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John Linster
Novy 2007 Viognier
United States, California, Sonoma Valley
B

John Linster
Loredona 2009 Viognier
United States, California, Livermore Valley

zepelinkid
Ravenswood 2007 Zinfandel
United States, California, Sonoma Valley
A

zepelinkid
Robert Mondavi Winery 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon
United States, California, Napa Valley
B+
   Lacking complexity

damagecase
Paso Robles Wine Company 2007 Zinfandel
United States, California, Paso Robles
C+
   A simple fruity Zin, lots of bramble-berry pie, somewhat sweet. Worked with the smoked pork ribs.

damagecase
Chateau St Jean 2006 Pinot Noir
United States, California, Sonoma County
B
   Somewhat simple on the light and fruity side but easy drinking and went well with smoked salmon appetizers.

slatten
Fetzer 2008 Pinot Gris
United States, California, Mendocino County
C+
   Apple, pink grapefruit and lime. Good but unremarkable several days later.

slatten
Tin Roof 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
United States, California
A-
   This was an excellent blanc. Very tasty and smooth. Worth drinking again.

slatten
Coppola 2007 Merlot
United States, California, Sonoma Valley
A+
   This was the best Merlot ever. We drank two bottles of it. It has the succulent flavors of berries, currants, plum and cocoa. Excellent!

Whitty
Gray Fox 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
United States, California
B
   Its like... A warm summer night at the cottage

stevebloom2
Cupcake Vineyards 2008 Chardonnay
United States, California, Livermore Valley
B+

morlock
Fog Mountain 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon
United States, California, Graton
C
   cut cork stopper, shallow dimple. Vinacci yielded leaky cork

kmazaika
Carol Shelton 2006 Zinfandel
United States, California

morlock
Moorcroft (Jenna) 2005 Syrah/Shiraz
United States, California, San Martin
C
   composite cork, shallow dimple

zepelinkid
Robert Mondavi Winery 2008 Pinot Noir
United States, California, Napa Valley
A

zepelinkid
Beringer 2008 Pinot Noir
United States, California, Napa Valley
A-

zepelinkid
Beringer 2009 Pinot Noir
United States, California, Napa Valley
B+

cspann
Girard Old Vine Zinfandel 2007 Zinfandel
United States, California, Napa Valley
B+
   www.girardwinery.com

sboykin
Ravenwsood 2007 Zinfandel
United States, California, Napa Valley
B+
   we like

BReinhold
Bear Flag NV Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouschet, Zin, petit Verdot, Tempranillo
United States, California, San Joaquin County
B+

BReinhold
The Other Guys Sebestiani Family 2008 44% Viognier, 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 9% Muscat Canelli, 7% Chenin Blanc
United States, California, Napa Valley
B
   his crisp summer sipper is a pale straw color with forward peach, apricot aroma and clove undertones. Muscat adds Chrysler rose petal notes and a tinge of jasmine which is from the Viognier. The palate is crisp due to the bright acidity from Clarksburg Chenin Blanc, with Sauvignon Blanc lending a dry and herbaceous quality. The finish on this wine is a symphony of all the best qualities of each varietal and is summarized by a fleshy blood orange essence. Nectary without being cloying, dry with orange oil and slightly textured with orange skin, this wine follows through with a ripe finish while maintaining a natural fruity grit.

BReinhold
Clayhouse 2008 22 Viognier, 18 Sauv. Blanc, 17 Grenache Blanc, 16 Roussanne, 6 Chard., 5 Chenin
United States, California, San Luis Obispo County
B+

BReinhold
Rutherford 2008
United States, California, Napa Valley
B-

zepelinkid
Sterling 2006
United States, California, Napa Valley
A+

kisnej
Consilience 2006 Viognier
United States, California, Central Coast/Monterey
B+
   - Was a very good viognier, but it's been a while since I drank this one.

kisnej
Bonny Doon 2005 Rhone blend
United States, California, Santa Cruz Mountains
A
   - One of the original CA "Rhone rangers" - Blend = 50% grenache, 24% mourvedre, 22% syrah, 3% carignane, and 1% cinsault

kisnej
Four Vines 2007 Rhone blend
United States, California, Central Coast/Monterey
A
   Rhone blend = mourvedre 33%, syrah 30%, grenache 25%, counoise 7%, and tannat 5% - Excellent example of CA "Rhone rangers" Rhone-inspired blend

kisnej
Kunde Estate 2007 Viognier
United States, California, Sonoma Valley
B-
   - A little disappointing - Decent viognier, but was expecting more

kisnej
Clendenen Family Vineyards 2005 Syrah/Shiraz
United States, California, Central Coast/Monterey
A-
   - Similar to Rhone blends

kisnej
Langtry 2004 Petit Sirah
United States, California, Lake County - Guenoc Valley
B+
   - First taste of Petite Sirah - Robust, heavy body - Balanced by strong tannins

zepp
Trinchero Family Vineyards 2006 Zinfandel
United States, California, Napa Valley
B
   Not bad for a $10 zinfandel. Good value.

djgilmore4722
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Sean Minor 4 Bears 2007 Pinot Noir
United States, California, Napa Valley
A
   Overall a well-structured and well-balanced wine. The best Pinot Noir I have tasted to date.

slatten
Franciscan 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
United States, California, Napa Valley
A

slatten
Frei Brothers 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
United States, California
B+

zepp
Michael and David Phillips 2007 Petite sirah 85%, petit verdot 15%
United States, California, Lodi
A-
   An excellent East Wake Wines recommendation. Very nice wine. Unfortunately, I don't remember what it was paired with! I've bought more, though, as it's definitely worth revisiting.

zepp
Liberty School Winery 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon
United States, California, Paso Robles
B-
   Nice flavors, but nothing to write home about.

zepp
McManis Family Vineyards 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
United States, California, San Joaquin County
B
   Nice, full and smooth. We drank this after a meal. Seems like a good cab for the average price found online.

zinshop
Thornton Winery Brut NV Chardonnay
United States, California
B+
   had this for Billie's 66th birthday. It was great with the homemade fresh grinded top sirlion bugers

morlock
Rabbit Ridge 2008 Petit Sirah
United States, California, Central Coast/Monterey
D
   composite cork stopper, wide dimple. Glossy crimson stain on cork base. This barrel" tastes like it was made of magnesium alloy lined with tin foil. This particular retailer insists on continuing to stock truly vile swill despite it having been relinquished to "close out" distribution chain for very good reason and readily identified by the fact it doesn't sell.

zinshop
Freemark Abbey Estate Bottled 2006 Viognier
United States, California, Napa Valley
C+
   this year's has a bit of oak to the nose and hint of wood in taste even though it has none listed. Last FA Viognier I had was 2004 and it was more perfumed which I like.
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