Barbara D. Ritchie
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Mer Soleil Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2008, Santa Lucia Highlands
California, Usa$34.95
Named because of the influence of the sea (mer) and sun (soleil) on the Santa Lucia Highlands, in the coastal appellation of California’s Monterey County. Amber gold in hue, this packs a mouthful of rich tropical fruits, citrus, honeysuckle, brioche and coconut notes in the lanolin textured palate.
3.5 Stars
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Napa Ridge Petite Sirah 2007, Napa Valley
California, Usa$19.95
Inky purple, almost opaque, this dense, beautifully structured wine offers abundant aromas and flavours of sweet black cherries, cassis, espresso, and vanilla bean, nestled in a core of ripe blueberries. Powerful and full-bodied, it lingers on the finish with touches of black pepper and baking spices.
3.5 Stars
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Cambria Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley
California, Usa$29.95
Dusty plum purple colour, this charming wine offers sweet ripe plums, cinnamon, cola and beetroot, with traces of sour cherries on the nose that replay on the taste. Hints of mocha and cured meats grab your attention on the back end, amid silky smooth tannins.
3.5 Stars
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Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley
California, Usa$75.95
This richly textured wine offers a full flight of dark plums, blackberries, red currants, black licorice, cola and mocha flavours. A touch of forest underbrush, cinnamon and cloves emerge in the lengthy finish. Considering the price point, cellar aging would help to add complexity.
3.5 Stars
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Beringer Chardonnay 2009, Napa Valley
California, Usa$22.95
Medium yellow, it displays a forward bouquet of golden delicious apples, pears, peach and baking spices. Richly textured, its viscous texture delivers flavours of graham crackers, buttered toast and honey that linger on the palate. 89pts
3.5 Stars
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St. Huberts Pinot Noir 2008, Yarra Valley, Victoria
Australia$29.95
Ruby red, it shows Damson plums, ripe sweet cherries, cedar and hints of beetroot underpinned by traces of smoky wood chips and savoury notes in a frame of finely grained tannins.
3.5 Stars
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Sequana Sarmento Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008, Santa Lucia Highlands
California, Usa$39.95
This fruit forward wine is made from grapes grown on east facing terraces on a bed of ancient alluvial soils washed down from the Santa Lucia Highlands in California’s Salinas Valley. It offers abundant flavours of cherries, raspberries, dark plums, spices and herbs. Wafts of smoke, earth and cedar add further appeal and complexity
3.5 Stars
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Flat Rock Cellars Reserve Chardonnay 2007, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$35.20
Deep yellow tinged with golden hues. This richly textured wine has a bouquet of white peach, spiced pear, grilled pineapple and butterscotch, matched equally with powerful toasted oak scents that have a moderately resinous quality. Creamy and lush, it is weighty and full, ending with a round finish.
3.5 Stars
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Wynns Coonawarra Estate Chardonnay 2009, Coonawarra
South Australia, Australia$17.95
Well integrated oak in this barrel fermented wine. Peach, apple, citrus and subtle tropical notes, with an attractive smoky aspect.
3.5 Stars
La Crema Chardonnay 2009, Monterey
California, Usa$24.95
Obvious oak influence a la California style Chardonnays. Creamy texture, with ripe pears and hints of ginger and a charming, butterscotch finish.
3.5 Stars
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