This flight of 5, charts 3 vintages and 4 appellations. See the ‘Focus on Arlaud’ for the last of this flight.
Lost Canyon Russian River Valley Dutton Ranch Morelli Lane Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006
Raisins, evolving fruit and warmth show on the palate, with some astringency. P&B in Oakland, CA 14.6% $42 at the winery Lost Canyon
Robert [...]

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Dr. Loosen Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Blue Slate Riesling 2006
If you love Jolly Ranchers, this is the liquid form, a sweet and tart, delicious value. Qualitatswein, bottled in Bernkastel 8% $12.49 at Bottle Barn
Dr. Loosen Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Spatlese 2006
There are floral notes to complement the cirtus fruit and ample concentration. Loosen’s oldest vines are located here, [...]

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Verget Saint Veran 2006
Minerals and stone fruits to smell. There’s plenty of acid for you fans of Chard. without the butter. Long and a good value though the prices are creeping. It’s a poor time to be buying Burgundy with dollars. Bottled under screwcap. Vinifie et mis en bouteiiles a Sologny 13% $18.99 at Bottle [...]

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