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ROSENBLUM Zinfandel San Francisco Bay Continente |
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January 05, 2004 Wine Spectator Wine of the Week (92 points, about $16) Deliciously complex, with layers of spicy oak, wild berry, black cherry, grilled meat and peppery scents, turning smooth on the finish, where the texture is supple and polished. Drink now through 2009. 2,700 cases made.
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JUSTIN Syrah Paso Robles 2001 |
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Wine Spectator 90 points, about $24. Ripe and balanced, with inviting depth and supple texture to black cherry, game, mineral and toasty oak tones. Spice, roasted herb and round tannins shape a concentrated finish. Drink now through 2008. Only 3,900 cases made. A Smart Buy. From California. |
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BONNY DOON Riesling America Dry Pacific Rim NV |
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Now non-vintage specific. Wine Spectator rating of 86 points, about $10. A tasty wine, with modest complexity and luscious and spicy peach, melon and tropical fruit. Blend of grapes from Washington and Germany. Drink now. A Wine Spectator Best Value. |
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CLINE Red Truck California 2003 |
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Wine Spectotor rating of 88 points, about $10. A popular new product from Cline. Ripe and intense, with a refreshing burst of pomegranate, mineral, cherry and pine tones, with firm tannins and a lively structure. Debut vintage of this new blend. Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Alicante Bouschet and Pinot Noir. Drink now through 2007. A Wine Spectator Best Value wine. From California.
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ACACIA Pinot Noir Napa Valley-Carneros 2002 |
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Wine Spectator 90 points. About $23.00. Intense and vibrant, with a firm tannic backbone to the core of earthy blackberry and wild berry fruit. Tightens on the finish, with a hint of clove and cedary oak, at times flexing its muscles yet also offering concentration and depth. Drink now through 2009. |
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Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Marjorie Vineyard 200 |
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Wine Spectator 90 points. About $40.00 Dark and tangy, an elegant red that delivers a lively mouthful of cinnamon- and cedar-scented blackberry and currant flavors, finishing on a firm, spicy note. Drink now through 2008. |
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Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Louise Vineyard 2001 |
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Wine Spectator 90 points. About $40.00. Nicely packed with cherry and pepper flavors on a firm, tangy frame, the flavors persisting impressively on the long finish. Best from 2005 through 2011. |
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Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Stoller Vineyards 200 |
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Wine Spectator 92 points. About $40.00. Ripe and open-textured, blossoming with currant and plum fruit, shaded by grace notes of cream and pepper. A harmonious, expressive Pinot that lingers effortlessly on the fine-grained finish. Drink now through 2008. |
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Pinot Noir Oregon Arcus Estate 2001 |
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Wine Spectator 93 points. About $75.00. A blast of juicy, ripe blackberry and peppery, floral flavors, rich and distinctive, almost aggressive at this point. Tannins are nicely submerged. Give it time to soften, and it should be a beauty. Best from 2006 through 2011. |
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Adelsheim Pinot Noir Oregon 2002 |
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Wine Spectator 87 points, Tanzer 88 points. About $30.00. Distinctly gamy up front, but currant and berry flavors come through on the fine-grained finish, lasting nicely. Drink now through 2007. |
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Pepper Bridge Merlot Walla Walla Valley 2001 |
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Wine Spectator 92 points. About $45. Bright and zingy, with layer upon layer of jazzy blackberry, cherry, subtle oak tones and finely tuned tannins, finishing with a light tobacco note, ultimately long and elegant with well-mannered power. Drink now through 2010; only 999 cases made. |
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BARNARD GRIFFIN Fumé Blanc Columbia Valley 2003 |
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Wine Spectator 87 points, about $10.00.
Bright and juicy, with peppery lemon and green apple flavors that remain lively through the crisp, open-textured finish. |
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Marilyn Merlot 2002 |
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The owners of the Marilyn Merlot label know sex sells. Their new Velvet Collection brand features the famous "Red Velvet" nude photo of Marilyn Monroe on a peek-a-boo label, a first for the wine industry. The movie star's figure is partially covered with iridescent sparkles; to see all of her, you simply peel away the overlay. |
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ROSENBLUM Zinfandel Rockpile Vineyard 2002 |
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Wine Spectator 92 points, about $28.
An opulent style, with ripe, rich fruit and layers of oak to dress it up. The core wild berry and black cherry flavors are rich and smooth and the wood, with its exotic smoky spice and hazelnut shadings, adds a tasty dimension. Drink now through 2009. |
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