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Grgich Hills 2010 Napa Vally Chardonnay

Grgich Hills 2010 Napa Valley Chardonnay Green apple floral notes.  Clean finish.  I expected more oak and forest. Never judge a wine before you’ve been...

Van Ruiten 2012 Sauvignon Blanc

Van Ruiten 2012 Sauvignon Blanc Citrus and mushrooms in the nose. It’s easy on the tongue at first.  Citrus strikes your mid-palate and finishes with...

Viaggio 2011 Pinot Grigio

Viaggio 2011 Pinot Grigio Citrus and hints of pear. Acidic but otherwise very well balanced and easy to drink. This is a no brainer for...

Louis Martini 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon

Louis Martini 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Currant abounds with hints of brown sugar and possibly hickory. Long on the palate but mellow on the tongue.  Good...

DeLoach 2009 Green Valley Pinot Noir

DeLoach 2009 Green Valley Pinot Noir Opens very tight so let it breathe.  Sipping a freshly opened bottle may make you open something else.  After...

Grgich Hills 2011 Fumé Blanc

Grgich Hills 2011 Fume Blanc Herbs and lemon zest. Nice long finish for this white. Surprising hint of jalapeño on the mid palate. Retail: $30...

Chateau Montelena 2010 Chardonnay

Chateau Montelena 2009 Napa Valley Chardonnay Notes of citrus zest and hints of tangerine. About a smooth a Chard as you’ll find. If you’re patient,...

Markham 2008 Philanthropist Cabernet Sauvignon

Markham 2008 Philanthropist Cabernet Sauvignon Can’t describe the aromas. They are mysterious. Just like the wine is described.  Just as you think you have an...

Main & Geary 2011 Petit Sirah

Main & Geary 2011 Petit Sirah This little gem opens with typical plum notes.  You have to give it a minute to breathe and you...

Sonoma Oaks 2010 Pinot Noir

Sonoma Oaks 2010 Pinot Noir  • Russian River/Sonoma, CA Tobacco leaves jump from the glass while this darling is hiding a surprise. Imagine “a tart...