Focused, with a solid core of raspberry, red currant, shaved vanilla and cedar notes riding along fine-grained tannins. The long, racy finish shows briar and more red fruit notes. Drink now through 2010. 6,000 cases made.
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Suffering from chardonnay fatigue? Tired of over-oaked wines that overwhelm the fruit? Consider wines made from sauvignon blanc grapes.
I know I said I was taking a vacation, and I will. But I feel compelled to offer a few more thoughts before I disappear through Labor Day.
Frankly, I’ve barely been able to contain myself since I returned from my Napa Valley trip in July thoroughly
Pleasantly light and fragrant, with pretty plum and pomegranate flavors that echo gently on the finish. Drink now. 6,000 cases imported.
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