2008 Calera Pinot Noir

90 Points

“An excellent bargain in Pinot Noir, the 2008 Pinot Noir Central Coast offers a delicious introduction to the Calera style. Fifty percent whole clusters were used, and the wine was aged 11 months in Francois Freres Burgundy barrels, of which 10% were new. Bottled unfiltered, it is a blend of fruit from four separate Central Coast counties, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, San Benito, and Santa Clara. Attractive notes of roasted herbs, sweet and sour cherries, strawberry jam, sassafras, and earth emerge from this medium to full-bodied, supple-textured, seductive red."

Distributed by Nappi, Central and Maine Distributors.

2008 Cadaretta SBS

90 Points

“Cadaretta’s 2008 SBS is a blend of 79% Sauvignon Blanc and 21% Semillon fermented and raised in stainless steel. Medium straw-colored, it has a fragrant bouquet of spring flowers, citrus, melon, and bees wax. It is medium-bodied, dry, crisp, and concentrated. On the palate notes of baking spices, lemon-lime, and mineral notes lead into a fleshy, savory finish.”

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2007 Luciano Sandrone Nebbiolo Valmaggiore

90 Points

“Sandrone's 2007 Nebbiolo d-Alba Valmaggiore reveals sweet dried roses, cherries, flowers and spices on an expansive, mid-weight frame. Ripe, refined tannins frame the elegant and subtle finish. In 2007 the Valmaggiore shows impeccable balance and tons of class.”

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2007 Finca Decero Cabernet Sauvignon Agrelo Remolinos

90 Points

“Rock-solid, with a juicy, muscular core of blackberry, black currant and fig fruit pushed by bacony toast and a lush, hoisin sauce-tinged finish. Has heft, but balanced too.”

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2008 ElK Cove Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Five Mountain

90 Points

“Tight, focused and minerally, with a stony component to the dark berry and spice flavors, all floating over a light, transparent structure. Not tough, but needs time to resolve the tightness.”

Distributed by Nappi and Maine Distributors

Jaume Serra Cristalino Brut Rosè Cava

85 Points-Top Value

“A juicy rosé cava, loaded with ripe cherry, blackberry and currant fruit, all framed by lively acidity. A good aperitif. Drink now.”

Distributed by Nappi, Central and Maine Distributors

2007 Merry Edwards Piont Noir RRV

90 Points

“Tight, firm and vibrant, full-bodied, with a mix of fresh earth, mineral and dusty berry fruit that gets a nice lift on the finish, where this is the most complex and tempting.”

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2007 Klinker Brick Syrah Lodi Farrah

91 Points

“Smooth, rich and complex, showing tiers of ripe plum, blackberry and wild berry, with notable cedary dill- and vanilla-laced oak. But this is very nicely proportioned, ending with a long, lingering finish. Drink now through 2015.”

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2008 Neyers Chardonnay Carneros

91 Points

“Complex and layered, offering a full-bodied mix of toasty vanilla oak, ripe pear and fig, with touches of floral and spice. Ends with a complex finish.”

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2006 RAmey Claret Nappa Valley

91 Points

“Offers aromas of ripe plum and berry, with spice and sage. Though firm and full-bodied, this reveals a sense of elegance and finesse, ending with integrated tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.”

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