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Grape Type: Riesling
Description: JON'S PICK: A piercing floral and mineral scent segues into peach and ripe apple in this elegant and dry white. It's not that complex, just pure and balanced. Good lingering finish.
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Description: JON'S PICK: Ca' del Vispo's Vernaccia displays the greatness of what white wine can do there, with it's lemony and nut -scented nose, and full bodied minerality on the palate. Layered and lovely, this white wine is one sure to please red drinkers, because of its' complexity.
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Grape Type: Red Blend
Description: NICK'S PICK: Dark clear ruby red in color. Dark fruit, leather and bitter dark chocolate on the nose. The blend of the oaked Cab and the unoaked Syrah works really well. The dark fruit and chocolate of the Cab hits first, then the bright fresh ripe fruit of the Syrah jumps out. The tannins are s... [read more]
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Grape Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
Description: MAEGAN'S PICK: Supple and inviting, with complex flavors of dark berries and plum shaded with hints of bacon and star anise. The finish rolls along unimpeded by the polished tannins.
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Description: NICK'S PICK: Wonderful for any season, lightly oaked with gentle fruits yet a crisp dry finish.
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Grape Type: Zinfandel
Description: ADAM'S PICK: Deep violet in color the wine has an elegant nose that begins with blackberry, plum, and dark cherries. Under this dark fruit are opulent layers of vanilla, cedar, anise, spice, and dried flowers. Layers of cracked black pepper, cloves, and briar accompany the rounded tannins. The w... [read more]
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Grape Type: Petite Sirah
Description: JOE'S PICK: This Petite Sirah exudes classic qualities like the dark brooding opaque purple-black color and serious tannins. However, this wine plays tricks on your senses as if offers contrasting delicate aromas of summer flowers and forest fruits. The deception continues as arrays o... [read more]
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Grape Type: Zinfandel
Description: JON'S PICK: Classic Zinfandel aromas of Strawberry, Blackberry, and Spice. A pleasing acid structure and tannin level provide a soft, yet persistent and lingering finish.
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Grape Type: Rose Sparkling
Description: MICHAEL'S PICK: Pale silver-pink. Aromas of raspberries, cherries and a few secondary whiffs of minerality. A lively mousse but fine in the mouth, with subtle red berry flavors enlivened by bright acids. Brisk on the palate, showing hints of oyster shell and fresh lavender. Flirtatious and fun, ... [read more]
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Grape Type: Pinot Noir
Description: JOE'S PICK: 7 day cold soak, with an additional 18 days of skin contact. Aged for 6 months in French Oak (34% new.) In 2010 yields were lower than in typical years, due in part to early season weather conditions and crop thinning near season’s end. As a result, the lower yields delivered high ... [read more]
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