89
points
Main & Geary 2009 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley)
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$18
An ambitious wine, obviously grown from low yielding vines whose fruity flavors have been concentrated into wild blackberries and cherries, finished with the exotic spices that characterize Dry Creek Zinfandel. A very good Zin for the price.
— S.H.
(9/1/2011)
86
points
Main & Geary 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
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$20
A soft, gentle Cabernet, with flavors of blackberries, cherries, raspberries, cassis and sweet oak. Drink this rich, forward wine now.
— S.H.
(9/1/2011)
86
points
Main & Geary 2009 Chardonnay (Sonoma County)
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$15
Lots of ripe pineapple and tropical fruit flavors in this direct, one-dimensional wine. Lots of oak, too, with a veneer of buttered toast and vanilla. Easy to find, with 10,000 cases produced.
— S.H.
(9/1/2011)
85
points
Main & Geary 2009 Petite Sirah (California)
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$18
A little tough and gritty, showing Petite Sirah’s big-boned tannins, and also a burst of acidity. The blackberry fruit has earthy notes of tobacco and spices. Drink now.
— S.H.
(10/1/2011)
83
points
Main & Geary 2010 Pinot Grigio (California)
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$13
A bit heavy, with ripe flavors of apricots, pears and oranges. There’s a hint of sweetness. It’s a rustic wine, but serve it cold at big parties and don’t worry.
— S.H.
(9/1/2011)
83
points
Main & Geary 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
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$20
Clean and dry, but a rather uninteresting Cabernet despite its Napa Valley address. Shows diluted blackberry and currant flavors. Pricey for what you get.
— S.H.
(3/1/2012)
82
points
Main & Geary 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma County)
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$15
Sugary sweet and simple, with buttered popcorn, pineapple jam and vanilla flavors.
— S.H.
(3/1/2012)
82
points
Main & Geary 2010 Petite Sirah (California)
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$18
A heavy, dull wine, with sweet blackberry and vegetable flavors.
— S.H.
(3/1/2012)