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Bucklin 2005 Compagni Portis Vineyard Gewürztraminer (Sonoma Valley)

Price $20

The vineyard is in the southern part of the valley, near Carneros, and the wine shows fog-influenced acidity that cleans and refreshes the exotic fruit, flower, mineral and spice flavors. It’s elegant and layered, an Alsatian-style Gewürz that grows more interesting with each sip. — S.H. (12/15/2006)

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Bucklin 2001 Old Hill Ranch Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley)

Price $30

The fruit flavors are a little lean, with toasty oak at the forefront. Nevertheless, the wine shows good structure. Tannins are ripe, and the anise, plum, black cherry, pepper and spice notes are well integrated. — W.E. (11/1/2003)

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Bucklin 2005 Old Hill Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley)

Price $30

There’s a ton of Cabernet flavor here. The California sunshine of this warm appellation ripened the grapes to cassis and black cherry perfection. The oak and tannin structure is polished and fine, but acidity is a little low, so it’s not an ager. Drink now through 2009 for its sheer lusciousness. — S.H. (12/15/2007)

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Bucklin 2005 Old Hill Ranch Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley)

Price $34

With the ’05, Bucklin is getting a handle on this old-vine field blend of two dozen varieties, which seems to do best in cooler years. It’s a rustic-chic wine, with a brawny muscularity tamed by extreme dryness, and even though the alcohol is 15.6%, it doesn’t feel too hot. — S.H. (12/15/2007)

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Bucklin 2004 Old Hill Ranch Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley)

Price $34

From an old field blend said to date to the 1880s. The winery states that the wine also includes Grenache, Petite Sirah, Alicante, Carignane and several other varieties. It’s a very complex Zin, with layers of fruits, berries, herbs and spices, and is full-bodied enough for anything from steak to venison. Minor quibble: too sweet despite high alcohol. — S.H. (12/15/2006)

Most Reviewed Designations

Compagni Portis Vineyard Old Hill Ranch Old Hill Ranch Vineyard

Most Reviewed Varietals

Cabernet Sauvignon Gewürztraminer Zinfandel

2010 Gauthier Rockin H Ranch Vineyards

Lots to like in this dry, smoothly tannic Pinot. It has complex berry…

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