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    2010 Trisaetum Nuit Blanche Pinot Noir

    Ryan Reichert
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    Clear, bright, medium-pale intensity golden yellow. Clean on the nose with medium-light intensity aromas of wet stones, soft yeast, lime zest, tropical fruit, and yellow apple. Dry on the palate, medium-full body, medium acidity, medium-long finish. Flavors of candied citrus, fresh apples, stone fruit, and soft vanilla, baking spice, and

    2010 Ghost Hill Cellars Pinot Noir Blanc

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    Clear, bright, medium-pale gold yellow with soft pink and orange tinge. Clean on the nose with medium-low intensity aromas of slate, stone fruit, peach, lime zest, and tart apples. Dry on the palate, medium-full body, medium-high acidity, medium alcohol, medium finish. Flavors of candied stone fruits, lemon, green apple, citrus

    2010 Matello White Pinot Noir

    Ryan Reichert
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    Clear, bright, medium-pale salmon pink with hints of peach. Noticeable effervescence. Clean on the nose with medium intensity aromas of citrus, orange, pea shoot, florals, persimmon, pith, sage, and a soft smokiness. Dry on the palate, medium body, medium acid, medium alcohol, medium finish. Flavors of tart cherry, red raspberry,

    2010 Domaine Serene Coeur Blanc

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    Clear, bright, medium-pale straw yellow. Clean on the nose with medium-full aromas of yeast, brioche, vanilla, poached pears in their skin, and cream with some stone. Dry on the palate, medium acid, full body, medium alcohol, long finish. Flavors of pears, yellow apple, clafoutis, grilled peaches with honey, and straw.

    2011 WillaKenzie Estate Blanc de Pinots

    Ryan Reichert
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    Clear, birght, pale golden yellow. Clean on the nose with medium intensity aromas of bright apple, citrus, hard pears, stone fruit, nectarine, and a soft minerality. Dry on the palate, medium body, high acid, medium alcohol, medium-long finish. Vibrant flavors of lemon and lime, sour cherries, green apple, rhubarb, and

    Palate Press Wine of the Week – Stonestreet Winery “Christopher’s Vineyard” Cabernet Sauvignon

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    Rich tobacco leaf and dust pair with blue fruit on the nose. Blue fruits, elderberry and blueberry, lead the attack as well, joined by tobacco on the mid-palate. This has terrific structure, with firm tannins and acids to match. This has great cellar potential, but if you can't wait, pair

    2007 Souverain “Winemaker’s Reserve” Cabernet Sauvignon

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    Black cherry and mocha show on the nose. On the palate, big black cherry with cedar and spice box lead, followed by vanilla and loads of dark chocolate on the mid-palate, moving toward the finish. Tannins have some raw power, which should integrate with a few years in the cellar.

    2007 Trione Winery “Block 21” Cabernet Sauvignon

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    The cabernet grapes for this wine come from a unique block in Trione’s vineyard, with two vines per stake to increase density. The vines grow in opposite directions and have two canes each. The nose shows black currant and cedar. On the palate, sweet black currant and black cherry pair
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