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Atmosphere 2008 La Prenda Vineyard Dos Burros Marsanne-Roussanne (Sonoma Valley)
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- $30
Rhône white blends are among the toughest to pull off in California, but Atmosphere does a terrific job. Among the top of its class, it’s bone dry, crisp and minerally, with subtle, complex flavors of white peach, papaya, fig, vanilla and buttercream flavors. Really good. Try as an alternative to a rich Chardonnay.
— S.H.
(7/1/2010)
Atmosphere 2008 Demark St. Vineyard Tribute Fumé Blanc (Sonoma Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $20
A first-rate Sauvignon Blanc. Bone dry and crisp and clean in mouthwatering acidity, it has wonderfully complex gooseberry, lime, grapefruit and kiwi flavors. Among the top of its class, and a great value.
— S.H.
(7/1/2010)
Atmosphere 2008 Bismark Mountain Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley)
- Cellar Selection
- $60
The vineyard, high in the Mayacamas Mountains, is famous for the tannic quality of its red wines. You’ll find this ’08 Cab tough and astringent. But you’ll also easily discover the vast richness of chocolate, cherry, blackberry and currant fruit, so deep and impressive, and the finish is totally dry and balanced. This Cabernet clearly needs time. Give it until 2014…
— S.H.
(12/15/2010)
Atmosphere 2009 Denmark Street Vineyard Tribute Fumé Blanc (Sonoma Valley)
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- $20
A worthy followup to the 2008, showing crisp acidity and rich flavors of citrus fruits, New Zealand-style gooseberries, and vanilla spice, with a honey sweet finish. Drink now with Vietnamese food or sushi.
— S.H.
(12/15/2010)
Atmosphere 2009 La Prenda Vineyard Dos Burros Marsanne-Roussanne (Sonoma Valley)
- Online Exclusive
- $35
Superrich in tangerine, peach, lime, mango and honey flavors, this Rhône-style white blend is balanced with crisp acidity and a nice touch of minerality. It’s a wine to drink now.
— S.H.
(12/15/2010)
Atmosphere 2007 Parmelee-Hill Vineyard Syrah (Sonoma Valley)
- $30
Direct and bold in cherries, raspberries, chocolate and spices, this is a tasty Syrah. The richness is wrapped into fine, sweet tannins, with a tweet of smoky oak. Drink now.
— S.H.
(7/1/2010)
Atmosphere 2006 Parmelee-Hill Vineyard Syrah (Sonoma Valley)
- $30
Soft and chocolaty-fruity, like the wine version of a health food power bar, with raspberry, mocha, roasted almond and spice flavors. Easy to drink with just about anything that needs a full-bodied red.
— S.H.
(7/1/2010)
Atmosphere 2010 Denmark St. Vineyard Fumé Blanc (Sonoma Valley)
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- $25
The cold vintage took its toll here, resulting in less than ripe fruit. Although the wine is refreshingly dry and tart, the lemon and lime flavors are compromised by a tart green taste that finishes sour.
— S.H.
(12/15/2011)
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