October 25, 2011
Winery: Hunt Cellars Grape(s): Petite Sirah Region: Paso Robles Year: 2006 Special Designation: “Irresistible” Price: 35-40 Review: The bouquet on this wine of cherries, boysenberries, plums, sweet spices, and chocolate is simply divine. Flavors of black cherry, boysenberry, and plum are rounded out by suggestions of clove, nutmeg, and anise on the palate. Supple, ...
July 28, 2011
Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon Winery: Star Lane Region: Santa Barbara County Year: 2006 Special Designation: (none) Price: 35-40 Review: Aromas of cassis and blackberries mingle with notes of dark-chocolate, oak, and herbs on the nose. Flavors of cassis and cherries are accented by suggestions of dark-chocolate, anise, and herbs on the palate. It’s a wine ...
July 27, 2011
Grape(s): Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec Winery: Coquelicot Estate Region: Santa Barbara County Year: 2006 Special Designation: Mon Amor Price: 35-40 Review: Aromas of cherries, currants, and blackberries are accented by suggestions of dark-chocolate and oak on the nose. A sip reveals flavors of cassis and blackberry rounded out by notes of ...
July 22, 2011
Grape(s): Pinot Noir Winery: Dieberg Region: Santa Barbara County Year: 2007 Special Designation: (none) Price: 35-40 Review: Lovely aromas of black cherry and blackberries are in perfect harmony with notes of cola, spice, and anise. The palate is layered with flavors of cherry, blackberry, vanilla, spice, a bit of earth, and black licorice. A ...
June 13, 2011
Grape(s): Zinfandel Winery: Dutcher Crossing Region: Dry Creek Valley – Sonoma County Year: 2007 Special Designation: Maple Vineyard Price: 35-40 Review: Inviting aromas of cherry and bramble fruit mingle with notes of sweet spices, anise, and vanilla on the nose. A sip unfurls flavors of black cherry and blackberry accented by suggestions of pepper, ...
May 25, 2011
Grape(s): Pinot Noir Winery: Kings Mountain Region: Santa Cruz Mountains Year: 2007 Special Designation: (none) Price: 35-40 Review: The nose offers aromas of cherry and plum with complicating notes of bacon, earth, dark chocolate, and herbs. On the palate, the cherry and plum reemerge, along with suggestions of dark chocolate, hints of earth, and ...
May 25, 2011
Grape(s): Pinot Noir Winery: Windy Oaks Region: Santa Cruz Mountains Year: 2008 Special Designation: Estate Cuvee Price: 35-40 A rich nose of cherries, raspberries, cranberries, earth, and white pepper greets the senses. Ripe red berry flavors dominate the palate, accented by hints of earth and spice. A light wine, with a balanced acidity, it’s ...
May 25, 2011
Grape(s): Pinot Noir Winery: Kings Mountain Region: Santa Cruz Mountains Year: 2004 Special Designation: (none) Price: 35-40 Review: The nose is reminiscent of spring time, with aromas of rose petals and earth rounded out by notes of plum and cherry. Layers of red fruit flavors merge with lively floral notes, a hint of spice, ...
May 25, 2011
Grape(s): Pinot Noir Winery: Bargetto Region: Santa Cruz Mountains Year: 2008 Special Designation: Regan Vineyards Reserve Price: 35-40 Review: Aromas of supple red fruit meld with notes of bacon, smoke, and white pepper on the nose. Flavors of cherry and plum unfold into notes of smoked meat, minerals, as well as white pepper. A bright, lively ...
March 11, 2011
Grape(s): Syrah Winery: Margerum Region: Santa Barbara Year: 2007 Special Designation: Colson Canyon Vineyard Price: 35-40 Review Aromas of blueberries, plums, pepper, and vanilla can be found on the nose.Rich dark-fruit flavors unfold into suggestions of pepper and apple-wood smoked bacon. A nicely layered wine,with a good balance of fruity, gamey, and peppery flavors ...