92
points
Windsor Sonoma 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley)
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$28
They’ve been doing their homework at Windsor Sonoma to judge by this Cab, which is a vast improvement over past releases. It’s a pleasure to drink now for its rich, forward flavors of cherries, blackberries, currants and cocoa, soft tannins, and lush overlay of caramelized oak. It finishes sweetly smooth, although it’s technically dry.
— S.H.
(12/31/2010)
91
points
Windsor Sonoma 2008 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)
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$20
This is a firm, dry, minerally Chardonnay. It’s not blockbuster rich, but it is clean and vibrant and elegant. The flinty flavors are enriched with notes of pineapples and green apples, while oak and lees give hints of buttered toast and sour cream. A very fine, food-friendly wine that sommeliers should be aware of.
— S.H.
(10/1/2010)
87
points
Windsor Sonoma 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley)
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$30
A big, voluptuous Cabernet, brimming with ripe blackberries, plums, mocha, cedar, and a chewy, tangy meaty taste, like beef jerky. Solid, soft and easy to drink.
— S.H.
(11/1/2011)