To close out our wine coverage for 2011, we decided to round up some of our favorite bottles from the past year as well as invite wineries to submit their own favorites. Submissions were divided into categories based on their type and/or varietal compositions. (A minimum of 10 different bottles were required to create ...
Winery: Charles R Vineyards Grape(s): Chardonnay Region: Livermore Valley Year: 2009 Price: 15-20 Review: Notes of vanilla, honey, gram-cracker and pineapple mingle with suggestions of perfume on the nose. A sip reveals flavors of pear and pineapple, as well as springtime floral notes and a hint of toasty oak. A wine that has a ...
Winery: Mitchell Katz Grape(s): Pinot Gris (100%) Special Designation: Buttner Vineyards Region: Livermore Valley Year: 2010 Price: 10-15 Review: Notes of apple, melon, and citrus fruit mingle with hints of honey and white-blossoms. A sip reveals flavors of green apple and honeydew that are rounded out by suggestions of honey and orange blossoms. Not ...
Winery: Steele Wines Grape(s): Sauvignon Blanc Special Designation: Shooting Star Region: Lake County Year: 2010 Price: 10-15 Review: A lovely nose of lime, gooseberry, honeydew, and fresh fig aromas greets the senses. Mellon, gooseberry, and grapefruit flavors meld with suggestions of candied banana and dried figs. A vibrant acidity gives the wine plenty of life but in no way overpowers ...
Winery: Steele Wines Grape(s): Chardonnay Special Designation: Steele Cuvee Region: California Year: 2009 Price: 15-20 Review: A bouquet of tropical fruit, apples, and pears that melds with lush notes of vanilla and sweet spice greets the sense. On the palate, flavors of pineapple, green apple, and a bit of lime are accented by suggestions of vanilla and all-spice. A rich ...
Winery: Cache Creek Grape(s): Chardonnay Region: Lake County Special Designation: Reserve Year: 2009 Price: 25-30 Review: Aromas of apple, pear, and vanilla can be discovered on the nose.Those same flavors emerge on the palate with hints of minerals and barrel spices. A rich, somewhat creamy wine, it’s for fans of lush, drinkable Chardonnays. Rating: 90 ...
Winery: Cache Creek Grape(s): Chardonnay Region: Lake County Year: 2009 Price: 20-25 Review: A bouquet of apple, tropical fruits, and vanilla rise from a glass. Flavors of apple, pineapple, mango, and creamy vanilla drift across the palate with each sip. A rich, fairly round wine, with a good dose of vanilla, it’s a classic example ...
Winery: Cache Creek Grape(s): Chardonnay Region: LakeCounty Year: 2008 Review: Aromaticsof peach, apple, vanilla, and walnut greet the senses. A sip unfurlsflavors of apple and pear accented by toasty oak and creme brulee. A round, rich wine, it’s for those enjoy more vanilla flavors in their Chardonnays. Rating: 89 Character: lush fruit, full-bodied, light acidity ...
Winery: Diamond Ridge Grape(s): Merlot (95%), Viognier (5%) Special Designation: Two Jakes of Diamonds Rosé Region: Lake County Year: 2007 Price: 5-10 Review: Notes of cherries, strawberries, pie crust, and a hint of tropical fruit rise from a glass. On the palate, cherry and blackberry flavors meld with a hint of peach and a ...
Winery: Rosa D’ Oro Grape(s): Muscat Canelli Region: Lake County Year: 2009 Price: 15-20 Review: On the nose, aromatics of apricot, pineapple, peach, and honeysuckle greet the senses. Flavors of peach and tropical fruit emerge on the palate, with a few floral suggestions and a hint of honey. This wine is lush with fruit ...
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