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Wine Spots 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $25
The upside of the recession is that wines this good are being sold for lower prices, which is great news for consumers. This Cabernet, basically a négociant’s blend, is really delicious. It’s rich, dry, tannic and lush in blackberry and cherry tart, chocolate and smoky cedar flavors.
— S.H.
(6/1/2011)
Wine Spots 2010 Pinot Noir (Carneros)
- $25
This is a successful Pinot Noir in terms of its lighter style, silkiness and generosity, showing real finesse and delicacy. It’s a tartly acidic wine with delicious flavors of cola and sour cherry candy. Try pairing it with mushroom risotto speckled with crumbled bacon.
— S.H.
(11/1/2012)
Wine Spots 2006 Syrah (Sonoma Coast)
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- $25
Inky dark and full-bodied, this Syrah has all the hallmarks of a young wine. It’s dry and extremely rich in blackberry, wild cherry and blueberry flavors, accented with smoky oak, violets and pepper. Really nice, but maybe too soft for aging.
— S.H.
(10/1/2009)
Wine Spots 2009 Pinot Noir (Carneros)
- $25
This is a good wine, textbook Carneros in its dryness, crisp acidity, silky texture and cherry, herb and spice flavors. It’s not especially rich, but an elegant Pinot Noir for drinking now.
— S.H.
(7/1/2011)
Wine Spots 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
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- $25
A good, everyday Cabernet. It’s a bit gritty and hard in tannins, but very dry, with fine classic flavors of blackberries, black currants and oak. Give it a brief decant before drinking.
— S.H.
(8/1/2010)
Wine Spots 2009 Chardonnay (Monterey)
- $19
A good Chardonnay, modestly oaked, with pleasant flavors of lemons, pineapples, buttered toast and cinnamon spice. Brisk acidity makes it finish bright and clean.
— S.H.
(7/1/2011)
Wine Spots 2007 Chardonnay (Monterey)
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- $20
This is a solid, everyday Chard. It’s very dry and crisp, with earthy, fruity citrus flavors. The acidity may be a little too high for some people.
— S.H.
(10/1/2009)
Wine Spots 2009 Merlot (Napa Valley)
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- $25
Despite the Napa Valley address, this ordinary wine tastes like it could come from anywhere. But it’s a little rough in feel, with currant and plum sauce flavors.
— S.H.
(11/1/2012)
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