38° CLEAR, Wine List
Last Modified: Friday, November 6, 2009 at 4:49 p.m.
Press Democrat wine writer 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):
Dry Creek Vineyard, 2008 Wilson Ranch, Clarksburg, Dry Chenin Blanc, $12. A lush wine with tropical flavors. High-toned fruit. Balanced. Light on its feet.
Novy, 2006 Sonoma County Red Blend, $19. Smoky, with aromas and flavors of boysenberry, blackberry, herbs and spice. Jammy.
Nigl, 2008 Kremser Freiheit Gruner Veltliner, Austria, $20. A bright, crisp wine. Aromas and flavors of peach, lime peel, lemon zest and mineral. Hint of grapefruit. Refreshing finish.
JC Cellars, 2007 Smoke and Mirrors Red Blend, California, $25. A full-bodied red that’s briary, smoky, spicy and has a tannic edge. Balanced. Long finish.
Graton Ridge Cellars, Bacigalupi Vineyard, Russian River Valley Zinfandel, $30. Stylish without being over the top. Great aromas and flavors of raspberry, blackberry, herbs and spice. Rich fruit.
Want to share a current wine on your favorite restaurant’s list? E-mail peg.melnik@ pressdemocrat.com or check out her Tasting Room blog at pressdemocrat.com.
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