Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc’04, Sonoma County, CA, USA

November 26th, 2005 Posted in Dry Wines, USA, White Wines
Nov, 26 2005
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Lively and refreshing blended Sauvignon Blanc from Sonoma County.

Technical Data:Blended Sauvignon Blanc. 76% Sauvignon Blanc, 23 % Sauvignon Musque (“sibling” of Sauvignon Blanc) and 1% Sémillon. 10% of the wine was fermented in French oak Barrel.

Description:Bright pale yellow color. Full-bodied nose and palate. Very flowery nose. Sweet entrance then dry finish. The crisp and lively palate appears very flowery at first with some honeysuckle flavors and a touch of honey then it develops tropical fruits flavors with melon and citrus fruits laced with some grassiness and some fig flavors on the mid palate.

Food Pairing & Service:Fresh and lively enough to be drunk as an Aperitif but could also accompany very well light fresh fish or calamari. Serve chilled.

Score:7/10

Suggested Retail Price:$22.99

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Cambria Katherine’s Vineyard Chardonnay’03, Northern CA, USA

November 26th, 2005 Posted in Dry Wines, USA, White Wines
Nov, 26 2005
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Creamy buttery full-bodied Chardonnay from Northern Santa Barbara County.

Technical Data:100% Chardonnay aged 8 months in 87% French oak from Santa Maria Valley, Northern Santa Barbara County.

Description:Bright golden color. Nose focused on citrus fruits and buttery aromas. Dry, well balance and crisp wine with a very fruity palate showing up tropical fruits with mainly pineapple and tangerine flavors. Some minerality on the mid-palate, a bit floral on the finish. Buttery/oaky long lasting finish.

Food Pairing & Service:Will go well with a wide range of food, particularly good with creamy Alfredo pasta accompanied by shrimp. Good pairing with scallops and lobster too. Serve Chilled.

Score:7/10

Suggested Retail Price:$16.98

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Cambria Julia’s Vineyard Pinot Noir’04, Southern CA, USA

November 26th, 2005 Posted in Dry Wines, Red Wines, USA
Nov, 26 2005
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Full bodied Pinot Noir from Northern Santa Barbara County, CA. Lots of character!

Technical Data:From the Santa Maria bench in Northern Santa Barbara County. 100% Pinot Noir aged 6 1/2 months in 100% French oak.

Description:Dark red color. Intense nose with ripe red and dark fruits aromas. Full bodied wine, palate expressing ripe raspberry and plumy flavors laced with black pepper and cinnamon, old leather, woody notes and violets. Velvety textured and matured tannins complete the description.

Food Pairing & Service:Will match well with beef and spicy dishes, also a good accompaniment with matured cheeses and Deli.

Score:8/10

Suggested Retail Price:$25.99

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La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir’04, Sonoma Valley, USA

November 25th, 2005 Posted in Dry Wines, Red Wines, USA
Nov, 25 2005
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Very Smooth and delicious Pinot Noir from Sonoma Valley!

Technical Data:100% Pinot Noir, aged 8 months in oak barrel. 100% new French oak.

Description:Nice ruby – red color. Very soft Pinot Noir from Northern CA. Lots of red fruits for the nose such as strawberry and sweet black cherries laced with soft woody aromas. The palate is echoing the nose, showing up in addition roses flavors and earthiness. Some spice are present too well integrated to the smooth tannins. A nice long lasting finish with a silky texture.

Food Pairing & Service:Will accompany well hearty pasta dishes and light game meat. Could also be enjoyed on its own. Perfect match for thanksgiving Turkey!

Score:8/10

Suggested Retail Price:$17.98

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Chateau Ste Michelle Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon’02, Columbia Valley, WA, USA

November 19th, 2005 Posted in Dry Wines, Red Wines, USA
Nov, 19 2005
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Warm, inviting and complex Cabernet Sauvignon blend.

Technical Data:82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 2% Syrah. Aged 16 months in oak 50% French, 50% American.

Description:Inky garnet color. Inviting nose showing up aromas of blackberries, dried currants and wood. Warm palate echoing the nose with some blueberry flavors and liquorice spice added to the rest. Dry yet very smooth finish with supple enlacing tannins.

Food Pairing & Service:Will pair very well with beef and matured cheeses.

Score:8/10

Suggested Retail Price:$15.99

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Dr Loosen St M Riesling’04, Pfalz, Germany

November 19th, 2005 Posted in Germany, Sweet Wines, White Wines
Nov, 19 2005
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off-dry to medium-sweet Riesling from Germany. Imported in the USA by Chateau Ste Michelle.

Technical Data:100% Riesling. Unoaked.

Description:Bright pale golden yellow color. Aromas of tropical fruits and sweet pear. Off-dry to medium-sweet style wine, fruit-driven on the palate , presenting a low alcohol content and a crisp acidity. Quite tangy and fresh at the entrance, it is showing up candied apricot flavors enticed with peach, tropical fruits and white pepper on the mid-palate, with a long lasting minerality mingle with apricot on the finish.

Food Pairing & Service:Will pair well with a wide range of dishes as well as desserts. Best serve chilled.

Score:9/10

Suggested Retail Price:$9.99

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Chateau Ste Michelle Columbia Valley Chardonnay’02, Columbia Valley, WA, USA

November 18th, 2005 Posted in Dry Wines, USA, White Wines
Nov, 18 2005
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As always, a good creamy Chardonnay a little oaky from Chateau Ste Michelle Estate.

Technical Data:100% Chardonnay. Aged 6 months sur Lie in new and one-year-old French oak barrel.

Description:Golden yellow color. Pear, oak, hazelnut and spicy flavors for the nose. Creamy style Chardonnay showing rich flavors of pear and baked apple laced with butterscotch and spice. Very soft and long lasting finish

Food Pairing & Service:Will pair well with a wide range of dishes from rich seafood and fish like crab, salmon and scallops to lemony poultry , or spicy vegetables dishes. Serve Chilled.

Score:8/10

Suggested Retail Price:$11.99

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Chateau Ste Michelle Columbia Valley Gewurztraminer’04, Columbia Valley, WA, USA

November 18th, 2005 Posted in Dessert Wines, Sweet Wines, USA, White Wines
Nov, 18 2005
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A flavorful and sweet Gewurztraminer to enjoy with food or desserts.

Technical Data:Blended Gewurztraminer from Columbia Valley region. 83% Gewurzt., 11% Riesling, 6% Muscat. Unoaked.

Description:A classic style Gewurzt. from the famous Chateau Ste Michelle Estate. Pale golden color. Aromas of tropical fruits and spice. On the palate, an unctuous entrance showing rich flavors of tropical fruits and acacia enticed with clove spice. Long lasting sweet finish with hint of spice kicking your palate a little bit. Quite nice!

Food Pairing & Service:Will pair well with all Asian dishes, also a good accompaniment with spicy dishes or even desserts. Serve chilled.

Score:9/10

Suggested Retail Price:$8.99

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Pascal Jolivet Sancerre’03, Loire Valley, France

November 4th, 2005 Posted in Dry Wines, France, White Wines
Nov, 04 2005
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A full-bodied crisp Sancerre, deliciously citrussy.

Technical Data:100% Sauvignon Blanc.

Description:Clear, light straw-color. This wine shows classic Sauvignon Blanc nose with grassy and citrus-like aromas. On the palate, crisp notes of citrus, fresh lime, enticed with chives, flint and gooseberry flavors. Clean long lasting finish.

Food Pairing & Service:A good accompaniment for a simple summer salad of tasty tomato grape, creamy cheeses like mozzarella with some olive oil and herbs over the top. For a more traditional pairing, will be nice with textured seafood such as a dozen oysters or hearty fish. Serve chilled

Score:9/10

Suggested Retail Price:$16.99

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Schlumberger Riesling Les Princes Abbes’01, Alsace, France

November 3rd, 2005 Posted in Dry Wines, France, White Wines
Nov, 03 2005
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A fine example of what could be a Classic Alsatian Riesling.

Technical Data:100% Riesling. The terroir of the slopes enables it to express itself in a most beautiful manner. An excellent gourmet wine ! Its strong points : its structure, its freshness, its length on the palate, its lemony notes. At Domaine Schlumberger, it is sold after being matured for several years in the cellar where it has gained balance and finesse.

Description:Pale straw yellow color. On the nose, lemon and mineral aromas. Dry and fruity palate displaying refreshing grapefruity and lemon-like flavors laced with discreet mineral notes ( flint stone) . An Alsace’s classic wine with a long lasting finish.

Food Pairing & Service:Will be nice with seafood and fish but also a quite interesting choice to accompany Asian dishes. Serve chilled. Drink now up to 5 years.

Score:8/10

Suggested Retail Price:$15.99

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