2007 Kongsgaard Chardonnay - USA, California, Napa Valley (12/25/2010)
Man do they make great chards. Even the non chard people at dinner fell in love with it. Tropical fruits of banana, pinneaple and melo intermix with just enough lemon. Oak was present but not overt. Aciditity was ample but not overbearing. Great long finish and tremendous weight to the wine. (94 points)
2004 Denner "The Ditch Digger" - USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles (12/25/2010)
Smooth rounded tannins, strawberry and cherries and a ripe and mature level and a soft mouthfeel. Time has treated this wine well. (93 points)
2007 Realm Cellars The Tempest - USA, California, Napa Valley (12/25/2010)
It's all about the fruit. It's black and it's huge. A bit tannic and this stage but softened up about a hour into the journey.Great fruit profile of blackberry and cherry. Some chocolate in the mid palate. Just delicious. (93 points)
2007 Kongsgaard Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, California, Napa Valley (12/25/2010)
Probably just too young to make a real decision on this. At first glance, a muted nose finally revealed plum and black berry with some vanilla and cinnamon. I like the wine but it does not represent a value for the price in my mind. I have had better young 2007's for a fractioin of the price. (89 points)
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