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Spellbound 2007 Reserve Petite Sirah (Napa Valley)
- $45
A big, muscular Petite Sirah, showing the classic profile of the variety. Rich and thick in tannins, it showcases powerful blackberry, plum, currant, bacon and black pepper flavors that finish with fruity sweetness, although the wine is technically dry. A welcome addition to the top tier of Petite Sirah in California.
— S.H.
(4/1/2012)
Spellbound 2005 Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi)
- Editors' Choice
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- $15
A great example of Lodi Zin, at a great price. Shows real complexity in the blackberry, cherry, mulberry, molasses, cocoa and cola flavors, accented with exotic dusty spices. For all the richness, it’s totally dry, and the alcohol level is refreshingly low.
— S.H.
(3/1/2009)
Spellbound 2006 Chardonnay (California)
- $15
This Chardonnay is similar in flavors and texture to far more expensive bottlings, with a wealth of peaches, pears, pineapples and buttercream. For the price, it’s hard to beat.
— S.H.
(2/1/2009)
Spellbound 2008 Petite Sirah (California)
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- $15
Tastes almost like an Aussie Shiraz, a big, jammy but drily acidic wine that explodes in blackberry, cherry and pepper flavors. Robust and fun, a great wine to serve with barbecue or rich meat stews.
— S.H.
(3/1/2011)
Spellbound 2006 Reserve Petite Sirah (Napa Valley)
- $45
Lots of rich, ripe black currants in this chunky wine, with other notes of leather, dark chocolate and pepper. But it has a dry, tannic bitterness to it. May be a function of youth, and could blossom unexpectedly one of these days.
— S.H.
(12/1/2009)
Spellbound 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (California)
- $15
Good price for a Cab of this elegance and complexity. It’s a dry, full-bodied wine, with proper varietal flavors of black currants and cedar. A great substitute for a more expensive Cab in this economy.
— S.H.
(3/1/2009)
Spellbound 2006 Riesling (California)
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- $15
Made in a German style, this Riesling is off-dry. Crisp, zingy acidity provides balance, and the flavors, of green apples, pineapples, honeysuckle flowers, vanilla and spices, are clean and deep.
— S.H.
(3/1/2009)
Spellbound 2005 Petite Sirah (Lodi)
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- $15
Shows Petite Sirah’s rustic nature, with sweet, jammy blackberry and currant flavors framed in fairly harsh tannins, although the finish is dry. Fine now with pizza, lasagna, cheeseburgers and similar comfort food.
— S.H.
(3/1/2009)
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