Crystal Valley Cellars
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Crystal Valley Cellars 2000 Syrah
- Editors' Choice
- $16
There’s a ton of varietal character in this fnely crafted wine, from the pepper and plum flavors to the rich, full-bodied texture. It’s big and dense but never loses sight of elegance and finesse. The velvety texture is a delight. Great value compared to some of these superpremium prices.
— S.H.
(12/1/2002)
Crystal Valley Cellars 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon (Yountville)
- $16
Has a lot in common with far more expensive Cabernets. The dark color promises a richness that’s confirmed with a sniff revealing ripe cassis fruit and smoky oak. In the mouth, it’s quintessentially fine California Cabernet, rich and dry, balanced and delicious. Lacks the extra dimensions of the best stuff, but not by much. Impressive, and a great value. —S.H.
— S.H.
(12/31/2002)
Crystal Valley Cellars 2000 Reserve Merlot
- $16
There’s lots of elegance to this ripe, fruity wine. The plum and blackberry flavors are nicely offset by rich, soft tannins and a kiss of oak. Balanced and harmonious, this Merlot is easily as good as many costing far more.
— S.H.
(11/15/2002)
Crystal Valley Cellars 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon
- $16
A nice, easy drinking wine with some extra features that make it worth your while. Soft in texture, it’s loaded with ripe black currant, dark chocolate and oak flavors. Makes you want to keep on sipping.
— S.H.
(10/1/2005)
Crystal Valley Cellars 2000 Chardonnay
- $14
Ripe, polished and pretty, this charming wine has full-throttle apple and pear flavors and tasty spice. It’s refreshingly crisp and well-structured, with a long, rich finish. Mainly Lodi grapes, from Cosentino.
— S.H.
(11/15/2001)
Crystal Valley Cellars 2003 Merlot
- $18
Here’s a good, veryday Merlot, with some complexity. It’s dry and balanced, with a good array of black cherry, blackberry and toasty oak flavors. Has the flash of a very fine wine, without quite the depth, but the price is fair.
— S.H.
(3/1/2006)
Crystal Valley Cellars 2000 Mohr-Fry Ranch Sauvignon Blanc
- $13
From a celebrated Lodi grower; turned into wine by Napa Valley’s Mitch Cosentino. A zesty wine with lemongrass, mint and smoke aromas. The fresh, clean flavors are of citrus fruits and spearmint, slightly sweet, with crisp, juicy acidity.
— S.H.
(11/15/2001)
Crystal Valley Cellars 2001 Syrah
- $16
A darkly plump, juicy wine, a little on the rustic side with its edgy tannins and rough mouthfeel. But the flavors are nice and ripe, showing peppery plum and blackberry and sweet smoked meat, like prosciutto.
— S.H.
(12/1/2003)
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