A crisp, yet complex wine, Rex Hill Unwooded Chardonnay 2006 represents the sixth vintage of Oregon’s original ultra-premium “un-oaked” Chardonnay. To highlight the wonderful fruit and underlying minerality in some of the Willamette Valley’s best vineyard sites, we ferment in small stainless steel fermenters to retain the fruit’s bright transparency and then age the wines on their lees in small stainless steel drums to achieve a creamy mouthfeel. Aromas of candied citrus, plums, green apple. Good richness on the attack, with broad palate-coating flavors that echo the nose. The brisk acidity adds structure and freshness, focusing the mineral notes, and lengthening flavors.
Treana Viognier 2007 displays the elegant varietal characteristics of Viognier and Marsanne; vibrant floral aromas of citrus blossom and jasmine are followed by ripe stone fruit flavors, hints of pear, pineapple and honey overtones. Solid minerality lends complexity and structure. The mouth feel is full, while bright acidity cleans the palate and offers ease and versatility to food-pairing. A wine of excellent balance and complexity, the 2007 Treana White will age beautifully over the next decade.
Brilliant red ruby color. Pleasant mature fruit such as red cherries, raspberries and plums. Notes of sarsaparilla and gooseberry jam, glazed dry fruit, red fruit in syrup and white chocolate. Spices of black pepper, nutmeg, bay leaves, mint and cloves. Sweet, round, vigorous and elegant tannins. Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 displays good acidity with character, simply delicious.
Finca La Anita Malbec 2002 opens with blackberries in its aromas, excelent body and a balanced structure, sweet tannins, a smoky after taste. It will age elegantly.
Bera Moscato d'Asti 2008 is a great moscato with delicacy and perfect balance. Hints of honey, apricot and peach. Low in alcohol and sweet, Moscato makes for a great dessert, or try it with melon and prosciutto.
Concannon Syrah 2006 has deep, expansive aromas of blackberry, raspberry and cherry dominating the nose. Soft chocolate and caramel notes from the oak give this wine a delicious flavor on the palate. Carefully structured tannins create a round and lively finish.
The opulence, power and grace of Beringer's Private Reserve can only be achieved by blending. Each of the Napa Valley vineyards, with its own distinct soil, climate, and terrain, has specific character that is elevated in the Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1989. It's this mosaic of single-vineyards that creates wines of uncommon richness, complexity and concentration.
Beautiful focused aromas of currants, raspberries and cigar humidor. Medium- to full-bodied, with silky tannins and a refined, beautiful finish. San Felice Vigorello 2003 is always outstanding.
The fruit forward, easy drinking qualities of Ferrari Carano Merlot 2006 makes it the perfect wine to pair with any red meat course, Italian entrée, and roasted or grilled fragrantly-spiced poultry dishes.
“The Canoe Ridge Estate Chardonnay is inherently vibrant, refined and elegant and we like to enhance that style in the cellar. This Chardonnay delivers fresh apple, pear and spice aromas and flavors. The finish is elegant and refined with light spice notes, which are a result of the restrained French oak treatment.” - Bob Bertheau, Head Winemaker
Bodegas Goulart Malbec 2008 is characterized by deep red, a lot of intensity, touch of tobacco and mocha, caramelized milk, cherries and wild cherries, good intensity in the mouth, sweet tannins with a very long finish.
Fresh aromas of yellow stone fruit, lemon zest and hints of honeysuckle and vanilla introduce the nose of this single vineyard Chardonnay. A medium-bodied entry fills the mouth with notes of melon, clove and wet stone minerality and ends with a lasting lemon oil finish. Chateau St. Jean Rob Young Vineyard Chardonnay 2006 has a creamy texture with bright acidity, making this an excellent food wine.
This brilliantly hued red wine has delicate aromas of strawberry and rose petal with more complex scents of autumn leaves and chocolate layered in . On the palate, Benton Lane Estate Pinot Noir 2007 exhibits classic bright cherry flavors with hints of hibiscus, beetroot and red licorice. The wine is lithe and crisp with fine grained tannins that provide a nice framework to the silky mid-palate.
Franciscan Merlot 2005 shows a pale garnet hue in the glass. Complex scents of wild cherry, vanilla and chocolate with a hint of dust and sweet tobacco. Full, refined tannins and ripe flavors of raspberry and wild cherry. Hints of vanilla and white chocolate in the raspberry-spiked close.
Nozzole le Bruniche Chardonnay 2006 is an elegant and distinctive expression of the Chardonnay variety, with a clean, fragrant bouquet of white and tropical fruits offset by slight nuances of toast. On the palate, it shows a superb balance of fruit ripeness underscored by a fresh acidity and structure of medium body, with an overall impression of delicate complexity. These are repeated in the clean, persistent finish, which ends on a subtle toasty note.
This purple red wine provides rich cherry aromas, an extremely powerful first sip, long finish with notes of dark berries, earthiness. In Situ Carmenere 2007 is great to pair with red meats and cheeses.
Flavors of ripe apples, apricot nectar, and grapefruit with aromas of honeysuckle. Bridgeview Blue Moon Riesling 2007 is well balanced, lively and crisp with refreshing acidity on the finish.
Zaca Mesa Syrah 2005 displays rich blackberry, cassis, espresso, mocha and signature sage spice aromas and flavors. The silky finish lingers from the ripe tannins and smoky oak. This full-bodied wine should be enjoyed over the next ten years. A traditional pairing for this wine is a rack of lamb marinated in rosemary and garlic. However, a peppercorn steak or mushroom risotto would work incredibly well.
Snoqualmie Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10.2% Merlot, and 4.8% Petit Verdot. The result is red currant and berry aromas that give way to rich sweet oak and soft, supple tannins on the palate.
Argiano Non Confunditur 2006 is fat and super-ripe in its expression of dark plums, cherries, smoke, tar, herbs and licorice. It offers notable harmony and best of all, is a terrific value. Drink this fat, silky-textured red over the next few years. It could be enjoyed either at the table or on its own.
Clean and briliant coloring with deep cherry red hues and a russet rim. The bouquet of Montecillo Red Reserve 2003 is filled with notes of spice, vanilla, and black fruits, rounded by an elegant touch oak. On the palate there is good structure and elegant tannins with spice and ageing notes. Enjoy the long finish and pleasant aftertaste of this wine.
The nose is lifted and expressive with passionfruit, lemon and lime characters. D'Arenberg Stump Jump White 2006 displays a palate that is full of crisp citrus with luscious peach and nectarine stone. Honeysuckle and a hint of melon provide secondary complexity. The acid backbone is linear and the long herbaceous finish leaves you wanting more.
Rex Hill Willamette Valley Pinot Gris 2007 is beautifully balanced by natural fruit sweetness and minerality on the palate. Floral aromatics with baked pear and apple notes complement this restrained but elegant wine.
