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Region: California > Other California > Carneros
Grape type: Merlot
At a Napa barbecue, one of the region's most talented young mountain Cabernet-makers, Chad Alexander, realized that he and all his winemaking friends had the same problem: their employers needed to lighten up on their inventory of wines. Even many 2007s, arguably the best vintage in a couple of decades, needed to lighten up. That's when it clicked. read more »
Region: California > Central Coast > Santa Rita Hills
Grape type: Chardonnay
ST 93 - Regardless of price, the 2007 Ojai Clos Pepe Chardonnay is as good as any California Chardonnay we've tasted in years. One caveat. If you only like the richer, heavier style, this is not for you. But if, like us, your preference is for the rich, but terrifically aromatic, vibrant, almost Riesling-infused wines -- just buy this one. You may have to wait some time before you taste another like it. read more »
Region: Italy > Tuscany
Grape type: other red varietal
WS 91 - Montalcino is best known for Sangiovese, and of course, its Brunello. But on these warm hillsides, when a vintage has all stars aligned, Cabernet Sauvignon can really sparkle. In 2006, one of Brunello's greatest winemakers, Piero Rivella pulled out all the stops at Casali di Bibbiano, creating a Cabernet called Argante that somehow brings Pauillac to these precious Tuscan hills. read more »
Region: France > Loire
Grape type: Sauvignon Blanc
He's one of the most talented Sauvignon Blanc makers on the planet, producing Sancerre-like Sauvignon of such uncanny richness and minerality that his neighbors filed a lawsuit to try to keep Vincent Ricard's wines from showing them up. What these neighbors didn't realize was what a formidable opponent this mild-mannered young winemaker would turn out to be. read more »