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Pope Valley Winery 2003 Eakle Ranch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
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- $24
More tannic than the usual Napa Cab, drier and earthier too, but it’s nice to have something different. In fact, the balance and harmony are positively Bordeaux-esque. This is a Cabernet that won’t swamp food and won’t pall after two sips.
— S.H.
(2/1/2007)
Pope Valley Winery 2005 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $52
Ripe, dry and oaky, with powerful black currant and cedar flavors. Shows its youth in the astringency of the tannins, which are fine but very hard. Could be a sleeper. Try after 2011.
— S.H.
(12/31/2008)
Pope Valley Winery 2001 Chenin Blanc (Napa Valley)
- $16
Hints of lemon, herb, melon, apple, pear and anise mark this lovely Chenin Blanc. Not as sweet as a true dessert wine, but fresh and fruity. Try it before dinner as an apéritif.
— J.M.
(12/15/2003)
Pope Valley Winery 2006 Meyercamp Ranch Chenin Blanc (Napa Valley)
- $14
Here’s a dry, crisp Chenin that shows the variety at its California best. With rich, mouthwatering acidity, it has citrus and floral flavors that have a bit of sourdough bread yeastiness. Versatile at the table, at a good everyday price.
— S.H.
(12/31/2008)
Pope Valley Winery 2006 Eakle Ranch Sangiovese (Napa Valley)
- $18
Marked by dryness and rich acidity, this light- to medium-bodied Sangiovese has ripe flavors of red cherries and orange rind, with a tarry, asphalt or pine cone smoky spiciness. Good with steak and lamb chops. Drink now.
— S.H.
(12/31/2008)
Pope Valley Winery 2003 Old Vine Meyercamp Ranch Chenin Blanc (Napa Valley)
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- $10
This wine is distinct and interesting. It’s dry and intense in citrusy acids, with a softening touch of fig and peach. A well-made, good wine. Try with Waldorf salad.
— S.H.
(6/1/2005)
Pope Valley Winery 2004 Eakle Ranch Merlot (Napa Valley)
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- $20
Dry and tart in acids, with herb, blackberry and bitter dark chocolate flavors that finish with a tannic scour. More Bordeaux-like than Californian in the earthiness, but it’s a polished wine. Decanting and food will soften and sweeten it.
— S.H.
(2/1/2007)
Pope Valley Winery 2005 Bella Rosa Sangiovese (Napa Valley)
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- $10
This is dark in color for a blush, almost a red wine, but it's better treated as a rose and chilled. It shows a vibrant freshness and Sangiovese’s cherry flavors that are set off by crisp acids and a fruity, dry finish.
— S.H.
(2/1/2007)
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