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Monthaven 2001 Coastal Zinfandel (Central Coast)
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- $8
A pleasing blend of plum, black cherry, smoke, berry and herb flavors, all couched in firm tannins. Toast and smoke frame the finish which is moderate in length and fairly spicy.
— W.E.
(11/1/2003)
Monthaven 2001 Coastal Merlot (Central Coast)
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- $12
A serviceable wine, with plummy berry flavors and some fairly rugged tannins, but on the whole it’s an easy sip. It’s also a bit on the sweet side.
— S.H.
(2/1/2004)
Monthaven 2000 Syrah (California)
- $10
One of a rash of new and inexpensive statewide appellations as a result of the grape glut, this is a decent every sipper. It has berry flavors and is very dry and clean. Acids are out of proportion to the fruit, however, resulting in a peppery tartness.
— S.H.
(12/15/2003)
Monthaven 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Coast)
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- $12
Riper than last year, and $2 more expensive, too, but gets the same score because it’s too sweet. Nice aromas of smoky currants, and some good, ripe blackberry flavors, but why did they keep so much sugar in?
— S.H.
(3/1/2004)
Monthaven 2000 Pinot Noir (California)
- $10
So what does ten bucks buy in Pinot Noir? A light-bodied wine with tart, green strawberry, cola and cranberry flavors, plenty of crisp acids and smooth tannins.
— S.H.
(7/1/2003)
Monthaven 2000 Zinfandel (California)
- $10
Here’s your basic red wine, the kind drunk around the world. It has berry, earthy flavors, and is bone dry and acidic, with strong tannins. It’s a rustic, country-style wine, and you can gulp it down with your next pizza.
— S.H.
(9/1/2003)
Monthaven 2008 Chardonnay (Central Coast)
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- $24
This Chardonnay in a box is the equivalent of four regular bottles, but it’s not a very good wine. It’s ultradry and acidic, with unripe, vegetal flavors that just approach citrus fruits.
— S.H.
(10/1/2010)
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