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Friday, March 4, 2011

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2008 Peay Les Titans Estate Syrah....$42
"The nose has an intense lilac quality dancing gently around a blue fruit, roasted meat and blood core. Think of a rosemary, lavender, black pepper and garlic encrusted beef roast. There is a cinnamon stick (cassia) quality in the nose as well. The mouth is full and supported by blue and black fruits with the sanguine blood and iron qualities providing ballast. It is what makes this Syrah so special; it has the depth and concentration of fruit so hard to find in northern Rhône Syrah without sacrificing balance, acidity and the secondary aromas of blood, meat and white pepper common to those wines. It has power and finesse. We suggest you decant before enjoying. It should evolve for at least 10+ years." -- Peay

(2007 scored 92+/100 Tanzer)

2009 Peay "Cep" Hopkins Ranch Sauvignon Blanc.....$18

2009 Peay "Pomerium Estate" Pinot Noir....$49
"The nose is quite intense with dried rose petals enveloping a Serrano ham and red berry core. The mouth emphasizes the cured meat, brass and berry aromas adding cherry pipe tobacco, tea, forest floor and cedar notes in the mid-palate. The wine evolves over the 30 minutes in the glass and continues to reveal new aromas including black licorice, cranberry, and sanguine notes. The finish is clean due to very good acidity and lingers for an astonishing amount of time. Although young, the Pomarium is ready to drink now with a decant but we suggest aging it for at least 3 years and holding for 15-20 as it has the tannins, acidity and balance to flourish over time." -- Peay
(Last year 2008 scored 93/100 Tanzer)

2009 Peay Estate Pinot Noir.....$35
"The 2009 Sonoma Coast Pinot noir is comprised of 70% estate fruit and 30% purchased fruit. While lacking a little of the depth of the Pomarium, the Sonoma Coast Pinot noir is a serious wine and definitely not a slouch. The nose is quite exotic, lifted and pretty with dried orange peel accenting cherry skin and dried pine needle aromas. The cherry and tea flavors are kept in focus by medium plus acidity resulting in quite a well-balanced wine. The length is surprising for a wine at this price point and along with the good acidity, present tannins and low alcohol bodes well for aging potential." -- Peay
(last year 2008 scored 92/100 Tanzer)

2009 Peay Estate Chardonnay.....$35
"The Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is a blend of 60% estate fruit with 40% sourced fruit from Hirsch and Campbell vineyards. The nose reveals the wine’s youth and promise displaying aromas of dried pineapple, kiwi, lemon and limestone. The mouth bursts with strong mineral, ginger snap and apple flavors kept taut and focused by quite high, racy acidity. The finish has a biscuit, leesy finish that will become more pronounced as the wine ages and the fruit subsides. The Sonoma Coast is delicious and has all the qualities to age 3-5+ years but can be enjoyed upon release." -- Peay
(Last year 2008 scored 93/100 Tanzer)


2007 Chalk Hill Proprietary Red......$58 / bottle
"Perhaps the finest Estate Red to date is the 2007. Its dense ruby/purple hue is followed by blackberry, cassis, cedar, and licorice characteristics, supple tannins, a more accessible personality, full body, and admirable purity, texture, and length. Drink this beauty over the next 2-3 decades."
Rated 95/100 The Wine Advocate


Silverado Napa Cabernet Sauvignon.....$31 / bottle
The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon is a gorgeous example of elegance allied to power. The final blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc offers up notes of crushed rock, spring flowers, red and black currants, and plum as well as hints of white chocolate and subtle barrique smells. Medium to full-bodied, with a nicely layered mouthfeel that builds incrementally, the wine has superb purity as well as accessability. It can be drunk now or cellared for 15 or more years.
Rated 92/100 The Wine Advocate

2006 Zenato Amarone....$52 / bottle
"Zenato’s 2006 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a massive, towering wine bursting with black cherries, dried flowers, herbs and leather. The wine’s sheer concentration and richness have been achieved while maintaining considerable grace, even if this isn’t the most subtle Amarone readers will come across. Still, it’s impossible to deny the wine’s personality and class. This is a great effort from Zenato. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2026."
Rated 95/100 The Wine Advocate







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