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Talbott 2002 Diamond T Estate Chardonnay (Monterey)

Editors' Choice

Price $65

This has typical Talbottian heft, a gigantic Chard enormously rich in oak and munificent in flavor. Light pressing has captured the quintessence of cool-climate Chardonnay, heavenly rich and powerful, a flood of pineapple tart, Key lime pie, crème brûlée, smoky meringue and vanilla cinnamon toast. — S.H. (12/31/2006)

Talbott 2002 Diamond T Estate Cuvée Audrey Chardonnay (Monterey)

Editors' Choice

Price $75

This tiny-production, best-of-barrels bottling is ncredibly rich, and not unlike grand cru Burgundy. There are similarities in the Baroque structure and complex, layered lemondrop flavors that new oak so flatters. There’s a tight, minerally acidity; it’s a little leesy-sour right now, and all the parts haven’t come together, but for sheer dazzle, you can’t beat it… — S.H. (7/1/2006)

Cambiata 2006 Tannat (Monterey)

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Price $28

No winery in California has explored this French variety more than Cambiata, and with the ’06, they’ve produced another interesting wine. It has weight and body and tannins, with wild black and red berry, currant, cherry liqueur, Provençal herb, tobacco and roasted meat flavors that finish with sweetness, although the wine is totally dry. — S.H. (12/1/2010)

La Crema 2009 Pinot Noir (Monterey)

Editors' Choice

Price $24

A rich, vital, complex Pinot Noir. Completely dry, with a savory scour of acidity, it treads a fine line between ripe cherries and pomegranates and earthier notes of mushrooms and dried herbs. Lots of terroir in this fine wine, which will take a few years of bottle age. — S.H. (5/1/2011)

Vina Robles 2009 Chardonnay (Monterey)

Editors' Choice

Price $19

Just when this Chard seems simple and sweet, the fruit is overtaken by acidity and minerality, taking the tangerine, lime and mango flavors to the next level and making the wine complex and fascinating. Shows how exceptional winemaking can result in exceptional wine. — S.H. (3/1/2011)

La Rochelle 2001 San Vicente Vineyard Pinot Noir (Monterey)

Price $30

An exceedingly fine Pinot, as juicy as they get. Oodles of elaborate cherry, raspberry, root beer, gingerbread and mocha flavors, oaky and spicy, wrapped in a silky texture, with clean, bright acidity. Shows real complexity and finesse. — S.H. (12/15/2004)

Talbott 2003 Diamond T Estate Cuvée Audrey Chardonnay (Monterey)

Price $75

The Audrey Cuvée brings extra richness to the regular Diamond T Estate Chard. It’s an enormous wine that has honeyed sweetness. The flavors are of apricot jam, pineapple tart and lemon meringue, and new, smoky oak plays a prominant part. This Chard calls for careful pairing with food, since it’s so rich, almost a dessert wine. — S.H. (12/15/2007)

Pessagno 2000 Hames Valley Vineyard Port (Monterey)

Price $33

A lush, rich Port with a smooth texture and flavors that range from black cherry, blackberry, cassis, cinnamon, anise, chocolate, toffee, butterscotch and thyme. It’s complex yet delightfully easy to drink. — J.M. (6/1/2004)

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