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Leeward 1996 Merlot (Napa Valley)

Price $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)

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Leeward 1997 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County)

Price $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)

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Leeward 1998 Reserve Chardonnay (Edna Valley)

Price $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)

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Leeward 1996 Edna Valley Reserve Chardonnay (Edna Valley)

Price $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)

Most Reviewed Designations

Bien Nacido Vineyard Edna Valley Reserve Reserve

Most Reviewed Varietals

Chardonnay Merlot Pinot Noir

2010 Écluse Lock Vineyard

California Cabernet simply doesn’t get richer or riper than this. It…

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