Wines from King Valley
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Redbank 2000 Percydale Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (King Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $16
There’s an herbal aroma that reminds me of eucalyptus trees, and the wine is very strongly flavored with menthol or, to use the winemaker’s own word, mint. This is said to be a cool area, which may explain why it’s not fruitier. That said, it’s compelling. It’s so structurally beautiful, so well balanced that you find yourself returning for a second sip.
— S.H.
(12/15/2002)
Nugan Family Estates 2008 Frasca's Lane Vineyard Chardonnay (King Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $19
Lush and mouthfilling, this tropical-fruited Chard offers a ton of flavors at a surprisingly small price. Smoky toasted-almond notes accent star fruit and guava flavors. Drink now–2011.
— J.C.
(7/1/2010)
Redbank 2004 Goldmine Series Sunday Morning Pinot Gris (King Valley)
- $16
Smells fresh and clean, and has a stony mouthfeel. White stone fruit dominates the palate; elegant, though not quite as concentrated as it should be. Very good, and will be excellent in another vin tage. 250 cases produced. Imported by Negociants USA, Inc.
— D.T.
(8/1/2005)
Boggy Creek 2004 Unwooded Chardonnay (King Valley)
- $15
This unwooded Chard is elegant and a little austere, but very nice. It has a sturdy spine with a dry, mineral texture and light pear and citrus flavors. The finish isn’t tremendous at first, but lengthens and reveals citrus flavors with some time in the glass. 500 cases. Imported by Indigo Wine Group.
— D.T.
(4/1/2006)
Nugan Family Estates 2004 Frasca's Lane Vineyard Chardonnay (King Valley)
- $22
This Chardonnay’s vanilla bean and smoky oak aromas are compelling, as are its flavors of citrus peel, white pepper and cream. It’s fresh and round on the palate, finishing with a zing of citrus. Imported by Southern Starz, Inc.
— D.T.
(6/1/2006)
Robert Oatley 2009 Tempranillo (King Valley)
- $18
A nicely balanced rendition of Tempranillo, with dark, berry-scented fruit and a veneer of vanilla and toasty oak. Easy, with supple tannins that don’t get in the way of present enjoyment.
— J.C.
(5/1/2011)
Wood Park 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz (King Valley)
- $25
Gamy, leathery aromas don’t quite hide this wine’s sweet cherry nuances. In the mouth, the leather, tobacco, cigar box and oak notes are prominent, but some nice plum, berry and cherry come through in medium- bodied style. There’s good acidity and some firm tannins that need to soften. Enjoy from 2003 through 2006.
— W.E.
(9/1/2001)
Nugan Family Estates 2010 Vision Pinot Noir (King Valley)
- Best Buy
- $12
This is the rarest of all finds: a high-quality Pinot Noir at an everyday price. It’s medium bodied and crisp, with ample complexity that blends smoke, cedar, cola and black cherry notes. With its reasonably firm finish, it might be interesting to try in another year or two, although it’s ready to drink now.
— J.C.
(7/1/2012)
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