Winery - Zina Hyde Cunningham
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Although it’s totally dry, this Merlot is a little too sharp, with a bite of acidity marring otherwise pleasant flavors of cherries, chocolate, mint and herbs. At its best now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Super-fruity, offering a burst of chocolate-inspired cherries, raspberries and sweet, smoky vanilla and cedar. Fortunately, all this richness is balanced by fine tannins and acids. A lush wine to drink now, from a producer to keep your eye on.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Barbera should be dry, tannic, full-bodied, crisp in acidity and, when it’s from California, fruity. This one meets all those standards, and then some. It has flavors of grilled blackberries, molasses, bacon, star anise and red currants, with a hint of cocoa. Best now and through 2014.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The winery’s ’05 reserve is oakier than their regular Chard, and the wine is heavier and less fresh, an impression heightened by full malolactic fermentation, which has softened the acidity and given a buttery taste.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A soft, luscious Zin, dry and firm in tannins, with forward flavors of raspberries, cherries, almond biscotti, mocha and dusty spices. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A simple, slightly sweet blush wine, clean in acidity, with flavors of raspberries, vanilla and spices. Pinot Noir, Cab Franc and Zinfandel.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Made in a leaner, more elegant style that emphasizes restraint, the ’05 Reserve has a mineral and rhubarb tartness, and is very dry. Could use a little more ripeness, but is very sleek and streamlined. Probably at its best now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Sourced predominantly from Russian River Valley vineyards, this tiny-production Chardonnay starts with the sweet aromas of vanilla and pear and continues to be very sweet throughout. Aged 10 months in 58% new French oak, the rest stainless steel.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Steely, crisp and very dry, this Chard has a savory mineral underpinning to the lime, Meyer lemon, green apple and pear flavors. Shows real style and finesse through the long finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Made in the German style, this Riesling is a little sweet, with peach, pear and honeysuckle flavors. It’s balanced with crisp acidity.
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