Wine Education Service - California

Presented by Vivienne Franks

• 2011 Frog's Leap Sauvignon Blanc Rutherford 89 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford

  Light silver.
  Typical sauvignon blanc, not too blousy, quite inviting.
  Fruity attack, good balance, very refreshing, good length.

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• 2011 Uvaggio (L'Uvaggio di Giacomo) Vermentino 87 Points

  USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi

  Light silver.
  Delicate nose, white blossom.
  Dry tasting, dessert apples, very refreshing, medium length.

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• 2011 Kenwood Chardonnay Sonoma County 90 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County

  Light silver.
  Attractive nose, oaky custard.
  Custard in the mouth too, fruity and refreshing, good length.

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• 2008 Saintsbury Pinot Noir Carneros 89 Points

  USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros

  Almost translucent with a little age.
  Pleasant Pinot Noir nose, a little animal.
  Good fruity attack, plenty of soft tannin, blackberries, good length.

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• 2009 Ravenswood Zinfandel Old Vine Lodi 86 Points

  USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi

  Opaque.
  Lovely nose.
  Meaty, fruity, very soft tannins, a little oaky, peppery, medium length.

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• 2007 Cline Cellars Mourvèdre Ancient Vines 89 Points

  USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Contra Costa County

  Opaque.
  Slightly sweet nose, subtle.
  Fruity sweetness, soft and velvety, chocolate, complex, good length.

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• 2003 JustNat Cabernet Sauvignon 89 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley

  Opaque with a bit of age.
  Slight dumb nose.
  Lovely fruity mouth, quite luscious, good length.

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• 2007 Quady Winery Black Muscat Elysium 88 Points

  USA, California, Central Valley, Madera

  Translucent.
  Medicinal nose, grapes, cranberries.
  Grapes and figs, quite pleasant.

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• 1999 Bonterra Vineyards Sangiovese 87 Points

  USA, California, North Coast, Mendocino County

  Just opaque and showing its age.
  A vegetal nose.
  Fairly dried out but still drinkable.

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