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Merryvale Reserve (2000)
Merlot, Napa Valley
(A dark, young, chewy wine. Blackberry-tart aromas, very classy and stylish. Dry tannins coat the palate, masking rich fruit. This
is a wine of structure rather than hedonism. Goes very well with the Hawaiian Rib eye.)
Iron Horse (2002)
Pinot Noir
(This solidly built wine is big. Cherry, mint and saddle-leather aromas, a chalky, fine grained feel and ripe cherry, apple and
tea flavors comprise a fulfilling package. Closes long, with herb and leather accents. Goes well with a spicy stir fry or the New
York.)
Sterling Merlot (2002)
Napa Valley
(Fiercely tannic as usual, yet brimming with well-ripened black currant and blackberry fruit. This wine goes well with the
Hawaiian Rib Eye. )
J (2003)
Pinot Noir
(A single-vineyard wine from a warmer part of the appellation. The extra heat and sunshine show in the ripe, fleshy flavors of
cherries and raspberries, full-bodied mouth feel, and soft acids. Finishes with a smoky edge of wood and spice.)
Clos Du Val (2002)
Cabernet Sauvignon
(The firm, chunky tannins will hold the black currant and herb flavors through this decade.)
Clos Du Bois (2002)
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
(This Cab is dry, fruity, soft and gentle, with extra nuances of complexity. It’s deep in blackberry and chocolate flavors,
and an intricately detailed balance of acids, tannins, alcohol and oak. Not an ager, but absolutely delicious from the
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Merryvale Reserve (2000)
Chardonnay, Napa Valley
(Firm and rich textured, with bright acidity that keeps it fresh. This wonderful wine is loaded with complex pear,
apple, herb and citrus notes that just keep on singing throughout its long finish.)
Santa Margherita (2004)
Pinot Grigio
(The bestselling Pinot Grigio on the market is full of forward fruit and balancing acidity. It succeeds in epitomizing
why Pinot Grigio is so popular, with its slight spice and crisp, soft, clean and fresh flavors, with just a touch of citrus and
leeches.)
Tualatin Estate Semi-Sparkling (2001)
Muscat, Willamette Valley
(Smells like Muscat, with pretty apricot and orange-blossom aromas, and as the name suggests, it’s just a little
bubbly. The sweetness level is high, but not exceptional. This clean wine is fun and perfect for fresh fruits or wedding
cake.)
Chalone (2002)
Chardonnay
(Easy to detect the mountain origins of this tightly wound wine. It’s big in citrus acids and even has dusty
tannins, but there’s a sunburst of spiced peach and papaya flavor that make it rich now. A guaranteed ager, and it will
be wonderful to follow this wine through its long evolution.)
Horin
Gekkeikan Sake
(Using select rice polished to 50% of its original size, this ultra premium “junmai daiginjo” sake is slowly
fermented at low temperatures to give it a refreshing fruit like aroma and mild flavor. Enjoy chilled or room temperature.) |
