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2008 Argyle, Pinot Noir, Reserve, Willamette Valley, 91 pts. Parker, 91 pts. Wine Spectator, 90 pts. Tanzer; $40.00, get the 2nd bottle of 2007 Argyle, Riesling, Eola-Amity Hills, 86 Wine Spectator, FOR $1.00! (Winery Release Price: $25.00)    

      

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

Issue: Dec 31, 2010

2008 Pinot Noir Reserve. This fragrant red offers raspberry, rose petal and white pepper aromas, following through on the open textured palate and lingering well against lightly sandy tannins. Drink now through 2018. 7000 cases made.  

2007 Argyle Riesling, Eola-Amity Hills 

Wine Spectator   

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• 2010 Justin, Sauvignon Blanc, Paso Robles; $15.00:  Wine is a pale greenish gold in color with gentle, youthful aromas of lime, lemon, chalk and just a touch of kiwi. It's a fluid wine with lively acidity and flavors of lime, lemon and mineral that is slightly drying rather than juicy. A moderately long finish is dominated by acidity and fresh lime.
• 2011 Ferrari Carano, Pinot Grigio, Russian River Valley, Was $17.00, Now $15.00:  "With its delicate aromas and delicious flavors, our Ferrari-Carano Pinot Grigio is a perfect white wine for spring and summer sipping. The newly-labeled Pinot Grigio, sister wine to the Ferrari-Carano Siena, offers inviting creamy pear, key lime, subtle vanilla and green apples on the nose, complemented by honeydew melon, citrus and a hint of peaches on tasting. The pleasant mouthfeel is balanced by a light citrus finish that is delicate yet vibrant."  
• 2010 Ferrari Carano, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, Was $24.00, Now $18.00: This full-bodied Chardonnay has delicious aromas of apple, orange blossom, pear, marshmallow and a hint of graham cracker, perfectly balanced by flavors of lemon, peach, honey, and lingering, creamy toasted oak notes.      
• 2011 Elk Cove, Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley; $19.00: "With scents of sweet pear and almonds, fresh acidity, and flavors of baking spice and ripe peaches that linger on the palate, Elk Cove's 2010 pinot gris is a definite crowd pleaser." Portland Monthly (September 30, 2011)         
• 2011 Elk Cove, Pinot Noir, Rose', Willamette Valley; $15.50: The 2011 Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Noir Rosé is fragrant with white flowers and showing freshness with aromas of watermelon and sweet, red strawberry fruit! Enjoy this crisp, light, simply refreshing wine all by itself on a bright sunny day or pair it with succulent shellfish or roast chicken. Bon appétit!    
• 2010 Chateau Sainte Marguerite Rose' L'Espirit, Cotes de Provence; $23.00: Red fruits dominate this rich wine. It has great balance and a smooth texture, with red plum, loganberry and caramel flavors. With its structure, it could even age a year.   
• 2010 St. Supery, Chardonnay, Oak Free, Napa Valley, Was $20.00, Now $18.00: The 2010 Chardonnay presents with a brilliant pale yellow hue, while opulent aromas of mango, white peach and nectarine overlay a hint of key lime and lemon zest. Flavors of cantelope and stonefruit carry through a long round even profile that is vibrant and lightly crisp. This is a fine and elegant wine. Enjoy!
• 2010 ZD Wines, Chardonnay, California; $35.00: Aromas of pineapple, guava and pear mingle with hints of vanilla and orange blossoms. The palate is full bodied and rich with the perfect balance between fruit, oak and acidity. Like many ZD Chardonnays, this wine is a joy to drink when young but will also age and develop beautifully for many years to come. Enjoy!
• 2010 Cakebread Cellars, Chardonnay, Napa Valley; $45.00: "Our 2010 Napa Valley Chardonnay boasts an attractive light golden-straw color and fresh, lightly buttery, ripe golden apple, pear and citrus aromas, complemented by seductive vanilla and cinnamon/nutmeg scents from oak aging and subtle yeast tones from lees contact. Lush, concentrated and creamy on the palate, its ripe apple, melon, bright citrus and baking spice flavors culminate in a long, beautifully structured finish boasting crisp acidity and zesty mineral and spice tones."     
• 2010 Orin Swift, Mannequin, White Blend, Napa Valley; $35.00: Beautiful shades of deep gold and amber fill the glass letting loose tropical aromas of ripe peach and pear married with subtle French oak. The entry of the wine is fully mouth-coating and offers a viscosity that leads effortlessly into an intense mid-palette with the colorful acidity of fresh pineapple. The finish of the wine is soft and subtle with great length and volume.     

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Pay one penny for one bottle of Chateau Bonnet, Bordeaux Blanc or Rouge upon spending over $100.00 on any wine purchase. Normal price is $14.00 per bottle.  

The vineyards of Chateau Bonnet were planted during the 16th century, by the Reynier family, wealthy merchants from Libourne. In a mere 30 years, the landscape around the house was transformed, as vines replaced forest on the surrounding slopes. Château Bonnet lies to the North of the Entre-Deux-Mers, on the clay-chalk slopes of the commune of Grézillac, overlooking the Dordogne valley some 10km south of Saint Emilion. The estate dates back to the 17th century; when André Lurton took over in 1956, it comprised 30 hectares of vineyard, which he immediately undertook to renovate and develop.