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Frank Family Vineyards, Chardonnay, 2006
So this was a California Chardonnay to compare with one from Oregon (see earlier review). Again, this was the same vintage (2006) and the same price point (about $32). And I was surprised to find that this one was not that super-oak, super-butter Cali ... |
Dec 28, 2008 |
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Aquinas, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005
It was my son's birthday, and he loves to go to Sal's restaurant. So off we went. The server said that the Sal's on Killingsworth had closed (bummer), so the NW location was swimming in extra wine; so much so, that they were blowing out some of it for ... |
Sep 13, 2008 |
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Niebaum-Coppola Estate Wines, Cabernet Franc, 1997
We had this bottle right after the Ken Wright, Shea 06 -- a hard act to follow. But this one really stood its ground. Cab Franc? Really? Yep, this was very good. The nose was wild: bark, vegetable, mushroom, spice, pepper, nutmeg, asparagus, moss, ... |
Sep 2, 2008 |
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Cuvaison, Chardonnay, 2006
We had my aunt and uncle over, and they like a good Chardonnay. However, and despite the volume of wine I drink, I really don't drink all that much white wine, let alone Chardonnay. So this wine was recommended by a guy at Zupan's. And it turned out ... |
Jul 18, 2008 |