Category Archives: Carneros

Rombauer, Carneros, Chardonnay 2006

Posted on August 29, 2009 by RJ

Rombauer Vineyards, Carneros, Chardonnay 2006 You can’t miss the oak on the nose of this wine as if you just split a stack in the backyard. In the mouth there is citrus and tropical fruits with layers and layers and … Continue reading →

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Gloria Ferrer Royal Cuvee 2002

Posted on August 11, 2009 by RJ

Gloria Ferrer, Carneros, Vintage Reserve, Royal Cuvee, Brut 2002 Let this open up a bit and after 10 minutes the fruit will start to show. There are apples both red and green and refreshing acidity in this light-bodied sparkler. Tasted … Continue reading →

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Sinskey Carneros Pinot 2007

Posted on August 4, 2009 by RJ

Robert Sinskey, Los Carneros, Napa Valley, Pinot Noir 2007 The nose sports fresh berry fruit and sweet vanilla. In the mouth it is pure elegance, light and fresh. All byodynamically grown grapes in this Pinot. GP&B in Napa 13.6% Sinskey

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Sequoia Grove Chardonnay 2007

Posted on July 30, 2009 by RJ

Sequoia Grove, Carneros, Napa Valley, Chardonnay 2007 There’s lots of tropical fruit in the nose, pineapples, bananas and coconuts. In the mouth the pineapple flavors come through with a hint of oak and a significant blast of green apples in … Continue reading →

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Ancien Carneros Pinot 2006

Posted on July 21, 2009 by RJ

Ancien, Carneros, Toyon Farm, Pinot Noir 2006 The nose features red fruits, smokiness and charred wood.  In the mouth, the cherries and strawberries sing and are accompanied by an oaky sweetness and creamy texture. Winemakers Ken and Teresa Bernards, Bot. … Continue reading →

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Havens Albarino 2008

Posted on July 18, 2009 by RJ

Havens, Napa Valley, Carneros, Albarino 2008 This wine is a fully concentrated expression of lime, boasting great acidity and length – delicious. P&B in Napa 12.5% $18.99 at Bottle Barn Havens

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Benziger Chardonnay 2007

Posted on July 18, 2009 by RJ

Benziger, Carneros, Chardonnay 2007 Vanilla and a light sense of butter grace the nose. In the mouth, the fruits are tropical and enhanced by the buttery richness with a sense of acidity providing balance  – a very consistent value. V&B … Continue reading →

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Cline Carneros Viognier 2007

Posted on May 22, 2009 by RJ

Cline, Los Carneros, Viognier 2007 This is beautifully aromatic, very floral and clean. In the mouth there is a fatness to the feel, lowish in acidity with the taste of peaches and a bit of the bitterness that you might … Continue reading →

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Fleury Pinot 2007

Posted on May 13, 2009 by RJ

Fleury Estate Winery, Napa Valley, Carneros, Pinot Noir 2007 The smell is sweet, as of cherries and cream. In the mouth,the taste is reminiscent of cherry pie, with some brown spices and the texture is silky perfection. We tasted this … Continue reading →

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Kent Rasmussen Pinot 2006

Posted on January 22, 2009 by RJ

Kent Rasmussen, Carneros, Pinot Noir 2006 There are very sweet, liquer-like aromas mixed with some barnyard notes for complexity. In the mouth this wine is supple and sweet-appearing, the fruit being quite concentrated. The finish goes on and on. P&B … Continue reading →

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