3/20/10: Soft citrus flavors. Not terribly exciting, but it is well done, and offers a good value. I also like the fact that it isn't amped up. 85-86
3/11/10: Bright citrus fruit. Solidly made. Willing to be restrained, which is nice, it doesn't jump out at you like so many SB's these days. Nice value at the price. 87
This is pretty ripe. Some sweetness, maybe? Rich, it's not as bad as many chards in this price point, but I can't imagine drinking a whole glass. 84-86
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
3/27/10: Nice cherry PN fruit. Simple, but not overdone at all. Quite pleasant, and varietally correct. I'm not going to complain at $15. 86
3/11/10: Nice rich, RR PN nose. Great fruit, with a sweetness from the fruit, not from left over sugar. Sure, it's somewhat simple, but this is pretty good stuff for the price. I'm impressed that this is put out at such a consumer friendly price. 86-87
I was really impressed with this. A merlot that's not all about sweet fruit, but about expressing the grape, without any greeness, at a great price. Almost bordeaux like aromatics. Restrained on the palate as well. Some dustiness to it. This is why people like Merlot, with good reason.
2008 Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc 86 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
3/20/10: Soft citrus flavors. Not terribly exciting, but it is well done, and offers a good value. I also like the fact that it isn't amped up. 85-86
3/11/10: Bright citrus fruit. Solidly made. Willing to be restrained, which is nice, it doesn't jump out at you like so many SB's these days. Nice value at the price. 87
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2008 Kenwood Pinot Gris 84 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Too rich. Eh? This doesn't refresh me. I don't really get it. 83-84
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2008 Valley of the Moon Pinot Blanc 87 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Brighter. Nice fruit. Clean. Solidly made. This is pretty good.
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2008 Kenwood Chardonnay Sonoma County 85 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
This is pretty ripe. Some sweetness, maybe? Rich, it's not as bad as many chards in this price point, but I can't imagine drinking a whole glass. 84-86
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2007 Lake Sonoma Winery Chardonnay 85 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Sweet yellow apple fruit. A little rich, and hints of sweetness. 85-86
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2007 Kenwood Pinot Noir 86 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
3/27/10: Nice cherry PN fruit. Simple, but not overdone at all. Quite pleasant, and varietally correct. I'm not going to complain at $15. 86
3/11/10: Nice rich, RR PN nose. Great fruit, with a sweetness from the fruit, not from left over sugar. Sure, it's somewhat simple, but this is pretty good stuff for the price. I'm impressed that this is put out at such a consumer friendly price. 86-87
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2007 Valley of the Moon Pinot Noir 87 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
A little brighter fruit, with more acidity as well. Nice brightness. This is fine.
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2006 Kenwood Merlot Sonoma County 87 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
I was really impressed with this. A merlot that's not all about sweet fruit, but about expressing the grape, without any greeness, at a great price. Almost bordeaux like aromatics. Restrained on the palate as well. Some dustiness to it. This is why people like Merlot, with good reason.
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2006 Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon 86 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Richer, and riper than the Merlot. Black fruit. Still well made, but I actually prefer the Merlot, which I think shows more character. 86-87
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2006 Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon 30th Anniversary Special Edition Jack London Vineyard 88 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley
Good fruit. Solid. Some tannins. Very nice. 88-89
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2006 Kenwood Zinfandel Jack London Vineyard 88 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley
Bright red fruit. Some tannins. Not over the top. Nice.
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