Winery - Paul Dolan
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is really a lovely Zin. It has the weight, tannic structure and complexity of a fine Napa Cabernet, but the flavors are all Zinfandel. They include black pepper, red and black cherries and raspberries, currants, sweet tobacco, gingerbread and smoky oak influences.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A terrific Cabernet that shows vast improvement over the winery’s earlier efforts. In fact, you could place it next to far more expensive Napa bottlings. It’s dry and elegantly tannic and complex, showing blackberry, currant, violet, herb and cedar flavors that bring to mind a fine Bordeaux. Drink now with upscale fare.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Shows a lot of finesse for a Chard at this price, meaning there’s a combination of balance and elegance that this wine has in spades. That makes the pear, peach and buttercream flavors all the better to taste.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A beautiful Chardonnay notable for its food-friendliness. Strikes a firm path toward dryness and minerality, with suggestions of citrus, peach and vanilla. The racy acidity is wonderful. Defines elegance in Chardonnay, at a good price.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A very dry, acidic, rather severe Pinot Noir, made in a tighter, leaner style than most. If you find California Pinot too fruity, you’ll like the streamlined raspberry, pepper and mineral flavors.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A very ripe, rather high alcohol blend of Syrah, Petite Sirah and Grenache that’s superrich in fruit, but lacks some elegance and finesse. Flatters the palate with flavors of blackberry and cherry pie filling, cassis, chocolate, anise and pepper. Probably not an ager, so drink with a nice grilled pork chop.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Tastes sweet, with spearmint chewing gum and pineapple jam flavors, but the acidity is refreshingly high and cleansing. If you like your whites with a sugared edge, this is a good investment.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Made from organically grown grapes, this Sauvignon Blanc opens up with flint and melon, has a crisp. clean taste throughout that delves sweet and low on the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The descriptor Deep Red perfectly captures the essence of this blend of Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Syrah and Grenache. It’s rich and full-bodied, with expressive, complex red wine flavors of red and black currants, spiced red plums, crushed pepper and hints of dark chocolate and anise. The tannic structure is wonderfully soft and intricate. Drink this beautiful wine now and for the next several years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dolan continues to produce stellar whites and reds from organically grown grapes in Mendocino County. This Chardonnay is ripe and full of minerality, a liquid form of crisp apple with vanilla on the finish.
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