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1995
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+ Napa
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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | | | SLAKED MAY 20, 2009 2008 Monte Bello Futures Tasting The 2008 Monte Bello will (probably) be made from just cabernet sauvignon and merlot for the first time in twenty-five years. All are superb. | | | | | | | SLAKED DECEMBER 1, 2008 Thanksgiving Revisited no one was in the mood for a thirty year old Sonoma pinot (the Hanzell 1979) so I opened a bottle of 1995 Hanzell Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir for Thanksgiving dinner. We followed up with Mondavi Napa Valley Merlot 2005 ** which is less robust than the 2004, and not quite as fruity, but is more subtle, and a generally good value wine at $16 | | SLAKED FEBRUARY 20, 2008 2004 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello ** According to the professional wine critics, 2004 was a very good vintage for California cabernets, merlots, and blends. Wine Spectator loved the fully extracted and massively endowed wines produced in Napa. Parker's review for the 100 point 1995 Ch. Monte Bello is my favorite winery/vineyard. These wines require patience. | VIGNA UVA VINO OCTOBER 25, 2008 Dinner with New (snooth) Friends Greg opened 3 beautiful California reds for us: Joseph Phelps Backus Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1985. Laurel Glen Sonoma 1985 Cabernet (blended w merlot & Cab Franc, I think).2nd Fife Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 1995. pretty diverse group. to "what's your favorite everyday wine?". the wines. | | | | | | | | |
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