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Syrah Rockpile Haley Rockpile Vineyard 2009

93 points | $60 | 100 cases made | Red

Tight, firm, intense and concentrated, this is slow to unfold but does so with depth, focus and complexity, targeting mineral, dried berry, wild berry, blackberry, underbrush and cedar flavors, with ripe, chewy tannins. Drink now through 2022.—J.L.

 

Zinfandel Alexander Valley St. Peter’s Church Vineyard 2009

92 points | $45 | 370 cases made | Red

Distinctive and loaded with personality, with wild berry and white pepper aromas and complex, slightly rustic blackberry, smoky licorice and sage flavors that finish with briary tannins. Drink now through 2017.—T.F.

 

Zinfandel Paso Robles Dusi Vineyard 2009

92 points | $35 | 250 cases made | Red

A complete package, this is ripe and briary, but also complex and focused. Aromas of smoky sage and black cherry lead to lively flavors of blackberry and spicy anise that show a hint of caramel. Drink now through 2017.—T.F.

 

Misc. Stuff California 2009

94 points | $45 | 252 cases made | Red

Tight, firm and focused, with a riveting mix of pepper and spice, this offers great depth and complexity while remaining light on its feet, with an impressive finish, where the flavors gain a minerally edge. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2020.

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2005 The First Date Rhône Blend

"The 2005 First Date made up of 75% Roussanne and 25% Marsanne is a sultry dance between these varietals that will leave you wanting for more. White wine is always served first, it sets the tone and emotions of the engagement. The first date is always a special time. It's the start of something special, your heart pounds; the spark of a new romance. You never know unless you go on that first date."  -Jeff Cohn

Tasting Notes

I love it when a wine draws you in; you become infatuated with its honey, golden apricots and floral aromas. The textures and flavors of this wine take you in many directions from silky honeysuckle with just a dash of apricots, peaches and bees wax to almonds and exotic spices.

Varietals: 75% Roussanne, 25% Marsanne
Appellation: Roussanne - Santa Barbara County, Marsanne - Dry Creek
Alcohol: 14.6%

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Two Puffs for JC Cellars Rhône Whites The Jeff Cohn touch is more than evident here insofar richness and deep, very ripe fruit are the wine's chief concerns. Smelling of honey and orange-flesh melons with suggestions of dried apples and spice popping up on the palate, this unctuous, very full-bodied wine in backed up by good acidity on the palate and in the finish, and it makes wonderful aperitif with light nibbles, and it will not disappoint with grilled fish and chicken.
A blend of 75% Roussanne and 25% Marsanne, emphasizes fruit rather than wood. Rose petal, honeysuckle, and oily citrus aromas and flavors along with zesty underlying acidity and bold style characterize this beauty. Drink it over the next several years.