Category Archives: Mendocino County

Copain Viogner 2007

Posted on April 29, 2009 by RJ

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 Copain Wines

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Kimmel Chardonnay 2007

Posted on April 27, 2009 by RJ

Kimmel, Mendocino, Chardonnay 2007 The tropical notes on this wine are explosive.  It’s as if there’s a banana Popsicle hiding in the glass. Joining with the fruit there are brown spices and a sense of freshly-split oak. In the mouth … Continue reading →

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Navarro Gewurz 2007

Posted on April 15, 2009 by RJ

Navarro, Anderson Valley, Estate Bottled, Dry, Gewurztraminer 2007 Another long-time favorite from Navarro that captures the smell of Gewurz without the sweetness. In the nose it is like roses and baby powder while the mouth is fuller-bodied than you find … Continue reading →

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Navarro Muscat 2007

Posted on April 15, 2009 by RJ

Navarro Vineyards, Anderson Valley, Estate Bottled, Dry Muscat 2007 This wine has consistently dazzled with the ebulent smell of Muscat in a dry format. The ’07 is spot-on again with loads of orange blossom in the nose. In the mouth … Continue reading →

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Carol Shelton Wild Thing 2004

Posted on March 13, 2009 by RJ

Carol Shelton, Mendocino County, Cox Vineyard, Wild Thing, Zinfandel 2004 Jammy berry and black pepper star in the nose while the mouth features an almost liqueur-like sense of blackberries. V&B in Sebastopol 16% $29.99 at the Wine Merchant Carol Shelton

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Navarro Riesling 2007

Posted on March 9, 2009 by RJ

Navarro, Anderson Valley, Mendocino, Riesling 2007 Unfortunately the first bottle was a little corked and the wet cardboard was rearing its ugly head. Yet behind that was the essence of lime. With more than ample acidity, the .8% RS is … Continue reading →

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Navarro Pinot Gris

Posted on March 9, 2009 by RJ

Navarro, Anderson Valley, Mendocino, Pinot Gris 2006 The nose sports candied citrus and tropical notes while the mouth is fruity and round with a spark of acidity. The time in bottle has added some nice complexity to a wine that … Continue reading →

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Esterlina Riesling 2007

Posted on February 22, 2009 by RJ

During the Winemakers of Sonoma Class at the Santa Rosa Junior College, we’ve been visiting with some of the region’s most famous stars. Mike Lee charted the history of winemaking in the area and his list of Big Improvements for … Continue reading →

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MacPhail Frattey Shams Pinot 2006

Posted on January 29, 2009 by RJ

MacPhail Family, Anderson Valley, Frattey Shams Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2006 This wine is smoky and warm in the nose and pure suppleness in the mouth. The cherry fruit integrates perfectly with the oak – very polished. The wine spent 11 … Continue reading →

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Eaglepoint Albarino 2007

Posted on January 27, 2009 by RJ

Eaglepoint, Mendocino County, Albarino 2007 In the nose there are stone fruits, candy and flowers. The mouth is spot-on crisp and fruity. The grapes are sourced from Rolland and Barbara Wentzel’s organic property in the Anderson Valley. Cellared and bottled … Continue reading →

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