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• Merus 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon

  This opaque black colored Cab finished in 4th place in our blind tasting of High End Reds. ... [...]
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  Fetched: December 03, 2009, 9:58am EST
  

• J Vineyards "Russian River Valley" 2007 Chardonnay

  This light yellow colored Chardonnay is an absolute steal. ... [...]
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  Fetched: December 02, 2009, 7:00pm EST
  

• Trefethen Family Vineyards "Reserve" 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon

  This impressive very dark purple colored Cab finished in third place in our recent high end red wine tasting. ... [...]
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  Fetched: December 02, 2009, 4:03pm EST
  

• Zaca Mesa "Z Three" 2006 US Red Blend

  This tasty red blend opens with a spicy blackberry bouquet with a hint of campfire smoke and anise. ... [...]
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  Fetched: December 01, 2009, 9:56pm EST
  

• Spottswoode "Estate" 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon

  This wine came in second place in our recent high end red tasting. ... [...]
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  Fetched: December 01, 2009, 10:13am EST
  

• Eponymous "Napa Valley" 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon

  This very dark opaque purple colored wine opens with an attractive mild menthol and black raspberry like bouquet. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 30, 2009, 7:12pm EST
  

• Stuhlmuller Vineyards "Reserve" 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon

  This very dark purple Cab won our high end tasting just before Thanksgiving. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 30, 2009, 10:10am EST
  

• Six Prong 2007 Chardonnay

  This light yellow colored value Chard opens with a fragrant apple and apricot bouquet. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 29, 2009, 6:58pm EST
  

• La Font du Vent "Notre Passion" 2005 French - Rhone (Red Blend)

  This ruby colored red wine from Cotes du Rhone Villages has some nice characteristics at a very good price. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 29, 2009, 12:54pm EST
  

• Chalk Hill "Estate Bottled" 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon

  This very dark opaque purple colored wine opens with a smoky mild black currant and oak like bouquet. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 28, 2009, 12:56pm EST
  

• Vina Cobos "Bramare" 2007 Malbec

  This Paul Hobbs influenced wine from Argentina is outstanding. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 27, 2009, 12:52pm EST
  

• Blackbird Vineyards "Contrarian" 2007 US Red Blend

  This dark ruby colored wine opens with a mild blackberry and black raspberry bouquet. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 26, 2009, 12:53pm EST
  

• Kendall Jackson "Seco Highlands" 2007 Pinot Noir

  This Pinot opens with an attractive light strawberry like bouquet. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 25, 2009, 10:03pm EST
  

• Four Vines "Martinelli Vineyard" 2007 Zinfandel

  Our mini group recently tried this intriguing bright ruby colored Zin. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 25, 2009, 12:53pm EST
  

• Merry Edwards "Sonoma Coast" 2007 Pinot Noir

  This dark red colored Pinot opens with a fragrant and inviting raspberry and strawberry bouquet. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 25, 2009, 4:04am EST
  

• Zaca Mesa "Z Cuvee" 2006 US Red Blend

  This very clear ruby colored red blend opens with a spicy blackberry nose with hints of strawberry. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 24, 2009, 12:53pm EST
  

• Trivento "Amado Sur" 2006 Argentina & Chile (Red Blends)

  This very dark ruby colored wine opens with a smoky blackberry like bouquet with a hint of blueberry. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 24, 2009, 12:53pm EST
  

• Poets Leap 2008 Riesling

  This terrific Riesling from Washington state opens with a mild lime and green apple like bouquet. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 23, 2009, 1:01pm EST
  

• Dominio Del Plata "Crios" 2008 Malbec

  This bright ruby colored Malbec is always a Very Good entry level option for this grape. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 22, 2009, 6:59pm EST
  

• Clayhouse Vineyard "Adobe Red" 2007 US Red Blend

  This dark ruby colored red blend is a wine that Zin fans will enjoy. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 22, 2009, 9:59am EST
  

• Nicolas Feuillatte "Brut Rose" (10/09) NV Champagne & Sparkling Wine

  This orangish pink Rose Champagne with very few bubbles, opens with a mild nutty cherry bouquet. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 21, 2009, 12:56pm EST
  

• Zaca Mesa 2008 Viognier

  This very light straw colored Viognier opens with a pleasant mild lime and honey like bouquet. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 20, 2009, 9:55pm EST
  

• Balletto Vineyards 2007 Gewurztraminer

  This light yellow colored opens with a mild gingerbread, lychee, and lime like bouquet. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 20, 2009, 12:57pm EST
  

• Nickel and Nickel "Tench Vineyard" 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon

  This ruby colored Cab was my third favorite 2006 vintage Cab from the many single vineyard offerings from Nickel and Nickel. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 19, 2009, 10:02pm EST
  

• Clayhouse Vineyard "Estate" 2006 Petite Sirah

  This very dark opaque purple colored wine opens with a spicy blueberry and black raspberry bouquet. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 19, 2009, 6:55pm EST
  

• Perrin et Fils "Les Cornuds" 2007 French - Rhone (Red Blend)

  This dark ruby colored wine opens with a musty truffle and red currant like bouquet. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 18, 2009, 9:59pm EST
  

• King Estate "Signature Collection" 2007 Pinot Grigio & Pinot Gris (Other than Italy)

  This pale straw colored Pinot Gris opens with a very shy green apple bouquet. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 18, 2009, 12:55pm EST
  

• Acrobat 2008 Pinot Grigio & Pinot Gris (Other than Italy)

  This very pale yellow Pinot Gris from Oregon is a heck of a deal. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 17, 2009, 9:52pm EST
  

• Elk Cove Vineyards 2008 Pinot Blanc

  This straw colored Pinot Blanc is one of the better North American Pinot Blancs I can remember covering. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 17, 2009, 12:57pm EST
  

• Clayhouse Vineyard 2008 Malbec

  This dark ruby colored Malbec opens with a mild menthol and raspberry bouquet. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 16, 2009, 6:58pm EST
  

• Quinta do Coa 2007 Portugal Red

  Each year this wine delivers a lot of flavor and delight for the money. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 16, 2009, 4:04pm EST
  

• Ehret "Bella's Blend" 2006 US Red Blend

  This tasty dark ruby colored red blend was a new discovery for me at this years WBC. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 15, 2009, 9:55pm EST
  

• Palacios Remondo "La Vendimia" 2007 Spanish Red

  This bright ruby colored red wine opens with a fresh black cherry like bouquet. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 15, 2009, 3:58pm EST
  

• Lincourt "Santa Barbara" 2007 Pinot Noir

  This bright ruby colored Pinot opens with a fresh red raspberry bouquet with hints of clove, vanilla, and cherry. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 15, 2009, 3:58pm EST
  

• Perrin et Fils "Les Sinards" 2006 French - Rhone (Red Blend)

  This bright ruby colored Chateauneaf du Pape is Very Good. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 14, 2009, 9:57pm EST
  

• Sequana "Dutton Ranch" 2007 Pinot Noir

  This very dark red Pinot opens with a mild black raspberry like bouquet with a hint of truffles. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 14, 2009, 3:58pm EST
  

• Montemaggiore "Paolo's Vineyard" 2005 Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)

  This is a new winery that I discovered at this years WBC. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 14, 2009, 12:55pm EST
  

• Domaine Ste. Michelle "Luxe" 2003 Champagne & Sparkling Wine

  This pale yellow colored sparkler with tiny bubbles opens with a faint lilac like bouquet with hints of petrol. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 13, 2009, 9:57pm EST
  

• Siduri "Gary's Vineyard" 2008 Pinot Noir

  This Gary's Pinot review comes straight from the final blend barrel. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 13, 2009, 3:57pm EST
  

• Nicolas Feuillatte "Blanc de Blanc Brut" 1998 Champagne & Sparkling Wine

  This pale yellow colored Champagne with tiny bubbles opens with a nutty dough like bouquet with hints of caramel. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 13, 2009, 12:57pm EST
  

• Ferrari Carano "Tresor" 2007 US Red Blend

  Ferrari Carano is on quite a role with us this year and this red blend is another high scoring winner. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 12, 2009, 10:07pm EST
  

• Kendall Jackson "Taylor Peak" 2006 Merlot

  This very dark ruby colored Merlot opens with a pleasant blueberry bouquet. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 12, 2009, 3:59pm EST
  

• Navarro Vineyards "Edelzwicker" 2008 White Blends or Varietals

  This pale yellow colored white blend is very appealing and a heck of deal. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 12, 2009, 12:52pm EST
  

• Ferrari Carano "Tre Terre" 2007 Chardonnay

  This yellow colored Chard from the Russian River is very impressive. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 11, 2009, 7:00pm EST
  

• Mumm Napa "Brut Reserve" (11/09) NV Champagne & Sparkling Wine

  This very pale yellow colored sparkler with very tiny bubbles opens with a mild honey, nutmeg, and yeast like bouquet. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 11, 2009, 4:04pm EST
  

• Elk Cove Vineyards 2008 Pinot Grigio & Pinot Gris (Other than Italy)

  This light white gold colored Pinot Gris was very well received by the tasting panel and finished in second place in our blind tasting. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 11, 2009, 12:52pm EST
  

• Gallo Family Vineyards "Sonoma Reserve" 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon

  This dark ruby colored Cab opens with a mild black cherry bouquet with a hint of wood. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 10, 2009, 10:00pm EST
  

• Gloria Ferrer "Blanc de Blanc" 2004 Champagne & Sparkling Wine

  This pale yellow colored sparkler with medium sized bubbles opens with a fragrant lemon scone like bouquet with hints of apple pie. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 10, 2009, 7:01pm EST
  

• Vine Cliff "Private Stock 16 Rows" 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon

  On my visit to Vine Cliff this summer, this wine was my favorite from their lineup. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 10, 2009, 12:57pm EST
  

• King Estate "Domaine" 2007 Pinot Grigio & Pinot Gris (Other than Italy)

  This almost clear colored wine won our blind tasting of North American Pinot Gris. ... [...]
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  Fetched: November 09, 2009, 9:59pm EST