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Q 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $18
Put this against far more expensive Napa Cabs, and it stands up well. It’s dry, rich and smooth in tannins, and ripe in blackberries, cherries, cocoa and oak. Just proves you don’t have to spend a fortune for a really nice Cabernet.
— S.H.
(12/1/2011)
Q 2007 Zinfandel (Howell Mountain)
- $26
Shows firm but refined mountain tannins that give a good, grippy structure to this ripe, lusty Zin. The flavors of blackberries, cherries, currants, mocha and peppery spices flood the mouth. It’s a wine of considerable charm.
— S.H.
(12/1/2009)
Q 2008 Collection Meritage (Napa Valley)
- $26
Good value in a solid Napa Valley Cabernet blend with plenty of upscale character. It’s dry and firm in tannins, with complex flavors of blackberries, black currants, herbs and cedar. Drink now.
— S.H.
(3/1/2011)
Q 2010 Syrah (Sonoma County)
- Best Buy
- $12
Nice and peppery, with deep, impressive blackberry and plum, bacon and sandalwood flavors. It’s a full-bodied wine with lots of power and elegance. Drink now.
— S.H.
(5/1/2012)
Q 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County)
- $14
A good Cabernet for the price. It’s made for drinking now, with ripe blackberry and cherry fruit flavors, kissed with smoky oak.
— S.H.
(12/1/2011)
Q 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County)
- Editors' Choice
- $14
There is a lot going on in this affordable Cabernet. It shows real character in the dryness, firm tannins and classic flavors of blackberries and cedar, with a tug of herbs. A full-bodied red wine, and a great restaurant pour.
— S.H.
(3/1/2011)
Q 2009 Discovery Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)
- Best Buy
- $11
Packs plenty of punch into an inexpensive, everyday Chardonnay. With brisk, tangy acidity, it offers rich, appealing flavors of pineapples, green apples, vanilla and sweet, creamy butter.
— S.H.
(3/1/2011)
Q 2009 Discovery Pinot Noir (Edna Valley)
- Best Buy
- Online Exclusive
- $11
Racy and dry, this delicious Pinot Noir offers very pleasant flavors of cherries, currants and cola. It feels silky in the mouth, with zesty acidity for balance. A great value, but case production was only 1,000.
— S.H.
(3/1/2011)
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