Category: United States

MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir 2013

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MacMurray Estate Vineyards
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Central Coast
Retail Price: $23

Tasting Notes: From a cool-weather region, not far from Monterey Bay, this pinot noir shows plenty of elegance, with supple tannins and supporting acidity. Enough structure to stand up to a wide variety of foods, the subtly spicy red and black fruits on the palate lead to a long and well-balanced finish.
MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir 2013

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Katherine Goldschmidt Crazy Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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Katherine Goldschmidt Crazy Creek
Fanciful Name: Crazy Creek
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Alexander Valley

Tasting Notes: One of the most amazing Cabernet values out of California. Gentle berry fruit, underlining cherry and a hint of plum, balanced with a little cocoa, give this wine a silky and savory finish.
Katherine Goldschmidt Crazy Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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Katherine Goldschmidt Crazy Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Katherine Goldschmidt Crazy Creek
Fanciful Name: Crazy Creek
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Alexander Valley
Retail Price: $18

Tasting Notes: A small-production cabernet from famed wine maker Nick Goldschmidt. The elegance of this wine is perfectly balanced with the controlled berry fruit that wants to jump out of the bottle but doesn’t. This wine is satisfying from start to finish, and is one of the best cabernet values out there.
Katherine Goldschmidt Crazy Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Grgich Hills Fume Banc 2012

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Grgich Hills
Varietal: Fumé Blanc
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $28

Tasting Notes: A taste profile of white peaches, dried apricots, Meyer lemon and tone of minerality. Framed by toasty oak and vanilla from the French oak fermentation. A treat with shellfish.
Grgich Hills Fume Banc 2012

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Franciscan Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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Franciscan
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $17

Tasting Notes: Looking at the wine in the glass, it is a brilliant straw with subtle green hints. The nose is dominated by citrus, with some stone fruit and spice. The palate is bright, clean, and echoes the nose. The finish is quite long, with a lovely aftertaste.
Franciscan Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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Duckhorn Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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Duckhorn Vineyards
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $30

Tasting Notes: The 31st vintage continues to pay homage to the classic white Bordeaux, sauvignon blanc/semillion blend and oak aging. Rich and full-bodied, strong citrus notes with an underlying thread of minerality. A classic Napa Valley sauvignon with a perfect marriage of subtle grapefruit and lingering melon flavors. The balance of acidity and fruit make for a beautiful experience.
Duckhorn Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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Clos Pegase, Mitsuko’s Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

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Clos Pegase, Mitsuko’s Vineyard
Fanciful Name: Mitsuko’s Vineyard
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Carneros
Retail Price: $35

Tasting Notes: This single-vineyard pinot noir, from the one of the coolest regions in Napa Valley, shows great color, with a spicy combination of red and black fruit. Plenty of structure and a balanced finish display its pedigree.
Clos Pegase, Mitsuko’s Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

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