Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2007 – Sonoma County California Cost: $22.99/Bottle Light pewter in color, medium-bodied, nice genuine notes of grapefruit, wet stones, and lemon rind on the nose. In the mouth, tart and dry, good balance, refreshing and light on the palate with slightly diluted but consistent flavors of grapefruit and minerals. Rating: 86 […]
Read More »Landmark Chardonnay 2006 – Napa Valley, California Cost: $22/bottle Nice light-gold color, clear and crisp, notes of lemon, honey, oak, and oatmeal. Full-bodied, smooth and rich on the palate. Gobs of fruit with forgiving acidity. Fills the mouth so much, it can be enjoyed on its own just sipping away at happy hour. Personally, I […]
Read More »Rudd – Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay 2006 – Russian River Valley, California Cost: $65/bottle Dining at a newly opened restaurant in our neighborhood, we are treated to an impressive selection of fine Italian dishes. During appetizers, we enjoyed this bottle of Bacigalupi Vineyard chardonnay, the signature white wine of the Rudd Estate. Its impressive nose of […]
Read More »Bogle Chardonnay 2006 – California Cost: $10/bottle Nice light gold in color, with a sweet, oaky nose intermixed with honey, pear, and peach. Consistent flavors pack this full-bodied and chewy chardonnay that should match quite nicely with
Read More »Showkett Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 – Napa Valley, California Cost: $49.99/Bottle A georgeous weekend, we dined outdoors with a lovely bottle of cabernet sauvignon from Showkett Vineyards, which, as not too many know, is a neighboring vineyard literally a stone’s throw from the famous Screaming Eagle vineyards. Having visited the winery perhaps about 12 years […]
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