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Page 1 of 2 Whether you prefer the heaviness of a full-bodied Cabernet or the pleasant sweetness of a Gewurztraminer or the dryness of a crisp Chardonnay, the 2007 Summer releases feature a number of different wines for all types of wine drinkers. Good for all occasions, wine drinkers will definitely find a selection that fits any occasion.
Burgundy 2005 Domaine Charles Audoin, Les Longeroies, Marsannay, France, $40. An interesting nose of mushrooms and mixed red and black fruits, however the wine is very lean in the mouth, showing modest fruit and bright acids; 86/86. 2005 Domaine d'Ardhuy, Clos des Langres Monopole, Côte de Nuits, France, $50. The nose is loaded with fruit and oak, but wood dominates the palate right now, making it hard to evaluate; 86+/85+. Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Big Yellow, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, $11, 7,000 cases. Sporting a purple/red color, the aromas speak of plums, berries and cedar. Smooth and fruity in the mouth, this simple quaffer will pair well with grilled burgers; 82/83. 2006 El Portillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina, $10. Straightforward, with plum and berry aromas and flavors. Coarse drying tannins detract; 81/81. Chardonnay 2005 Chalone Vineyard, Estate Chardonnay, Chalone, California, $25, 22,000 cases. Stone fruit, butterscotch and toast unfold on the nose. The wine is creamy in the mouth, with flavors echoing the aromas; 85/85. 2005 Grgich Hills, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California, $40, 31,861 cases. Sporting a brilliant gold color, the wine displays a complex nose - pears, honey, lemon creams and toast. It is full and lush in the mouth, with an acidic backbone that carries the wine with style. Complexity and balance is what it's all about here; 92/92. Gewurztraminer 2006 Adler Fels, Gewurztraminer, Russian River Valley, California, $15. The wine is light gold in color, with aromas of lychee and grapefruit. It is very expressive on the palate, with rose petals, lychee fruit and citrus rising to the forefront; 87/87. 2006 Snoqualmie, Nearly Naked Gewurztraminer, Columbia Valley, Washington, $10, 3,500 cases. Soft and simple, with little Gewurztraminer character - enjoy now for the spice and grapefruit zest qualities; 80/80.
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