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Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown 2004
($95) 
I expect more than just deep flavors and lots of intensity when
a bottle of Napa Cabernet is pushing $100 in price. I expect
refinement and nuance and class as well, and this is a bottle that
comes up with the goods.
The core of dark fruit is ripe but not
overtly so, and is augmented with very nice accents of cocoa, spices
and toast, with a faint hint of espresso beans. The oak is notable but
proportionate and very nicely integrated.
Ready to enjoy now with
food, this will reward cellaring for at least five more years.
92 - Michael Franz
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Say Cheese!
We all know that very few things pair as well with wine as cheese. But have you ever planned a "wine and cheese" evening and wondered which cheese to buy to complement your wine? Well, wonder no more...
The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board recently launched Cheese Cupid, an interactive web site that provides cheese pairing suggestions for a variety of beverages.
Buying some bubbly? Try a rich, creamy Brie or buttery Gouda.
Sampling some Cabernet Sauvignon? Opt for a sharp blue cheese or a simple Swiss.
Serving up stout beers? Go for a pungent aged Brick cheese or sharp Provolone.
So next time your sampling wines at home -- or bringing a cheese platter to a party -- go see what the Cheese Cupid recommends and make the right choice.
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Wines of the Inauguration*
Curious about what wines our new president served during the inauguration festivities? Well, wonder no more. Below is a list of the wines featured at President Barack Obama's Inaugural Luncheon.
- 2007 Duckhorn Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc ($27, Napa Valley): paired with a seafood stew
- 2005 Goldeneye Pinot Noir ($55, Anderson Valley): paired with a dish dubbed "A Brace of American Birds"
- Korbel Natural "Special Inaugural Cuvée" (Russian River Valley): This sparkling wine blend of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay will be used to toast Obama and the new administration. The bottle features a commemorative neck label including the Inaugural Seal.
* Information courtesy of Wine Enthusiast Magazine
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