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Cellar Notes
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Wente Chardonnay "Morning Fog", Livermore '11 * 1/2
(good everyday chard)
Wente Chardonnay "Riva Ranch", Monterey '11 **
(adds a touch of complexity)
McMurray Ranch Chardonnay, RRV '11*
(good basic chard)
Edna Valley Chardonnay "Paragon" '10 **
(very reliable, crowd pleaser)
Beringer Chardonnay, Napa Valley '11 **
(classic Napa chard at a great price)
Benzinger Chardonnay, Carneros '10 **1/2
(very classy, convincing chard)
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Fritz Chardonnay, Russian River Valley '10 ***
(Premium chard source, first rate, a bargain at twice the price)
Fritz Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley '10 ***
(One of the best American Pinots we've ever tasted)
Fritz Estate Zinfandel, Dry Creek '10***
(Superb, classic Dry Creek Zin, bargain)
Fritz Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek '09 **
(Big supple, drinking young, needs age)
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Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc, NZ '12 **
(total SB package with restraint)
Spy Valley Riesling, NZ '12 **
(tons of flavor, acidity, fleshy texture)
Spy Valley Gewürztraminer, NZ '12 **1/2
(soaring aroma, flavorful, first rate)
Spy Valley Envoy Pinot Noir NZ '10 ***
(Superb pinot, complex, graceful, classy)
Lawson Dry Hills Pinot Gris NZ '11 **
(full-flavored, off-dry, perfect with pâté)
Lawson Dry Hill Pinot Noir NZ '08 **
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Justin Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles '10 **
(Good basic cab)
Justin Vineyards "Isoceles", Paso Robles '10 ***
(super premium red blend)
Walter Hansel Pinot Noir "South Slope", RRV '10 ***
(superb, complex)
Walter Hansel Pinot Noir "Cuvee Alyse" RRV '09 ***
(even better)
Walter Hansel Pinot Noir "North Slope" RRV '10****
(benchmark quality)
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Bouchard Macon-Villages '10
(Classy white Burgundy at a great price)
DeAngelis Pecorino Offida DOCG '11 **
(Light, concentrated, essence of Spring)
Giesen Riesling, Marlborough NZ '11 **1/2
(Crystalline, pure, gorgeous)
Domaine La Bastide Viognier, Aube '11 **1/2
(Bone dry, yet rich and concentrated)
I Giussti & Zanza Toscano Nemorino White '11 **1/2
(very complex, earthy, impressive)
(Note: Calstar Cellars is represented by RSVP Wines. If you want to try some, ask your wine merchant to contact RSVP who will custom order it for you.)
Calstar Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley 2011 **
(Big, plump fruity SB)
Calstar Cellars Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 2009 **
(Classic California Chard)
Calstar Cellars Chardonnay Cuvee Ann, Sonoma 2010 ** 1/2
(Recalls Puligny-Montrachet with its acid and mineral fruit)
Calstar Cellars Chardonnay, Sangiacomo, Sonoma 2009 **1/2
Deloach Pinot Noir, RRV '11**1/2
(Fabulous California Pinot Noir bargain)
Deloach Chardonnay, RRV '11 **
(Firm, well structured, tasty)
Deloach Cabernet Sauvignon "Heritage Reserve" California, '11
(Good basic cab that hits all the right notes)
Deloach Zinfandel "Heritage Reserve", California '11
(Good basic zin blend)
Campus Oaks Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi 2009 * 1/2
(Easy to understand zin)
Frey Zinfandel "Organic Wine", Mendocino 2011 *
(Light, simple zin with good flavor)
Klinker Brick Winery Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi 2010 **
(Refined, concentrated, more interesting)
Bogel "Phantom" Red Blend, California 2009 **
(A big, brawny well made blend)
Spann "Mo Zin", California 2009 **
(Crowd-pleasing, flavorful red with lots of life)
Acorn Cabernet Franc, Alegria Vineyard., Russian River Valley '08 ** 1/2
(Single vyd. field blend)
Acorn Axiom Syrah, Alegria Vineyard., Russian River Valley '08 ** 1/2
(Big, rich with a touch of viognier)
Acorn Sangiovese, Alegria Vineyard, Russian River Valley '09 **
(Good California take on Chianti)
Acorn Zinfandel, Alegria Vineyard, Russian River Valley, '10 ***
(The king of their field blends, great zin)
Entwine Merlot, California 2009 *1/2
(Everyday Merlot with a touch of class)
Entwine Pinot Grigio, California 2010 *
(Smooth, creamy and versatile)
Murietta's Well, The Spur Red Wine, Livermore 2010 *
(Big, brawny, tannic, informal)
Murietta's Well, The Whip, White Blend2011 * 1/2
(Tasty and complex, good value)
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