http://www.winespectator.com Wine Spectator Online - Daily Wine Picks en-us Mon, 12 May 2008 00:15:07 EDT Copyright 2006, Wine Spectator Online wsonline@mshanken.com http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5166,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Lithe, elegant and refined, this silky-textured red shows layers of raspberry, red cherry and sweet red pepper flavors that linger gently on the polished finish. Drink now through 2013. 1,761 cases made. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5164,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Fresh and bright, with tasty green almond, kiwifruit, clementine and floral notes. The lively finish shows nice definition. Drink now. 14,583 cases made. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5165,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Floral and aromatic, with peach, nectarine and spicy melon flavors that are intense and vivid, lingering on the finish. Has a fleshy texture and refreshing acidity. Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat Canelli, Chardonnay and Viognier. Drink now. 86,000 cases made. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5161,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Straightforward, showing cherry, cola and charred oak aromas and flavors, with rustic tannins. Zinfandel, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now. 70,000 cases made. Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5163,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Bright and open-textured, with pretty raspberry and currant flavors at the core, lingering nicely against finely polished tannins. Has depth and focus, with a coffee note adding interest as the finish rolls on elegantly. Drink now through 2015. 2,100 cases made. Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5162,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Mineral, apple and cream on the nose. Medium-bodied, with clean fruit and a crisp finish. Drink now. 65,000 cases made. Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5158,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS This has nice focus, with dark cherry and currant fruit layered with some sweet toast. Shows dashes of vanilla and loam on the finish. Drink now. 50,000 cases made. Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5159,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS On the lighter side, with nicely focused pear and apple aromas and flavors shaded with hints of lime and spice, lingering gently. Drink now through 2010. 2,300 cases made. Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5160,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Offers pretty blackberry and raspberry aromas. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a fresh, floral, berry aftertaste. Best after 2009. 10,850 cases made. Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5155,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Fleshy, with very good concentration to yellow apple, quince and grass flavors wrapped in stony notes and grapefruit-lime acidity. Drink now. 1,000,000 cases made. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5156,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Smooth, generous and nicely focused to show its cherry and dark spice flavors, lingering on the well-formed finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah and others. Drink now. 5,976 cases made. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5157,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS This is very forward and easygoing, with a polished beam of raspberry and currant fruit backed by notes of cedar, coffee and vanilla on the finish. A shade less concentrated than the debut 2005. Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot. Drink now. 4,500 cases made. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5152,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Good white pepper, lemon and pineapple skin character. Medium-bodied, with good fruit and a clean finish. Drink now. 25,000 cases made. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5153,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Tight and focused, with a firm band of dried currant, spice, cedary oak and floral notes that are complex and persistent. Drink now through 2012. 53,000 cases made. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5154,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Forward and floral, with enticing violet and peach notes backed by a slightly soft but alluring palate of blackberry and plum fruit. A nice minerally twang keeps this honest on the finish and extends the length. Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon and Viognier. Drink now through 2009. 7,900 cases made. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5149,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Clean and flinty, with fresh, spicy lime, green apple and honeydew melon nuances. Drink now. 120,000 cases made. Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5150,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS There's purity to the violet and black currant aromas and flavors and this is balanced, with a solid structure that needs time to integrate. Nice length. Best from 2010 through 2017. 1,500 cases imported. Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5151,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Supple and generous, this seamless wine delivers a lithe mouthful of tobacco- and spice-accented black cherry and berry flavors, adding savory, minty notes as the finish sails on. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2013. 2,800 cases made. Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5146,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS This plump red offers sweet cherry, spice, cedar, herbal and smoky flavors, with soft tannins. Generous and fresh, with a lip-smacking finish. Drink now through 2010. 417,000 cases made. Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5148,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Dense, rich and concentrated, offering a firm core of dried currant, mocha-laced oak, sage, mineral and hazelnut notes, with a long, intense, focused and persistent finish. Best from 2010 through 2016. 1,620 cases made. Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5147,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS This is fragrant, with very good intensity to passion fruit, jasmine and guava nuances. Grass, savory herb and fleshy peach flavors carry through the finish, with briny undertones. Drink now. 16,000 cases made. Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5143,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Smooth in texture, with a lively feel to the grapefruit and pear flavors, lingering on the crisp, spicy finish. Drink now through 2011. 25,200 cases made. Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5145,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Raspberry, flowers and citrus fruits on the nose lead to a full-bodied palate, with lots of fruit. Almost jammy, but fresh and dense. Generous. Best after 2010. 9,000 cases made. Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5144,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Presents vivid wild berry, rose, cherry and spice notes, with a core of crushed stone flavors. Cedary oak and a hint of chai linger with dried herbs and streamlined tannins. Drink now through 2010. 4,300 cases made. Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5140,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Soft, with a straightforward mix of dark cherry, sweet toast and herb notes. Drink now. 105,000 cases imported. Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5141,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Firm in texture, with pretty blueberry and cedar notes weaving through the medium-weight frame. Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot. Drink now through 2011. 53,300 cases made. Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5142,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Marked by subtle lime and green apple-pear flavors that gain complexity and depth, finishing with a long aftertaste that keeps a citrus, mineral, smoky and cedary oak profile. Drink now through 2011. 6,750 cases made. Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5139,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Bright and distinctive, offering red cherry and currant flavors that just won't quit as this lean, lithe wine zings across the palate. Finishes with silky texture. Drink now through 2012. 6,082 cases made. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5137,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Shows lemon peel and milk character. Full and fruity, with good acidity and a medium finish. Inzolia, Grecanico and Catarratto. Drink now. 100,000 cases made. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5138,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Very juicy, with tasty lemon verbena, fleur de sel and chalk notes that show excellent cut on the bracing finish. Drink now. 20,000 cases made. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5134,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Light-bodied, but fresh and clean, with tasty citrus peel and gooseberry hints. Drink now. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 10,000 cases made. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5135,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS A rich, smoky-toasty roasted marshmallow style. Bold and complex in a distinctive style, with fig and candied apple flavors that are a bit raw but very complex. Needs a year. Drink now through 2010. 2,190 cases made. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5136,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Very ripe, with a great core of raspberry ganache, boysenberry and currant confiture notes all layered with dark bittersweet cocoa and tar hints. The long finish shows serious grip, with a sappy intensity. Best from 2010 through 2025. 800 cases imported. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5132,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Offers rich aromas of honey, mango, pineapple and cream. Medium- to full-bodied, with plenty of fruit. Finishes minerally and crisp. Drink now. 10,000 cases made. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5131,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Sweet but balanced. The phenolic texture makes it less cloying as the pineapple and nectarine flavors linger. Drink now. 137,000 cases made. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily_Wine/0,1142,5133,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Ripe and polished, with mocha and coffee notes leading the way for medium-weight black cherry and plum fruit. Lingering, smoky finish is deceptively long. Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2010. 1,600 cases made. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT