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2007 Sledgehammer Cabernet Sauvignon

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 06:32:29 -0700

2007 Sledgehammer Cabernet Sauvignon

"Complex aromas of black cherry and notes of cinnamon and nutmeg lead to powerful flavors of plum and dark berry fruit."

Looking at the name, Sledgehammer, and the marketing, "Big, Bold..., we anticipated a big, fat, overripe wine. Not so. The 2007 Sledgehammer Cabernet Sauvignon is a fresh and well structured wine with rich, ripe, layered cherry/berry and other complementary flavors. Quite quaffable and delicious, and an excellent value at $14.99.

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2007 Pinot Noir, BIN 36, Monterey

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:23:54 -0700

2007 Pinot Noir, BIN 36, Monterey

"So Sexy! Our silkiest yet. Ripe, long flavors of juicy red plum and dark berries. Food Pairings: Seafood, poultry, meat and game, especially those with mushrooms, bacon, cured meats and goat cheese."

2007 Pinot Noir, BIN 36, Monterey $20

2009 Flying Nymph

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:19:20 -0700

2009 Flying Nymph

"Come Fly with the Nymph! This Syrah based Rhone blend was grown on our low yielding estate vines East of Paso Robles. On the nose attractive rose petals and ripe cherry. On the palate, black cherries, strawberry, and black currant finish into a lingering cedar and licorice on the back palate. "

2009 Flying Nymph $12.50

HOOK & LADDER 2009 Sauvignon Blanc

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:16:44 -0700

HOOK & LADDER 2009 Sauvignon Blanc, Estate Bottled, Russian River Valley

"Half of this Sauvignon Blanc was cold fermented slowly in a stainless steel tank; the other half was fermented in our 5 best neutral French oak barrels for added complexity and softer mouth feel. The two halves were combined and then hand-bottled at our winery. This wine has good acidity and a lengthy finish that can be enjoyed on its own or would pair well with most seafood and poultry dishes or oysters on the half shell. "

Hook&Ladder Vineyards and Winery $22

Hahn Estates Pinot Noir Monterey 2007

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:13:09 -0700

Hahn Estates Pinot Noir Monterey 2007

"This wine begins with zesty aromas of white and black pepper. Silky and dynamic, new flavors and textures unfold with time ... Deep yet bright, with a lovely ruby hue, the Hahn Estates 2007 Monterey Pinot Noir begins with zesty aromas of white and black pepper. Silky and dynamic, new flavors and textures unfold with time. This is a balanced, extremely versatile and satisfying wine. Tangy spiced fruit, backed by cool-climate acidity at the front of the palate, carries the rich mouthfeel of this wine, well into the finish. Serve with pecan-crusted mahi-mahi or to bring out the spice, try with Pad Thai. "

Hahn Estates Pinot Noir Monterey 2007 $12

2009 Toad Hollow Chardonnay

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:09:44 -0700

2009 Toad Hollow Chardonnay, Francine's Selection, Mendocino County

"Nine months in all STAINLESS STEEL TANKS. NO WOOD! 100% malolactic treatment and was left on the “lees” for (8)eight months. This was done to maintain the acidity and to give the wine the middle mouth complexity desired."

The vineyards used are 90% Mendocino County and 10% Sonoma County. 2009 Toad Hollow Chardonnay $13

Pedroncelli Winery Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley Bushnell Vineyard 2007

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:03:35 -0700

Winemaker's Tasting Notes

"...a very fragrant nose of ripe raspberry and black pepper followed by spicy, jammy concentrated fruit flavors. Structured, rounded and full in the mouth, this wine has a long, lingering finish laced with slight toasted oak undertones."

Pedroncelli Winery -Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley Bushnell Vineyard 2007 $18

Pend d'Oreille Winery 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:29:58 -0700

Delicious, and a very good value at $18. Winery notes: "Aromas of boysenberry and vanilla open to flavors of cassis and juicy blackberries. This wine carries a lengthy finish of fennel root and many more layers of tannins. Enjoy this wine with steak, prime rib or blackened salmon."

Giving Merlot a Good Name, 2006 Dry Creek Valley Merlot

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:46:04 -0700

A rich wine in a smooth mouth, with highly desirable cherry and chocolate flavor notes; quite quaffable. A very nice wine, and even better value at $19, from Dry Creek Vineyard.

Hob Nob 2006 Shiraz, a Value Pick for #Winewednesday

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:16:00 -0700

Hob Nob 2006 Shiraz is a quite quaffable table wine, with a very nice nose, good fruit flavors and moderate tannins. Likely to please a wide range of dinner guest palates.

Winery Notes: "As a succulent as a dark chocolate covered cherry. Cherry aromas, velvety palate, hints of vanilla. Pair with mushroom sauces, pizza, swiss cheese burger and sushi."