Wines from Los Carneros
Hudson Vineyards 2008 Syrah (Los Carneros)
- $90
Feels thick and syrupy, lacking structure, and tastes soft and jammy, with strong flavors of cherries and black raspberries. Could do something down the road, but it’s awkward now. Tasted twice, with consistent results.
— S.H.
(5/1/2011)
Cameron Hughes 2008 Lot 165 Pinot Noir (Los Carneros)
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- $18
A little soft and dull. Dry and silky, it features raspberry and cola flavors.
— S.H.
(12/31/2010)
Cameron Hughes 2009 Lot 276 Pinot Noir (Los Carneros)
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- $15
The price is fine, but with Pinot Noir, you get what you pay for. The wine is dry, silky and crisp in acidity, yet tastes rather green in mint and cherry flavors.
— S.H.
(12/15/2011)
Amethyst 2004 Pinot Grigio (Los Carneros)
- $18
As oaky a PG as you're likely to come across. The nose is pure buttered popcorn and mill dust with a barely detectable backing of vanilla-coated pear. Smooth in the mouth, with heft and tons of resiny flavor. The finish is, as might be expected, a wood-driven ride. Anyone adverse to barrel influences should steer clear; oak lovers could find it to their liking.
— W.E.
(2/1/2006)
Bonneau 2004 Catherine's Vineyard Chardonnay (Los Carneros)
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- $28
This is a very oaky wine, and you have to wonder why they plastered it on so thick, because underneath all that sweet, toasty, caramelized woodsap is a nice, fruity Chardonnay. I’ve seen other reviews that praised the oak, but I can’t go there.
— S.H.
(5/1/2007)
Bennett Lane 2006 Reserve Chardonnay (Los Carneros)
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- $45
Crispness provides the balance needed for this Chardonnay. It gives a tartness to the fairly sweet, candied flavors of pineapples and butterscotch.
— S.H.
(2/1/2009)
Franciscan 2007 Cuvee Sauvage Chardonnay (Los Carneros)
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- $40
Simple, with slightly sweet aromas and flavors of buttered toast, popcorn and butterscotch Lifesaver candy drops. A disappointment for a bottling that’s been far better in the past.
— S.H.
(4/1/2011)
Taj 2009 Cold Creek Ranch Chardonnay (Los Carneros)
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- $24
Strong and awkward in winemaker interventions, this Chardonnay is dominated by buttered toast and popcorn flavors. Pineapple jam shows up, accented with crisp acidity.
— S.H.
(6/1/2011)
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