Winery: Pomar Junction Grape(s): Chardonnay Region: Paso Robles Year: 2009 Special Designation: Picnic Price: 10-15 Review Green apple and Asian pear aromas meld with suggestions of honey and lemon rind on the nose. A sip reveals notes of pear, citrus fruits, and apple with accents of honey and minerals. A fairly bright Chardonnay that still ...
THE LOYAL COMPANION, by Cru Vin Dogs Wine Group, is dedicated to helping local animal shelters and rescue groups find homes for our devoted and faithful friends. In keeping with our overall mission, Tracking Down Great Wines For Good Causes, the blends consist of wines our eco-passionate winemaker, Tony Wasowicz, has made along with small ...
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: 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: Shannon Ridge Grape(s): Chardonnay Special Designation: Ranch Collection Region: Lake County Year: 2010 Price: 20-25 Review: A bouquet of pears, mangoes, and pineapples, along with hints of citrus and vanilla rise from a glass. A sip reveals flavors of pear, apple, and pineapple rounded out by notes of creamy vanilla and caramel. A nice ...
Winery: Cellar No. 8 Grape(s): Chardonnay Region: California Year: 2009 Price: 10-15 Review: Aromas of tropical fruit, apple, and vanilla greet the senses. Pineapple and peach flavors flow into hints of citrus and vanillaon the palate. A wine with rich fruit, but it still has a nice bit of acidity. It’s certainly drinkable and ...
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