Category: California best wines 2006
By Steve Pitcher, thewinenews.com Based on the performance of North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon, California has been on a spectacular quality roll that got under way in 1994 and,…
Sauvignon Blanc of the Year Cliff Lede, 2005 Napa Valley – $20: Vibrant, spicy aromas of white grapefruit and verbena, accented by apricot and lychee fruit exhibit a…
Chardonnay of the Year Grgich Hills, 2004 Estate Grown, Napa Valley – $38: A classy Chardonnay in every respect, offering enticing aromas of acacia blossom, ripe Meyer lemon,…
Zinfandel of the Year Rancho Zabaco, 2004 Toreador, Monte Rosso Vineyard, Sonoma Valley – $50: The essence of old vine zinfandel, this stylish wine offers heady aromas of…
Syrah of the Year Shafer, 2003 Relentless, Napa Valley – $63: Combining boldness with restraint and concentration with finesse, this magnificent wine remains the benchmark for Syrah excellence…
Pinot Noir of the Year Merry Edwards, 2003 Klopp Ranch, Russian River Valley – $48: Wonderfully fragrant aromas expand with airing to exhibit vivid, ripe, just-crushed wild strawberry…
Merlot of the Year Beringer, 2002 Bancroft Ranch, Howell Mountain – $75: Vibrant, intense aromas of mocha and wild blackberry accented by subtle notes of cedar, cherry cola…
Red Blend of the Year Joseph Phelps, 2003 Insignia, 30th Anniversary, Napa Valley – $165: The current vintage of Insignia continues an impressive record for this Bordeaux-style blend…