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DeRose 2002 Al DeRose Vineyard Viognier (Cienega Valley)

Price $26

Rich, juicy and as intricate as a tapestry, with ripe mango, breadfruit, white peach, butterscotch and vanilla flavors interwoven with smoky oak. A crisp spine of acidity provides a clean finish. — S.H. (11/15/2004)

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DeRose 1995 Port (Cienega Valley)

Price $26

Sweet, rich in tannins, high in peppery alcohol and with a chocolatey, blackberry richness, this dessert wine is fun on its own, or beside a perfect espresso after a big, late night dinner. — S.H. (12/1/2004)

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DeRose 2002 Cedolini Family Vineyard Zinfandel (Cienega Valley)

Price $24

Smooth as velvet despite the tannins, this softly plush wine features wild berry, mocha and pepper flavors. It’s totally dry, with alcohol above 15%. Best with very rich meats and cheeses. — S.H. (11/15/2004)

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DeRose 2002 Miller Family Vineyard Negrette (Cienega Valley)

Price $23

Firmly tannic, very dry, and rugged in the way of country wines. Offers up ripe plum, coffee and sweet oak flavors, rather like a Barbera. — S.H. (11/15/2004)

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DeRose 2002 Special Reserve Cardillo Vineyard Cabernet Franc (Cienega Valley)

Price $19

Kind of tannic now, with flavors suggesting cherries, herbs and sweet pipe tobacco. Very dry, with good acidity. A versatile red wine at the table. — S.H. (11/15/2004)

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DeRose 2002 Nick DeRose Sr. Vineyard Zinfandel (Cienega Valley)

Price $21

Very dry and rather tannic, with a burst of Zinny wild berry, pepper and earth flavors. A fun wine that will go well with anything Italian. — S.H. (11/15/2004)

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DeRose 2001 Negrette (Cienega Valley)

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Price $20

Tastes like a little country wine you came across while traveling the back roads. Rough in texture, with berry flavors, and very dry, it’s a little like a rustic Cabernet. — S.H. (8/1/2003)

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DeRose 2002 Vintner's Reserve Merlot (Livermore Valley)

Price $23

Ultra-dry, tart with acids and tannic, this tough wine has herb and coffee flavors just barely nudging into cherries. — S.H. (10/1/2004)

Most Reviewed Designations

Al DeRose Vineyard Cedolini Family Vineyard Hollywood Red Miller Family Vineyard Nick DeRose Sr. Vineyard Special Reserve Cardillo Vineyard Vintner's Reserve

Most Reviewed Varietals

Cabernet Franc Merlot Negrette Port Red Blend Viognier Zinfandel

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