeasty cinnamon roll and ripe golden apple, backing it up with refinement and structure. Flavors of Asian pear, with hints of lime and fresh ginger, linger awhile. Drink now through 2014." (11/08) 

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94 points Wine & Spirits: "The floral, black cherry flavors feel finely ripe; on first impression, it seems relatively light for a Howell Mountain wine. Underneath, it's all mineral, the muscular tannins providing richness without excess weight. Over the course of several days, they yield cassis and black currant flavors, as fresh as the beautiful blue-purple color would imply. Open this ten years from the vintage with grilled rack of lamb." 

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Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong takes his love of wine to a new level, combining forces with Randy Lewis of Lewis Cellars in Napa Valley to create an exciting new Napa Cabernet: "Cuvee 7." The inaugural 2005 release of Cuvee 7 is 100% Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from the year Lance won his seventh Tour de France.Only 4 barrels were made, producing less than 90 cases. The wine was aged in 100% new French oak and was bottled unfined and unfiltered. It comes in a 3-bottle black piano-finish box signed by Lance and Randy, with profits goi... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "Wonderful richness, complexity and depth, built around a core of spicy black cherry and Pinot Noir fruit. A pleasant earthy-hazelnut flavor adds intrigue and the texture is smooth and polished, ending with a creamy mouthfeel. Drink now through 2008. 1,400 cases made." (11/04) 

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Francis Coppola's vinous homage to his daughter, the filmmaker Sofia Coppola. This Blanc de Blancs is a sparkling blends of pinot blanc, sauvignon blanc and muscat from Monterey County. Zesty lemon and melon aromas and carry over to the palate, bursting in your mouth with each fine bead. Refreshing, affordable and elegant. 

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This Brut Rosé sparkler looks like a bottle full of strawberries. The pinot noir for this cuvée come from the older pinot noir vines on Iron Horse's Sonoma County-Green Valley property. The grapes get some extra hang time in the low lying fog, developing more intense flavors and distinct character. The pinot is then cold soaked for seven days on the skins, before fermentation, creating an intense color that marries well with the fresh strawberry and raspberry fruit tones that come from cold fermenting the juice. Blended with just 19 percent chardonnay fr... Read More » 

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According to Wine Spectator: "Intense, earthy and full-bodied, yet trim and compact, with tight herb, dried currant and dark fruit flavors, gaining depth and complexity but still very closed. Best from 2010 through 2016." (11/09) 

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