Cabernet Sauvignon |
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| Synonymous with serious red wine capable of aging into subtle splendor. For this reason Cabernet Sauvignon is also the best traveled red wine variety, but since it is a relatively late ripened it is more suited for warmer climates where it is responsible for a very large number of the world's best red wines. In California's Napa Valley this varietals produces wines of splendid depth and structure punctuated by delicious flavors of black cherry and herbs. California's reputation was created by its rich and weighty wines, currently producers are focusing on softer, more approachable wines. |
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| Abreu |
Thorevilos |
Napa Valley |
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2003 |
625 |
| Altamura |
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Napa Valley |
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2000 |
100 |
| Antinori Family Estate |
Antica |
Napa Valley |
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2004 |
95 |
| Buehler Vineyards |
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Napa Valley |
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1985 |
200 |
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| Caymus Vineyards |
Napa Valley Cuvée |
Napa Valley |
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1985 |
300 |
| Caymus Vineyards |
Special Selection |
Napa Valley |
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2004 |
250 |
| Caymus Vineyards |
Special Selection |
Napa Valley |
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2005 |
280 |
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| Chateau Montelena |
Estate |
Napa Valley |
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1995 |
250 |
| Chateau Montelena |
Estate |
Napa Valley |
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2000 |
160 |
| Chateau Montelena |
Estate |
Napa Valley |
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2003 |
175 |
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| Corra |
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Napa Valley |
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2005 |
210 |
| Dalla Valle Vineyards |
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Napa Valley |
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2000 |
190 |
| Diamond Creek Vineyards |
Gravelly Meadow |
Napa Valley |
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1995 |
250 |
| Diamond Creek Vineyards |
Volcanic Hill |
Napa Valley |
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1985 |
300 |
| Duckhorn Vineyards |
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Napa Valley |
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2003 |
100 |
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| Dunn |
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Napa Valley |
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1990 |
225 |
| Dunn |
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Napa Valley |
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1992 |
250 |
| Dunn |
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Napa Valley |
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1997 |
190 |
| Dunn |
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Napa Valley |
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1999 |
175 |
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| Dunn |
Howell Mountain |
Napa Valley |
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1987 |
375 |
| Dunn |
Howell Mountain |
Napa Valley |
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1989 |
310 |
| Dunn |
Howell Mountain |
Napa Valley |
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1990 |
350 |
| Dunn |
Howell Mountain |
Napa Valley |
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1994 |
310 |
| Dunn |
Howell Mountain |
Napa Valley |
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1997 |
275 |
| Dunn |
Howell Mountain |
Napa Valley |
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1998 |
200 |
| Dunn |
Howell Mountain |
Napa Valley |
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1999 |
250 |
| Dunn |
Howell Mountain |
Napa Valley |
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2000 |
225 |
| Dunn |
Howell Mountain |
Napa Valley |
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2001 |
200 |
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| Flora Springs |
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Napa Valley |
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2003 |
75 |
| Grgich Hills Cellars |
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Napa Valley |
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2003 |
93 |
| Grgich Hills Cellars |
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Napa Valley |
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2004 |
95 |
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| Joseph Phelps Vineyards |
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Napa Valley |
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1993 |
120 |
| Joseph Phelps Vineyards |
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Napa Valley |
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1999 |
175 |
| Joseph Phelps Vineyards |
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Napa Valley |
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2003 |
87 |
| Joseph Phelps Vineyards |
Backus Vineyard |
Napa Valley |
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1996 |
375 |
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| Ladera |
Lone Canyon Vineyard |
Napa Valley |
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2000 |
80 |
| Lewis Cellars |
Reserve |
Napa Valley |
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2004 |
210 |
| Perelli-Minetti |
Reserve |
Napa Valley |
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1998 |
100 |
| Philip Togni |
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Napa Valley |
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1992 |
250 |
| Ristow |
Quinta de Pedras Vineyard |
Napa Valley |
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1998 |
90 |
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| Robert Mondavi |
Reserve |
Napa Valley |
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1984 |
225 |
| Robert Mondavi |
Reserve |
Napa Valley |
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1986 |
210 |
| Robert Mondavi |
Reserve |
Napa Valley |
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1992 |
250 |
| Robert Mondavi |
Reserve |
Napa Valley |
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2000 |
225 |
| Robert Mondavi |
Reserve |
Napa Valley |
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2001 |
225 |
| Robert Mondavi |
Reserve, Half Bottle |
Napa Valley |
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2003 |
115 |
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| Sedna |
Kate's Vineyard |
Napa Valley |
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2003 |
70 |
| Sequoia Grove |
Rutheford Reserve |
Napa Valley |
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2002 |
110 |
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| Spottswoode Winery |
Estate |
Napa Valley |
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1989 |
200 |
| Spottswoode Winery |
Estate |
Napa Valley |
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1994 |
265 |
| Spottswoode Winery |
Estate |
Napa Valley |
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1996 |
260 |
| Spottswoode Winery |
Estate |
Napa Valley |
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1997 |
250 |
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| Stag's Leap Cask 23 |
Stag's Leap District |
Napa Valley |
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2000 |
375 |
| Traverso |
Stag's Leap District |
Napa Valley |
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2002 |
60 |
| Whitehall Lane |
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Napa Valley |
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2002 |
75 |
| Whitehall Lane |
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Napa Valley |
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2004 |
80 |
| Whitehall Lane |
Reserve |
Napa Valley |
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2003 |
135 |
| Wing Canyon Vineyard |
Mount Veeder |
Napa Valley |
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2003 |
70 |
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| Ridge |
Monte Bello |
California |
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1974 |
475 |
| Ridge |
Monte Bello |
California |
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1977 |
310 |
| Ridge |
Monte Bello |
California |
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1981 |
300 |
| Ridge |
Monte Bello |
California |
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1984 |
325 |
| Ridge |
Monte Bello |
California |
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1995 |
250 |
| Ridge |
Monte Bello |
California |
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1999 |
230 |
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| Jordan |
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Alexander Valley |
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2003 |
100 |
| Jordan |
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Alexander Valley |
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2004 |
110 |
| Mount Eden |
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Saratoga |
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1974 |
280 |
| Renaissance |
Vin de Terroir |
Sierra Foothills |
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1997 |
78 |
Proprietary Reds |
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One of the most significant differences between California and Europe is winemaking tradition. California lacks the history of
Europe, and its winemakers use this to their advantage. Experimentation is not just allowed, but encouraged, and the results
are consistently exciting and enjoyable proprietary blends not seen anywhere else in the world. |
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| Marinus |
Bernardus |
Carmel Valley |
Cab. Sauv./Merlot/Cab. Franc/Petit Verdot |
2000 |
77 |
| Altagracia |
Araujo |
Napa Valley |
Cab. Sauv./Merlot/Petit Verdot |
2005 |
170 |
| Cain Five |
Cain Vineyards |
Napa Valley |
Cab. Sauv./Merlot/Malbec/Cab. Fr./Pet. Verd. |
1992 |
250 |
| Cain Five |
Cain Vineyards |
Napa Valley |
Cab. Sauv./Merlot/Cab. Fr./Pet. Verd./Malbec |
2003 |
190 |
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| IX Estate |
Colgin |
Napa Valley |
Cab. Sauv./Merlot/Cab. Franc/Petit Verdot |
2003 |
550 |
| IX Estate |
Colgin |
Napa Valley |
Cab. Sauv./Merlot/Cab. Franc/Petit Verdot |
2004 |
625 |
| IX Estate |
Colgin |
Napa Valley |
Cab. Sauv./Merlot/Cab. Franc/Petit Verdot |
2005 |
625 |
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| Dominus Estate |
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Napa Valley |
Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Merlot |
1990 |
450 |
| Dominus Estate |
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Napa Valley |
Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Merlot |
1992 |
375 |
| Dominus Estate |
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Napa Valley |
Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Merlot |
1996 |
350 |
| Dominus Estate |
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Napa Valley |
Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Merlot |
1997 |
325 |
| Dominus Estate |
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Napa Valley |
Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Merlot |
2002 |
275 |
| Dominus Estate |
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Napa Valley |
Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Merlot |
2004 |
250 |
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| Insignia |
Joseph Phelps |
Napa Valley |
Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Cabernet Franc |
1986 |
425 |
| Insignia |
Joseph Phelps |
Napa Valley |
Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot |
1994 |
350 |
| Insignia |
Joseph Phelps |
Napa Valley |
Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot |
1995 |
375 |
| Insignia |
Joseph Phelps |
Napa Valley |
Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot |
1996 |
300 |
| Insignia |
Joseph Phelps |
Napa Valley |
Cab. Sauv./Merlot/Pet. Ver./Cab. Franc/Malbec |
1999 |
325 |
| Insignia |
Joseph Phelps |
Napa Valley |
Cab. Sauv./Merlot/Pet. Ver./Cab. Franc/Malbec |
2000 |
250 |
| Insignia, Magnum |
Joseph Phelps |
Napa Valley |
Cab. Sauv./Merlot/Pet. Ver./Cab. Franc/Malbec |
2000 |
450 |
| Insignia |
Joseph Phelps |
Napa Valley |
Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot/Malbec |
2001 |
275 |
| Insignia |
Joseph Phelps |
Napa Valey |
Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Petit Verdot/Malbec |
2003 |
225 |
| Insignia |
Joseph Phelps |
Napa Valey |
Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Petit Verdot/Malbec |
2004 |
325 |
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| Matriarch |
Bond Estates |
Napa Valley |
Cab. Sauv./Merlot/Cab. Franc/Petite Verdot |
2004 |
215 |
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| Opus One |
Mondavi/Rothschild |
Napa Valley |
Cab. Sauv./Cab. Franc/Merlot/Malbec/Pet. Verd. |
1999 |
400 |
| Opus One |
Mondavi/Rothschild |
Napa Valley |
Cab. Sauv./Cab. Franc/Merlot/Malbec/Pet. Verd. |
2002 |
325 |
| Opus One |
Mondavi/Rothschild |
Napa Valley |
Cab. Sauv./Cab. Franc/Merlot/Malbec/Pet. Verd. |
2003 |
300 |
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| Paraduxx |
Paraduxx |
Napa Valley |
Zinfandel/Cabernet Sauvignon |
2004 |
75 |
| Quintessa |
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Napa Valley |
Cab. Sauv./Merlot/Cab. Franc/Petit Verdot |
2004 |
230 |
| Robert Sinskey Vineyards |
Reserve |
Napa Valley |
Merlot/Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon |
2002 |
65 |
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| Rubicon |
Neibaum-Coppola |
Napa Valley |
Cab. Sauv./Cab. Franc/Merlot/Petit Verdot |
2002 |
250 |
| Rubicon |
Neibaum-Coppola |
Napa Valley |
Cab. Sauv./Cab. Franc/Merlot/Petit Verdot |
2003 |
215 |
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| Saint Vincent |
Chateau Montelena |
Napa Valley |
Zinfandel/Primitivo/Sangiovese |
1999 |
60 |
| Viader |
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Napa Valley |
Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc |
2002 |
150 |
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| Cote de Tablas |
Tablas Creek |
Paso Robles |
Grenache/Mourvedre/Syrah/Counoise |
2005 |
45 |
| High Road, James Berry Vineyard |
Villa Creek |
Paso Robles |
Grenache/Syrah/Mourvedre |
2005 |
105 |
| Les Pavots |
Peter Michael |
Sonoma County |
Cab. Sauv./Cab. Franc/Merlot/P. Verd. |
1996 |
420 |
| Les Pavots |
Peter Michael |
Sonoma County |
Cab. Sauv./Cab. Franc/Merlot/P. Verd. |
2005 |
315 |
Syrah |
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| The Syrah grape is among nature's glories, producing some of the world's best wines from terroirs as diverse as France, Australia, and California. In California Syrah's popularity is rising very fast, producers are turning out superb wines often modeled after Hermitage wines of Cote Rotie. |
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| Sine Qua Non |
Atlantis Fe |
California |
Syrah |
2005 |
400 |
| Piedrasassi |
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Central Coast |
Syrah |
2004 |
95 |
| Alban Vineyards |
Reva |
Edna Valley |
Syrah |
2005 |
140 |
| Lagier-Meredith |
Mount Veeder |
Napa Valley |
Syrah |
2004 |
100 |
| Lagier-Meredith |
Mount Veeder |
Napa Valley |
Syrah |
2005 |
92 |
| Lewis Cellars |
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Napa Valley |
Syrah |
2003 |
110 |
| Sedna |
Kate's Vineyard |
Napa Valley |
Syrah |
2003 |
70 |
| Holus Bolus |
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Santa Barbara |
Syrah |
2006 |
50 |
| Qupé |
Bien Nacido Vineyard |
Santa Barbara |
Syrah |
2004 |
55 |
| Peay Vineyards |
Les Titans |
Sonoma Coast |
Syrah |
2005 |
75 |
| Pax Wine Cellars |
Cuvée Christine |
Sonoma County |
Syrah |
2005 |
110 |
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Other Red Wines of California |
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| Sine Qua Non |
Atlantis Fe |
California |
Grenache |
2005 |
400 |
| Stags' Leap |
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Napa Valley |
Petite Syrah |
2005 |
75 |
| Turley |
Hayne Vineyard |
Napa Valley |
Petite Syrah |
2005 |
250 |
Merlot |
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| Merlot ripens early, so it is much easier to grow than most grapes. Its bigger berries and thinner skins generally produce less tannic, and more opulent wines that can be enjoyed sooner. Of course it can also produce wines that can age for a relatively long time and evolve in rich and complex style, as witnessed by the great wines of Pomerol. |
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| Duckhorn Vineyards |
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Napa Valley |
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2003 |
90 |
| Duckhorn Vineyards |
Howell Mountain |
Napa Valley |
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2002 |
120 |
| Duckhorn Vineyards |
Estate |
Napa Valley |
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2002 |
142 |
| Duckhorn Vineyards |
Three Palms |
Napa Valley |
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2002 |
140 |
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| Etude |
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Napa Valley |
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2002 |
80 |
| Pahlmeyer |
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Napa Valley |
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2002 |
140 |
| Paloma |
Spring Mountain |
Napa Valley |
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2005 |
90 |
| Whitehall Lane |
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Napa Valley |
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2002 |
50 |
Zinfandel |
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| Zinfandel may trace its roots to Slovenia (not Puglia as often cited) but over the last decades has blossomed into California's wine. It is a grape we can call our own because in many parts of the state it achieves great levels of quality with personalized syles reflecting the different areas of production. |
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| Traverso |
AmaSono |
California |
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2002 |
45 |
| Forchini Vineyards |
Proprietor's Reserve |
Dry Creek Valley |
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2005 |
50 |
| Grgich Hills Cellars |
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Napa Valley |
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2005 |
50 |
| Lamborn Family Vineyards |
Howell Mountain |
Napa Valley |
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2002 |
60 |
| Rubicon Estate |
Edizione Pennino |
Napa Valley |
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2004 |
60 |
| William-Selyem |
Forchini Vineyard |
Russian River Valley |
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2005 |
110 |
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| Turley |
Juvenile |
California |
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2006 |
80 |
| Turley |
Old Vines |
California |
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1998 |
210 |
| Turley |
Duarte Vineyard |
Contra Costa County |
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2006 |
105 |
| Turley |
Grist Vineyard |
Dry Creek Valley |
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2006 |
130 |
| Turley |
Dragon Vineyard |
Napa Valley |
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2004 |
160 |
| Turley |
Hayne Vineyard |
Napa Valley |
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2005 |
250 |
| Turley |
Mead Ranch |
Napa Valley |
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2005 |
180 |
| Turley |
Dusi Vineyard |
Paso Robles |
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2006 |
135 |
| Turley |
Pesenti Vineyard |
Paso Robles |
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2004 |
140 |
| Turley |
Pesenti Vineyard |
Paso Robles |
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2005 |
120 |
Pinot Noir |
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| This is the most elusive grape, it is relatively early ripening and very sensitive to terroir. It buds early and ripens early, which makes it very suitable for cooler climate. In California the most promising areas are Carneros, Russian River Valley, parts of Monterey County and Santa Barbara County. While the wines from Carneros and Monterey County are generally bolder and broader, those from Russian River and Santa Barbara are known for their bright and sweet fruit with captivating bouquets redolent of ripe black cherries, violets and spice. |
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| Goldeneye |
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Anderson Valley |
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2005 |
95 |
| Littorai |
One Acre |
Anderson Valley |
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2000 |
430 |
| Littorai |
Savoy Vineyard |
Anderson Valley |
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2005 |
150 |
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| Calera |
Mills Vineyard |
Mount Harlan |
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2005 |
78 |
| Calera |
Selleck Vineyard |
Mount Harlan |
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2004 |
130 |
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| Adastra |
Carneros |
Napa Valley |
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2004 |
95 |
| Ambullneo Vineyards |
Mastiff |
Napa Valley |
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2005 |
130 |
| Etude, Heirloom |
Carneros |
Napa Valley |
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2003 |
150 |
| Paul Hobbs |
Hyde Vineyard |
Napa Valley |
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2005 |
150 |
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| Lynmar |
Quail Hill Vineyard |
Russian River Valley |
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2004 |
88 |
| Paul Hobbs |
Ulises Valdez Vineyard |
Russian River Valley |
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2005 |
135 |
| Whetstone Cellars |
Pleasant Hill Vineyard |
Russian River Valley |
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2006 |
80 |
| Williams-Selyem |
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Russian River Valley |
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2006 |
130 |
| Williams-Selyem |
Westside Road Neighbors |
Russian River Valley |
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2006 |
170 |
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| Siduri |
Pisoni Vineyard |
Santa Lucia Highlands |
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2006 |
95 |
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| Au Bon Climat |
Le Bon Climat |
Santa Maria Valley |
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2005 |
75 |
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| Fiddlehead Cellars |
Seven Twenty Eight |
Santa Rita Hills |
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2004 |
70 |
| Melville |
Terraces |
Santa Rita Hills |
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2005 |
95 |
| Sea Smoke Cellars |
Southing |
Santa Rita Hills |
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2005 |
90 |
| Sea Smoke Cellars |
Ten |
Santa Rita Hills |
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2005 |
125 |
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| Cobb, Magnum |
Coastlands Vineyard |
Sonoma Coast |
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2001 |
220 |
| Cobb |
Coastlands Vineyard |
Sonoma Coast |
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2004 |
100 |
| Cobb |
Coastlands & Rice Spivak Vineyards |
Sonoma Coast |
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2005 |
100 |
| Failla |
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Sonoma Coast |
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2006 |
60 |
| Flowers |
Andreen-Gale Vineyard |
Sonoma Coast |
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2005 |
95 |
| Hamel |
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Sonoma Coast |
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2003 |
50 |
| Kistler, Cuvée Elizabeth |
Bodega Headlands |
Sonoma Coast |
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2004 |
400 |
| Littorai |
Thierot Vineyard |
Sonoma Coast |
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2000 |
430 |
| Marcassin |
Blue-Slide Ridge Vineyard |
Sonoma Coast |
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2003 |
450 |
| Marcassin |
Marcassin Vineyard |
Sonoma Coast |
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2002 |
550 |
| Marcassin |
Marcassin Vineyard |
Sonoma Coast |
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2003 |
500 |
| Peay Vineyards |
Scallop Shelf |
Sonoma Coast |
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2006 |
93 |
| Radio-Coteau |
La Neblina |
Sonoma Coast |
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2006 |
88 |
| Siduri |
Sonatera Vineyard |
Sonoma Coast |
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2005 |
75 |
| Whitethorn |
Hirsch Vineyard |
Sonoma Coast |
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2001 |
85 |
| Williams-Selyem |
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Sonoma Coast |
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2006 |
120 |
The Williams-Selyem Pinot Noir Collection |
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| Sonoma Coast |
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1990 |
240 |
| Sonoma Coast |
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2005 |
110 |
| Sonoma County |
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1996 |
120 |
| Sonoma County |
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1999 |
120 |
| Sonoma County |
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2000 |
130 |
| Mendocino |
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2000 |
120 |
| Central Coast |
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2000 |
115 |
| Russian River Valley |
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1991 |
180 |
| Russian River Valley |
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1994 |
230 |
| Allen Vineyard |
Russian River Valley |
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1998 |
175 |
| Allen Vineyard |
Russian River Valley |
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2003 |
195 |
| Bucher Vineyard |
Russian River Valley |
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2005 |
120 |
| Westside Road Neighbors |
Russian River Valley |
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2005 |
165 |
| Coastlands Vineyard |
Sonoma Coast |
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2001 |
180 |
| Coastlands Vineyard |
Sonoma Coast |
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2003 |
160 |
| Ferrington Vineyard |
Anderson Valley |
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2001 |
170 |
| Ferrington Vineyard |
Anderson Valley |
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2003 |
150 |
| Ferrington Vineyard |
Anderson Valley |
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2005 |
150 |
| Hirsch Vineyard |
Sonoma Coast |
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1998 |
170 |
| Olivet Lane Vineyard |
Russian River Valley |
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1991 |
280 |
| Precious Mountain Vineyard |
Sonoma Coast |
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2003 |
210 |
| Westside Road Neighbors |
Russian River Valley |
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2005 |
165 |
| Weir Vineyard |
Mendocino County |
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2005 |
120 |
