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From the category archives:

Sonoma

Schramsberg Brut 2008!

January 20, 2012 California

  Some of the best bubbles in the store at this price…and now, it’s on sale! Schramsberg Brut 2008 Blanc de Blancs California Was $29.99, Now $24.99 Wine Enthusiast 94- “Made from 100% Chardonnay grown mostly in Napa and Sonoma counties, this charming bubbly is one of the best Blanc de Blancs on the market.  [...]

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Hanzell Chardonnay 2009

January 9, 2012 California

Hanzell Chardonnay 2009 Sonoma Valley, California $56.99 Wine Enthusiast- 95- A tremendous Chardonnay. As always, the winery;s ’09 s bone dry, crisply acidic and minerally. You might call it austere at this point, with its tart finish of grapefruit. But a great Hanzell Chardonnay will improve for at least a decade, possible two, and this [...]

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Macrostie Chardonnay 2008

July 15, 2011 California

The Macrostie rivals Luli as best under $20 Chardonnay in the store. Macrostie 2008 Chardonnay Sonoma, California 2008 NOT IN STOCK – Please Call or Email about Current Vintage Availablity WS 92 – Smart Buys – “A rich, elegant style, with intense, concentrated citrus, green apple, spice and fresh-cut flowers. Full-bodied, gaining depth and complexity [...]

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Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel 2009

May 26, 2011 California

Always a winner. Seghesio 2009 Zinfandel Sonoma 2009 NOT IN STOCK – Please Call or Email about Current Vintage Availability WS 90 “Bold aromas of briary wild berry and cracked pepper lead to plush, layered flavors of black raspberry, toasty sage and espresso that finish with zesty tannins. Drink now through 2016. ” Order here [...]

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Windsor Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

May 2, 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon

2007 was a great vintage in California. Windsor Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Alexander Valley, Sonoma, California $24.99 WE 92 “They’ve been doing their homework at Windsor Sonoma to judge by this Cab, which is a vast improvement over past releases. It’s a pleasure to drink now for its rich, forward flavors of cherries, blackberries, currants [...]

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MacRostie Wildcast Pinot Noir 2007

March 19, 2011 California

MacRostie Wildcat Mountain Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2007 $39.99 WE 95 “MacRostie’s Pinots from this vineyard on the edge of the Sonoma side of Carneros always are big, ripe, powerful and ageable. This ’07 shows the fat, ripe character of the vintage, offering luscious raspberry, cherry, cola, red currant liqueur, bacon, anise, spice and [...]

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Laguna Chardonnay 2008

February 25, 2011 California

Laguna Chardonnay 2008 Russian River $27.99 Parker 91 “A beautiful white wine, Laguna’s 2008 Chardonnay displays loads of tropical fruits (oranges, pineapples, and mangoes) as well as a subtle oak component. It is a full-bodied, fleshy, delicious effort to enjoy over the next several years.” Order here or Call 404.876.6790

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2007 Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon

January 17, 2011 California

Windsor Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Alexander Valley, Sonoma $24.99 WE 92 “They’ve been doing their homework at Windsor Sonoma to judge by this Cab, which is a vast improvement over past releases. It’s a pleasure to drink now for its rich, forward flavors of cherries, blackberries, currants and cocoa, soft tannins, and lush overlay of [...]

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Louis Martini Cabernet Sonoma

December 2, 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon

Got to taste this again in the new vintage. Damn good. And how often do I say that about a Cabernet? Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Sonoma 2008 NOT IN STOCK – Please Call or Email about Current Vintage Availability No rating for 2008 2007 rating: Parker 90 “An exquisite value, this is a seductive, [...]

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Roessler “La Brisa” Pinot Noir

September 17, 2009 California

Roessler “La Brisa” Pinot Noir 2007 2007 NOT IN STOCK – Please Call or Email about Current Vintage Availability WS 92 “Tightly structured, firm and concentrated, with a trim beam of spice, earthen floor, dried currant and cranberry fruit that holds onto its earthy tannins through the long finish. Drink now through 2013. 1,137 cases [...]

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Seghesio 2008

August 27, 2009 California

The new vintage of Seghesio Sonoma zinfandel has hit the Atlanta market.  There is not a lot available.  The 2008 vintage has not been rated yet but the 2007 was #10 on the Wine Spectator’s Top 100 list.  Over the past 3 years, the Seghesio Sonoma zinfandel has received a 90+ rating.  According to Ted [...]

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