Winery - Mandolin
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
At 12 bucks you don’t expect great Pinot, but this is a pretty good approximation of the real thing. It’s silky, with cherry, cola and pomegrante flavors, and a touch of cedary oak. Not bad for everyday purposes. Best Buy.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
While this will have its fans, it is too ripe and hot for me. The official alcohol is only 14.5%, but it has that heated, Port-like taste, with a raisiny, stewed prune and bitter chocolate finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A robust, dry wine ideal for roasts and stews, this Monterey-grown Syrah shows its cool-climate origins in the rich tannins and acids. Black pepper notes accompany dried black cherry, blackstrap molasses, leather, tobacco and plum flavors. Sommeliers, buy this slightly oaked beauty by the case.
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Mandolin Syrah - 2005
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A rich, savory Cab of considerable complexity, this affordable bargain is a fine partner to steaks and chops. It’s full-bodied and dry, with firm tannins that frame black currant, sage and tobacco flavors.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Simple and ripe, this dry wine’s cherry and currant fruit veers into prunes. Finishes hot and bitter.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Crisp acidity and laser-pure fruit immediately characterize this as a Central Coast Chardonnay. It’s not a blockbuster, but with zesty pineapple, apricot and peach flavors, it’s a great buy at this price.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Soft and simple, but the price makes it a pretty good value. Shows cherry, violet, cocoa and smoky oak flavors in a smooth package that finishes dry and spicy.
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Mandolin Merlot - 2005
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
With crisp acidity and some residual sugar that makes it off-dry, this unoaked Riesling is like a good Kabinett. It’s rich and intense in slate, green apple, peach and gardenia flower flavors, and is one of the best interpretations of German-style Riesling in California.
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Mandolin Riesling - 2004
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Hot, harsh, dry and raw, this doesn’t offer much pleasure. It has a green, minty streak and is very tannic and astringent.
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Mandolin Merlot - 2004
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Harsh in texture, though there’s some good cherry-berry fruit. The wine feels rustic and clumsy.
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Mandolin Syrah - 2002
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