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Excelsior 2009 Chardonnay (Robertson)

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Price $10

This lively Chardonnay starts with lemon, lime and pear on the nose, followed by a terrific combination of crisp citrus fruit and oaky, white fruit roundness. Elegant but fun, it’s a perfect food wine. Think spicy ethnic cuisine, grilled seafood, salads. — S.K. (3/1/2010)

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Excelsior 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Robertson)

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Black berries, leather and cigar box spice unfold on the nose, while flavors of lush black plum, cherry, prosciutto and mocha fill the creamy mouthfeel and lead through to the long finish. A terrific value Cab that’s a great choice for company to pair with a roast or steaks; drink now. — L.B. (11/1/2010)

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Excelsior 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Robertson)

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Price $10

With 60,000 cases imported, this should be an easy find that’s well worth the money. Black currant leaf, dark plum flesh and baked fruitcake fill out the nose and mouth, while a touch of milk chocolate enriches the finish. Balanced and drinkable now with medium weight and approachable tannins. — L.B. (11/1/2011)

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Excelsior 2007 Shiraz (Robertson)

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Price $10

A nose of fennel, mocha and plum, followed by a burst of earthy smoked meat, blackberry and cherry flavors, give this wine a masculine edge. Not overly complex but certainly enticing, the wine is both rich and sensible, and will pair well with BBQ, lamb and spiced meat dishes. — S.K. (6/1/2010)

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Excelsior 2006 Chardonnay (Robertson)

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Price $10

Mouthwatering apple and a lively acidity make this a Chardonnay that will appeal to vinophiles who like a crisper white wine. But for the tartness and clean edge there’s a weight and creaminess on the palate that rounds this wine out. A good, accessible Chardonnay at a very good price, it could become a favorite weekday wine. — S.K. (6/1/2007)

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Excelsior 2008 Chardonnay (Robertson)

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Price $10

Fresh but creamy with layers of orange blossom, toast and citrus, this Chardonnay offers a vibrant, multifaceted character at a very reasonable price. Minerality lifts the fruit and gives the white a food pairing advantage. — S.K. (9/1/2009)

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Excelsior 2009 Shiraz (Robertson)

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Price $10

Gamy accents add character to the bouquet of this wine, which is otherwise dominated by black cherry and plum flesh aromas. The lively fruit continues in the clean mouth, while the finish offers a touch of chocolate cherry flavor. — L.B. (8/1/2011)

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Excelsior 2010 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon (Robertson)

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Price $9

This value selection is a no-brainer, with medium tannins providing good structure to the ripe palate. Boysenberry and black currant flavors mingle with spicy accents of hoisin sauce, licorice and coffee bean. Drink now. — L.B. (11/1/2012)

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Estate Hands Paddock

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