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Vinum 2006 Mátra Muscat de Bianca Muscat Blanc (Hungary)
- $18
Citrus, flowers and melon on the nose are mirrored in the flavors of this elegant and lively dessert wine from Hungary. The character is fresh, fruity and powerful, but not overwhelming. A lovely balance of fruit and acid gives it sophistication and a food-friendly style. Very pretty and sure to please myriad palates.
— S.K.
(5/1/2008)
Vinum 2009 Chenin/Vio Chenin Blanc-Viognier (California)
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- $12
Brilliantly dry and acidic, an Old World-style wine whose price shouldn’t mislead you. This is a serious food wine, dry and minerally, with lemon and lime flavors. The score would be higher if not for a very slight vegetal note.
— S.H.
(4/1/2011)
Vinum 2007 CNW Chenin Blanc (Clarksburg)
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- $12
Clarksburg might be called the Chenin Blanc capital of California, and this polished wine shows why. It’s completely dry and mouthwateringly crisp in acidity, with interesting flavors of citrus fruits, ripe fresh green beans, spices and vanilla. Try as an alternative to Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc.
— S.H.
(10/1/2009)
Vinum 2007 Vio Viognier (San Benito County)
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- $25
A fun wine that straddles that familiar California line between sweetness and dryness. The structure comes from acidity and minerals, while the richness is all about exotic tropical fruits, flowers and honey.
— S.H.
(10/1/2009)
Vinum 2006 The Scrapper Cabernet Franc (El Dorado County)
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- $30
Cabernet Franc is the best Bordeaux variety grown in the Sierra Foothills, and this is a pretty good one. It’s dry and classically structured, with rich flavors of cherries, herbs and oak, and a briary character of wild mountain berries.
— S.H.
(10/1/2009)
Vinum 2007 White Elephant (California)
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- $17
Bone dry, high in acidity and peppery, this white blend has flavors of citrus rind, water chestnuts, sweet bell peppers and vanilla. It’s an interesting interpretation of an everyday table wine. Chenin Blanc, Roussanne and Viognier.
— S.H.
(10/1/2009)
Vinum 2007 G2 Late Harvest Gewürztraminer (San Benito County)
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- $30
Supersweet, offering flavors of honey, apricots, tangerines and vanilla. Very nice and crisp, but could use greater concentration of natural fruit.
— S.H.
(10/1/2009)
Vinum 2006 PETs Petite Sirah (Clarksburg)
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- $14
Rich, full-bodied and dry, with chocolate-infused blackberry, currant and black cherry flavors, sprinkled with pepper and cinnamon. The tannins are thick and fine. A very nice example of Petite Sirah at a good price.
— S.H.
(11/1/2009)
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