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Cakebread Chardonnay

Our 2006 Napa Valley Chardonnay displays lovely ripe pear and sweet citrus aromas lifted by fragrant white flower and subtle toasty oak scents. On the palate, a sleek entry expands into a creamy, concentrated mid-palate with rich lemon zest, melon, white peach and vanilla flavors segueing seamlessly into a refreshingly flinty, mineral-tinged finish. Revealing all the intensity, depth and structure typical of a long, cool vintage, this classic Napa Valley Chardonnay will age gracefully in the bottle for another 3 to 5 years.

Zolo Torrontes

Torrontes is quite unique in its flavor and aromatic profile and this has to be one of the more interesting ones we have tried in some time, particularly in light of its attractive price point. Being a 2007 gives it a heads up for its freshness and this comes at you in waves. The nose is exotic with a combination of citric zest, rose water, musk and orange, citrus blossom whiffs. This has excellent mid palate weight that showcases a rich texture with countering acidity, offering a clean crisp focus to the orange and rose water nuances that accentuate the pear fruit. For the money this is a showy wine that will surprise.

Domaine de Bres Caseneuve

Dark plum, black licorice and bubblegum. Rough but balanced, with a bit of sourness that somehow seems oak-derived. This has a great future.

The Franc

Predominantly Cabernet Franc with a touch of Merlot for softening. Black fruit, clove, allspice and vanilla in the nose. Youthful and intense with white pepper, red cherry and soft mineral overtones that carry through the mouth into a long finish. This full-bodied wine has long, ripe tannins with good structure and is excellently balanced. It should age well for the next 10-12 years.