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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

White

Anthilia Donnafugata 2007 (Italy)

Producer: 
Donnafugata
Item name: 
Anthilia
Wine type: 
White
Reviewer: 
Tom DiNardo

A bouquet of crisp peach, lavender and herbal notes greet the nose. This Sicilian white wine is a blend of 50% Ansonica and 50% Cataratto white grapes which creates the dry and structured palate. Dry flavors of granny smith apple and subtle, tart, watermelon candy deliver a long finish. This wine is an absolute delight and ready to drink now. Va bene!

Review Type: 
Personal Pick

Waterbrook Melange Blanc 2008

Producer: 
Waterbrook Winery
Item name: 
Melange Blanc, (Walla Walla)
Wine type: 
White
Reviewer: 
Nick Tomassi

Blend: 30% Riesling, 20% Gewurztraminer, 15% Viognier, 10% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Gris, 5% Muscat; Style: off-dry white; light straw color; aromas: apricots, honey and mint; palate/flavors: peach, watermelon and honey; medium body; clean finish with lingering fruit. Food Pairing: A fantastic match with shrimp sautéed in garlic and olive oil, and penne pasta in a cream and garlic sauce. (Alc. by Volume: 13.5%)

Review Type: 
Value Pick

Château DuCasse Bordeaux Blanc 2008 (France)

Producer: 
Château DuCasse
Item name: 
Bordeaux Blanc
Wine type: 
White
Reviewer: 
Joel Dhanapal

This wine is clean and crisp, with about 78% Semillon and 22% Sauvignon Blanc. It is the second label for the Château Graville-LaCoste Graves Blanc. This in turn is the dry white wine produced by Château Roumieu-LaCoste Sauternes. Many Sauternes houses make a dry white to turn the cash register. Sauternes while rich and decadent, can cellar for decades. To get back to the DuCasse, the aroma is reminiscent of citrus fruit and green apples. On the palate, the flavor is delineated and long on the finish.

Review Type: 
Value Pick