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Roth 2010 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast: Could be a Sauvignon Blanc, with Meyer lemon, green apple & tropical fruit flavors, accented with crisp acidity. That's no disrespect. It's a compliment, in this age of clumsy, overoaked Chardonnays. Elegant and food-friendly, it's brightened with the acidity of a fresh lime. Editors' Choice 91 PointsSilverado 2009 Miller Ranch Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley: The 2009 vintage was a great one for this bottling, which was too sweet in 2008. This one's more like the '05, only richer and better. It feels nice and crisp and dry, with polished, complex citrus fruit, white flower, peach and mineral flavors. Editors' Choice 91 Points
Silverado 2009 Chardonnay, Carneros: The coolness of the region and vintage shows in this Chard's acidic crispmess and minerality. It comes down on the Chablis-style end of the spectrum, with hints of tropical fruits, apples and pears, as well as a welcome touch of sweet oak. Easily Silverado's best Chardonnay in years. 90 Points
Morgan 2009 Double L Vineyards Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands: Another dramatically layered Pinot Noir from this fine producer and vineyard, in the Central Coast. A remarkably consistent bottling over the years, and now the '09 is perhaps the ripest and purest yet, showing deep flavors of berries, licorice, sandalwood and tangy Indian spices. It's a big powerful wine, yet never loses graceful subtlety and elegance. Should develop slowly over the nest six years, at least. 94 PointsZD 2010 Pinot Noir, Carneros: Earns extra credit for the sheer audacity of ripe cherry, raspberry and vanilla cream flavors. Almost as sweet as a candy bar, but actually dry, and balanced with acidity and minerals. A fine Pinot Noir that should develop bottle complexity over the next six years. 90
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