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 A look into the best of our wine cellar: House Choices Domaine Drouhin Laurene, Dundee Hills, Oregon, 1994 From the legendary Drouhin family of Burgundy, Robert Drouhin's daughter, Laurene, is making deep, rich, full-bodied pinot noir in the Red Hills region of Dundee, Oregon. Babcock Vineyards Pinot Noir Santa Ynez Valley, California, 1994 Brian Babcock is an amazingly intense wine maker of extraordinary talents. His pinot noir is full throttle, meaty and intense enough to match his persona. Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir Reserve, Napa, California, 1993 Mondavi is on a roll with their reserve wines. Serious aromas of black cherry, truffles and bacon fat are backed by smooth filling flavors of plums, Chinese spice and mushrooms. Joseph Faiveley, Morey St. Denis, Grand Cru, Burgundy, France, 1990 Soft and feminine, grand cru burgundy from the fabulous 1990 vintage. Superbly crafted, refined and elegant. Joseph Perrier "Cuvee Royale" Brut Champagne An incredible value in champagne! Full of fruit and well-balanced. There is no better way to start a meal. Chalone Vineyard Chardonnay, 1996 & 1997 The best chardonnays, back to back, that this historic property has ever produced. Exceptionally well balanced, rich and elegant with a long lasting, pure Chardonnay finish. Pine Ridge "Crimson Creek" Merlot, 1996 Nancy and Greg Andrus, the gregarious proprietors of Pine Ridge Winery have been in Napa long enough to understand that great Merlot comes from great sites. They've got a great one in "Crimson Creek!" Edmond St. John "Durell Vineyard" Syrah, 1995 Syrah, I predict, will be the next most popular red wine varietal for American consumers. The wines have soft tannins and rich, full bodied flavors of brambleberry, bacon and leather. This Edmond St. Johns has been a consistent leader in American Syrah. Charles Cmicky "Gnarled Vines Grenache," Barossa Valley Australia, 1997 Rich and fruity, this Australian Grenache from century old vines tastes like fresh squeezed raspberries. Absolutely delicious! Great for grilled meats and hearty stews. Chef's Choices Grove Mill Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 1997 Cloudy Bay Vineyards Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 1997 Nobilo Wines Marlborough "Fall Harvest" Sauvignon Blanc Chateau de Sancerre Sancerre 1996 Conte Lafond Sancerre 1996 Domaine Merlin-Cherrier Sancerre 1996 Goldwater Estate Marlborough Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 1998 Jean-Claude Bessin Chablis 1996 Michel Delhommeau Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie "Cuvee Harmonie" 1996 Wairau River Marlborough Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 1997 |
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