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1 week ago | intowine.com | Loren Sonkin |Maria Ross

Bottled only in Magnum.  Purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose is classic Washington Syrah.  Black raspberries, char, slight burnt rubber, slight chocolate and spice.  Full bodied.  Medium tannins.  Nicely balanced.  On the palate, flavors of black raspberries, slight chocolate, char, black pepper and slight roasted meats.  Long finish.  This is complex and deep.  Still young but moving along.  Drink over the next ten to twenty years.  It will work well with grilled or Roasted foods (not seafood).

1 week ago | intowine.com | Loren Sonkin

This is a delightful Rose that is also a great value.  It is a 50/50 blend of Sangiovese and Prugnolo Gentile.  Light orange/pink in color, clear and bright.  The nose is nice cherries, slight blood orange, a hint of salinity and peach.  Light to medium bodied.  Creamy texture.  Nice acidity.  On the palate, this drinks easy.  Flavors of cherries, orange and slight peach.  Long finish.  This is nice on its own and will work with many foods.  It would be a nice choice for Pasta Prima Vera.

1 week ago | intowine.com | Loren Sonkin |Stephen George

This is 100% Chenin Blanc from vines ranging from 70 to 86 years old.  Medium golden in color, clear and bright.  The nose is nice with orange peel, minerality, and slight spice.  Medium bodied.  Slightly viscous texture.  Nice acidity.  On the palate, this is slightly sweet with notes of orange peel and nice minerality.  Complex and deep.  Long finish.  This is excellent on its own and will work well with foods that can match.  It would be nice with chicken salad.

1 week ago | intowine.com | Loren Sonkin

2011 Kapcsándy Family Winery Roberta's Reserve State Lane Vineyard, USA, California, Napa, Yountville, Wine Review Current Price: Merlot gets a lot of mockery (See Sideways), but a well made Merlot is truly special and this is one of the best on the planet. Now, 2011 was one of the weaker vintages in Napa, but the late Lou Kapcsandy tailors the plants to adjust for the vintages and the State Lane Vineyard is truly Grand Cru. The result is another outstanding wine.

1 week ago | intowine.com | Loren Sonkin |Michael Cervin

Ordered off the list at Ai Vicoli in Trento, Italy.  Made from 100% Nosiola that is grown organically.  Pale golden in color, clear and bright.  The nose has slight peach, a bit of "white" flowers and minerality.  One wonders if the floral notes are from the grape or the Acacia barrels the wine is made in.  Light to medium bodied.  Good balance.  Nice acidity.  On the palate, this is crisp with peach and minerality.  It worked very well with the best "Grilled Cheese" and Roasted veggies I have ever had.