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Magistrate 2007 Limited Production Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $25
Great Zinfandel, showing Dry Creek Valley at its best. The wine is dry and super-spicy, with complex, succulent wild berry, currant, licorice, bacon and pepper flavors, and just a touch of superripe raisins on the finish. Really notable for the quality of its fine tannins.
— S.H.
(10/1/2010)
Magistrate 2010 Limited Production Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $21
This Pinot is immediately drinkable for its early charm, but that doesn’t mean it lacks substance. It has complex flavors of red fruits, cola, mushrooms and spices, and is balanced by crisp acidity and a hint of tannins. The texture is pure silk and satin. Quite a serious Pinot Noir, at a great price.
— S.H.
(4/1/2012)
Magistrate 2007 Limited Production Pinot Noir (Yarra Valley)
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- $30
This is a pretty, lightweight Pinot made for early consumption. Floral notes interweave with scents of white button mushrooms and ripe cherries, while silky tannins caress the palate. Undeniably appealing for its lithe feel and elegant structure.
— J.C.
(2/1/2009)
Magistrate 2006 Limited Production Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley)
- $29
A little extra time in the bottle has yielded a softly attractive Cabernet filled with lush flavors. It has complex tiers of raspberries, cherries and tobacco, with gentle tannins and a light, spicy touch of sandalwood. Pretty and polished now.
— S.H.
(10/1/2010)
Magistrate 2007 Meritage (Sonoma County)
- $30
Lush and full-bodied, if not especially complex, this is a wine to drink now. It shows easy flavors of blackberries, currants, sage, pepper, mint and cedar, wrapped into sturdy tannins.
— S.H.
(8/1/2009)
Magistrate 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County)
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- $30
Fruity, with pie-filling flavors of blackberries and cherries. Soft, too, with gentle tannins. It’s a wine to drink now.
— S.H.
(12/1/2009)
Magistrate 2011 Limited Production Merlot
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- $20
This is a sound, everyday Merlot with some special qualities that give it an extra point or two. It’s dry and smooth in tannins, with layers of cherries, blackberries, currants and licorice. Not likely to age well, so give it a little time to breathe and drink now.
— S.H.
(5/1/2013)
Magistrate 2011 Limited Production Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County)
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- $15
There’s good Santa Barbara character in this Chardonnay, with brisk acidity and minerality girding the tropical fruit and peach flavors. It’s a little thin, but elegantly structured.
— S.H.
(5/1/2013)
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