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2008 DuMol Russian River Valley Chardonnay
This Orinda-based label from Michael Verlander and Kerry Murphy has set a new benchmark for the powerful style of California Chardonnay, and the Russian River bottle comes from a mix of top sites in the appellation: several parcels of Dutton Ranch, plus about one-quarter from Charlie Heintz’s vineyard (a star in this year’s Top 100 Wines), the DuMol estate holding and Searby. It’s a classic Russian River expression, barrel fermented in 40 percent new oak.
2005 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Columbia Valley (RP100)
Followers of Parker scores are probably nodding right now, for the ’05 Quilceda, from Washington State’s Columbia Valley, followed in the tradition of Quilceda’s ’02 and ’03 in getting a perfect 100-point score from the Wine Advocate. A mix of fruit from three of the state’s defining vineyards – Champoux, Klipsun and Tapteil – it is the very essence of powerful Washington Cabernet.
The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon contains 3% Merlot.
It was aged for 22 months in 100% new French oak.
Opaque purple-colored, it has a splendid perfume of violets, wood smoke, truffle, Asian spices, black cherry, and black currant preserves. Opulent and mouth-coating, the layers of complex flavors nearly hide enough tannin to support 8-10 years of additional cellaring. The oak, tannin, and acidity are beautifully integrated and the lengthy finish lasts for well over a minute.
2008 Poet’s Leap Botrytis Riesling
The Botrytis version is hardly ever seen on shelves, but Poet’s Leap may be familiar as the joint project from Allen Shoup, the former chief of Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington’s largest winery, and German master Riesling maker Armin Diel.
Limited Production – only 229 cases produced
Connoisseurs’ Guide – 95 points
Wine Enthusiast – 94 points
Wine Advocate – 93 points
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