Writer's Block 2009 Santa Barbara Pinot Noir

The 2009 Pinot Noir is the best effort from Writer's Block to date. The wine is bright and rich, with deep cherry and raspberry fruit flavors. There are nice spicy undertones(cinnamon) and hints of tobacco, coffee and oak. $15.99
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Lewis Cellars 2010 Chardonnay Napa Reserve

Randy Lewis knocks it out of the park again! The 2010 Reserve is deep, rich and concentrated, while still showing finesse and balance. The wine is packed with notes of melons, baked apples, pears, spice and figs, with underlying hints of oak and citrus. 94 pts. Wine Spectator, "30 Best Chardonnays California Producers" $64.99
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Domaine de la Becassonne 2011 Cotes Du Rhone Blanc

Andre Brunel, the famous Chateauneuf-du-Pape producer, bring us this delightful white Rhone, that is always a favorite of shoppers. A blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Clairette Blanc, that offers flavors of white peaches, apricots, orange blossoms and nice mineral notes. It is medium bodied with bright fresh fruit and a clean finish. $15.99
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Samsara 2010 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills

Samsara's 2010 is fresh, elegant and well rounded. The flavors and aromas are of raspberry, tea leafs, chocolate, and spice, with nice floral notes. The finish is long with rich ripe tannins, that are softer than some of Samsara's past vintages, providing a nice balance and more refined wine from this estate. 91 pts. Robert Parker, Jr. $29.99
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Ninety Plus Cellars 2010 Monterey Chardonnay

This is another in a long line of great values from the Ninety Plus Cellars. Flavors and aromas are of pears, peaches, melon and honey. There is some light creaminess and a touch of oak on the finish, making this a very nice all purpose chardonnay. Source label $ 24.99 Sigel's price $12.99
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Domaine Marc Morey 2009 Chassagne - Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers

2009 was an outstanding vintage in Burgundy, and so to for producer Marc Morey. The Les Vergers is both rich and vibrant, with flavors of apples, pears, toasted bread and citrus notes. While the wine is somewhat robust, it is balanced beautifully with bright acidity. $77.99
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