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89
2007
Perrin & Fils - Cotes du Rhone Reserve
Lives up to the hype about the 2007 Rhone Valley vintage. Barely two years old, this red, from a humble appellation, is already singing. Ripe, round grenache and syrah fruit perfectly balanced by acidity and just enough tannin for grip. A hint of white pepper on the very long finish. Drinks well above its price point - should age well. Can't wait to try more 2007 Rhone reds.
85
2005
Chateau Ste Michelle - Chardonnay Indian Wells
On the decline and losing its acidity, though not without structure. Slightly maderized butterscotch and hazelnuts with a hint of pineapple on the finish. Past its prime, but drinkable for another year or so.
90
2008
Vintjs - Syrah
A really nice Central Coast Syrah, with a slightly earthy bouquet, brambly huckleberry syrup on the midpalate, and a finish of white pepper and cassis liqueur. Decent structure. In the shelf-talker, the retailer, Trader Joe's, said they could not divulge the name of the vineyard. Let's see ... it's from Santa Maria Valley, and (as the label says) made by Bob Lindquist, owner of Qupe; and, the number of notable vineyards in that appellation can be counted on one hand (Bien Nacido, Sierra Madre) - gee, I wonder where it's from. A remarkable value for not a lot of coin. Plan to buy more.
92
2007
Chateau St Michelle/Dr Loosen - Riesling Eroica
Terrific, as usual. Lots of complexity, with floral aromatics, crisp green apple, honeyed minerals and a whiff of petrol on the very long finish. This could rival any of the great wines of the Mosel or Pfalz. Paired beautifully with the homemade sauerkraut, apple and bratworst pizza. I practically STOLE this bottle from my local Ralphs supermarket - it was in the clearance bin for $5.99.
84
2007
Epicuro - Vermentino
This bottle showed a much plumper, rounder profile, and less acidity, than the previous four I've consumed. Lots of pear, meyer lemon and a hint of smoke on the finish. Was hoping for more adicity.
