Wines from Los Carneros
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Taj 2006 Syrah (Los Carneros)
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- $30
Beautiful aromas invite you into this beautiful Syrah, with black cherry, cassis, violet, sandalwood, red currant, anise and pepper aromas that lead to a lush mouthfeel. It’s a tremendous wine, sweet in smoky oak and firm in tannins, with a finish of spicy butterscotch. Only 212 cases were produced, but it will be worth the search to track down a few bottles.
— S.H.
(9/1/2009)
Vine Cliff 2010 Chardonnay (Los Carneros)
- $39
This is very rich; it’s the kind of Chardonnay that will dazzle fans of the oaky, creamy style. It’s dry, despite the layered flavors of pineapple tart, orange cream, vanilla, buttered toast and cinnamon. It defines the luxe style of Chardonnay without ever straying into extremes. Drink now.
— S.H.
(8/1/2012)
Talisman 2007 Wildcat Mountain Vineyard Pinot Noir (Los Carneros)
- Cellar Selection
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- $45
There’s a feral quality to this wine, with its flavors of wild forest berries, red currants, cola, spicy smoked meats, tangerine zest and sandalwood, and hints of pine cones, rosemary and thyme. It’s big and dry and, although silky in the mouth, tannic. An impressive young Pinot Noir that should be cellared for 5–6 years, at least.
— S.H.
(3/1/2011)
Mi Sueño 2007 Chardonnay (Los Carneros)
- $38
Shows lots of sweet, smoky oak and superripe flavors of pineapple tart, lemon meringue pie and zesty limes. For all that richness, the wine is balanced with crisp acidity and a streak of stony minerals. Fine now and through 2011.
— S.H.
(12/15/2009)
John Anthony 2009 Church Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Los Carneros)
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- $29
A zesty, delightful Sauvignon Blanc to drink on its own, or with zesty little appetizers. Will stand up well next to a beautiful roasted chicken. It’s dry and firm in acidity, and rich in cool-climate citrus, tropical fruit, lemongrass and white pepper flavors.
— S.H.
(4/1/2011)
Hartwell 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Los Carneros)
- $35
An exotic Sauvignon Blanc, this is filled with flavors of citrus and tropical fruit, with touches of mineral, flower and spice. It’s bone dry and crisply acidic—the way Sauvignon Blanc should be. This defines elegance and complexity.
— S.H.
(8/1/2012)
Lost Canyon 2004 Las Brisas Vineyard Pinot Noir (Los Carneros)
- $40
Dry, delicate and delicious, this Pinot offers lots of complex pleasure now, and has the stuffing for midterm aging. A compact wine, with youthful acidity and tannins, yet the cherry and cola flavors impact with power. Should hold well through 2010.
— S.H.
(9/1/2006)
Martin Ray 2011 Reserve Chardonnay (Los Carneros)
- $25
Martin Ray’s Reserve Carneros Chardonnay is turning out to be a consistently great wine for its price. This is dry, crisp in acidity and complex, showing classic, oak-tinged flavors that veer toward tropical fruits, pears and green apples.
— S.H.
(12/1/2012)
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