50° CLEAR, Wine List
Last Modified: Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 7:07 a.m.
Press Democrat wine columnist Peg Melnik scopes out wine lists around the North Bay, looking for good value and the occasional splurge. This week's picks (prices are retail; restaurant markup varies):
JC Cellars, 2006 California Cuvee Syrah ($25) -- A smoky syrah. Complex with notes of black cherry, toast, vanilla and spice. Balanced.
Enkidu, 2006 Tina Marie Russian River Valley Pinot Noir ($40) -- Notes of cranberry, raspberry, red currant and spice. Long finish.
Silver, 2006 Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay ($42) -- A bright, balanced chardonnay with a silky texture. Complex, with aromas and flavors of apple, melon, mineral and spice. Long finish.
William Selyem, 2006 Heintz Vineyard, Russian River Valley Chardonnay ($50) -- Rich and lush, with notes of apple, melon, caramel and vanilla. Toasty.
Londer Vineyards, 2006 Paraboll, Anderson Valley Pinot Noir ($54) -- A rich, earthy pinot noir with good complexity. Notes of black currant, wild berry, forest floor and spice.
Want to share a current wine on your favorite eatery's list or tips about corkage? E-mail peg.melnik@pressdemocrat.com.
-- PEG MELNIK
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