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St. George Botanivore Gin
- $35
Bartenders will want to experiment with this lovely, lightly floral gin for spring cocktails. It has a light touch, from the citrus scent to the sweet flavor that finishes with a bouquet of rose petals, violets and honeysuckle. One of a trio of new gins from this small-batch distiller.
— K.N.
(4/1/2012)
St. George Dry-Rye Gin
- $35
One of a new trio of gins from this small-batch distiller, the Dry-Rye version has a bold, warm caraway scent and assertive notes of juniper and black pepper, finishing with peppy, lingering citrus flavor. Would make for a complex G&T.
— K.N.
(4/1/2012)
St George Terroir Gin
- $35
One of a trio of new gins from this artisan distiller, this gin’s claim to fame is that it was inspired by a hike on Mt. Tam, and the distiller describes it as akin to “drinking a martini in a pine forest.” Some will find the juniper essence too strong, although it also reads as clean and bracing, and it’s laced with a peppery finish. Botanicals include Douglas fir…
— K.N.
(4/1/2012)
St. George Absinthe Verte
- $60
This is a funky, herbal, and brawny absinthe. The dark greenish-brown color louches to a swampy dark green. Earthy aromas include lemon balm, tarragon and star anise; louching brings anise to the foreground. There’s pure star anise flavor, with an aggressive, tarragon finish and a big, mouth-coating feel, which oddly grows even thicker with ice water. The…
— K.N.
(12/15/2010)
St. George 2002 Barrel Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County)
- Best Buy
- $11
Sneak this one into a blind tasting of Cabs costing twice as much and it will hold its own. It’s smooth and opulent, with oak-kissed blackberry, licorice, tobacco and mocha flavors and rich tannins, and the finish is dry and balanced.
— S.H.
(9/1/2006)
St. George 2004 Barrel Reserve Chardonnay (Sonoma County)
- Best Buy
- $11
There may be a little oak on this Chard, but the fruit really stars. The apple, peach and apricot flavors are perked up by crisp acidity, and the alcohol is a refreshingly low 13%. This is a good price for a wine of this quality.
— S.H.
(9/1/2006)
St. George 2004 Barrel Reserve Chardonnay (Sonoma County)
- Best Buy
- $10
Fans of oak and fruity tropical flavors will appreciate the price on this well-organized, everyday Chard. It shows pineapple custard, vanilla yogurt and cinnamon spice flavors wrapped into a dry, creamy texture set off by high acidity.
— S.H.
(10/1/2006)
St. George 2004 Coastal Chardonnay (California)
- Best Buy
- $8
You’ll find plenty of ripe, forward Chardonnay fruit in this dry, affordable wine. It’s packed with pineapple, mango, peach, pear and oakspice flavors, in a creamy-smooth package.
— S.H.
(4/1/2006)
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