July 20, 2011
Grape(s): Riesling Winery: Harmony Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2009 Special Designation: (none) Price: 10-15 Review: Lovely aromas of white peach and mango merge with a hint of ruby red grapefruit and a few floral notes on the nose. A sip reveals flavors of peach and honeysuckle along with citrus and topical notes. A ...
July 20, 2011
Winery: McFadden Grape(s): Pinot Gris Region: Mendocino County Year: 2009 Special Designation: (none) Price: 15-20 Review: The nose offers notes of apple and melon along with floral suggestions, vanilla, and sweet spice. With a sip, flavors of apple and sour melon come forth with a few floral hints, a touch of spice, and mineral ...
June 20, 2011
Grape(s): Chardonnay Winery: Ferrari-Carano Region: Napa Valley Year: 2009 Special Designation: Reserve Price: 30-35 Review: Aromas of pear, apple, and fresh fig mingle with notes of sweet spices and floral suggestions. The pear, apple, and fig return on the palate, along with a bit of vanilla, nutmeg, and oak. A lush, smooth, wine with ...
June 20, 2011
Grape(s): Chardonnay, Sauvingon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Blanc Winery: Ferrari-Carano Region: Dry Creek Valley – Sonoma County Year: 2010 Special Designation: Bella Luce Price: 15-20 Review: Lovely aromas of orange blossoms, apricot, pear, peach, sweet spice, nutty suggestions greet the senses. A sip unfurls notes of dried apricot and peach accented by floral notes, ...
June 20, 2011
Grape(s): Pinot Grigio Winery: Ferrari-Carano Region: Sonoma County Year: 2010 Special Designation: (none) Price: 15-20 Review: On the nose, aromas of honeydew, a bit of citrus, minerals, and a few floral notes can be discovered. With a sip, flavors of melon, lemon, a bit of peach, and green apple unfold rounded out by notes ...
June 20, 2011
Grape(s): Chardonnay Winery: Ferrari-Carano Region: Russian River Valley – Sonoma County Year: 2009 Special Designation: Tre Terre Price: 25-30 Review: Inviting aromas of apple, peach, and sweet spices, along with a hint of lemon and oak greet you on the nose. The peach and apple return on the palate accented by a kiss of ...
June 10, 2011
Grape(s): Sauvignon Blanc Winery: Dutcher Crossing Region: Dry Creek Valley – Sonoma County Year: 2010 Special Designation: (none) Price: 20-25 Review: The nose offers aromas of citrus fruits, peaches, and floral hints rounded out by a suggestion of honey. On the palate, lemon, lime, and peach flavors meld with notes of orange blossoms and ...
May 17, 2011
Grape(s): Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon Winery: Yorkville Cellars Region: Mendocino County Year: 2009 Special Designation: Eleanor of Aquitaine Price: 20-25 Review: Lovely aromas of critus fruits and honey combine on the nose. A sip unfurls flavors of lemon, sweet lime, and grapefruit with suggestions of minerals and honey. Lush fruit is in harmony with ...
May 17, 2011
Grape(s): Malbec Winery: Yorkville Cellars Region: Mendocino County Year: 2010 Special Designation: Sweet Malbec Price: 20-25 Review: A rich nose offers aromas of cherries, raspberries, boysenberries, sweet spice, herbs, and a few floral notes. On the palate, raspberries, boysenberries, and cranberry jam combine nicely with brighter floral suggestions. A round, lush, rather sweet wine ...
May 17, 2011
Grape(s): Cabernet Franc Winery: Yorkville Cellars Region: Mendocino County Year: 2010 Special Designation: Rosé de Franc Price: 15-20 Review: Aromas of red berries, rose petals, and an allusion of sweetness greet you on the nose. A sip offers lush strawberry,cherry, and watermelon flavors accented by some lovely floral hints. A lush wine that still ...