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Forchini 2002 Cabernet Sauvinon
 Frankly, this is a huge Cab with great structure and intense color. Earthy aromas, rich mouthfeel and an explosion of raspberry jam make this wine truly spectacular. 15% alcohol yet well balanced without heat. Aged 22 months in 34% new oak. For the hearty beefeater. Double Gold Medal - 2005 San Francisco International Food and Wine [...]
Read More..>>Departure Wine Company, Tierra Alta Vineyard Syrah
Tierra Alta Vineyard Syrah
(98% Syrah / 2% Viognier)
195 CasesÂ
The guys at Departure made a fantastic wine. The wine shows excellent fruit flavors like blackberry and cherry, but it’s not overpowering like many central coast Syrahs. I found it to be very balanced and I think the viognier added nice structure.
 The 2005 vintage in Santa Barbara [...]
Foxen 2004 PINOT NOIR, Bien Nacido Vineyard Block 8
Frankly, this is one of the best Pinot Noir wines I have had in years. Foxen is an excellent winery that I’d recommend for the wine as much as the personality. Here’s what the guys at Foxen write about this most excellent wine:
 The Bien Nacido’s Block 8 was planted exclusively for Foxen in 1996 with [...]
