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Value Picks

Maryhill Winemaker's Red
StoneCap Syrah 2009
Murphy Goode Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Cupcake Vineyards, Pinot Noir, 2008 (Central Coast, CA.) $14
Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 (CA.) $11

Cellar Picks

Seven Hills Syrah Walla Walla 2008
The Magnificent Wine Company, The Originals Syrah, 2007 (Walla Walla WA.) $22
Apex, Merlot, 2006 (Sunnyside, WA.) $35
Penfolds, Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 (Australia) $33
Castello di Gabbiano, Chianti Classico Reserva DOCG, 2006 (Tuscany, Italy) $22

Charmat

D. H. Lescombes Imperial Kir NV (New Mexico)

Producer: 
D. H. Lescombes
Item name: 
Imperial Kir NV (New Mexico)
Wine type: 
Sparkling
Reviewer: 
Tom DiNardo

This sparkling wine is absolutely delicious and fun! The sparkle comes from the tank or Charmat method (injected CO2) and is not made in the traditional methode champenoise. The wine is made with Chenin Blanc French Colombard and a touch of raspberry. The nose is complex and offers aromas of berry fruits. The mousse is comfortably enticing, but obviously not as soft as a fine French Champagne. The palate is semi sweet and well balanced in delivering and very long finish. Delicious flavors of tropical fruits and berries accentuate the typical flavor of a fine sparkling wine.

Review Type: 
Personal Pick

D. H. Lescombes Royal Kir NV (New Mexico)

Producer: 
D. H. Lescombes
Item name: 
Royal Kir NV (New Mexico)
Wine type: 
Sparkling
Reviewer: 
Tom DiNardo

This wine follows the French tradition of the Royal Kir (Champagne and a touch of crème de cassis). This sparkling wine is produced by tank or Charmat method (injected CO2) and is not made in the traditional methode champenoise. Chenin Blanc, French Colombard and a touch of cassis are used to produce this festive sparkler. The nose offers a bouquet of subtle cassis. The mousse is enticing. The palate is semi sweet, well balanced and delivers a long finish. The typical flavor of a fine sparkling wine (bready, citrus) with a provocative hint of cassis will surely please the drinker.

Review Type: 
Personal Pick