http://www.winespectator.com Wine Spectator Online - Daily Wine Picks en-us Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:15:12 EDT Copyright 2006, Wine Spectator Online wsonline@mshanken.com http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5306,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Firm in texture, with fine tannins underpinning some pretty cherry and herb flavors. Lingers pleasantly. Best from 2009 through 2012. 12,000 cases made. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5307,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS The creamy texture lets elegant flavors of honeysuckle, lemon zest and mineral linger through the finish. Deceptively long. Drink now. 4,000 cases made. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5305,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Fragrant, elegant and delicate, offering a pretty core of sour cherry candy, with hints of raspberry, fresh earth and supple plummy notes. Ends with a long, persistent, lingering finish. Drink now through. 2,300 cases made. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5304,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS A rich, creamy-textured style, with layers of ripe fig, melon, apricot and jazzy smoky, toasty oak that gives this depth and complexity, with an expansive range of flavors. Drink now through 2011. 1,500 cases made. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5302,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Tasty plum, black cherry and sweet toast notes in an uncomplicated, fresh package. Drink now. 8,000 cases imported. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5303,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Offers fresh black raspberry and toasty vanilla aromas, with cherry, anise and spicy cedar flavors that finish with slightly dry tannins. Drink now through 2012. 1,222 cases made. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5296,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Crisp and spicy, a lively wine with wisps of clove and white pepper around the citrus and melon fruit, finishing with restraint. Drink now. 7,950 cases made. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5298,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Aromatically complex, with a mix of ripe pear, fig, citrus and hazelnut flavors that are tightly focused, with lively acidity, excellent depth and balance and a long, lingering finish that keeps repeating the fruit and oak themes. Drink now through 2011. 3,645 cases made. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5297,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Focused and balanced, this vivacious red delivers black cherry, mineral, mint and citrus peel flavors, with firm but well-integrated tannins and a fresh, floral finish. Drink now through 2012. 4,000 cases imported. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5293,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Light-bodied, with refreshing citrus, green apple, nectarine and pea blossom notes. Drink now. 5,000 cases made. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5295,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Seamless and harmonious, with beautifully articulated, ripe black cherry, cassis and violet-tinged floral notes that mingle with hints of cedar and dark chocolate as the finish plays out against polished tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2009 through 2015. 1,185 cases made. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5294,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Shows focused aromas of boysenberry, blackberry and light vanilla. Full-bodied, with soft, round tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Beautiful and juicy. Drink now. 45,830 cases made. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5290,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Fresh and juicy, with lively flavors of red plum and berry, followed by hints of tobacco leaf on the finish. Drink now. 12,500 cases made. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5291,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Supple, graceful and generous with its red berry and roasted red pepper flavors, lingering on the polished finish. Drink now through 2014. 7,033 cases made. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5292,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Floral, apple, bread dough and lemon notes show intensity and linger nicely on the aftertaste. Light-bodied and balanced, with a firmly textured finish. Drink now through 2010. 10,000 cases made. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5287,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Light and fresh, with modestly juicy raspberry, cherry and vanilla notes. Open-knit finish. Drink now. 380,000 cases made. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5288,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Concentrated cherry and raspberry flavors, along with lip-smacking spice notes, fill this snappy red. Vanilla and cream flavors linger on the finish. Syrah, Grenache and Carignane. Drink now through 2011. 6,500 cases made. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5289,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Rich in texture, with polished tannins framing a complex range of flavors, centering on black cherry, with hints of coffee, rare beef and clove as the finish lingers effortlessly. Drink now through 2015. 2,240 cases made. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5284,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Light and refreshing, with pretty pear and floral aromas and flavors, lingering softly on a lightly sweet frame. Drink now. 556,000 cases made. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5285,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Aromas of chocolate, berry and light vanilla follow through to a medium body, with soft tannins and a delicate finish. Best after 2009. 8,330 cases made. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5286,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Fresh and floral, restrained and elegant, even understated, with dark plum, black cherry, herb and savory berry flavors that linger. Drink now through 2011. 3,047 cases made. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5281,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Tangy, with juicy, ripe citrus and pineapple flavors and a smoky, toasty edge and a hint of fresh mint. Drink now. 32,250 cases made. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5282,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Muscular tannins frame plum, blackberry, coffee and mineral flavors in this solid red. It's polished and hard, like a stone, pure and clean. Shy but deep. Best from 2010. 10,000 cases made. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5283,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Very dark and juicy, with lots of boysenberry, fig and blackberry fruit backed by ganache, dark licorice, roasted vanilla bean and a long, structured finish, where a nice hint of black tea chimes in. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Best from 2009 through 2025. 2,350 cases made. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5278,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Soft and frankly sweet, emphasizing apricot and baked apple flavors, finishing with hints of spice. Drink now through 2011. 81,000 cases made. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5279,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS A hint of burnt rubber gives way to chocolate, fig and caramel in this sweet Sherry. There's enough complexity for interest, and a powerful, bitter walnut finish. Drink now. 30,000 cases made. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5280,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Beautifully crafted, rich, intense and elegant, with a stylish mix of earthy raspberry, wild berry and blackberry fruit that's complex and concentrated, offering depth and length. Drink now through 2013. 4,700 cases made. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5275,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Supple, juicy and easygoing, showing cola and bright cherry aromas, with spice and zesty licorice flavors. Drink now. 100,000 cases made. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5276,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Juicy, with lots of briar, black cherry and sweet spice notes backed by solid, medium-weight grip. A snappy red licorice note checks in on the finish. Drink now through 2011. 2,915 cases made. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5277,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Firm, focused and distinctive for its black fruit and tangy blood orange notes that mingle attractively on the finish. Hints of peppermint add a nice touch as the finish rolls on. Best from 2009 through 2015. 1,629 cases made. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5272,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Fresh and appealing for its lilting pear and floral aromas and flavors, lingering on the melony finish. Drink now through 2010. 12,000 cases made. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5273,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Rich, with a slightly jammy edge to the lush fig, boysenberry and black currant fruit, which is followed by dark licorice, graphite and linzer torte notes that echo on the finish. Drink now through 2009. 4,000 cases imported. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5274,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Still firm, this red offers black cherry, mineral, licorice and tobacco flavors over solid tannins that dissolve on the finish, leaving floral and spicy notes. Foursquare and balanced. Drink now through 2011. 2,500 cases imported. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5269,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Light and zippy, with herb, white asparagus and lime notes. Drink now. 10,000 cases imported. Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5270,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Smooth and vibrant. A juicy mouthful of pineapple, cream and pear flavors that remain pointedly focused as the finish lingers with finesse. Drink now through 2011. 10,000 cases made. Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5271,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Rich and creamy, both in flavor and texture, this is bold and extracted, with fleshy fig, apricot and light nutmeg shadings. Yet for all its power this offers a sense of elegance and balance. Drink now through 2011. 6,500 cases made. Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT