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Saucelito Canyon Late Harvest Zin 2006

Posted in September 22nd, 2009
by Ray in Arroyo Grande Valley, California, Late harvest red, Zinfandel

Saucelito Canyon, Arroyo Grande Valley, Late Harvest, Zinfandel 2006 This wine is evolving prematurely, showing the uptake of oxygen in the nose. In the mouth, the sweet berries are still delicious. RS is 11%. GP&B in Arroyo Grande 15.6% $25 at th winery for a 375ml bottle
Saucelito Canyon

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Talley Chardonnay 2007

Posted in April 1st, 2009
by Ray in Arroyo Grande Valley, California, Chardonnay, San Luis Obispo County

Talley, Arroyo Grande Valley, Estate Bottled, Chardonnay 2007 Like the ‘06 there is a balance between freshness and richness, this time with more accent on the rich. There’s loads of butter in the nose and the mouth is quite viscous. Yet underneath is a core of green apple and stone fruits to give the wine [...]

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Talley Chardonnay 2006

Posted in March 13th, 2009
by Ray in Arroyo Grande Valley, California, Chardonnay, San Luis Obispo County

Talley, Arroyo Grande Valley, Estate Bottled, Chardonnay 2006 There are toasty notes in the nose and a sense of freshly cut oak. In the mouth there is citrus fruit and a sense of richness – nicely balanced. The fruit was sourced from the Rincon and Rosemary’s Vineyards. Grown Produced & Bottled in Arroyo Grande 14.5% [...]

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Central Coast Pinot Stars

Posted in February 5th, 2009
by Ray in Arroyo Grande Valley, California, Pinot Noir, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria Valley, Sta. Rita Hills

Siduri, Sta. Rita Hills, Cargasacchi Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2007 The nose features lots of fresh, candied fruit. The mouth captures the same essence, fruit driven and ready to drink. P&B in Santa Rosa 14.1% $47.49 at Bottle Barn Siduri Wines
Laetitia, Arroyo Grande Valley, Estate, Pinot Noir 2006 Unfortunately corked. Winemaker Eric Hickey. Estate grown, produced [...]

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