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South Coast Rose 2007

by | Apr 29, 2009 | California, Grenache, Paso Robles, Rose, Temecula

South Coast, California, Grenache, Rose 2007 In the nose there is candy, flowers and the smell something citrus. The mouth is plump and amplified by a about 1% RS. This took the sweepstake award for pink wine at the Chronicle Wine Competition in January. Nice wine....

Carol Shelton Rose 2007

by | Apr 29, 2009 | California, Carignane, Mendocino County, Rose

Carol Shelton, Mendocino County, Rendezvous Rose 2007 This wine is redolent of strawberries – just bountiful! In the mouth this rose is truly dry yet with plenty of fruit it comes across as quite concentrated.  I bought a 6 pack of this a few months ago and I...

Copain Viogner 2007

by | Apr 29, 2009 | California, Mendocino County, Viognier

Copain, Mendocino County, ‘Tous Ensemble’, Viognier 2007 It’s a pleasure to find a tasty Viognier under 14% and this one delivers with the classic peaches and flowers – fresh and delicious. P&B in Healdsburg 13.7% $17.99 at Traverso’s...

Hibou de Nuit Gewurz 2006

by | Apr 28, 2009 | California, Gewurztraminer, Sonoma County

Hibou de Nuit, Sonoma County, Gewurztraminer 2006 The nose features a vibrant combo of floral and tropical notes, including pineapple and candied banana. In the mouth this Gewurz is quite dense with a streak of acidity to keep it fresh. It’s like a look toward...