Monday, November 9

10 California Wines to Try

Steals [ $15 or less ]
White: Edna Valley Vineyard Paragon Chardonnay 2007
Red: Cycles Gladiator Syrah 2007

Good Values [ $16-$30 ]
White: Geyser Peak "Block Collection" River Ranches Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Red: Hahn Meritage 2007

Special Occasion [ $31-$50 ]
White: Shramsberg Blanc de Blanc 2005
Red: Abeja Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Deep Pocket Wines [ More than $50 ]
White: Ridge Monte Bello Chardonnay 2006
Red: Continuum Cabernet Sauvignon blend 2006

Critics' Choice Award
[ hard to find but impressed the judges ]
White: J. Rochioli Rachael's Vineyard Chardonnay 2007
Red: Evening Land " Celebration" Gamay Noir 2007

source: Sunset Magazine, November 2009 issue [ sunset wine awards 2009 ]

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