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oops 2008 Sauvignon Blanc (Central Valley)
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- $12
Up until now we haven’t been real fond of the Oops brand from Chile. However, this Sauvignon Blanc is exactly what we like. It starts with a basic but comfortable blend of citrusy aromas before showing a complete palate consisting of apple, grapefruit, celery and white pepper flavors. A totally solid wine with no gaps. Level and delicious, with proper bite and scour.
— M.S.
(12/31/2008)
oops 2010 Carmenère (Central Valley)
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- $10
Classic Carmenère aromas of oregano, basil and tomato vie with ripe plum and spice to create an herbal-leaning but honest bouquet. Feels good, with balance and lift to flavors of berry, olive, tobacco and herbs. Mild and short on the finish, but nice for $10.
— M.S.
(6/1/2012)
oops 2008 Cabernet Franc Carmenère Red (Central Valley)
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- $11
Chunky, rubbery and leathery on the nose, but there’s plenty of berry fruit, too. For an $11 wine, the palate is lush and plump, with big tannins and full flavors of roasted cherry, plum, herbs and tomato. Finishes long and persistent, but fresh. Interesting and nicely done for Chilean Cab Franc.
— M.S.
(12/31/2010)
oops 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Central Valley)
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Chunky aromas of apple and citrus are regular and mellow. Has a more fleshy feel than many Chilean SBs, with apple and grapefruit flavors in front of a round, pithy, mildly bitter finish. Just juicy enough; contains 15% Carmenère for added body.
— M.S.
(2/1/2012)
oops 2010 Chardonnay (Central Valley)
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- $10
Pear and vanilla aromas are what you’d call basic, and there’s a briney note as well. Feels about medium, with mild acidity and a dilute quality to the palate feel. Tastes of lime and green banana, with brine and fresh bell pepper thrown in.
— M.S.
(2/1/2012)
oops 2007 Chardonnay (Central Valley)
- $12
Made for Oops by VIA Wines, this oddball Chardonnay features 14% white Carmenère, meaning there’s red fruit (without the skins) added to the blend to give bulk and texture. The result is a slightly waxy, sticky white with peach pit aromas followed by basic apple and citrus flavors. You don’t taste any red fruit, but you do know that it’s not 100% varietal…
— M.S.
(5/1/2009)
oops 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Central Valley)
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- $11
This wine varies in quality and perception based on when in its lifespan you taste it. Now, toward the end of the line, it’s tropical and hanging in there, with green apple, citrus and other typical SB aromas and flavors. Even with 15% Carmenère in the blend for kicks, it’s standard and workmanlike.
— M.S.
(2/1/2011)
oops 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Valley)
- $12
A bit wanting as Cabernet goes, with cherry and tea aromas. The palate is richer than the nose, offering big, ripe fruit that’s generic in style but generally clean and pleasant. Mild chocolate and brown sugar notes on the finish ensure its friendliness. Imported by Schwartz-Olcott Importers.
— M.S.
(11/15/2007)
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