21. 2004 Trewa Maule Valley, Chile Reserve Carmenere
This signature wine� of Chile is complex
and engaging, showcasing notes of ripe black
cherry, black fruit liqueur, sandalwood, dusty herbs, smoke and toasted caramel.
22. 2005 B.K.A. California Red Table Wine
We like to think of this wine as a Super
Rhone� from California; it�s a marriage of
Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. It showcases
notes of plum, black cherry, black pepper
and cocoa powder.
23. 2004 Rio Linda Lake County Cabernet Sauvignon
This tasty Cabernet comes from Lake
County, north of the Napa Valley, and showcases engaging aromas and flavors of plum, cassis, black olive and an echo of toasty oak.
24. 2004 Mosaic Sonoma County CA Merlot
This delectable expression of varietal, terroir and vintage showcases impressions of
sweet, ripe cherry, red berry, cola, chocolate and nutty oak.
25. 2005 Jessie's Grove Vintners Cuvee Old Vine Zinfandel Lodi, CA
Made from grapes grown in a 64-year-old
vineyard, this Lodi region Zin is intense and
flavorful, with notes of blueberry, blackberry, black cherry, cigar box, cedar, black pepper and chocolate.
26. 2004 Mosaic Sonoma Merlot
Top-quality fruit and an artisan approach
in the cellar combine to create this most
memorable wine, with aromas and flavors of
bing cherry, plum, cola, red berry, nutty oak
and chocolate.
27. 2006 Stone Church Napa Chardonnay
Crafted from grapes grown in the world acclaimed Napa Valley, this wine offers aromas and flavors of tangerine, baked apple
tart, minerals and a hint of toasty oak.
28. 2005 Abbeyville Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
Made from grapes grown in vineyards all
over the Napa Valley, this tasty cuvee offers
notes of perfumed flowers, vanilla oak spice,
cassis, plum and various red fruits.
29. 2006 Maddalena Vineyards Paso Robles Muscat Canelli
The acclaimed French Camp and
Steinbeck vineyards provided the fruit for
this sweet wine, which offers notes of
perfume, honeysuckle, orange, nectarine,
apricot and lychee.
30. 2005 Tres Pinos Colchagua Valley, Chile Viognier
This wine, made by a Viognier specialist
in Chile�s Colchagua Valley, showcases
aromas and flavors of honeysuckle, apricot,
orange and tropical fruit.
31. 2004 Camden Place California Red Table Wine
This blend of Sangiovese and Tempranillo
combines the best of two worlds, with notes
of ripe red fruit, cocoa powder, sandalwood,
peppercorn, caramel and toasty oak.
32. 2004 Aqua Pumpkin Central Coast Chardonnay
This exceptional wine comes from
California�s Central Coast region and offers
notes of pear, ripe apple, minerals and
summer fruits.
33. 2004 Seven Terraces Marlborough, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
Expressive fruit notes of lime, green
apple, guava and passion fruit are joined by
New Zealand nuances of green grass and
fresh herbs in a bright, refreshing style.
34. 2006 Lawsons Dry Hills Marlborough, New Zealand Gewurztraminer
From a Gewurztraminer specialist in New
Zealand comes this floral, spicy, rich and
fruitful wine, brimming with impressions of
rose petals, musk, lychee, passion fruit,
grapefruit, ginger and cinnamon.
35. 2005 Eileen's Edition California Merlot
This wine offers an array of berry flavors,
joined by notes of plum, cassis, sandalwood,
bay leaf and roasted coffee � a tasty companion to an array of food dishes.
36. 2006 Nathans Run California Chardonnay
This California Chardonnay� is everything
that the phrase infers, from its bright
fruit impressions (apple, citrus, melon) to its vanilla and toasty oak accents.
37. 2006 Green Room California Sauvignon Blanc
One of the most food-friendly wines
we�ve featured this year, this Sauvignon
Blanc showcases impressions of lime,
lemongrass, wet stone and gooseberry.
38. 2005 Canmore Creek California Zinfandel
This California Zin showcases plenty of
jammy fruit flavor (raspberry, strawberry),
joined by notes of citrus peel, cocoa powder,
saddle leather and black pepper.
39. 2005 Don Rodolfo Cafayate Valley, Argentina Pinot Noir
Crafted from grapes grown in vineyards
situated 6,000 feet above sea level, this
Argentinean beauty is brimming with cherry
(both red and black) flavor, along with an
enticing plum note.
40. Ficklin Passport Madera, California Chocolate Port
Wow!� That�s how several members of
the Vinesse tasting panel assessed this wine,
which is a top-of-the-line Ruby Port with
chocolate extracts and essences added.
