Winery - Reynolds
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Has a lot going for it, from the rich, dark color to the savory plum and tobacco flavors to the soft, detailed tannins. Dry and straightforward, a little too soft in acids, but a nice glass of red.
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Reynolds Merlot - 2001
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
As you might expect, the cool climate has led to the development of weedy, tobacco aromas and flavors, backed by cassis. A bit broader and fleshier than the Merlot, but still crisply acidic on the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
These grapes are sourced from the relatively cooler region of Orange, and it shows in the wine's pear and citrus flavors. Hints of nuts (cashews, perhaps?) add complexity and style not often found in this price range. Crisp and clean on the finish, with refreshing citrus notes.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A straightforward but solid Chardonnay, with pleasing honey and yellow pear flavors and a hearty helping of toasty oak. Its formula is one that might ring familiar to you, but it works, and it won’t set you back too many bucks, either.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This wine reveals its cool-climate origins in its aromas of black pepper and cranberries, then bolsters those credentials by adding berry flavors and bright acidity. Creamy vanilla notes help balance out the crunchy fruit. Doesn’t appear to be an ager.
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Reynolds Shiraz - 2001
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Packs in plenty of plump, pineapple fruit framed by smoky, toasty oak. Maybe it’s just the power of suggestion, but are there some orange scents in among the lightly buttered peach aromas? Could use more elegance, but it’s rich, fullbodied and flavorful.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Slightly sweet tasting, with weighty peach and melon flavors that are counterbalanced by a finish that’s quite tart. Hints of grassiness, jalapeño and passion fruit jazz up the nose.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
I tasted this wine beside $100 Napa Cabs, and while it obviously wasn’t in the same league, it held up well. The fruit is ripe and flattering, suggesting blackberries and cherries enriched with oak, and the tannins are rich and smooth, with sharp acids. Imported by the Trincheros, of Sutter Home, from Australia’s highest cool-climate growing region. This winery produces a Merlot and Shiraz that are also great values.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dry, tart, and electric in its intense acidity, this wine features pure, bright flavors of limes, grapefruits, gooseberries and vanilla. It’s long on taste, and the acidic freshness carries the citrus flavors through a long finish. Best Buy. —S.H.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A year or two might benefit this very dry wine. It’s crisply acidic and earthy, with flavors of sweet tobacco, espresso, bitter cherry and fresh sage. Made in a lighter-bodied style, it’s a versatile, elegant food wine.
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