Buttery and oaky in all the right places. Well-balanced acids with ripe pear, fragrant vanilla and a splash of lime. Very drinkable for a California chardonnay. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $20
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Taz 2006 Pinot Gris Santa Barbara County
The lovely, flowery aroma on this wine grows into a smooth, elegant sip of ripe pears, red apples and a long, tart finish. Perfect for aperitif. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $15
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Feudo Arancio 2005 Nero d’Avola
Intense and concentrated cherry and raspberry with smooth medium tannins and a plum finish. Lively personality in this wine — it drinks much like a well-made merlot. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $10
... Read More »Planeta 2006 Cometa Fiano di Sicilia (Italy)
Full-bodied with bright tangerine, grapefruit, lime and minerally slate. Elegant, almost creamy and gorgeous. A bit pricey, but well worth it. 4.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $34
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4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $24
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4.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $22
... Read More »King Estate 2005 Domaine Pinot Gris
Fermented apples, pears and smooth vanilla merge in this Oregon big-bodied white. All the grapes come from their estate property, thus earning it the “Domaine” title. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $19
... Read More »Amavi 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley (Washington)
Smooth and very easy drinking for those intimidated by cab. Slightly sweet with ripe dark fruits like blackberry and cherry, yet balanced with leather, vanilla and chocolate. Simply delicious. 4.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $22
... Read More »Ponzi 2005 Pinot Gris Willamette (Oregon)
Fragrant with flowery honeysuckle and tastes like lemony wet slate. Soft acids make this easy drinking. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $17
... Read More »Witness Tree 2005 Pinot Noir Willamette (Oregon)
A robust pinot with balls. Earthy with black cherry and perfectly balanced acidity to drink alone or with food.3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $25
... Read More »Elk Cove 2005 Pinot Noir Willamette (Oregon)
Bold, in your face cherry, leather and coffee. Throw in some raspberry, and you’ve got a fine pinot. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $25
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