Benziger Family Wines
Signaterra Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Peaches, lime,
Citrus, herbs.
Great balance, mineral, acidity.
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Signaterra Pinot Noir 2007
Intense garnet color,
Bright fruit
Firm on the palate, nice acidity,
Lingering finish.
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Signaterra 3 Blocks 2006
‘Bordeuax Blend’
64% Cabernet Sauvignon – 36% Merlot
WOW!
Cocoa, tobacco,
Big intense flavor on the palate, great tannins.
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Costas
Colli di Lapio
Romano Clelia
DOC 2008
Fiano di Avelino
High altitude vineyards
Appple, pear, lemon, herbs
Clean, citrus, fresh acidity. Great balance superb wine.
Long mineral finish.
At $24.00 it might seem like a big investment for a Fiano but it disserves every single penny as well as every one of the Tre Bicchieri that was awarded.
Casamatta
Toscana IGT 2008
Rosso, by Bibi Graetz
100% Sangiovese,
Dark purple intense color
Darker notes, forest brush.
Medium body, bright fruit on the palate, cherries, unripe plum, noticeable wood tannins.
Well made, great bargain for $10.00
Masserie Pisari
Salento Rosso IGT 2007
Negroamaro
Dark intense garnet color
Mature fruit on the nose,
Black cherries
Medium body, soft round typical negroamoro.
Ok for the price, nothing impressive. Under $12.00
Very sure will develop and open up more with time.
Hansom
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2007
Only made on better vintages with a total production of less than 500 cases.
Dark purple intense color
Dark berry (cassis, black berries), coffee, vanilla,
Full body, great fruit on the palate, soft tannins,
Great, Great, Great!!!
Around $35.00 or less.
Costas Mouzouras
Wine Director
