Bonterra 2006 Chardonnay Mendocino (California)
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EOS 2004 French Connection Paso Robles (California)
On the sweeter side, rich, red and full-bodied with lush dark cocoa tinged with coconut, jammy raspberry and blackberry and a dark, smoky aftertaste. Deliciously decadent with anything semi-sweet chocolate.4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $25
... Read More »Rosenblum 2005 Zinfandel Rockpile Road (California)
Bold, inky, gushing black fruit like black cherry and wild blackberries, with edgy bittersweet chocolate and a spicy finish. Voluptuous comes to mind. 4.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $30
... Read More »Aberdeen Angus 2007 Malbec Mendoza
3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $9
... Read More »Dunham Cellars 2004 Three Legged Red Columbia Valley
4.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $20
... Read More »Benjamin Tawny Port
4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=6 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $12 What Did You Think?
... Read More »Clocktower Tawny Port
3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=6 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $15 What Did You Think?
... Read More »Grant Burge 10-Year Tawny Port
4.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=7 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $20 What Did You Think?
... Read More »Galway Pipe Tawny Port
Tastes like walnuts and macadamia nuts sautéed in creamy butter, then drizzled with sweet, opulent caramel. Has a beautiful, never-ending, prune-tinged finish. Simply gorgeous and worth like $90. 4.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=7 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $30. What Did You Think?
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Mumm Napa Brut Prestige (California)
Sour apple squirted with lime and dipped in sweet honey. Slightly earthy but mostly the fruit reigns. The best deal I found. Their Blanc de Blancs is also fantastic. 4.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $19
... Read More »Beringer 2006 Pinot Noir Napa Valley (California)
An exceptional effort on the part of Beringer, who frankly hasn’t surprised me in years. This affordable pinot has classic flavors of musty earth and candied cherry, as well as strong coffee and tart raspberry. Acids aren’t too prominent, but this wine will complement many dishes. Quite inexpensive ... Read More »