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Murphy-Goode 2000 Robert Young Vineyards Reserve Merlot (Alexander Valley)

Price $45

This concentrated wine almost startles with the richness of its black cherry, currant, olive, chocolate and spicebox flavors. They flood the mouth, but are well balanced by smooth, polished tannins that have been burnished to a sheen, good acidity and a lush overlay of oak. As extracted as it is, it’s balanced and harmonious. — S.H. (8/1/2004)

Murphy-Goode 2002 Terra A Lago #4 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley)

Cellar Selection

Price $45

This block selection combines the richness of the winery’s Adams Knoll Cab with the tannic inaccessibility of the Sarah Block. The result is a wine that needs age. It displays its appellation’s herbal, tobaccoey personality, with a solid core of cherry and blackberry fruit. Best to cellar until 2008, and should hold well beyond that. — S.H. (3/1/2006)

Murphy-Goode 1999 Reserve Robert Young Vineyards Merlot (Alexander Valley)

Price $45

Impressive for its size and richness, but also for its elegance and finesse. Blackberry and olive flavors lead, while generous oak adds vanilla and cream notes. Soft tannins and acids provide a plushness that lasts through the refined finish. —S.H. — S.H. (2/1/2003)

Murphy-Goode 2002 Snake Eyes, Ellis Ranch Reserve Zinfandel (Alexander Valley)

Price $35

A wonderful Zin that combines lushly ripe fruit with a smooth, velvety mouth feel. Blackberries, cherries, spicy blueberries and cocoa flavors drink sweet in fruity essence, yet the wine is dry. Has the balance and elegance of a fine Cabernet, with Zin’s distinct personality. — S.H. (3/1/2005)

Murphy-Goode 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley)

Editors' Choice

Price $22

A rewarding and satisfying Cab. It may not be in the top tier, but it’s close, with voluptuous tannins and classically complex Cab flavors of blackcurrants, olives and herbs. Lacks a bit of concentration in the center, but the pedigree is so good, you’ll hardly notice over a grilled ribeye steak. — S.H. (8/1/2003)

Murphy-Goode 1997 Reserve Fumé Blanc (Sonoma County)

Price $24

From one of the most dependable Sauvignon Blanc producers in California, another winner. It’s all there: citrus, tropical fruit, butter, vanilla, honey, lees and lots of new oak. Very rich and extracted, with tart, almost nervous acidity. — S.H. (9/1/1999)

Murphy-Goode 1998 Liar's Dice Zinfandel (Sonoma County)

Editors' Choice

Price $17

Toasty nose, bright fruit, makes for a classy, creamy, zippy Zin. This is really a pleasure, balanced and forward and full of life. There are some nuances of tar and spice in a balanced, exceptionally lively, seductive wine. — P.G. (3/1/2001)

Murphy-Goode 1997 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)

Price $30

Light-to-medium-bodied, but hardly weak. An elegant Pinot that amply reflects what people mean when they say “Russian River Pinot Noir.” Cinnamon spice, brambly raspberry, and stylish sweet oak throughout. An intriguing and impressive first-ever M-G Pinot from Olivet Lane and Home Vineyards. — M.S. (5/1/2000)

Most Reviewed Varietals [All]

Bordeaux-style Red Blend Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay Merlot Petit Verdot Pinot Grigio/Gris Pinot Noir Sauvignon Blanc Zinfandel

Most Reviewed Regions

Alexander Valley Russian River Valley Sonoma County

2009 Chronicle Cerise Vineyard

One sip is all it takes to know this is a terrific Pinot Noir. It’s dry…

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