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Wine Reviews - 2005
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This list of recommended wines are just a few I have come to enjoy.
Their selection is the result of my study of wine rating reviews,
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Seasonal Wine Reviews: Summer Selections for 2005
Whites
Chateau Routas Rouviere Rose 2004
This will be your new Summer quaffing wine! Yes it is pink, but this is fermented dry with great flavors of strawberries, raspberries and anise.
Kracher Pinot Gris Trocken 2003
Here’s an old-world Pinot Gris with great fruit and balance. Enjoy with classic light summer foods like seafood and salads.
Au Bon Climat Nuits Blanches au Bouge Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley 2002
This is an estate bottled Chardonnay from the Central Coast pioneer, Jim Clendenen. Here is a Chardonnay with great richness and complexity with beautiful, ripe fruit as well the acidity to balance it out.
Reds
Calera Pinot Noir Ryan Vineyard, Central Coast 2002
One of California’s premier producer’s of Pinot. This has wonderful deep red cherry fruit with an elegant, silky mouthfeel. A must for you Pinot lovers.
Qupe Los Olivos Cuvee (Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache), Central Coast 2002
This is a gorgeous blend of the classic southern Rhone varietals. A rustic, fruit packed wine that is great for your summer grilling of beef, pork and chicken.
Honig Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2002
For you Cabernet lovers anytime of year, this is the best Napa Cabernet value on the market. It has dense currant and cherry flavors with soft tannin. Wonderful with grilled meats and veal chop.
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