Bottles from the Best Blogging Winemakers
2007 Au Bon Climat La Bauge Au-dessus Pinot Noir
La bauge au-dessus means "the wallow up above," a reference, perhaps, to the wine's high-elevation origins. It's dominated by berry and cherry flavors with an alluring, green tea–like, savory edge.
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Pairing: Grilled Ham and Cheese with Strawberry-Red-Wine Jam
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2007 Hugel et Fils Cuvée Les Amours Pinot Blanc
Thanks to aromas of green apple and pear, and a fairly weighty palate, this nicely built Pinot Blanc is a great alternative for those who like unoaked Chardonnay.
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Pairing: Angel-Hair Pasta with Crab and Country Ham
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2008 Boom Boom! Syrah
Big, rich fruit, lots of power; this Washington state wine's name is entirely appropriate.
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Pairing: Lamb Tagine with Green Olives and Lemon
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2007 L'Ecole No 41 Seven Hills Vineyard Estate Syrah
Don't be fooled by the playful label (which features an eight-year-old's watercolor)—this is a very serious wine. A classic New World–style Syrah, it delivers a cascade of luscious dark fruit, spice and oak flavors encased in ripe, chewy tannins.
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Pairing: Cumin-Spiced Burgers with Harissa Mayo
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2007 Buena Vista Chardonnay
Buena Vista's estate-harvested Chardonnay is classic California in style: butter, nut, toast and vanilla flavors with a rich texture.
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Pairing: Grilled Scallops with Honeydew-Avocado Salsa
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2008 Cuvaison Chardonnay
Cuvaison has been crafting delicious, dependable wines for more than four decades. This beautiful Chardonnay is soft and fruity, with fine acidity and a finish that lingers.
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Pairing: Squid Pizza with Saffron Aioli
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2007 Perrin & Fils Côtes du Rhône Réserve
In the southern Rhône, 2007 was extraordinary, for wines at every price.
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Pairing: Basil-Crusted Leg of Lamb with Lemon Vinaigrette
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2007 Grgich Hills Chardonnay
Mike Grgich has been king of the opulent, balanced California Chardonnay since the 1970s. His full-bodied 2007 is peach-scented and floral, with a pronounced minerality that keeps it elegant.
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Pairing: Boudin Blanc with Leeks and Mustard Sauce
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2009 Sokol Blosser Ros&eacte; of Pinot Noir
American wine regions tend to produce softer, more fruity dry rosés than European regions, making U.S. rosés a good complement to tangy dishes.
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Pairing: Green Tomatoes with Pistachio Relish