Central Coast Wine Tasting Notes

1997 Seven Peaks Central Coast Cabernet 69% Shiraz 31% Score: 90.0 "Rich blackberry and aromatic dried marjorum, full bodied, moderate tannin. A supple with dark berry fruit and superb balance. A winery to watch." 1998 Seven Peaks Central Coast Merlot Score: 89.0 "Rich black cherry fruit, supple on the mid-palate with moderate tannin, subtle oak spice, and good length." 1997 Seven Peaks Central Coast Cabernet 69% Shiraz 31% Score: 90.0 "Rich blackberry and aromatic dried marjorum, full bodied, moderate tannin. A supple with dark berry fruit and superb balance. A winery to watch." 1998 Robert Mondavi Coastal Central Coast Chardonnay Score: 88.0 "Light floral and melon character, smoothon the mid-palate, crisp and minerally on the finish. This is a Chardonnay that reminds of a good Italian white like Verdicchio. Interesting and a good value. Pair with roasted chicken or pasta." 1997 Chateau Potelle Central Coast Chardonnay Score: 88.0 "Napa Valleys Chateau Potelle has taken a step forward with their first Central Coast Chardonnay. Beautifully round and aromatic, it has a lush nose of tropical fruit (pineapple and guava), while on the palate its lean and crisp with citrus rind and mineral notes. My only complaint is a touch of bitterness in the finish. Good value." 1998 Robert Mondavi Coastal Central Coast Pinot Noir Score: 88.0 "Silky cherry fruit with a complex potting soil aroma, light tannin, light oak and excellent structure. Astonishing quality for the price. " 1997 Farallon Central Coast Chardonnay Score: 87.0 "Opulent tropical fruit (especially pineapple) with lots of vanilla in the nose , round, dry and intensely fruity with an oily texture on the palate, and a warm finish. Delivers a lot of flavor at a bargain price. This is the more intense, more 'Californian' style of wine in the Farallon duo." 1998 Lawrence J. Bargetto Central Coast Chardonnay Score: 87.0 "Very attractive perfumed nose, floral citrus notes on the palate, light, lively, atypical but a helluva lot of fun." 1997 Napa Ridge Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon Score: 88.0 "A very elegant and unusual Cabernet displaying huge raspberry, loganberry and orange peel flavors and subtle oak spice, moderate tannin and firm structure." 1997 Napa Ridge [Beringer] Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon Score: 87.0 "Very elegant, moderate tannin, firm structure and huge raspberry-loganberry fruit with a touch of orange peel and subtle oak spice." 1997 Mirassou Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon Score: 91.0 "A lovely blackberry reduction with some vanilla. Aromatic, well-balanced, with soft tannin and a lush, fruity finish. Maintains a high level of intensity from the nose through the fnish. "

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