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Bright ruby red in the glass with typical cherry and pumpkin spice aromas and a mouthful of ripe cherry flavors – love this style Pinot.
Pairings: Roasted duck, chicken or turkey, mushroom dishes
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type(s): Pinot Noir
Region: Sonoma County, CA, USA
Price: $32
Dark ruby in the glass, this Merlot offers a ripe cherry nose with some earthy notes. In the mouth, it’s a combination of dark berries with some chocolate undertones. The finish is uber dry and lovely.
This wine could really use some breathing time and decanting for a good 30 minutes to help open it up.
Nice Merlot, especially at this price point.
Style: Red
Grape Type(s): Merlot
Region: Sonoma, California
Around $20
Yes, I’m continuing my homage to Merry Edwards, but this time, it is not Pinot Noir I’m clamoring about, it is Merry’s delicious 2010 Russian River Sauvignon Blanc.
On the nose, this wine is floral with a ton of tropical fruit notes. On the palate, there is pink grapefruit, Meyer lemons, a drizzle of honey and Asian pear.
The wine’s six month fermentation in seasoned French oak barrels created a Sauvignon Blanc with real backbone and depth. This isn’t a pale, watery Sauvignon Blanc made to be sipped as an aperitif on a hot summer day. It’s a rich, well-balanced, bright wine that is wonderful paired with fish or seafood but can also hold its own with spicy dishes.
Super wine for fans of Gewürztraminer and dry Riesling. A bit of a splurge for some Sauvignon Blanc drinkers, but certainly worth every penny.
Style: White Wine
Grape Type(s): Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Musque
Region: Russian River Valley / Sonoma, CA
Around $30
2006 Matanzas Creek Cabernet Sauvignon
The 2006 Matanzas Creek Cabernet Sauvignon shows tons of red berries and smoky notes on the nose. This medium-bodied, fruit-forward wine shows nice acidity and pleasant tannins that can be softened with a few minutes in the decanter.
Around $32.
Seghesio Zinfandel
Bright berry flavors reminded me of Grandma’s juicy raspberry pie. The word ‘succulent’ might have never applied to a wine better than this one. This Zin feels thick and sorts of coats your mouth in a most appreciated way. Tasted peppery and clove nuances. Amazingly well-balanced with solid tannins. A big, bold Zinfandel that delivers.
92-Point Wine Spectator
About $30.
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