Top Wines Last Week

  

2010-08-30 to 2010-09-06


Coppola 2007 Merlot, Francis Coppola Diamond Collection
This was the best Merlot ever. We drank two bottles of it. It has the succulent flavors of berries, currants, plum and cocoa. Excellent!
A+

Columbia Crest 2007 Syrah Cabernet Franc Sangiovese Grenache Mouvedre, Two Vines
Aromas of strawberry and spice introduce this fruit-forward wine, the softly textured palate displays flavors of ripe plum and blackberries that are balanced by a silky finish
A

Kim Crawford 2009 Sauvignon Blanc
My benchmark for Sauvignon Blanc
A-

Tin Roof 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, Tin Roof
This was an excellent blanc. Very tasty and smooth. Worth drinking again.
A-

Yaguarete collection 2008, Chakana
fruit, wood, zesty finish
B+

Gray Fox 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Gray Fox
Its like... A warm summer night at the cottage
B

Delle Venezie 2007 Merlot, Bolla
A very good imported Merlot. Ripe with cherries, berries, and plums.
B

Caleta 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab/Sauv/Merlot
Its like...A warm summer night at the cottage
B


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