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92 points and a "Best Buy" designation from Wine & Spirits Magazine: "Hogue's syrahs from its Genesis series are generally open, generous expressions of the grape, a lot of fruit for the money. In 2006, Hogue's red winemaker, Jordan Ferrier, captured the freshness of a great vintage, from sources in the Horse Heaven Hills and Wahluke Slope. It's as rich as chocolate cake, but its texture remains remarkably lifted and succulent. Ideal for barbecue." (04/09) For more than a few years Hogue has been pumping out value after value from Washington. It would se... Read More » 

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Honig's Sauvignon Blanc is bright and fresh with grapefruit, lemongrass and lime aromas that carry over to the palate. In the mouth, the wine tends toward the tropical. The fruit comes from Honig's sustainably managed vineyards, and it is finished in a combination of large, neutral oak casks and stainless tanks. 89 points Robert Parker: "Consistently one of the finest Sauvignons made in California, Honig’s 2008 (30,000 cases produced) is a blend of 99% Sauvignon Blanc and 1% Semillon from prime Napa Valley real estate. It exhibits crisp fig and melon no... Read More » 

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90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The dark ruby-colored 2007 Pinot Noir Yamhill Cuvee offers up a superb bouquet of smoke, cinnamon, rose petal, cherry, and cranberry. Spicy, expressive, and medium-bodied on the palate, it displays a racy personality marked by savory flavor, vibrant acidity, good depth, and enough structure to evolve for 1-2 years. Drink this tasty effort through 2017." (10/09) The unreserved nose bursts with red raspberry, ripe cherry, lavender, plum, tobacco, slight orange peel and cola. The palate displays lush bing cherry, b... Read More » 

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95 points, three stars and a "Top 10 Wines of 2008" designation from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California wine: "Some years back Ridge removed the varietal identifier from its Geyserville red wine made substantially from Zinfandel but a field-blend in reality. But whatever they call it, it has been and continues to be a terrific Zinfandel by any standard. Its deep but still developing aromas of berries, brownies and sweet oak give way to more open and accessible ripe-berry flavors, and, contrary to the latter-day norm, the wine is free of excessive ripe... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Enthusiast: "Lots of new, smoky oak stands out on this polished Cab. Give it a little time in a decanter before you drink, as it pulls together, becoming more powerful and accenting the blackberry and cherry flavors. Should develop for a decade." (05/09) Rubicon's "Cask" Cabernet Sauvignon is a tribute to the wines of John Daniel's Inglenook. The estate grown fruit used in this wine are from the organically farmed Cohn and Chateau that have been producing cabernet since 1880. Aged in 500 liter American oak puncheons for 28 months, you'd b... Read More » 

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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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95 points and #18 on the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2009: "Elegant, with very fine bubbles and complex spice, coffee, pear and toast aromas and flavors that are poised against lacy acidity and refined structure, letting the flavors sail on and on with finesse. Drink now." (12/09) 92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "OK, a slight exaggeration, but the 1999 Brut Extended Tirage is even better. Light gold-colored, this lively, vibrant effort has tons of flavor and exceptional length. Drink it over the next 3 years." (10/09) 

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Another victory vintage in Mark West's never-ending fight to make Pinot for the people Fresh strawberry and raspberry aromas are rounded out by enticing spice scents, all of which continue onto the palate. In the mouth, the cherry cola and pie spice flavors and easy-drinking texture are exactly what you want in an every-night Pinot Noir. 

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Joel Gott is an amazing entrepreneur who believes that good wines shouldn't cost a fortune. It shows in every wine he makes, but is especially clear with this fun, fresh, tropical Sauvignon Blanc. Easy to drink and guaranteed fresh, since it's sealed with a screw cap, though we doubt it will sit on your wine rack long. 

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This is Tuck Beckstoffer's wine label, devoted to using his family's know-how to make affordable, quality wines. This is the first vintage of "The Sum," which is a Cab-based blend. The nose is bright and focused, with aromas of cherries, peach and apricot, complemented by cedar and cinnamon. In the mouth, the wine layers darker furit flavors with those higher tones, sweet and lovely, with accents of oak spice and good spice. The depth offered as this wine opens makes it hard to believe it's only $20. 

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From the great 2007 Napa Valley Cabernet pool. 

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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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The Wagner clan must have wine in their veins. Belle Glos is the project of Joseph Wagner, son of famed Caymus winemaker Chuck Wagner, devoted entirely to distinctive, single-vineyard pinot noirs. The Las Alturas Vineyard, where this wine is sourced, is perched at 1,200 feet in the Santa Lucia Highlands, where it benefits from warm days and cool nights. Elegant red and black fruit aromas are punctuated by anise notes that carry over to the palate. Layers of sweet fruit, pipe tobacco, and dusty earth add an Old World-like dimension to an otherwise fruit-d... Read More » 

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93 points from Wine Enthusuast: "This bottling is now past its initial blush of youth and is entering its middle period. The cherry and pomegranate fruit is drying, turning more interesting and complex, with spicy, mushroomy complexities. Even the color is changing toward rust. Swan Pinots live for a very long time, and this one is just getting started." (5/1/2009) 90 points from Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Light red. Highly perfumed, spicy bouquet of redcurrant, strawberry and fresh flowers. The palate features vibrant red fruit flavors... Read More » 

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This is the second vintage of The Show from Three Thieves, an winery dedicated to making affordable, easy-drinking wines. Dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from California's Central Coast and North Coast AVAs, this 2007 also includes a touch of Petite Sirah that adds depth of color and lovely violet aromas to the wine. Bold with jammy black cherry fruit and layers of sweet vanilla spice, this is a great everyday Cab. Let the Show begin. 

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According to the Wine Spectator: "Offers a well-distributed mix of loamy currant, herb, sage and underbrush. Focused and complex, ending with dry tannins. Drink now through 2013." (07/09) According to the Wine Enthusiast: "... stuffed with blackberry, cherry, currant and smoky oak flavors, with pleasant notes of dried herbs, anise and violets. Fine now." (9/1/2009) 

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A classic California Chardonnay in the rich, full, buttery vein, without ever being ovder the top. This vintage spent eight months in 36% new French oak barrles with lees stirring, a treatment designed to complement the intense varietal character the winemaker found with the 2008 vintage. Lots of pear, lemon and melon fruit aromas with a hint of mineral that contines onto the palate. Will continue to richen in bottle over the next six months or so, and it will drink well over the next few years. 

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No matter what you call it - Sauvignon Blanc, Fumé Blanc - this wine from Ferrari-Carano is good. Aged in a combination of older French oak and stainless steel, this wine is crisp and citrusy on the nose, with a tropical palate that's pretty irresistible. Fresh, with subtle oak spice on the finish, you'll want to have a bottle of this on hand for spicy Thai and Vietnamese food, even pollo abodabo. According to Wine Spectator: 'Refreshingly crisp, with lemon-lime, ripe peach, green apple and subtle herb notes. There's good intensity and focus, with terrif... Read More » 

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Winemaker August Briggs made only 1,250 cases of this superb value in Sauvignon Blanc with fruit sourced entirely from the Russian River Valley. The bouquet offers notes of lemon zest, grapefruit, melon, fig and honey. On the palate, these flavors follow with a round, creamy texture supported by good acidity that leads to a tangy refreshing finish. At this price, you'll want a case. (Jim Chanteloup, K&L Wine Merchants) 

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An everyday Merlot showing fruit aromas of blackberry, blueberry, raspberry and cassis that are joined by notes of vanilla, hazelnut, milk chocolate and caramel from months of oak aging. The wine is soft and round in the mouth, the abundance of fruit present in the nose is replicated and lingers in the clean finish. 

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90% Syrah, 10% Zinfandel, pure Dry Creek Valley. This kitten is a fun and delicious pale red wine with flavors of strawberry and dark cherry. The rosé is bone dry, with rosés on the nose and subtle pepper on the finish. The grapes were picked solely to be used in this rosé, so the alcohol is low, the flavors are sharp and the acidity is lively. Perfect with salumi, fruits, chocolate or picnics! 

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93 points Robert Parker: "The highest production comes from the 2007 Highland Estates Chardonnay Camelot Vineyard (3,700 cases), which exhibits abundant amounts of pineapple, honeysuckle, and peach along with hints of brioche and caramel. Its full-bodied, luscious finish exhibits a subtle note of oak. This Chardonnay should drink well for several years...The third level in the Kendall-Jackson hierarchy is the Highland Estates cuvees, all essentially single vineyard wines from some of Jess Jackson’s finest sites. The brilliance of the Chardonnays in this ... Read More » 

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92 points from Wine Spectator: "Rich and layered, with loamy earth, black cherry and wild berry fruit that's supple, full-bodied, creamy and long, with fleshy tannins. Drink now through 2013. 1,075 cases made." (Jun. 15, 2009) 

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Rutherford Ranch's 2007 Napa Cab is an affordable way to enjoy this stellar vintage. Raspberry, cherry and plum aromas are jazzed up with mint, cinnamon and spice notes that carry over to the palate. It's a full-bodied wine with soft tannins so you can enjoy it now with burgers, lamb chops or even barbecued ribs. 

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92 points Wine & Spirits: "This wine is tense and inky with potent black fruit flavor. Its compression brings to mind the gale force wind from the Columbia River, which Alder Ridge overlooks. After a day, what seemed locked up is now a marvel of tension and concentration, with a savory earth note to complement a lean, pure black raspberry flavor." (12/08) 90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "In addition to the Cabernet Sauvignon, it consists of 16% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot aged in a mix of European and American oak, 45% new. Pu... Read More » 

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94 points from Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Bright yellow-gold. Fresh orange, fig and pear skin aromas are complemented by tarragon and cinnamon, with a suave note of marzipan coming up with air. Juicy and fresh, with sweet citrus and orchard fruit flavors and a stony underpinning. Gains flesh and richness on the strikingly long finish while maintaining vivacity. This is delicious now but is balanced to repay at least six to eight years of patience." (Nov/Dec '09)This full bodied chardonnay displays fine underlying acidity and a long fini... Read More » 

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David Bruce's Chardonnay comes from the D&J Vineyard in Calfiornia's Russian River Valley. Like walking through a citrus grove and taking a deep breath, punctuated by kiwi and orange blossom. More tropical on the palate, with tangy pineapple and hazelnut flavors and sweet butterscotch. Good acidity and minerality keep the fruit in check and make this a good match for fish, salad or poultry. 

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Another of Ridge's classic wines - and from the wow-worthy 2007 vintage nonetheless. Fans of Lytton Springs should not miss this vintage. It contains about 22% Petite Sirah and 7% Carignane in addition to Zin for a round, spicy, complex wine. Rich and balanced and, as always, refined, this wine will show you how well Zin can age, if you can hold onto it for long enough. 

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89 points Wine Enthusiast: "This 2008 is the third vintage for this extraordinarily popular Riesling, again showing bright, vivid, punch citrus fruit and juicy acids. Residual sugar is about 1.5% and once again it is sourced from the Evergreen vineyard. With production climbing to 20,000 cases, this should be easy to find at least until fall." (08/09) 

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Named for one of the Livermore Valley's pioneers, Charles Wetmore, this Cabernet Sauvignon is one of Wente's finest. Blended with small quantities of Petite Verdot and Merlot, and aged for 18 months in French, American and Eastern European oak, the wine is a beautiful expression, with lots of black cherry and mocha aromas and flavors, finishing with cinnamon and vanilla spice. Round and easy to drink, this is a solid every day Cab. 

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Pinot Noir yields were down in 2007 by 20% as compared to historic averages. As with many low-yielding vintages, the grapes were healthy and the flavors very good. Due to cool weather, this 2007 Estate Pinot Noir has slightly higher acidity. In a true test of the vintage?s merit, this wine did not require fining. All lots of Pinot Noir showed concentrated color upon de-stemming. The cold soak was 3 days and a quick fermentation occurred over a 4-day period. The Estate Pinot was aged for 11 months in an exclusive selection of French barriques, a combinati... Read More » 

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95 points from the Wine Spectator: "Pure, rich and focused, full-bodied and concentrated, showing firm black cherry and blackberry fruit, with black olive, sage, dusty earth and mineral hints. Gains depth and complexity, with a long, persistent finish. Best from 2010 through 2017." (10/15/09). 

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A classic expression of unfiltered Chardonnay; this rich and powerful wine opens with aromas of citrus flowers, coconut, butterscotch and roasted almonds. On the palate the wine combines butter and oak with layers of peach, mango and honey and a touch of mineral on the finish. To fully enjoy the rich intensity of this wine, serve it with simply prepared succulent dishes such as broiled monk fish, braised pork with apples, or salmon with tarragon aioli. 

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93 points from Robert Parker: "The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dead-ringer for a Napa version of the famed Pauillac, Pontet-Canet. Charcoal, creme de cassis, unsmoked cigar tobacco, and earthy characteristics are present in its fragrant bouquet. It possesses sweet tannin, a full-bodied mouthfeel, and immediate accessibility, although it can be cellared for 15 more years." (12/08) Another fabulous release from Lewelling, who undoubtably prove themselves again and again, vintage after vintage. Their 2006 St. Helena Cab is aged for 16 months in 96% French... Read More » 

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95 points Wine Enthuisast! (12/09) The Thomas Road Vineyard is located in the northeastern portion of the Green Valley sub-appellation of the Russian River. The soils are rockier than other parts of the valley, which contributes to this wine's bigger character. Earthy, mushroomy qualities on the nose complement the dark red fruit that continues onto the palate. The wine's silky mouthfeel, well-integrated tannins and bright acidity mean this powerful wine tastes great today, and will evolve gracefully in your cellar for years to come. 

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94 points from Wine Spectator: "Firm, rich, intense and spicy, with vivid wild berry, blueberry, spice, mineral, sage and cedar notes. Delicate, balanced, full-bodied and persistent, ending with chewy tannins and great length. Drink now through 2014. 550 cases made." (Tasting Highlights, Sept. 14, 2009) Lewis' 2007 Syrah Napa Valley is the muscle car, the big-block powered bottle from our Rhone wine line-up. Mountain vines in low-vigor volcanic soils at 1,500 feet yield high-octane juice that's practically jet-black and packed with cedary oak spice and s... Read More » 

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This is a great value in Alexander Valley Cabernet. Roth is a family-owned winery focused entirely on producing elegant, fruit-forward cabs from select vineyards within the AVA. Aged for 18 months in 30% new French oak barrels that add a fine tannin component as well as cinnamon and vanilla notes on the nose and palate. There's also great raspberry and cherry fruit here from start to finish. Well-structured and from an excellent vintage. At this price, you should buy by the case! 

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93 points from Wine Spectator Insider: "Firm, rich and concentrated, offering a tight, full-bodied mix of fig, smoke and melon, with shades of nutmeg. Gains weight and complexity. Drink now through 2012." (March 25, 2009) This is the second vintage of Lewis Reserve Chardonnay to get an extra four months of sur lie barrel age, and it really adds to the wine's precision and depth. Always a winner, and the recipient of rave reviews from the critics, the Lewis Cellars wines fly off the shelves here at K&L. There were only 400 cases of this sublime Chard prod... Read More » 

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Stephen Vincent Wines is a partnership between Stephen Vincent Situm, marketing guru behind such brands as Mondavi, J. Lohr and Louis Roederer, founder of La Crema, Bob Goyette, vineyard manager Hossein Namdar and sales and marketing master Stephen Vincent Situm III. Together these men have 100 years of experience in different facets of the wine business and they seek to use that experience to create exceptional wines at super-attractive prices—like this California Cabernet. Made from fruit sourced from the Central Coast (70%) and Sonoma County (30%... Read More » 

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Robert Parker says: "This is an irrefutable source of remarkable Cabernet Sauvignons that last 20-30+ years! Philip Togni is a no-nonsense, tough-minded guy who is working alongside his daughter, so the succession at this winery is guaranteed should he ever decide to retire." The Tanbark Hill is made from younger vines and is a great introduction to the exceptional wines of Philip Togni. 

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95 points Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "On the one hand dense, deep and very well-extracted, yet on other both bright and balanced, this generously fruited offering is rife with wonderfully well-fit elements of juicy apples, citrus, sweet toast and cream in its rich aromas and follows with full-scaled flavors of real complexity and depth. A touch viscous but alive and in very fine balance from front to back, it continues to unfold at the finish with long flavors of fruit, minerals, spice and rich oak. There is far more wine here than first mee... Read More » 

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Part of the Rutherford Wine Company, the Calfiornia Cab is the latest addition to the company's portfolio. Priced for everyday drinking, this full-bodied Cab (with small additions of Malbec, Merlot and Petite Verdot for a structure, color and fruit boost) smells land tastes like cherry creme brulee. Firm tannins and a long, sweet finish make this an ideal accompaniment to steaks, burgers or stews. 

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90 points Wine Enthusiast: "This is the winery's basic appellation bottling, and while it's not as rich or ageable as their other two vineyard bottlings, it's a fine Cabernet Sauvignon. Dry and tannic, the black currant flavors are accompanied by wilder tastes of nettles and pine." (11/08) One star from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "Another agreeable Cabernet from Terra, this one displays a mix of cassis and briary, woodsy seasonings in its nose and flavors and backs all that up with firming tannins. Its supple entry impression invites ea... Read More » 

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B.R. Cohn's Silver Label Cabernet Sauvignon is a blending of fruit from a number of select North Coast vineyards chosen to support fruit from the winery's Olive Hill Estate Vineyards. This unique Sonoma Valley site is warmed from the inside out, by underground hot springs, and cooled by ocean breezes rolling off the Pacific. This special mircroclimate creates clean, pure cabernet sauvignon like this, full of berry, cassis and black cherry fruit. This fruit-ful cab then spends 18 month is French oak, adding spicy, vanilla flavors and tannin. A great, focu... Read More » 

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An appellation blend from the Santa Lucia Highlands, this Pinot Noir has a heavy dose of fruit (44%) from the organic Double L Vineyard. Aromas of leather and minerals with hints of cherry cola, raspberry, lavender and earth tones really get Pinot-lovers fired up. The complex bouquet translates seamlessly to the palate, which has a medium frame and the lovely acidity of a cool vintage. According to Wine Enthusiast: "The first of Morgan's '07 Pinots to be released, this is a full-bodied wine that needs some time in the botle to mature. Not a lot, maybe a... Read More » 

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The 2006 Ladera Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of Cabernet (92%), Malbec (3%) and Petite Verdot (5%) from the Lone Canyon Vineyard and the Ladera Howell Mountain vineyard. While Cab character surely dominates, the addition of Petite Verdot thickens the mid-palate and the Malbec contributes dark fruit flavors and aromas. Blackberry and raspberry notes are lifted by subtle floral tones and slightly spicy pepper highlights. Extracted, soft and plush, this is drinkable and bold now, but with the structure to age for about a decade. 

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If you're looking for a Cab that packs a punch, though not to your wallet, this should be right up your alley. Dark black berry and blackberry aromas filled with intoxicating spice and almond skin notes coninue onto the palate. Full-bodied, sweet and spicy with supple tannins, this is meat-friendly to the enth degree. 

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A world wide brand, Laely Heron makes wines in three different countries, each with a full sense of varietal character and balance. The 2007 Chardonnay blends fruit from the Russian River, Carneros and Santa Maria, fermented in half stainless and half French oak. The resulting wine is surprisingly Meurseult-like with vibrant pear, lemon and orange fruit with just a hint of vanilla on the finish. Bright, but with a delicate mid-palate this wine would be the perfect accompaniment to seafood, pasta primavera, roasted chicken or spinach lasagna. 

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92 points Wine Enthusiast: "Here'a a fancy, elegant Chardonnay, brimming with flavor. With a rich, creamy texture, it's satisfying in pineapples, pears, minerals, buttered toast and honey. Just delicious." (10/09) And, according to Wine Spectator: "ntense and concentrated, offering a mix of spicy oak, ripe pear and apple flavors, with a buttery note. Full-bodied and a touch raw, yet balanced and ageworthy. Drink now through 2012." (11/09) This is the 20th vintage of Patz & Hall's Napa Valley Chardonnay and easily among the best of all of them. The 2007... Read More » 

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