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Leeward 1996 Merlot (Napa Valley)
- $24
Who says Northern and Southern California don’t get along? This wine is made at an oceanside winery in Ventura from prime Napa fruit. Leeward’s Chucks-Brigham and Gardner-make small batches of heady varietals, all with piercing, deep flavors. This Merlot is heavy on the black fruit and is built on a rack of perfect tannins. It’s ready to drink now, but will soften…
— M.S.
(6/1/1999)
Leeward 1997 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County)
- $20
Attractive aromas of cola, strawberry, vanilla and ginger snaps. Blackberry fruit with cinnamon, clove and foresty accents. Medium-bodied, with nice fruit on the finish. Pleasing, with an easygoing manner.
— W.E.
(11/15/1999)
Leeward 1998 Reserve Chardonnay (Edna Valley)
- $16
Lavishly oaked; grandiose toast meets smokestack lightning on the nose. It calms down on the palate, where it leans toward apple and lemon fruit before moving smoothly into a long, toasty finish.
— W.E.
(6/1/2000)
Leeward 1996 Edna Valley Reserve Chardonnay (Edna Valley)
- $16
Good color and texture, but short on flavorful fruit. A bit lean and lemony throughout, the wine just never gets it completely together. A smidgin of green-apple crispness and a little warmth, but overall too green and lean to score higher.
— M.S.
(10/1/1999)
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