Archive for the ‘best buy’ Category

2007 Ti Point Sauvignon Blanc 91 points

 

Kirkland Signature by Ti Point 2007 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough); $13
I think this Sauv Blanc is only available at Costco. Fabulous and refreshingly ripe on a palate of lime, gooseberry, honey and fresh cut grass. Clean and crisp this will please any lover of Sauv Blancs. With a clean finish that’s long and refreshing, drink now [...]

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2006 Bouvet-Ladubay Saphir Brut Vintage 91 points

 

Chenin Blanc-Chardonnay, Saumur, $18
Rich, crisp and clean for a fabulous price; With a refined and elegant palate of honeydew, cantaloupe, backed apples and nutmeg. This Champagne has a creamy mouth-feel and balanced acids. The finish is clean with an added layered ripe fruit and baking spices, drink now thru 2014.

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NV Graham Beck Bliss Demi Sec 90 points

 

Champagne Blend, Robertson, $16
This semi-dry sparkler from Graham Beck is a stand out; English honey, pineapple, jasmine and yeast dance on a sweet palate. A perfect sparkler to pair with spicy Asian food. With a finish that’s light and refreshing you’ll want another glass…Time to toast!

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2007 Red Guitar Old Vine Rosé 88 points

 

Garnacha, Navarra, $10
This rosé has some nice zip and slight sweetness; Fresh strawberry, raspberry, kiwi and other citrus flavors delight the palate. Lively and refreshing mouth-feel with a long finish that’s slightly sweet, drink now.

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2007 Snoqualmie Naked Gewürztraminer 90 points

 
Gewürztraminer, Columbia Valley (WA), $12
Gewürz is a great white wine to pair with ham; the palate opens with juicy flavors of Mandarin orange, guava, lemon drop and Asian spices. With snappy acidity and juicy sweet fruit, makes for a perfect x-mas dinner wine. The finish is clean and refreshing and at 12 bucks you [...]

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2007 Neil Ellis The Left Bank 91 points

 
 

Red Blend, Western Cape, $15
This red blend is broad and intense; With a smokey palate of red plum, black cherry, cedar and caramel. Expertly integrated fruit that holds the tannins in check. With an interesting finish of smokey oak, leather and dried spices adds a extra level value to this red blend.

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2007 Ponzi Pinot Blanc 91 points

 

Pinot Blanc, Willamette Valley, $15
This white is juicy, clean and quite the lip-smacker; Lush flavors of green apple, lime zest, cantaloupe and honey fill the palate with flavor. With a full body and crisp acidity from start to finish. Lovely honeydew and other citrus come out on a long, lip-smacking finish, drink now.

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2007 Geyser Peak Block Collection 91 points

 

Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley, $20
A new world style Sauv Blanc, clean, crisp and refreshing; Zesty lime, grapefruit, passion fruit and white pepper dance on the palate. Bracing acids and bone dry profile creates a beautiful lip-smacker. With a broad finish of more lime and ground pepper that’s refreshing and clean, drink now thru [...]

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2006 Penley Estate Phoenix 92 points

 

Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, $20
Beautiful with a bold fruit forward flavor profile; Blackberry, cassis, vanilla bean and cedar oak are velvety on the palate. This full bodied red has tight tannins and a lush texture that’s properly balanced. The finish is smooth and long with hints of leather and caramel, drink now thru 2016.

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Graham Beck NV Brut 89 points

 

Graham Beck NV Brut (Robertson); $15
I love the weight and balance of this sparkling wine; Rich pineapple, melon, butter creme and yeast dance on the palate with heft. Clean, crisp and refreshing that’s very food friendly. With a creamy light finish that’s elegant well structured, drink now.

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