Barbara D. Ritchie
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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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Rodney Strong Chardonnay 2008, Sonoma County
California, Usa$19.95
This wine is reliable and consistent in style. Medium lemon yellow with lime tints, this aromatic wine offers plenty of ripe fruit flavours of Anjou pear, golden delicious apple, guava, and grilled pineapple. Delicate vanilla bean, cedar and buttered toast notes follow in the creamy, smooth finish.
3.5 Stars
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Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Sonoma County
California, Usa$22.95
Very approachable, this inky wine from Sonoma in California is richly flavoured, with mellow tannins. Ripe cherry, blackberry, currant and red apple flavours, with smoke nuances, show in the lingering finish.
3.5 Stars
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Truchard Chardonnay 2008, Carneros, Napa Valley
California, Usa$32.95
Creamy texture from stirring on the lees, with smoke, cedar, vanilla and ginger undertones. Pineapple, poached pear and apple flavours, accented with cinnamon in the long finish.
3.0 Stars
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Folie à Deux Chardonnay 2008, Napa Valley
California, Usa$21.95
Bright lemon yellow, this wine has forward aromas of green apple, spiced pear and vanilla with smoky notes. Its luscious texture and creamy character is accented by hints of figs and toast in the lingering finish. Perfect for grilled prawns or lobster thermidor with spicy grilled cornbread.
3.0 Stars
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Fillaboa Albariño 2009, Do Rías Baixas
Spain$12.95
Albarino originated in and is the flagship varietal of the Rias Baixas region in the Galicia region of northwest Spain. Thick skinned, this wine has bracing acidity, with a strong underlying minerality. Light gold in colour, it has a floral nose with forward lemon and white grapefruit flavours.
3.0 Stars
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Kim Crawford Unoaked Chardonnay 2009, Marlborough, South Island
New Zealand$19.95
This crisp up front wine finishes with a richly textured style. Appealing flavours of pear, peach, lemon and citrus, with spice accents, come through in this light bodied wine of moderate length.
3.0 Stars
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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.
3.0 Stars
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Fleur De California Pinot Noir 2008, Carneros
California, Usa$19.95
Not overly complex, but good fruit and supple tannins. A good choice for entertaining. Candied cherry and plum flavours, with spice and caramel notes.
3.0 Stars
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