Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

White Rock and Etude

-White Rock, Chardonnay, Napa, 2006 (very clean, pure style with a lot of ageability)
-White Rock, Laureate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2004 (Excellent, supple, soft, silky wine. Liked it a lot)

-Etude, Pinot Gris, Carneros, 2007 (alright)
-Etude, Rose of Pinot Noir, Carneros, 2007 (very good)
-Etude, Pinot Noir, Carneros, 2006 (excellent, very well balanced, refined and ageable)
-Etude, Estate Merlot, Carneros, 2005 (very good, but hollow mid-palate)
-Etude, Fortitude, Frediani Field Blend, 2005 (awesome little Charbono blend)
-Etude, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2004 (excellent, opulent, precise wine)

-Copain, Rousanne, James Berry, Paso Robles, 2006 (so freaking good!)
-Dierberg, Pinot Noir, Steven, Santa Maria, 2005 (excellent)
-Audelssa, Summit, Sonoma Mtn, 2005 (very good)
-Luchador, Shiraz, South Australia, 2006 (great)
-Chirs Ringland, Shiraz, Barossa, 2006 (awesome)