Brian's Wine Picks (May 2010)

Cupcake Petite Sirah $10.99 "Petite Sirah is big flavorful red wine that has deep Californian roots, but is neither Petite, nor Syrah like. Our Petite Sirah is comes from the Central Coast whose cooler weather allows the berries to develop soft fruit without the harsh tannins that sometimes accompany these little berries. This wine starts with aromas of boysenberry and blueberries, then evolving into flavors of spice accentuated by rich dark chocolate. With a creamy, rich body, this wine finishes in a long and soft manner."	NAMASTE GEWURZTRAMINER $15.99 6791 "The 2007 Gewürztraminer from our Harmony Vineyard starts with a brilliant aromatic nose of apples and pear. This off-dry style Gewürztraminer is refreshingly light on the palette. It has crisp vibrant fruit flavors and finishes beautifully with a nice lingering touch of sweetness. One of our best Gewürztraminers to date, we hope you enjoy it at your next holiday meal or family get-together."	NAMASTE PEACE $16.99 6792 "Peace is our unique blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Gewurztraminer fermented to a semi-sweet style done exclusively in stainless-steel tanks. The 2007 Peace has ravishing peach scents coupled with floral overtones to tickle the nose with a rich aromatic style. Blending the acidity and sweetness of our Chardonnay with the spice and floral notes of our Gewurztraminer has created a beautifully balanced wine with rich fruit tastes. For those looking for a wine of great character and versatility, this is your wine. (www.namastevineyards.com) "
Summers Charbono Napa Valley 750mL $25.99 3704 Our Estate Reserve Charbono is filled with deep currant aromas followed by sweet bramble notes. The palate is embraced with supple black cherries finishing with lengthy opulent tannins.	Molly Dooker "The Scooter" Merlot $27.99 5895 "The Scooter is a charming wine with delicate sweet berry fruit, fine integrated tannins and a beautiful long finish. Named after Sparky?s scooter racing years, it?s the perfect wine to relax with! Awarded 91 points from Jay Miller at the Wine Advocate two years in a row and 87 points from Harvey Steiman at Wine Spectator!"	TWO HANDS HARRY & EDWARD SHIRAZ 05 $64.99 6253 "Exhibiting lush, berry-fruit flavours and ripe tannins. A very attractive wine that clearly demonstrates why Langhorne Creek is one of Australia's great wine regions."
Norma Jeane Merlot $10.99 "The wine has a unusually bright, almost candy-like nose in the glass with corresponding highlights on the palate, a seemingly appropriate match considering the wine's youthful icon. The flavor of red currants and slightly unripe red fruits comes through, accompanied by a leafy taste at the back of the palate and dressed with the slightest effervescence." Michael Muckian, Capital Times, The Spirited Glass	SA PRUM HIMMELREICH SPATLESE $28.99 4520 "SA PRUM HIMMELREICH SPATLESE 750ml Lean and intense, with a firm underlying acidity driving the peach, grapefruit and mineral notes. There's a coating of flesh, but it needs time to meld with the structure."

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