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Inception 2010 Viognier (Santa Barbara County)
  1. $30
Shows the flashy, voluptuous nature of California Viognier, offering delicious waves of mango, pear, honeysuckle, vanilla cream and mineral flavors. Surprisingly, there’s no oak, although the wine was aged on the lees. With brisk acidity, this is a fine Viognier for drinking now with Asian fare.  — S.H.  (3/1/2012)
91
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Inception 2009 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
  1. $55
Doesn’t say so on the label, but according to the winery the grapes come from the highly regarded La Encantada Vineyard. It’s a very fine wine, showing cool-climate acidity, bright, ripe red fruits and fuzzy tannins, to which oak contributes a smoky, buttery sweetness. Good now, and should hold over the next six years.  — S.H.  (3/1/2012)
86
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Inception 2008 Pinot Noir

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  1. $20
A good Pinot Noir for the price, showing classy Central Coast dryness and acidity. The raspberry, cherry, cola and spice flavors pair well with smoked meats, grilled steak, or just a great juicy burger.  — S.H.  (2/1/2011)
86
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Inception 2008 Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County)

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  1. $28
A good, clean Pinot that shows cool-climate acidity and dryness, and long hangtime raspberry, cherry and cola flavors. It’s on the simple side, but a lovely wine to drink now.  — S.H.  (2/1/2011)
85
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Inception 2009 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County)

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  1. $20
A modern, popular Chardonnay made with very ripe tropical and pear fruit flavors and a strong oaky influence. Not very subtle, but will satisfy fans of the style.  — S.H.  (2/1/2011)
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Inception 2009 Pinot Noir

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  1. $20
A fruity Pinot Noir, one-dimensional and ripe in raspberries, cherries and warm cola. It’s a bit sweet, but pleasantly tart, with a nice, clean finish.  — S.H.  (3/1/2012)
84
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Inception 2009 Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County)

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  1. $25
This dry Pinot Noir is a little ungenerous, offering modest sour cherry candy and wintergreen flavors. It’s also a little bitter, tasting almost like press wine.  — S.H.  (3/1/2012)
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